Welcome to your Monday newsletter. We have a community statement to share in response to recent high-profile drink spiking instances across the UK - it includes reporting routes, support options and resources to equip us all to challenge inappropriate behaviours such as drink spiking. You can also read a summary of our progress as we work to improve safety and support for our community.
As Halloween approaches we have free and fun zombie runs, spooky-themed rock up and play opportunities and Monsters Inc. on the piazza big screen! You can still book our free virtual escape room, too. Read on to find out more about disposing of waste sustainably and responsibly in the local community, entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities and an alumna who has been named as a future leader!
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Campus and Community
Drink spiking
Following a number of high profile cases across the UK over recent weeks, we know many members of our community are understandably concerned about drink spiking. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our community, and we will support any police efforts to identify anyone involved in any alleged drink spiking offence. Read our community statement which includes routes to report instances of drink spiking, details of how to get support and resources to equip our community to challenge this and other unacceptable behaviours.
Safety and wellbeing: continuous improvement
Every member of our community has the right to feel safe and supported at Warwick and our policy on any kind of harassment is clear – it will not be tolerated. Together as a community, we have made significant progress over the last two years to improve safety and support for students and will continue to do so. See an update of the changes that have been made as a result of ongoing continuous improvement reviews, and engagement with our community.
Black History Month
Congratulations to alumna and former SU sabbatical officer Tiana Holgate, who has been named in the Top 150 Future Leaders list for 2020-21 by Powerful Media! Hear from Tiana as she shares her personal take on leadership.
Warwick Presents: Halloween!
This spooky season we have plenty of free and fun events for you to take part in! Why not try our fancy dress Zombie Runs and be entered into a prize draw for a free club pass or 30 day gym pass? There are also 49 Halloween Rock Ups to try - find the golden pumpkin at each session, scan the code and you could win cinema tickets or a meal for 4 on campus! And on Sunday 31 October, come down to the Piazza at 7pm, grab a hot drink and enjoy Monsters Inc. on the Big Screen! For these and more free events, check the Warwick Presents website.
Disposing of waste in your local area
Living off-campus? It's really important to dispose of waste sustainably and responsibly in your local area. Double-check what can go in your general waste green bins in Coventry or grey bins in Leamington Spa. Double-check what can go in your blue-lidded recycling bins in Coventry or red recycling boxes and bags in Leamington. Make best use of your collection dates whether you're in Coventry or Leamington and only put rubbish out the night before collection.
If you have access to a car, book a slot in advance to take any surplus waste to Coventry Reuse and Recycling Centre (the tip) or the Princes Drive Recycling Centre (the tip) in Leamington. As a local resident, you can book a bulky waste collection from Coventry City Council or Warwick District Council for any large items you need to dispose of like furniture or fridge/freezers.
MyWarwick app
During the year you can keep up with everything that’s going on at Warwick via the MyWarwick mobile app - the News tab is updated daily with events, opportunities and news! You can find your timetables, deadlines, library loans, and class change notifications as well as work area and study space availability.
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Student Opportunity and Events
Entrepreneurship and innovation
You can register now for the Warwick Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme. This online programme is designed to foster your ability to think like an entrepreneur and develop innovative products and services. You'll learn to drive innovation, embrace risk and learn how to generate, pivot and execute your ideas. Find out more about the programme.
Steps to Startup
Got a burning idea that will change our world but don’t know how to get it off the ground? You can also register for eight interactive, video-based courses that you complete at your own pace. The programme guides you through the entire startup process, with actionable tools, templates and tips at every stage. You can learn with a global community of social entrepreneurs and coaches, and can ask questions and get feedback at any time. Register for Steps to Startup.
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Best wishes,
and the Student Communications Team
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