Warwick Presents Takeover
It’s the Warwick Presents team here again, taking over your student newsletter. We hope Term 2 is off to a flying start for you all. We want to firstly say a massive thank you to everyone who turned up and turned it out at one of our events last term – the dazzling Global Light Procession was our highlight of Global Celebrations Week, we loved seeing you dancing at our Diwali celebration, dialect-hopping at our Language Exchange Tables, and crafting your way to festive icon status at our Christmas Crafts event! Keep reading to find out how you can get involved in Term 2...
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You may already know we’re running a consultation project this year called The Big Ask – inviting you to redesign the Warwick Presents programme with us for 2025/26. We want to send a big thank you to everyone who joined us at a focus group last term, we really loved hearing your feedback and we’re using it to shape a survey which we’re planning to launch in Week 5. We want to hear from as many of you as possible, so you’ll be seeing us out and about around campus inviting you to take part.
We’re running this project to make sure that the extra-curricular activities that we run ourselves, or fund through our collaborators, are the ones that appeal most to you – it’s a real opportunity to have your say and shape your own student experience here at Warwick.
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Tuesday 28 January
Join us as we welcome the Chinese Year of the Snake with a day of vibrant celebrations. Experience the energy of the Lion Dance Finale on the Piazza, unleash your creativity with calligraphy workshops and lucky crafts, and pin your hopes for the new year on the Wishing Tree. Be sure to stop by the Celebratory Snack Buffet to enjoy free dumplings and other delicious treats. With games, activities, and plenty of festive spirit, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and to get you in the festive spirit, why not check out this video from last year’s event?
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Wednesday 29 January
Join Artist Frances Yeung at Warwick Arts Centre to explore origami techniques and contribute to a giant origami snake. Recognising the Chinese Year of the Snake, the final student-made creation will feature in the Global Light Procession celebrations for the 60th Anniversary in 2025. Come along!
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27 - 31 January
Join us in celebrating the Lunar New Year with our special ginger and sesame sticky rice cakes for just 99p each. You can find these delightful treats at Eatwise Test Kitchen, NAIC Cafe, Café Library, District, and Café Gibbet Hill. Don't miss out - they will also be available at Fusion Sports Bar on 28 January.
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Tuesday 4 February
Our friends in the Warwick Active Team are letting us take over Rock Up and Play for an evening of fun, fitness, and prizes at the Sports and Wellness Hub. Compete in challenges, enjoy free sports, and share your thoughts on social, extra-curricular, and community life at Warwick for the chance to win exciting prizes. Whether you’re looking to keep fit, learn new skills, or make new friends, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved.
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Wednesday 5 February
If you come from a widening participation background, this is your opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. You'll help to make Warwick’s extra-curricular, social, and community programmes more accessible and inclusive for everyone, directly influencing how Warwick designs programmes that truly support students like you. Plus, you’ll receive a £10 food and drink voucher as a thank you for your time.
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Wednesday 19 February
We’re inviting you to share your experiences, insights, and ideas to make our events and activities more accessible and inclusive for students with disabilities, so that we can make improvements. This will be your chance to influence meaningful change on campus, and you’ll receive a £10 food & drink voucher. Bookings will open soon on The Big Ask page.
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Wednesday 19 February
Put on your dancing shoes and head down to the Students' Union Atrium to test your skills on our dance mat, face off with friends in arcade games, and challenge gravity itself with our giant Jenga! We’ll have plenty of fun games to try out, and of course, we’ll be inviting you to share your thoughts via our Big Ask survey.
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Wednesday 26 February
Brazilian Carnival is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse cultural traditions of Latin America. Carnival is not just about parades and festivities but is a profound expression of community, history, and identity. Join this student-led festival to watch professional dance performances, attend samba classes, and experience an authentic Brazilian BBQ. Sente o calor do Carnaval and get involved!
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Wednesday 5 March
Join us for a relaxing and fun-filled Storytelling Café, sip on a hot drink while decorating your own mug, and participate in our open writing workshop where you can create poetry. Whether you're looking for time to reflect, learn new skills, or make new friends, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved, and we’ll be asking you to share your thoughts via The Big Ask.
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Welcome to our new Student Reps
Manasa and Navya have joined the Warwick Presents team this term, as our part-time Student Reps.
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 We first experienced the magic of Warwick Presents when we stepped onto campus during Welcome Week. With a plethora of activities to get involved in, our transition to Warwick from an entirely different continent felt seamless, and before long, it became our home away from home. Now, from the other side of it, as Warwick Presents Student Reps, we’re thrilled to work behind the scenes, adding a student voice element and paying that experience forward.
This year promises plenty of exciting events, from The Big Ask to the Lunar New Year celebrations. You’ll spot us around campus in our signature purple hoodies—don’t hesitate to say hi or ask us any questions! Help us make Warwick, YOUR Warwick! 
- Manasa and Navya
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And the fun doesn’t stop there…
As always, we’re updating our calendar every week, so keep an eye on our website for updates. Remember, if you’re planning an event or activity open to all students and want to see it on our Warwick Presents calendar, submit your content!
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We hope to see you very soon!
Best wishes,
The Warwick Presents Team
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