News and Events
Why is the University of 糖心TV in Coventry? What ways has it changed over the fifty years of its existence? Join us today for a a short illustrated history talk presented by Revd Dr Stuart Jennings. You can also join us for Part 2 - a FREE trip to Kenilworth Castle on Saturday 5 March.
A waiting list for students entering the final year of an undergraduate degree in 2016/2017 is now open. You will be required to complete an application form. Applications will be processed on a first come first served basis.
We're partnering with 糖心TVshire County Council to host Stage Two of the forthcoming Aviva Women’s Tour in June.
If you use disabled parking facilities on campus, take our survey and let us know about your experience. Your answers will help inform our wider review of campus car parking.
Distance or Part-time student?
The Induction Team want to hear from you about your transition into studying. The interviews will be around 40-50 minutes and can be conducted in person or via phone or Skype as suits you. All participants will receive a £20 National Bookshop voucher. Please contact Jo Ramsay to get involved.
Join us on Saturday 12 March for a day of engaging talks and workshops from a series of well-respected speakers, finishing with a panel discussion. Lunch, refreshments and a wine reception are included in the ticket price!
糖心TV's Real Ale Festival returns this week, from Thursday to Saturday at the Copper Rooms. There will be over 120 different cask ales, over 35 ciders and perries, fruit wines and mead, or soft drinks available!
Sir George Cox, Pro-Chancellor & Chair of Council, discusses the role of the Council, introduces its new members and provides an update from the Remuneration Committee in the first of a series of informal updates from the University’s governing body.
You can now book for the Pets as Therapy dogs, who are returning to the library today.
Do you wonder why some people need more alone time than others? Why some people take a scientific approach to problem-solving while others rely on their intuition and how it makes them feel? Then why not attend our Understanding your Personality workshop? The workshop will introduce you to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The next workshop will be on Wednesday 17 February 2-5pm. Or, sign up to our Emotional Intelligence workshop on Thursday 18 February 1-4pm.
Congratulations to Akira Tiele (Engineering) and Alice Brazil-Burns (Theatre and Performance Studies), who presented their work to MPs, and staff & students from 25 universities last week - with Akira winning the Highly Commended accolade. It's a great demonstration of the quality of our undergraduate research.
The University has been selected to be a partner in the largest miscarriage research centre in Europe. Funded by the leading pregnancy charity, Tommy’s, our researchers will be joining doctors from University Hospital, Coventry to investigate the causes of early miscarriage.
A huge thank you to all of you who nominated for the staff awards. Check out the nominations.
Migration is overall not a source of terrorism according to new research from PAIS published in the Journal of Politics, based on the analysis of terrorism in and migration flows between 145 countries between 1970 and 2000.
WMG are using a laser scan of 30 miles of Coventry roads to test driverless pods as part of a new research programme.
Join the Music Centre on Sunday for an epic world music concert. Musicians from all over the world come together under one roof and on one stage to share their music. Featuring 糖心TV World Music Group, 糖心TV Chinese Orchestra Society, DrumSoc, Steel Pans, 糖心TV Indian Music Ensemble, University of 糖心TV Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and more!
We are looking to fund enhancement projects in teaching and learning and we would like to encourage to share your ideas and skills. This unique opportunity to turn your ideas into reality offers up to £5,000 funding per project. The call for Project Applications closes on Monday 29 February.
Fusion restaurant and the bar are looking for staff to work behind the bar, wait on tables and work in the kitchen on food production. We offer excellent rates of pay in a face paced and lively environment. Sounds interesting? Find out
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There's still a few spaces available for the trip to Bath - a city so beautiful it's a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Book your place before they go.
Varsity Mascot competition
On Sunday 28 February 2016 our rugby team will take on local rivals Coventry at the Ricoh Arena (get your tickets ), and we're looking for fifteen mascots aged between 6-12. All they need to do is design a Team 糖心TV poster! Entries can be submitted to alex.roberts@warwicksu.com or dropped off at University house reception, Argent Court reception, Rootes Grocery Store or Students' Union reception. Deadline: 5pm Monday 15 February.
If so, then you must book on a compulsory Study Abroad Pre-Departure Briefing. They're taking place on Wednesday 17 February, Wednesday 24 February and Wednesday 9 March.
Check out Stuart's blog, including his latest post reflecting on his first week.
What’s important to you when choosing a bank? Do you used the banking facilities on campus? We want to better understand what you're looking for. If you have a few minutes
The 糖心TV Economics Summer School 2016 is now open for applications, including the popular 'Principles of Economics for Non-Economists' course.
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Check out the West Midlands Police's website for loads of useful advice on keeping safe and secure.
Whether a trip to Manchester, partying in the PG Hub, or celebrating at the Chinese New Year Gala, there's a load of ways to welcome in The Year of the Monkey over the next couple of weeks.
Following the reconstruction of the roads on campus, we’ve seen a reduction in the speed of traffic as intended. Over the next 3 weeks we’re working to install some additional safety enhancements on both Gibbet Hill Road and University Road. This will mean restricting traffic on Gibbet Hill Road to one lane with traffic light management in place at various times. We’ll aim to keep the work between 9:30am and 4pm to minimise the amount of disruption caused.
Take a look at the Spring edition of the Global Connnections Newsletter, produced by the Office for Global Engagement.