In this edition of the Doctoral College newsletter, discover how our new SafeZone app is boosting campus safety, join us for the return of David Speed with a 60th anniversary neon mural painting, and explore fresh opportunities, from a Research Assistant role to our SEM Early Career Researcher Symposium.
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Download the SafeZone app
Following our recent Safer at Warwick feedback project, we are making a number of safety improvements on campus. As part of the University's commitment to safety, we’re pleased to introduce SafeZone - a free app designed to help you get support quickly and easily, from emergency help to checking in when studying alone. It’s available anytime, anywhere on campus. Download the app today.
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Retreat to Create: Mural painting
Earlier this year, as part of our 60th anniversary, mural artist David Speed collaborated with students and staff from across the University to design two original mural ideas. This Welcome Week, David is back on campus to bring the winning design to life in his signature neon style, right in the heart of campus on the Piazza!
Join us between 30 September - 3 October to watch the mural unfold and see creativity in action.
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Job opportunity: Research Assistant
Join a project funded by the Monash Warwick Alliance, focusing on trauma-informed practice and pedagogy in Higher Education. Work with experts from Warwick, Monash, and Penn State to co-design resources that support student and staff wellbeing. FTE: 0.15 (flexible), duration: 24 months. If you are interested in exploring this role and opportunity further, please email Dr Helen Nolan for a full job description.
Studying late? Take our survey
If you're using the Library between 8pm and midnight this summer break, the Library team would like to hear from you to help guide decisions on future opening hours. By filling out their survey, you will also be able to enter into a prize draw to win a travel mug. Help shape the future of your Library. Complete the survey here.
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Wellbeing breakfast and workshop
Come along to our wellbeing breakfast workshop for PGRs on Friday 26 September, 9:30am–11:30am in the IAS Seminar Room, Zeeman Building. The session will highlight the support systems at Warwick and explore wellbeing in the wider context of research culture values. Book your place.
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SEM Early Career Researcher Symposium 2025
Join us for the SEM Early Career Researcher Symposium 2025 on Wednesday 24 September in MS.02, Zeeman Building. With the theme ‘Out of the Box and Into the Future’, the day will feature keynotes, flash talks, posters, a careers panel, networking, prizes, and free catering. Open to all PhD students and Postdocs across the SEM Faculty. Register 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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