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Subject:
Your Student Newsletter - Week 3
From:
Warwick Updates
To:
Student Test <student-test@azorus.com>

Hello Student,

In today's newsletter you'll find classes, resources and events to prioritise your wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week. Sign up for FAB Fest, employability networking events and an international study fair. Find out more about online mock exams happening this week and brush up on your knowledge of academic integrity. Apply to become a paid Residential Community Assistant next year. And book a Covid-19 vaccination for tomorrow, 10 May. Have a lovely week!
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Wellbeing

Mental Health Awareness Week - what's on

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we have lots of opportunities for you to prioritise your wellbeing. Our Steps to Wellbeing session at 2pm on Wednesday focuses on boosting low mood (sign up by midnight tonight - 9 May) and will give you tips and strategies on how to manage your mood and make connections. There's also an exams and deadlines wellbeing masterclass on Wednesday 11 May (register by midnight tonight - 9 May).

During term 3, why not join Study Happy events at the Library? Take a wellbeing break this week with "Switch On & Work", the Library Language Exchange, Pets As Therapy dogs or a creative chillout session.

Find out more about what's on offer from Wellbeing Support Services. You can also get help at any time of the day or night with Togetherall - sign up with your Warwick email address to access resources and services to support your mental health.
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Campus and Community

Congratulations to our Esports team - Esports University of the Year!

For the fourth year in a row, Warwick's team has been crowned the Esports University of the Year! The team achieved its best performance yet with a 1,000 point improvement on last year's total. A huge well done to the teams and players! Study Happy will be collaborating with Warwick E-Sports Centre for a free drop-in gaming session in the Library on Thursday - have a go!

Apply to become a paid Residential Community Assistant

Third and fourth year undergraduates and postgraduate students can now apply to become Residential Community Assistants next academic year - applications are now open until 13 May. If you're interested in supporting fellow students and creating a sense of community within halls of residences, why not apply today?

FAB Fest - schedule of free and fun events announced!

You can now register and book onto events for FAB Fest – our festival celebrating the arts at Warwick and the opening of our newest building on campus, taking place on 20 May. See the schedule of events and register to attend - it's the perfect way to take a break from your studies on a Friday afternoon!

Reimagining the Jubliee with poetry and crafting

Join two local artists this week and creatively explore what the Queen's Platinum Jubilee means for you. Poet, dramatist and writer Dzifa Benson will lead participants in exploring the Jubilee through poetry and artist Tarla Patel will guide you as you add your thoughts and interpretations to a new length of bunting.

Bike crime prevention and safety drop-in

Want to find out more about cycling and road safety in the local area? PCSOs from Warwickshire Police and West Midlands Police will be on campus on 11 and 12 May to meet and chat with you.
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Student Opportunity and Events

#MySummerNetworking - #GetConnected

#GetConnected is a series of bite-sized events designed to fit in around your exams and revision and to enable you to meet employers for the first time - find out more and book.

International study and work opportunities - come along to a student fair

On Tuesday 17 May we celebrate 10 years of the Monash Warwick Alliance with a Student Opportunities Fair in the Oculus foyer. Grab a free coffee and ask our exhibitors your questions about international study and work. Register for the event and you'll be in with the chance to win Warwick Arts Centre cinema tickets to see The Sapphires on 17 May!
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Assessment, learning, teaching and research

Mock exams in the Alternative Exams Portal

If you're taking online exams, you can take trial assessments this week to get a feel for the Alternative Exams Portal (AEP). Trial dates are today (Monday 9 May) and Friday 13 May at 9:30am. Find more details.

Academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism

Find out more about plagiarism and academic integrity as you complete assessments and revise for exams. Check out resources available to you including advice sessions, moodles, Academic Support Librarians and tips on avoiding plagiarism, or have a chat with your personal tutor.
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Let's keep the dialogue going

Vote in the Summer Elections and enter to win £200

Vote for your next SU Committee Member, Faculty Rep and Trans Students' Officer all this week before Friday at 3pm. One lucky voter will be picked at random on 17 May to win a £200 Amazon gift card. Good luck!

Best wishes,

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and the Student Communications Team