Welcome to your August PGR newsletter. We’re kicking off with an exciting opportunity to join the Doctoral College as a PGR Communications Coordinator - a great chance to support your fellow researchers while building valuable experience. You’ll also find a unique international PhD opportunity with the MSCA-funded ViroDoc programme, a call to share your voice in a new study exploring the values of social scientists at Warwick, and an update on our Doctoral Values Project.
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The Doctoral Values Project
The Doctoral College Values Project brought together over 40 PGRs from 16+ departments to co-create five core values reflecting what matters most to Warwick’s postgraduate researchers. We have collaborated with a Warwick researcher to produce original artwork to celebrate the project – visit this page to find out more.
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A429 Kenilworth Road temporary restrictions
Temporary lights then a full closure will affect the A429 Kenilworth Road (Gibbet Hill Road roundabout to Common Lane), from Monday 18 August to Saturday 20 September. Find out more to help you plan your journey. |
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Connecting to the internet on campus
We are changing how your devices connect to the internet on campus, to help keep everyone safer online. To access the internet on campus, you will need to check the DNS settings on your laptop and mobile devices. Read step-by-step instructions here.
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PGR Communications Coordinator
We are looking to recruit a PGR Communications Coordinator to join the Doctoral College. You will deliver and coordinate communications to enhance the experience of PGRs at Warwick. This role is maximum 10 hours per week. Take a look at the Unitemps website for more information.
ViroDoc Open Call for PhD Candidates
The ViroiDoc Doctoral Network is recruiting two doctoral candidates to work on viroid and viroid-like RNA research in Italy, with secondments in Slovenia and Spain. Open to applicants with an MSc (or equivalent) in relevant life sciences, this MSCA-funded programme offers international, cross-sectoral research training. Apply by 5 September. View the full details and application information.
Values of Social Scientists at Warwick
All Warwick academics, professional services staff, and PGRs who are social scientists are invited to take part in a research project to explore values in the personal and professional lives of social scientists at the University of Warwick. Take part in the study here.
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Warwick Arts Centre summer cinema
Escape the heat in Warwick Arts Centre's air-conditioned cinema screens, with films screening all summer long. From big blockbuster releases like Jurassic World: Rebirth, Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps to classic films celebrating big anniversaries like Clueless, Jaws and Goonies. Discover what's on and get your summer cinema fix.
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In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
Experience the UK’s rave culture scene with this immersive event from 29 September to 13 October, as part of our 60th anniversary celebrations. From poster-strewn bedrooms to pirate radio stations, police headquarters to secret warehouses, you’ll step into the shoes of rave culture pioneers. Get your exclusive Warwick discount here.
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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 PGR student experience.
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