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Student Opportunity and Events

Careers in the Third Sector - free webinar!

From grassroots to global organisations, have you considered a career in the third sector? If you’re driven by passion for a cause and a desire to make a difference, it could be the right path for you. Learn more about making a career in this industry in the latest webinar from the Alumni team on 24 February, 1-2pm. Hear from our expert alumni panel including the CEO of Macmillan, CEO of Voluntary Health Scotland and Technical Officer of the World Health Organisation! Book your place.

Warwick in Africa - volunteer for school placements in summer 2022!

Warwick in Africa partners with schools in Ghana, South Africa and Tanzania to support the teaching of English and Mathematics - and you can be a part of the partnership this year by applying to become a school volunteer in the summer of 2022! You'll provide assistance in the classroom with the teaching of Mathematics or English in secondary level schools, observe and learn from your professional teaching colleagues whilst contributing your own ideas, and bring energy and enthusiasm to the classroom. Find out more about this amazing opportunity!

Campus and Community

Warwick Presents - The Apprentice!

Get a team together and sign up for a day of challenges inspired by the BBC favourite 'The Apprentice'! Brought to you by Escape Live, we'll put you through a day of tasks and tests as you and your teammates try to beat the world-famous boardroom! Register your team now for this event on 12 March...

SU elections: Candidate Question Time!

Take part in Candidate Question Time on Thursday and Friday this week. Listen and ask questions to prospective part time student officers on Thursday (17 February) from 5-7pm and prospective full-time officers on Friday (18 February) from 5-7pm in the Junction.

Speed friending - 16 February

Our Global Connections Community is for all students - wherever you're from, whoever you are! The next in-person event gives you the chance to chat with other students in groups and take part in 'friending' activities as you get to know each other. Find out more about Global Connections and book Speed Friending!

Varsity 2022

Varsity 2022 is here! Our annual sporting showdown with Coventry SU is happening on 25 – 27 February, and we want you to be there. We’ll be kicking off Varsity weekend with an unmissable Basketball Opener on 25 February, with free entry from 6pm at the Warwick Sports and Wellness Hub. Be part of it. We are all #TeamWarwick!

Earn rewards for your sustainable travel around campus 

Sign up to the Choose Your Way Warwick challenge on the BetterPoints app to earn rewards if you’re walking, cycling, running, riding an e-scooter, travelling on the bus or West Midlands Bus on Demand. You can redeem your points for retail vouchers or donate to a charity of your choice. You can also earn points for completing a short survey about travel on campus and have opportunities to be entered into prize draws. Sign up now!

Lateral flow testing at Cannon Park

A mobile testing unit will be at Cannon Park every Saturday until 26 March, offering assisted testing and home testing kits.

Wellbeing

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind are coming to campus

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind will be on campus on Friday (18 February) - visit the team between 12pm and 2pm in the SU Atrium to find local wellbeing and mental health resources and support.

Best wishes,


and the Student Communications Team