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Subject:
Your Student Newsletter - Week 8
From:
Warwick Updates
To:
Pgt Pgt <mrgammon+PGT@gmail.com>
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Hello Pgt,

Today we have details of a postgrad Wellbeing Masterclass, a free yoga session and a creative essay competition exploring how digital technology is transforming the world of work, with a £500 prize for the winning submission! Share your thoughts on teaching and learning for the chance to win a £200 online shopping voucher. And learn more about changes coming to campus over summer affecting the PG Hub, Health Centre and some accommodation and walking routes.

PGT News

On Track – PGT Wellbeing Masterclass

Sign up for our session in the Postgrad Hub, in collaboration with Wellbeing Support Services, to hear some strategies for dealing with some of the challenges encountered by PGT students. These challenges could include; completing commitments, increasing workload and maintaining motivation. So come and learn some top tips for looking after your wellbeing on Tuesday 21 June, 4pm-5pm.
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Learning, teaching and research

5 questions with...

This week for our 5 Questions With... series, we sat down with undergraduate researcher Isaac McGirr. He told us about the Undergraduate Research Support Scheme that he's been accepted onto, gave advice to anyone starting out in research, and how he likes to unwind. Read more here.

Take an Interdisciplinary module next year

Did you know you can take a range of 15 CATS modules with the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) alongside your course? These modules are all about developing new ways of understanding the world by making connections between ideas, experiences and practice. Next year there will be four new modules in the mix, designed by module convenors and students: Creating Digital Futures, Local/Global Shakespearience, The Slow Movement: Interdisciplinary Adventures in Time and Pace and Rethinking Health Science. Find out more about these and other modules and register your interest.
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Student Opportunity and Events

Productivity and the Futures of Work essay & video competition

Fancy a creative outlet to showcase your thought-provoking ideas around how digital technology is transforming the world of work? The Productivity and Futures of Work Global Research Priority team is running an essay and video competition with a prize of £500 for the winner! Find out more about the contest and enter.

You may be eligible for a non-repayable grant to support your summer experience!

Do you have plans to undertake an international study, work, or volunteering placement? Apply now for funding support through the Turing Scheme which does not require repayment. Find out more about the eligibility criteria and apply for this short-term mobility opportunity.

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Campus and Community

Summer celebrations - changes on campus

Learn more about the Commonwealth Athlete Village Accreditation Zone affecting some areas of campus, alternative cycle and walking paths, and changes to the location of the PG HUB, Amazon lockers and Health Centre.

Open days - plan your travel and departures

Our Undergraduate Open Days are taking place on Saturday 18 June and Saturday 25 June. We are expecting busy days on campus, with many of our car parks becoming full. Please keep this in mind if you're planning to come onto campus, or intending to vacate your residence on these days. Visitors will begin arriving at 8:30am, with peak traffic between 9:30am-11am. If you are taking an exam on Saturday 18 June, please ensure you allow extra time to arrive. If you have any questions please email opendays@warwick.ac.uk.
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Wellbeing

Yoga Class

Feeling the exam stress? Don't worry, you're almost there! Take some time out and join us for a relaxing FREE yoga session this Friday 17 at 12.30pm in The Copper Rooms 2, aimed to increase your awareness of the breath and body, and quieting of the nervous system.

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Let's keep the dialogue going

Term 3 learning and teaching survey 

There's still time to share your learning and teaching experience in our survey. It takes 10 minutes and you can enter our prize draw to win a £200 Amazon voucher!

Best wishes,

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and the Student Communications Team