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Student Handbook 2014: Student life at Warwick

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Welcome to the University of Warwick! This handbook is a handy reference for your first year at University. Have a read through now to find out lots of useful and important information and keep it with you for future reference. You can also find this information and more on the Welcome to Warwick website at warwick.ac.uk/welcome

The following checklist will help you during your first few weeks:

Visit your academic induction – see warwick.ac.uk/welcome/firstweeks

Attend the Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome Address – see warwick.ac.uk/welcome/firstweeks

Visit the Library’s Get Started sessions: p7

Visit study spaces available to you: p7-8

Explore the academic skills programmes: p18-19

Access Students’ Union information and entertainment: p15-17

Discover more about life at Warwick: p18

Explore campus using our interactive map – see warwick.ac.uk/maps/interactive Your Student Handbook

Contents

Introducing your University _04 Academic matters _06 Support and welfare _10 Security _13 Accommodation and Living with Others _14 Welcome to the Students’ Union _15 The year ahead: be part of it _18 The campus _24 Transport on campus and to the local area _26 Policy and regulations _28 The Warwick Student Community Statement _30 Life after Warwick _34 Contacts _35

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _03 Introducing your University

Our history... The University of Warwick’s first intake of 450 Great teaching won’t just come from our undergraduates arrived in 1964. Now, in 2014, you academics; your fellow students, who are as are part of a globally-connected community of ambitious and passionate about learning as you approximately 23,000 students (full-time equivalent) are, will also inspire you. and more than 5,000 members of staff. Over our One of the many academic opportunities available to relatively short history, we have grown to include 28 undergraduate students is the Warwick Undergraduate academic departments, more than 50 research centres Research Support Scheme (URSS), which enables and several sites, including the University Hospital in you to apply for funding for your own research project. Coventry and a base in Venice, Italy. We consistently Also, you’ll be able to contribute to the undergraduate rank in the top ten of British university league tables. research journal, Reinvention, which is managed jointly by the University of Warwick and Monash … and our future University in Australia. In 2015 we will celebrate our 50th anniversary. Vision If you’re a postgraduate student, you’ll get access to the 2015 is our strategy for becoming one of the world’s top Postgraduate Hub which will provide you with support universities. The strategy was developed with input from and resources dedicated to your needs. All researchers our staff and students, and students remain at the can also access the Wolfson Research Exchange, a heart of the strategy as we move forward. community space that provides all Warwick researchers Your ideas, enthusiasm and commitment to Warwick with a forum for interdisciplinary collaboration. are essential and we hope that during your time here you will become involved in any way you can. From something as simple as using recycling facilities to help towards our goal to become a more sustainable campus, to representing the student body on development committees, you can contribute towards helping us become a universally-acknowledged world centre for higher education. Throughout 2015 we’ll be celebrating our 50th birthday with a range of events on and off-campus, so keep an eye out for details of how you can get involved! To learn more about our history, management and vision for the future visit warwick.ac.uk/about

Teaching excellence You are joining a dynamic community where knowledge is being created. Our academics are passionate about their subjects, brilliant at their research and dedicated to your learning. Teaching is reflected in the 11 prestigious National Teaching Fellowships awarded to us by the Higher Education Academy since 2006. We also celebrate our best teachers through the Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence.

04_ Student Handbook 2014 Did you know?

Great teaching won’t just come from our academics; your fellow students, who are as ambitious and passionate about learning as you are, will also inspire you.

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _05 Academic matters

Developing your skills The Library has a vast collection of more than one million books, 13.5 kilometres of archives, access to w warwick.ac.uk/skills 48,000 e-journals, 80,000 e-books and more than No matter what level of study you are joining us at, 7,000 digitised core text readings, all catalogued on the academic side of university life may present new a web-based system. This makes it simple to search challenges. Our skills programmes for undergraduate, by computer or by mobile phone apps and even easier Masters and research students are available to support to renew or reserve items. Our growing quantity of your academic skills development. See the website for electronic literature is available wherever and whenever further information. you are meaning no queues, no book returns and no reserve lists. Examinations The first two floors are designed to aid informal and Although some departments run exams throughout the collaborative working, with more than 200 computers year, the majority of exams for undergraduate students and other multimedia equipment, such as plasma take place during weeks four to nine of the summer screens and interactive smart boards. The extension term. Exams for all students are staggered throughout building and upper floors retain a traditional style – they that period so, even if yours finish early, we ask that are discreet and quiet – and are ideal for research, you are considerate towards other students who may revision and writing. The Library is open 7:30am-12 still be sitting their exams. Details of times and venues midnight, seven days a week during term time, with for your exams will be made available later in the year. extended opening hours at important times of the Some exams will also take place on Saturdays. academic year. Students studying for a taught postgraduate degree may have exams at different times throughout the year. Your department will advise you of your dates. Library and study spaces Samuel Kidman w warwick.ac.uk/library Chemistry e [email protected] The University has extensive study spaces around the campus for quiet, reflective study and for group work. All facilities can be accessed with your University card. “Warwick Library, with The Library millions of books… and w warwick.ac.uk/library Library Road, Central Campus enough computers and work The Library is right at the heart of our campus and you’ll space to accommodate find it invaluable. We provide access to expert staff and services in a recently refurbished, dynamic and creative thousands of students, will learning space. The librarians who specialise in your subject area will get you quite happily through help you with your academic enquiries and offer training sessions to help you get the most out of the Library’s your degree.” resources. If you need extra support you can always book a consultation session for one-to-one help. warwick.ac.uk/welcome/blogs

06_ Student Handbook 2014 Get Started sessions Modern Records Centre The Library’s Get Started sessions give you the w warwick.ac.uk/go/mrc opportunity to familiarise yourself with facilities, meet Ground floor, Library Extension staff and find out more about your course resources. The Modern Records Centre has recently been You can access some bite-sized Get Started sessions redeveloped and now includes a dedicated teaching online at warwick.ac.uk/lib-getstarted space, a refurbished researchers’ area and an improved exhibition area. The Centre holds nationally important The Learning Grids archives for the study of social, economic and political University House: w warwick.ac.uk/grid history with a wealth of material, including a series of Rootes Building: w warwick.ac.uk/gridrootes online resources, which can be used for a wide range of BioMed Grid: w warwick.ac.uk/biomedgrid undergraduate and postgraduate course modules. Leamington Spa: w warwick.ac.uk/gridleamington The Teaching Grid The Learning Grids are innovative and flexible spaces supporting individual study and collaborative learning w warwick.ac.uk/teachinggrid in a range of locations on and off campus. They foster Second floor, Library group study, presentation planning and practice. The Teaching Grid is designed to develop teaching Learning Grid Advisers offer peer-to-peer guidance excellence at Warwick and provides a flexible classroom during staffed hours and are available to help you for your tutors to try out new ways of teaching, including deliver your presentations and support you in the use of trying out new technologies. Some of your classes may multimedia for your assignments, revision and projects. be held in the Experimental Teaching Space on Floor 2 You will find the Learning Grids in: of the Library. Δ University House – open 24 hours a day, only closing on Wolfson Research Exchange Christmas Day w warwick.ac.uk/researchexchange Δ Rootes Building – close to student accommodation and Third floor, Library open 8am-10pm every day during term time The Wolfson Research Exchange is a researcher space Δ BioMed Grid – based on Gibbet Hill campus that provides a forum for interdisciplinary collaboration to all Warwick researchers. Last year, the Research Δ Leamington Spa – bookable study spaces based in Exchange held more than 900 research-led events, Leamington’s Town Hall more than any other space at Warwick. Join our flourishing PhD network with more than 350 members for networking and support.

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _07 The Postgraduate Hub w warwick.ac.uk/pghub Ground floor, Senate House The Postgraduate Hub, located in Senate House, is a Did you space for Warwick postgraduate taught and research students to access support, to work and to share know? experiences together in the broadest context of postgraduate life, not just study. Start.Warwick is your IT Services (ITS) and online resources personal homepage. Keep w warwick.ac.uk/its We offer a whole range of IT services including email, track of timetables, webmail, printing, computer rooms, personal homepages and more. When using these services, you agree to abide University news, your by the University’s regulations. See our full range of services at warwick.ac.uk/its student record and more – Help with IT all from one place. w warwick.ac.uk/helpdesk t 024 7657 3737 e [email protected] Walk in and see us at the IT Services Help Desk on the first floor of the Library (open 9am–5:30pm Monday to Friday) or use our online Help Desk at any time. Our information leaflets are available in the Library and at IT Services will never ask you for your ITS Account warwick.ac.uk/helpdesk/leaflets details and password via email. For advice on ‘phishing’ emails and other threats, see Start.Warwick warwick.ac.uk/gov/ informationsecurity/working_practices w start.warwick.ac.uk Residential campus network (ResNet) Start.Warwick is your personal homepage where you can view University services, information and news. w warwick.ac.uk/resnet You can customise Start.Warwick to show the t 024 7657 5000 information and tools you want including your Every student bedroom on campus has internet access. timetable, email, room search, exam dates, local ResNet is governed by an Acceptable Use Policy, which travel and the Library catalogue. includes restrictions on peer-to-peer file sharing and The ‘My Warwick Admin Systems’ gadget in Start. illegally downloading copyrighted materials. Read the Warwick links you to the Student Records System policy at warwick.ac.uk/resnetaup where you can update your record, pay tuition and You can connect to ResNet using Wi-Fi (you’ll find accommodation fees, and register for modules. ‘ResNet secure’ in the list of available networks). It You’ll also find links to exam dates, printer credit is covered by the same Acceptable Use Policy. See purchase and more. warwick.ac.uk/wireless/ResNet-secure

Email Secure wireless hotspots w warwick.ac.uk/email For a list of campus Wi-Fi hotspots and set-up We’ll allocate a University email address to you when instructions, visit warwick.ac.uk/wireless. You’ll you register for an ITS Account. need a valid ITS Account. Your University email is the only one we will send official messages to, so check it regularly. If you choose to forward email to another address, make sure spam filters won’t prevent emails getting through.

08_ Student Handbook 2014 Warwick blogs w blogs.warwick.ac.uk You can set up your own blog at blogs.warwick.ac.uk. Our policy on use of computing facilities also applies to blogs and you can read it at warwick.ac.uk/aup

Your student record w warwick.ac.uk/studentrecords w warwick.ac.uk/graduateschool You must tell us about any changes to your personal details or enrolment status. Once you have an ITS Account, you can update your details at warwick.ac.uk/ evision. To access all admin tools like this from one place, along with other useful information, use the ‘My Warwick Admin Systems’ gadget in start.warwick.ac.uk

Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) w warwick.ac.uk/iatl/funding/students Computing work areas and printing facilities IATL encourages you to experience different ways of You can access computers and printers in several learning and developing. As part of our commitment to rooms around campus. For a full list, visit warwick. helping you to make the most of your time at Warwick ac.uk/findpc we offer funding for: If you want to use a printer in the computer rooms, Δ Collaborative projects, bringing together students and you’ll need to buy printer credits. You can do this via staff across departments and faculties debit/credit card at warwick.ac.uk/printercredits Δ Student-led research projects in any subject for If you don’t have a card, you can pay with cash at the undergraduates and taught postgraduates International Office. This will, however, take longer Δ Curriculum-related performance projects, including to process. You can find a list of printer locations at a student ensemble, for undergraduates and warwick.ac.uk/findprinter postgraduates We also run a wireless printing service, where you can print to any ITS-run printer in a computer room Δ The opportunity to publish your work in Reinvention: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research from your personal devices. See warwick.ac.uk/ wirelessprint During the last academic year, IATL distributed more than £20,000 in grants to undergraduate and Masters Laptop loan students. We’d love to hear about your ideas for We offer free laptop loans in the Library, which can be 2014/15. Visit warwick.ac.uk/iatl/funding for details particularly useful when our computer rooms are busy. on funding criteria, application procedures You can’t take loaned laptops off Library premises. See and deadlines. warwick.ac.uk/laptoploan

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _09 Support and welfare

We have a huge network of support in place to help The Head of Student Support, the University Senior you adjust to, and make the most of, student life. We Tutor and Student Support colleagues work closely want you to feel that you are living and learning in a together to help students in times of need. If you ever supportive, positive environment, so we have a range of need help during your time at Warwick, one of them will services to help you in difficult times. be able to assist to support your physical and mental well-being. The following section introduces you to some of these services. More details can be found at warwick.ac.uk/ The Head of Student Support and the Student Support supportservices Team provide advice and support and will help you find the specialist team you need, whatever the academic or Head of Student Support non-academic matter. t 024 7657 5570 e [email protected] The Senior Tutor is an academic member of staff who works closely with the Student Support Team and is University Senior Tutor able to help with serious academic issues. He also t 024 7652 2761 develops the personal tutor system and works closely e [email protected] with other specialist colleagues in Student Support. w warwick.ac.uk/seniortutor More information can be found at warwick.ac.uk/ supportservices

10_ Student Handbook 2014 The University Counselling Service Disability Services t 024 7652 3761 t 024 7615 0641 e [email protected] e [email protected] w warwick.ac.uk/counselling w warwick.ac.uk/disability Our Counselling Service is your opportunity to access Disability Services offer confidential advice, guidance professional therapeutic counselling to help you fulfil and support to students with Specific Learning your personal, academic and professional potential. You Differences/Dyslexia. The team also supports students can opt from confidential services including individual with other sensory impairments, mental health counselling, group therapy, workshops and email difficulties, Asperger’s, unseen disabilities or any other counselling. For details on all our services and how to long-term condition that can affect your studies. register for an appointment, visit the website. The team works with staff and students to create an University Mental Health and Well-being Team inclusive environment that gives you the ability to fulfil your academic potential and make the most of student life. We t 024 7657 5570 encourage you to make contact to discuss your individual e [email protected] requirements ahead of making an appointment. w warwick.ac.uk/mentalhealth Our Mental Health and Well-being Team gives advice, The Residential Life Team information and support to students experiencing t 024 7657 5570 mental health difficulties to help them to participate e [email protected] fully in University life. All students living in campus accommodation have All communication is confidential and informal. We access to a network of support staff called the would encourage you to tell us about any mental health Residential Life Team. The team works and lives issues either at enrolment or at any time afterwards alongside students within the halls of residence. Team so that the team can actively take part in how best to members are a key part of our support network and manage any difficulties that may arise. help foster a sense of community.

The Chaplaincy t 024 7652 3519 e [email protected] w warwick.ac.uk/chaplaincy Our central campus is also home to the Chaplaincy, a Charlotte Adcock vibrant space providing pastoral and spiritual care to all members of our University community, those of all faiths History of Art and of no faith. It provides a space for worship and quiet reflection, as well as study, conversations and hospitality. You will find the Christian (Catholic, Anglican and Free “An aspect of uni life… Church), Jewish and Muslim Chaplains, who are always glad to meet students socially and pastorally. is that you are constantly The Chaplaincy also has multi-faith prayer rooms for supported while you are quiet reflection and prayer at Westwood and Gibbet Hill. here, so you never have to feel alone.”

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warwick.ac.uk/welcome _11 The Health Centre Student Funding Team t 024 7652 4888 t 024 7615 0096 w uwhc.org.uk e [email protected] w We have a campus-based National Health Service warwick.ac.uk/studentfunding w (NHS) Health Centre and if you are living on campus warwick.ac.uk/ugfunding w or within the catchment area, we encourage you to warwick.ac.uk/moneydoctors register with the centre. The Student Funding Team offers advice and guidance on all aspects of financial support, plus help with You must register to use the Health Centre although budgeting. This includes government grants and loans, it may be able to assist non-registered patients as well as scholarships and bursaries provided directly in emergencies. If you live in Leamington Spa or by the University. Kenilworth, you will need to register with a local GP. Please visit uwhc.org.uk for further information. Budgeting and financial difficulties Students’ Union Advice Centre w warwick.ac.uk/hardshipfunds w See p17 for details. warwick.ac.uk/studentfunding w warwick.ac.uk/moneydoctors International Office Please visit the Student Funding website for advice on t 024 7652 3706 budgeting and managing your money. If you do find e [email protected] yourself in financial hardship or with particular financial w warwick.ac.uk/io concerns, it is important that you speak to us and w warwick.ac.uk/studyabroad seek help. Hardship funds may be available to help UK w warwick.ac.uk/immigration students and an emergency fund is also available for Our International Office offers support to all international students as a last resort. Visit warwick. international students throughout your studies. Our ac.uk/hardshipfunds for further information. Student Experience team has qualified advisers ready If you need help with budgeting or have financial to assist on all immigration and visa-related matters. concerns, speak to the Student Funding Team, They also run UK trips and events for you to take part in. Student Support Services or the Students’ Union Advice Our Recruitment and Study Abroad Teams are available Centre Team. if you would like to discuss your study options or find out about our Study Abroad programmes.

12_ Student Handbook 2014 Security Looking after your property Do not leave valuables on display and always lock windows and doors whenever you leave your 024 7652 2083 accommodation. If you are in public spaces such as warwick.ac.uk/security the Library, do not leave your bags, laptops and other property unattended. Marking your property is a great @WarwickUniCop idea and, for advice on how to do this, contact the campus police officer [email protected] . Contact details for Finally, we strongly recommend buying a D-type lock for Security Gatehouse: your bike if you own one and register it free of charge at warwick.ac.uk/bicycleusergroup Internal phone 22083 Insurance 999 or 22222 All University managed accommodation – excluding External phone staff and family accommodation – comes with personal 024 7652 2083 (non-emergencies) possessions insurance, provided by UK and Ireland 024 7652 2222 (emergencies) Insurance Services. You may wish to consider taking out additional insurance cover for items such as laptops taken outside of your room, mobile phones, bicycles and accidental damage. You can review our level of cover through UK and Ireland Insurance The University Security Services Team is here to help you Services and receive a quotation for additional cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our aim is to provide a online at cover4students.com and warwick.ac.uk/ safe and secure environment for all students, staff and accommodation visitors. There is a comprehensive CCTV system across We recommend that international students purchase campus and we operate mobile and foot patrols to travel insurance to cover their journey to the UK. See ensure that crime levels remain exceptionally low. our International Guide for more details.

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _13 Accommodation Keep shared spaces as you would and living expect to find them Make sure that you clean up after yourself in communal with others spaces, so that your friends and neighbours can use those spaces with the degree of cleanliness that you would expect to find. Be sure that used toilet paper is flushed away, sanitary products are disposed of hygienically in the bins provided, waste or aged food is thrown away, broken glass is disposed of carefully, and full bin bags are removed and taken to the designated areas in your hall of residence.

Be reasonable with noise Tips on living with others Be considerate of fellow students when you are listening For some of you, coming to University and living in to music or chatting to friends, as others might be halls of residence or shared houses may be the first studying or sleeping and your noise levels may disturb time you have lived with anyone other than your them. Please keep noise to a reasonable level, particularly immediate family. Your new neighbours may become late at night and during examination periods. This also some of your closest friends during your time here, and applies to walking near or around residences. understanding and respecting their needs and space is important for hassle-free living. Here are a few tips for Don’t let strangers wander freely in your hall living with others: Don’t let strangers come into your hall of residence. If you are coming in through the main entrance and Get to know your neighbours a stranger tries to follow you in, don’t politely hold the This is a good way to establish a good living door open for them; instead, ask them who they are environment. Be friendly and sociable and don’t and whom they are visiting. If you’re not convinced, hide in your room! don’t let them in.

Respect and celebrate difference Talk to your neighbours Warwick is proud to be a multicultural community with If you have a problem with one of your neighbours, students of different nationalities, religious and social talk to them about it in a calm and polite manner. The beliefs, cultures and habits. We recommend that you chances are that they will not realise that they have arrive prepared to open your eyes to new ways of life been causing you a problem and will immediately adapt and to different ways of thinking, communicating and their behaviour. If the problem can’t be resolved through behaving. Respecting fellow students’ differences will talking directly to them, speak to a member of the help you learn about new cultures and lifestyles and Residential Life Team or Student Support, who will help introduce you to a more culturally diverse group of resolve the situation. friends. Understanding and accepting difference will also help you to live together more easily. Off campus The towns surrounding the University are part of Be considerate in your use of space and don’t our community too. The University prides itself on help yourself to others’ belongings being a good neighbour and an important part of the In any shared-living accommodation space is often local community and region. We ask you to respect limited. Communal spaces, such as kitchens or our neighbours and behave appropriately. If you are shared bathrooms, are there for everybody to use and, living off campus, this includes being considerate of as such, it is important to make sure that space is noise levels, disposal of waste, general tidiness of the divided equally among residents and not dominated by property in which you are living, and car parking. individuals. So, if your refrigerator has six shelves and It’s always a good idea when moving into a there are 12 people sharing the kitchen, it is only fair property in a residential area to introduce yourself to take half a shelf each. Likewise, don’t leave pots and to your neighbours. pans on the cooker or unwashed dishes piled up in the sink, as you will prevent others from using those spaces The Students’ Union also provides further advice or appliances. Do not help yourself to your neighbours’ about living off campus. Seewarwicksu.com/advice food or belongings without permission. for more details.

14_ Student Handbook 2014 Welcome to the Students’ Union

“On behalf of everyone at your Students’ Union (SU), welcome to Warwick! Life at our University isn’t just about studying at a world-class institution, it’s about becoming the person you want to be. The Students’ Union will help you make that happen, and give you the best possible time while you’re doing it! The most important thing to know about the Union is that it isyours . We are here to help you achieve the changes you want to make, and to provide the support you need for the things you want to do. If you’re interested in trying a new sport or activity, we have more than 70 clubs and 240 societies. If you’re passionate about changing the world, you can join or form a campaign, such as Go Green Week. If you’re interested in making a difference to the University, you can run to become an elected member of Student Council. Getting involved with Union life is a fantastic way to develop skills that will help you after you graduate. You might even make a friend or five while you’re at it! The Union is the best place to have a good time. Why not grab a hot chocolate from Curiositea, go for a drink in the Dirty Duck, or dance like no one’s watching in the Copper Rooms? You could even work for us – Warwick SU employs over 200 members of student staff, and it’s a fun and flexible way to earn money while you study. We’re not just here when things are going well. We also provide free, practical support for a whole range of problems – anything from checking your accommodation contract, to visa help – and the SU Advice Centre is here to look after you. The Union can also help you think about your future, so come and have a chat if you need pointing in the right direction. This really is your Union, and you are represented by seven officers (including me) to the University, the government, and sometimes on an international level. We are your voice and we will make sure you’re heard. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. The other six Sabbatical Officers and I can normally be found in our offices in SUHQ. Come and see us for a chat, or get in touch by email, on the SU Facebook page or Twitter. You’re about to become the person you want to be. I can’t wait to meet you!”

Cat Turhan Warwick SU President 2014-15

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _15 The Students’ Union

warwicksu.com SU Guide available online

While an integral part of campus life, the Students’ The seven Sabbatical Officers for 2014-15 are: Union is independent of the University and directed President – Cat Turhan by students, for students. Part of the National Union Democracy and Development Officer – of Students (NUS), the Students’ Union is here to Rob Ankcorn ensure that you get the most out of your time at Societies Officer – Isaac Leigh University. It provides services such as entertainment, Postgraduate Officer Andrew– Thompson advice and welfare, opportunities for social interaction Welfare and Campaigns Officer Bebe– Husakova and involvement through clubs, societies and committees. In addition, it promotes your viewpoints Sports Officer Ruby– Compton-Davies to the University. Education Officer Maahwish– Mirza

Representing students Staff Student Liaison Committees (SSLC) The Students’ Union is directed by a team of students Staff Student Liaison Committees (SSLCs) are the elected to spend a sabbatical year working for the primary way you can shape and interact with your Students’ Union. The ‘Sabbs’, as they are known, take academic departments to ensure they provide the a year out from their studies and work full-time in a best teaching, learning and research experience. The variety of roles ranging from sports to communications. Students’ Union plays a key role in managing the SSLC They are elected in the second term in officer elections system, providing a voice for students on academic from a pool of candidates who post manifestos matters. This is co-ordinated by the Education Officer. detailing where they think the Union should be heading. There is a specific SSLC for almost all of our courses. You will have a chance to decide who you want to direct These committees allow academic staff to understand the SU’s activities for the next year. The Sabbs are what students want and implement new processes and supported by a team of permanent members of staff initiatives. They also help students to appreciate the and part-time officers who are also current students. reasons behind departmental and academic decisions. The Sabbs are directed by SU policy, as well as their For more information on SSLCs, visit warwick.ac.uk/sslc own ideas and input into SU services. They represent members at every level within the University, throughout the local area and even up to 10 Downing Street.

16_ Student Handbook 2014 Clubs and societies bring together students who are interested in or care about a certain sport, activity or issue. The SU supports these societies by providing funding, training and facilities. If there isn’t a society that interests you, you’re more than welcome to get a few people together and start one. You can find out more about societies atwarwicksu. com/societies. There’s so much to get involved with, so have a great time.

Entertaining students The SU also provides you with commercial services, including entertainment and food outlets. All the money the SU generates through these services is invested back in student activities – the Union is a not- for-profit organisation. The entertainments programme runs throughout the week. Every taste is catered for, with music ranging from chart hits to dubstep, to electro and alternative, with plenty in-between. Visit warwicksu.com/events for the year’s full programme and to book tickets.

Student Council and General Meetings Students’ Union Advice Centre Student Council and General Meetings are where t 024 7657 2824 the majority of the SU’s democratic business takes e [email protected] place. Student Council monitors Officers’ actions, w warwicksu.com/advice debates important issues, passes policy and sets SU Top floor of SU HQ regulations. A policy or SU resolution is a document The Students’ Union Advice Centre provides free, stating what the SU thinks about an issue and what it independent and confidential advice on housing, is going to do about it. For example, the student body academic matters, immigration, money and many may decide that the SU should always provide drinking other aspects of student life. We can offer water free of charge at events – this would then be representation at University academic appeals, placed within the Union Regulations. Student Council complaints and discipline hearings. We work closely may agree to campaigns against increasing bus fares with the Sabbatical Officers team. and this would become SU policy. The SU’s democratic structures are currently under review, so get involved Code of Practice and let us hear how you think your Union should best represent your views. Updates on the Democracy Under The Education Act, 1994, Part II: Students’ Review will be available on the SU website. Unions, you have the right not to be a member of the Students’ Union if you so wish. You can opt out Developing students of Students’ Union membership when you complete your online enrolment. Opting out of Students’ Union In an increasingly competitive job market, developing membership will prevent you from joining any of the students has become one of the key roles of the SU, Union’s clubs and societies or from participating in so we help members to become involved in any of our any elections. sports clubs or societies, or events such as One World Week, Warwick Student Arts Festival or the Real Ale The University is required to inform you how it will Festival. Gaining new skills isn’t the only reason to get abide by the terms of the Act through a specific Code involved – many students join up to make new friends, of Practice. The Act also states that the political try new things and have fun. activities of the Union are restricted by the law relating to charities and by the freedom of speech clauses in Societies and sports clubs Section 43 of the Education (No 2) Act 1986. The Code of Practice and the way the University ensures freedom The SU is responsible for more than 300 clubs and of speech within the law are set out in the University societies through the Societies Federation and Warwick Calendar – see warwick.ac.uk/calendar Sport. Biology or basketball? Socialism or snooker? It’s all here, waiting for you to get involved.

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _17 The year ahead: be part of it

You’ll never be short of things to do at the University of Warwick. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, meet like-minded people or are seeking a part-time job, we have plenty of options. Remember though that there are opportunities to get involved throughout the year, not just during your first few weeks.

Looking to learn a language? Language Centre (warwick.ac.uk/language) Want to develop new academic skills? Student Careers and Skills (warwick.ac.uk/skills) Want to improve your English? Centre for Applied Linguistics (warwick.ac.uk/cal) Want to practice or be taught a musical instrument? Music Centre (warwick.ac.uk/music) Looking for part-time work? Unitemps (unitemps.co.uk) Warwick SU (warwicksu.com/jobs) Want to join a sports club or just keep fit? Warwick Sport (warwick.ac.uk/sport) Want to spend some time volunteering and giving back? Warwick Volunteers (warwick.ac.uk/volunteers) Want to develop your entrepreneurial skills? Student Careers and Skills (warwick.ac.uk/skills/enterprise) Looking to join or start a student society? Warwick SU (warwicksu.com/societies)

18_ Student Handbook 2014 warwick.ac.uk/welcome _19 Nikesh Lad MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics)

“Certain activities, such as the Warwick Skills Portfolio Award, participating in a project with Warwick Volunteers and being an executive member are officially recognised by the University and recorded in your HEAR (Higher Educational Achievement Report), so your future employer will be able to see all the extra activities you’ve done.”

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20_ Student Handbook 2014 warwick.ac.uk/welcome _21 Activity Weeks and special events One World Week One World Week (OWW) is a student-run, international event and one of the most exciting weeks on campus. Taking place every January, OWW is a celebration of the cultures and diversity represented here and features a huge range of events, including an impressive international music concert, fashion show, outdoor carnival, market stalls, interactive workshops, food festival and a student conference. OWW also celebrates sport, attracting all levels of ability and providing an opportunity to try something new. The One World Forum boasts intellectual talks, attracting high-profile speakers such as Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu, focusing on the most pressing issues that face our diverse world. Go to oneworldweek.net for more information.

Global Entrepreneurship Week We are an entrepreneurial University. Warwick Entrepreneurs lead activities during Global Entrepreneurship Week, which usually takes place in the autumn term, involving countries across six continents. Go Green Week It aims to connect young people everywhere through Go Green Week usually takes place each February and local, national and global activities, encouraging forms the cornerstone of People and Planet’s (an SU them to explore their potential and inspiring the next Society) national environmental campaign. With a generation of entrepreneurs. Warwick Entrepreneurs variety of activities occurring across the country, it is will also hold events throughout the year for budding the UK’s biggest student-led environmental week. Our entrepreneurs. See warwickentrepreneurs.com for chapter organises a week of diverse events celebrating further information and updates. environmentalism across campus and beyond, ensuring Warwick International Development Summit there is something for everyone to get involved in. For One of the largest and most impressive forums of its further details, see warwick.ac.uk/environment kind, Warwick International Development Summit is a Sporting events at Warwick student-run event which attracts more than 1,000 of Every year, Warwick Sport and the Students’ Union put our students every year, as well as students from other on a number of sporting events for everyone to get universities worldwide. For further information, visit involved with. The year starts with the Festival of Sport wids.org.uk and the Sports Fair during the first week of term, with Warwick Student Arts Festival lots of opportunities to try new sports, use the facilities Warwick Student Arts Festival (WSAF) is organised free of charge and learn about all the opportunities by students and held towards the end of the summer available to engage in sport and physical activity. term. WSAF is a celebration of the very best in arts and The Varsity Series takes place against Coventry performance we have to offer, with an eclectic mix of University during the Easter term, with over 40 matches events taking place around campus that showcase held in a variety of sports, including ice hockey and the theatre, music, film, dance, literature and much more. Rugby Finale. This takes place at Coventry Rugby Club Further information can be found at wsaf.co.uk and is the climax of the Varsity fixtures. Lots of events take place in the summer term to support you during exams. There are also fun end-of- exams sports days and events to finish the year. The end of the summer term sees the sporting social highlight, the Sports Ball, which gives clubs and individuals the chance to celebrate awards and achievements – the perfect way to end the sporting season.

22_ Student Handbook 2014 Helena Moretti Physics

“Societies are a pretty big part of campus life, so if you find something that interests you, don’t be afraid to jump right in.” warwick.ac.uk/welcome/blogs

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _23 The campus

Campus map Δ Le Gusta Oven & Bar is a casual dining restaurant in the Arts Centre, where you can choose from a tempting w warwick.ac.uk/map menu of Mediterranean-influenced dishes, such as You can use the interactive map to search for buildings pizzas baked in our front-of-house stone oven. and room numbers, and to find directions. Δ Café Bar, also in the Arts Centre, is renowned for its tempting cakes and pastries. You can also enjoy snacks, Warwick Arts Centre deli sandwiches, jacket potatoes, hot, cold and alcoholic w warwickartscentre.co.uk drinks, and ice-blended frappés. w facebook.com/WarwickArtsCentre Δ You will find Bar Fusion, The Bar and Costa Coffee in w twitter @warwickarts Rootes Building. t Box Office 024 765 24524 You will find other cafés and restaurants around Warwick Arts Centre has a rich and diverse programme campus including Café Library, Library Coffee Bar, of over 500 events each year. Café Social, Café Humanities, Café Gibbet Hill, Café Experience the best UK and international theatre and Westwood and the restaurant and atrium coffee bar in dance in our theatre, explore new and experimental University House. Our vintage Citroen H-van, located at work in the studio space, and discover classical, popular Maths & Stats behind the WMG building, serves artisan and contemporary music in the concert hall. coffee and weekly-changing menu. You can immerse yourself in some of the world’s Don’t forget to pick up your hot drinks loyalty card, best independent film in our cinema, be entertained which entitles you to a free tenth hot drink at any of by big-name comedians and chart-topping bands our cafés and restaurants. and musicians, and see some of the UK’s best contemporary visual art in our acclaimed Mead Gallery. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved: join as a steward and learn about the day-to-day running of the Centre, or why not perform on stage with one of the many student societies? Visit the ‘Students’ section of our website to find out more about ticket deals and how to get involved.

Places to eat and drink w warwickretail.com Our campus offers a great range of places to eat and drink throughout the day. From freshly-cooked breakfasts, to lunch and afternoon tea and cake, there’s something for everyone. Our cafés, bars and restaurants serve barista-style coffees, Fairtrade tea and hot chocolate, and locally-sourced free-range eggs. Here’s a taste of what you can find:

24_ Student Handbook 2014 Shopping around campus Your parents and/or guardians can also top up the card. There is no cost to join and you can reclaim any unused w warwickretail.com cash at any time. For more details visit warwick.ac.uk/ Our campus offers a range of shops and essential eating services. Costcutter is located next to the Students’ *The 10% discount does not apply in Costcutter Union and stocks everything from store cupboard or The Bookshop. items, to fresh fruit and vegetables. Inside Costcutter you will find a Post Office and a Bake & Bite bakery that Sport at Warwick serves hot snacks. w warwick.ac.uk/sport Details of special offers and opening times can be found on warwickretail.com/offers Sport plays a big role in our student experience. We have exceptional facilities and opportunities available The Bookshop stocks over 30,000 academic and non- to you, whether you are an absolute beginner, looking academic titles. It also sells high-quality gifts and to keep fit, keen to try a new challenge, join a club or greeting cards and official University merchandise. compete at an elite level in your chosen discipline. Take advantage of the Bookshop’s BuyBack scheme and sell your books back to the shop at the end of the Joining Warwick Sport provides access to the facilities academic year. as well as numerous chances to get involved in Sport Active and Lifestyle Programmes. Additional fees apply Other campus shops and services include a to join the Lifestyle Gym, the Indoor Climbing Centre, the hairdresser, pharmacy, travel agent, and Barclays and Indoor Tennis Centre and sports clubs. For joining fees, Santander branches. Further details can be found on membership information and to register with Warwick warwickretail.com/shops Sport visit warwick.ac.uk/sport Eating at Warwick scheme The Warwick Lifestyle programme includes our gym and class programme alongside various workshops w warwick.ac.uk/eating and courses such as weight loss programmes. Warwick The Eating at Warwick scheme is our convenient, Lifestyle has a broad range of fitness classes including cashless way to buy food and drink around campus, Body Combat and Pump and Attack, to more relaxed offering 10% discount off food and drink in all cafés, yoga and stretch classes. Warwick Active includes our bars and restaurants across campus*. Your University Sports Courses programme, Intra-Mural Leagues, card will have an Eating at Warwick facility enabled on social and casual sports sessions, a variety of events, it which works in the same way as a mobile top up. You running programmes and volunteering opportunities. simply load money onto your card and then spend it to receive discounts.

Did you know?

You can enjoy a cooked breakfast, tasty lunch or afternoon tea and cake at the many food outlets across campus.

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _25 Transport on campus and to the local area

Getting around Resident students – thinking of bringing your car on to campus? w warwick.ac.uk/transport We strongly advise you not to bring cars on to campus. One of our key attractions is the ease with which you We do, however, have great local public transport can move around our main campus. Everywhere from links between the campus and nearby towns. Only in Gibbet Hill to Westwood is within easy walking distance, exceptional circumstances will resident students be and the roads and pathways also make it pleasant allowed to apply for permission to park on campus – for for cycling, so please feel free to bring your bicycle to example, if you have a disability. For full details of the Warwick. Free shuttle buses also operate and there is application process visit warwick.ac.uk/parking a daily bus service for students needing to travel to the Wellesbourne campus. Student car share

Campus shuttle bus w warwick.ac.uk/takeamate w warwick.ac.uk/shuttlebus If you live off campus and would like to car share, w twitter @UOW_Shuttlebus we have a dedicated student car share scheme. You can find more information by visiting the Take a For your safety and convenience, we operate a free-of- Mate website. charge shuttle bus service around the campus during evenings and weekdays. The route and departure times Transport links to explore the local area can be found on the Shuttle Bus website. Train timetables and booking Wellesbourne campus bus service w thetrainline.com If you need to travel to the Wellesbourne campus for The University is about four miles from Coventry train your studies, a dedicated number W2 bus service station, which is a regular stop on many major rail operates between central campus and Wellesbourne. services linking Birmingham, London, the North of Details on the service’s timetable and fares can be England and Scotland. The number 12 bus service found at warwick.ac.uk/estates/transport/unibuses operated by National Express Coventry and the W1 Parking on campus University bus service operated by Travel de Courcey, link the train station with frequent bus transport to w warwick.ac.uk/parking our main campus. e [email protected] Bus services Campus parking is very limited, with parking restriction schemes also in place in the surrounding w nxbus.co.uk/coventry residential and commercial areas. There is a charge w www.stagecoachbus.com for parking in campus car parks and the campus w decourceytravel.com Security team strictly enforces our parking rules and The University is served by three major bus operators regulations. Illegal parking or parking without the in the region: National Express Coventry, Stagecoach correct permission frequently results in wheel clamping Midlands and Travel De Courcey. Bus routes regularly or fines being issued. running through central campus connect the University directly with Coventry (including the train station), Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford- upon-Avon.

26_ Student Handbook 2014 Did you know?

You can easily travel to and around campus by bike, bus, taxi or shuttle bus.

Bus stops can be found at various points on the Buses to Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon University campus, with the main stops located The number 16 Stagecoach Warwickshire bus service opposite the Arts Centre and next to the Students’ operates between Coventry city centre and Stratford- Union main building. upon-Avon and passes through the campus every Bus services to Coventry (including Coventry 60 minutes during term time, taking passengers to train station) Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. The journey to Stratford-upon-Avon by bus takes about an hour. The number 11 and 12 National Express Coventry and W1 Travel De Courcey bus services connect the campus Coaches with Coventry city centre and main station. During term w nationalexpress.com time, weekday buses leave the campus every 10-15 w megabus.com minutes throughout the day. Evening buses leave the main campus for Coventry approximately every 30 Coventry is well served by national coach services minutes, with the last bus departing at 00:16am. including National Express and Megabus. National Express operates several routes collecting and Bus services to Kenilworth and Leamington Spa returning passengers at Pool Meadow Bus Station in Stagecoach Warwickshire operates a regular bus Coventry city centre, which is served by the bus links service from Leamington Spa to the University main from the campus. campus called the ‘Unibus’. During weekdays this service departs from Leamington Spa and the campus Megabus operates a number of service destinations, every five to ten minutes during peak times, and every collecting and returning passengers from Cannon Park 15 minutes at other times. The last bus returning to Shopping Centre adjacent to the University campus, Leamington Spa leaves campus at 2.20am. which is a five to ten-minute walk from central campus. The National Express Coventry number 11 buses from Taxis Coventry pass through the campus and continue to A taxi rank is located in Health Centre Road and very Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. During term time close to the Students’ Union and Piazza. Licensed taxis weekdays, these buses depart campus approximately wait there throughout the day and into the evening. every 60 minutes throughout the day.

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _27 Policy and regulations warwick.ac.uk/governance

University regulations Equality and Diversity Statement w warwick.ac.uk/calendar The University is proud of its cosmopolitan nature and has a strong commitment to equality and diversity, By enrolling (and re-enrolling annually) as a student at expressed through the following statement: Warwick you agree to abide by our Regulations as set out in the University Calendar. The University Calendar “The University of Warwick, recognizing the value contains all the regulations you need to be aware of, of sustaining and advancing a safe and welcoming including those regulating examinations, cheating, use learning environment, strives to treat both employees of computing facilities and behaviour. We encourage and students with dignity and respect, to treat them you to familiarise yourself with all student regulations fairly with regards to all assessments, choices and set out at warwick.ac.uk/calendar procedures, and to give them encouragement to reach their full potential. The University aims to eliminate Handbooks unjustifiable discrimination on the grounds of gender, A variety of handbooks are produced to provide you with gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, guidelines. These vary according to your department or marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, race, programme of study and where you live. However, they nationality, ethnic or national origin, political beliefs, might include a departmental or course handbook and religious beliefs or practices, disability, marital status, residential handbooks. These should be read alongside family circumstances, age, spent criminal convictions this handbook for guidelines, regulations and advice. or any other personal protected characteristics.”

28_ Student Handbook 2014 Governance Δ Don’t use social media during classes unless your tutor has given permission to do so w warwick.ac.uk/gov Δ Ensure you never use such sites for accessing or Institutional Governance Services, part of the Deputy sharing illegal content Registrar’s Office, oversees our governing instruments, structures and processes. We support the work of the We will take any occasions where social media is used University Council (Warwick’s governing body). The inappropriately very seriously. If instances of what might Academic Office supports the University’s academic be interpreted to be online bullying or harassment are governance and the business of the Senate (the reported, they will be dealt with in the same way as if University’s academic authority). they took place offline.

You will find more information about the University’s Complaints and feedback procedure governance structures, as well as the University Calendar, online. We also provide information and advice w warwick.ac.uk/feedback on topics such as information security (including data w warwick.ac.uk/complaintsprocedureuni protection and freedom of information), complaints We actively encourage you to provide feedback (both and feedback, whistleblowing, and emergency compliments and concerns) about the University. If you management. have any concerns or complaints, please raise them at the earliest opportunity so that they can be resolved Dignity at Work and Study Policy Statement as quickly as possible. Should you have a specific We are committed to ensuring a working and learning complaint, you should seek to resolve the issue with environment in which all of our members – staff and the relevant front-line staff member, department or students – are treated fairly and with dignity and service. However, if there are still unresolved issues respect. after doing so, we also have a formal Complaints Procedure, details of which can be found on the The aims of this policy are to: website, together with information about the role of the Δ Ensure the dignity of all at the University Office of the Independent Adjudicator and the support Δ Ensure that differences are respected and valued available to our students. Δ Demonstrate our commitment to equality and diversity Disciplinary procedure Δ Set out the responsibilities of individual members of our w warwick.ac.uk/disciplinary community in preventing harassment and bullying On the rare occasions when it is necessary to take Δ Outline the procedures to be followed if harassment or disciplinary action against a student, we have formal bullying occurs procedures for doing so. These, and information on what grounds they will be initiated, are set out in the Advice for the use of social media University Regulation 23 Governing Student Disciplinary Social media allows students to keep in touch with Offences. This Regulation and other associated others locally and internationally, to share common University Regulations and procedures are designed interests, ideas, thoughts, and to comment on to be fair and reasonable and support the safety and academic matters. welfare of all University members. The Regulations include appeals processes on specific grounds, such Please feel free to use these services, but we offer the as new evidence being available or the process being following advice: unfairly or inappropriately run. More details on the Δ Ensure you don’t use language which would be offensive University’s formal minor and major student disciplinary to others in a face-to-face setting – it is equally processes can be found in the University’s Calendar at offensive online warwick.ac.uk/calendar Δ Avoid allowing the formation of an online group to isolate or victimise fellow students or academic colleagues

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _29 The Warwick Student Community Statement

30_ Student Handbook 2014 The University of Warwick exists as a community of students and staff who share common goals in promoting world leading education and research. Warwick is an independent, international and cosmopolitan body that is committed to seeking solutions to major global problems and serving both the local and global community. Core Warwick values include commitments to equality, diversity, excellence in all areas of research and learning, an ambitious and entrepreneurial attitude, an openness to rational inquiry with intellectual integrity, and accessibility to students from all backgrounds at all stages of their learning. Ours is a highly cosmopolitan and diverse community in which different perspectives are essential to the generation of ideas. It is an environment in which the ability to voice those ideas is a core value and in which staff and students should operate with mutual respect and with the confidence that equality of opportunity is accessed by all. Warwick, as an institution and with the full involvement of the Warwick Students’ Union (SU), aspires to involve students in the best possible experience they could have whilst studying at Warwick. This Student Community Statement sets out the mutual aspirations and expectations of members of the University in fostering this high quality experience and enhancing the vibrant, welcoming, and yet challenging, Warwick community to which we all belong.

Professor Nigel Thrift Nick Swain Vice-Chancellor and President President 2012-13 The University of Warwick Warwick Students’ Union

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _31 Learning and teaching Δ Opportunities for you to offer feedback on your experiences, to be engaged in the on-going A Warwick degree course should excite and stimulate, as development of teaching and learning at Warwick well as equip students for a challenging and fast-changing through a range of mechanisms, and to be kept world. Learning is a dynamic process with outcomes that informed of the ways in which the University is are a product of the unique contributions of all participants. responding to your feedback, including the reinvestment Students are expected to be proactive in their learning, of resources. rather than passive recipients of knowledge; staff are expected to challenge and inspire those they teach. Δ Encouragement and advice on taking a period of study abroad, both within Europe and beyond, or taking up All members of the community are expected to reflect work placements, during which you will receive support, on their own development and to engage in constructive as appropriate. dialogue leading to improvements in the experience of current and future students. In so doing, staff and students As a student you should aim to: commit to enhancing each other’s experience within a Δ Be open to engaging with a range of learning methods safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment. and teaching styles. We aim to provide: Δ Participate actively in your own, and other people’s Δ An induction programme which introduces you to your learning by attending scheduled classes and lectures, Department and the University. preparing for and engaging in class discussions, and undertaking independent study. Δ A supportive learning experience that enables and encourages both your academic and your personal Δ Contribute to improving the student learning experience development. by engaging in opportunities to provide feedback on your experiences at Warwick. Δ A range of teaching and learning methods, appropriate to your discipline, to full and part-time study, and to Δ Reflect on your academic progress, supported by undergraduate and postgraduate study, that will vary feedback given by staff and dialogue with peers, and both in style and volume and that will engage and apply the advice given to develop your academic and challenge you. transferable skills. Δ A Personal Tutor or Mentor to support and advise you Δ Explore opportunities to enhance your personal in your academic and personal development, including development through placements and study abroad, referral to appropriate support services where needed. both within Europe and beyond. Δ Appropriate learning spaces, resources and technology Δ Adhere to the standards others in the University to support you in your studies. community expect of you in terms of intellectual integrity and ethical behaviours, following regulations Δ Transparent and up-to-date information on your relevant to your academic work including those course(s) of study, modules, and on University policies concerned with research ethics and plagiarism. and procedures that relate to you. Δ Attend regular meetings with your Personal Tutor. Δ Curricula that are progressive and informed by current research, that equip you to undertake independent study Δ Be aware of the University’s and your Department’s and enable you to contribute to the research process. expectations as expressed in departmental handbooks, regulations and guidelines. Δ A range of assessment methods, with fair and transparent criteria, that provide you with opportunities to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired. Δ Relevant and meaningful feedback on your work in a variety of formats that will help your academic development within a reasonable timescale previously communicated to you, within the University’s guidance of four weeks or less, and within a timeframe that allows you to learn for subsequent assessment.

32_ Student Handbook 2014 Student experience Δ Democratic structures, including the Student Staff Liaison Committees, through the Students’ Union, to Your Warwick experience should be distinctive, reflecting be in place that allow students and their views to be your potential needs and expectations beyond your represented in decision-making, at all levels which the academic life. It will be supported by a culture of innovation, University will accommodate and respect within its own world-class cultural and sporting facilities and a vibrant structures. Warwick community of students and staff. Δ The opportunity to be involved beyond your period of We aim to provide: study as part of the extended global community of Δ An environment in which staff and other students within Warwick alumni. Warwick treat you with respect and dignity at all times, As a student you should aim to: to follow University policies and procedures, and adhere to the standards the University expects in terms of Δ Treat staff and other students within the University with intellectual integrity and ethical behaviour. respect and dignity at all times. Δ A research community fostered by staff and students Δ Develop your personal skills through extra-curricular across disciplines and levels of study, not only through activities as well as through your academic studies. academic activities but also through social events and Δ Access the advice and guidance available on careers community projects. opportunities and reflect on the development of your Δ The opportunity to be an active member of your personal skills. departmental community and to have your views heard. Δ Keep staff informed, in a timely manner, if you have any Δ Independent advice and support on personal as well as personal problems that may affect your work and to academic matters from the Students’ Union and the seek out support and advice where appropriate. University Support Services, throughout your studies, Δ Take advantage of the opportunities available to you to regardless of the level or mode of study. participate in the social and cultural communities of the Δ Encouragement to access the advice and guidance University, sharing mutual interests with your peers and available on future career opportunities and the being open to developing connections across levels of development of your personal skills. study, nationalities and cultures. Δ Opportunities to engage in the social and cultural Within the Warwick community you have the opportunity community of the University and the local region, which to use your skills and knowledge to contribute to the might include work placements outside of your course of continuum of student innovation, political enquiry, study, volunteering, society membership or sports. cultural diversity and vibrancy, to shape the experience of current and future students and to enhance the Warwick reputation of which we are all justifiably proud.

This Statement is not Δ Warwick Students’ Union: warwicksu.com intended to duplicate policies and procedures set Δ Student Support: warwick.ac.uk/supportservices out elsewhere within the Δ Centre for Student Careers and Skills: warwick.ac.uk/careers University with which staff and students are expected to be Δ International Office (support for international students):warwick.ac.uk/io familiar and to which they are expected to adhere. Further Δ Graduate School (for postgraduate students): warwick.ac.uk/gsp information on sources of support and requirements Δ Student Staff Liaison Committees:warwick.ac.uk/sslc relating to specific courses Δ Harassment Guidelines for Students: of study can be found in departmental handbooks and warwick.ac.uk/insite/topic/healthsafety/welfare/harassment on the following webpages: Δ University Regulations: warwick.ac.uk/regulations Δ Complaints: warwick.ac.uk/complaintsprocedureuni Δ Course Regulations: warwick.ac.uk/ao/quality/courseregs Δ Assessment Conventions: warwick.ac.uk/ao/quality/categories/examinations

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _33 Life after Warwick

Student Careers and Skills w warwick.ac.uk/careers The Centre for Student Careers and Skills provides you with support and resources during your studies, and for three years after graduation – helping you plan your career and develop the skills required to succeed in the graduate job market. Our Careers Consultants offer you specialist advice and guidance, while our team of Job Search Advisers are on hand to assist with job applications and selection. You will find the Centre in University House and there is a fully-staffed Helpdesk based in the Learning Grid. You can also contact the team by phone or email. For further information regarding services and Helpdesk hours, visit warwick.ac.uk/careers/about

Warwick Alumni and Giving w warwick.ac.uk/alumni w warwick.ac.uk/giving w warwick.ac.uk/callerrecruitment You have now joined a fantastic University community which doesn’t finish when you complete your studies! After graduation Warwick will continue to support you, send you news and keep you in touch with your fellow graduates – all free of charge, you just need to register! Graduation may seem far off, but our alumni play a vital role in University life – many alumni help by offering mentoring and careers support, providing overseas contacts or by making a donation. Donations support a variety of projects, providing fair access to education through scholarships and bursaries, enriching student life through extra- curricular opportunities, driving improvements in medicine through cutting-edge research, and making a difference to local and global communities. Alumni make Warwick the vibrant place it is today. Visit our web pages to see how alumni can help you and find out how you can support our community.

34_ Student Handbook 2014 Contacts

Student reception Quick contacts w warwick.ac.uk/studentreception w warwick.ac.uk/contact w warwick.ac.uk/accommodation/reception t Phoning from an internal phone w warwick.ac.uk/academicoffice m Phoning from a mobile or external phone Ground floor, Senate House The Student Reception is a one-stop shop for all University address undergraduate and postgraduate students (home and University of Warwick overseas), providing access to many of our student Coventry CV4 7AL or CV4 7ES support services. Student Reception staff will be able Switchboard: 024 7652 3523 to deal with any enquiries relating to Student Support Security (Gatehouse) Services and the Academic Office (including Student t 999 for emergencies Finance, Student Records, the Graduate School, t 22083 for non-emergencies Enrolment and Examinations) and Accommodation. m 024 7652 2083 The Student Reception is on the ground floor of Senate House. Warwick Accommodation t 23772 Opening hours m 024 7652 3772 Monday to Friday: 8am-8pm e [email protected] Saturday and Sunday: 10am-6pm Student Reception, Senate House More information on the services provided by the t 22280 Student Reception can be found by visiting the m 024 7652 2280 dedicated websites above. International Office Using University telephone numbers t 23706 m 024 7652 3706 The University’s internal telephone system allows e [email protected] you to dial from any of our phones to another free of charge, using a five-digit extension. For any University Student Support Services telephone number that you see written in full, simply t 75570 use the final five digits to dial from an internal m 024 7657 5570 telephone (not payphones) around the campus. For e [email protected] example, the telephone number for the Gate House Students’ Union Advice Centre in non-emergencies is 024 7652 2083. So, if dialling t 72824 on an internal phone, you would dial 22083. In an m 024 7657 2824 emergency, dialling 999 from any internal phone will e [email protected] automatically connect you with Security. Health Centre t 24888 m 024 7652 4888

warwick.ac.uk/welcome _35 The University of Warwick Coventry CV4 8UW United Kingdom

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