Your Doctoral College newsletter
Hi everyone, welcome back to your Doctoral College newsletter. This week, a reminder to take part in the 'Me, Myself and AI' competition where you and your team could win £1,000, submit your abstracts for the Material Culture and Emotions Conference, and join the upcoming Doctoral Values sessions to network, collaborate and receive a £25 voucher.
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Have you visited Hope, the life-sized LEGO Suffragette statue? Hope is on display in the Faculty of Arts Building until 28 February, commemorating 75 years since the election of the first female MP for Coventry. Read more and get involved in a series of activities organised by the History department.
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There have been recent reports of charity donation scams on campus by several members of our community. Sadly, fraudsters can take advantage of our generosity when giving to charity. Please be vigilant when invited to donate, and use this advice to help protect yourself and report any concerns. |
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Help shape the future of formal communications at Warwick. The Student Experience team wants your feedback on making university emails and letters more compassionate. Join the session on 26 February and receive a lunch voucher as a thank you.
PhD candidates and early-career researchers are invited to submit abstracts for the Material Culture and Emotions conference on 10 June at Warwick. Supported by the British Sociological Association (BSA), the event explores how objects, spaces, and material forms shape emotions and social life. Abstract deadline: 25 March.
Don’t forget to apply for the ‘Me, Myself and AI’ competition, exploring AI's impact on business, manufacturing, and innovation. There is a £1,000 prize for the winning team! Express your interest by 12pm on 24 February.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts on the Chaplaincy's facilities and services. Your feedback will help to improve the provision of religious and spiritual wellbeing services at the University. Your responses are confidential, and the survey should take around 15 minutes to complete.
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The Doctoral College invites all new PGRs to a campus welcome walk on 3 and 4 March from 2-3pm. This is a great opportunity to explore key locations on campus, meet fellow PGRs, and get to know the university community in a relaxed setting. Sign up!
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Join us for one of our upcoming Doctoral Values sessions, where you will have the opportunity to network, collaborate and discuss what doctoral values look like for PGRs at Warwick. For the two-hour session, you will receive a £25 voucher and a light lunch. For more information here.
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In our 60th year, we want to celebrate the people that make the University tick with their energy, passion and commitment.
Susie Longstaff
Masters in the History of Medicine
“I was determined to carry on with my studies but felt like that dream had come to an end. Luckily, I was given a second chance.”
Read Susie's story
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Best wishes,
Betty
and the Doctoral College Team
Betty is a second-year PhD student in the School of Life Sciences, and PGR Coordinator in the Doctoral College, working on initiatives to enhance the postgraduate research student experience.
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