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Welcome back! With all the hectic goings-on during the Freshers period, don’t forget that it’s our job at the Students’ Union to make sure that you get the most out of your time here. We are a non-profit organisation run by students, for students – all the money we generate through commercial activity in our bars, food outlets and nightclub is directly reinvested back into services for you: clubs & societies, advice & welfare facilities, academic representation and much more.

We will be sending out more information in the coming weeks about the Postgraduate Association, which is a great way to get involved in influencing postgrad-related issues in both the University and and your Students’ Union – look out for more details coming soon via email. In the meantime, here are just a few key ways for you to get involved:

Here at Warwick SU we have been listening to your feedback and have made some substantial changes over the summer to make your SU experience even better. The first things you will notice include a new-look Terrace Bar and Mighty Duck, as well as more furniture in the Atrium and a cosier Curiositea. We are also really excited about the total overhaul of Xananas, with a brand new kitchen, a fresh look and an all-new menu. There will be big changes to the Ents programme this year too, changing the events you love for the better and creating original nights out to increase the variety on offer for everyone. The SU has also undergone a complete review of our democratic processes and membership services, resulting in more staff here to help you in your activities. Come and see for yourself in the completely redesigned Student Resources Room in SUHQ, where all our student-facing membership staff are now located in order to best serve your needs. The Warwick SU staff team has been working hard to listen to your feedback and make changes for you - we hope you like it!

Are you unhappy with the way your course is run or administered? Are you prepared to raise the concerns of fellow Postgraduates to the University? If so, this is your opportunity to do just that. Each faculty has an elected Postgraduate representative who sits on various committees within the University and is able to influence the decision-making process. This post also extends to the Students’ Union as it entitles you to a seat on Student Council. So, if you feel that Postgraduates are underrepresented in the Union, this is your opportunity to work together with other PG councillors to implement change. Elections are in Week 3 and nominations are open now! Go to warwicksu.com/elections for more info and to nominate yourself. There are also regular PG seats on Council up for grabs too!

Our 230 different student-run societies are all gearing up for Societies Fair, which will be happening in Week 1. Come down to The Copper Rooms from 10am–4pm on Wednesday to check out our media, gaming, performance and music societies, Thursday for all charity, campaigning and academic societies as well as our own Democracy team, and Friday for our cultural and religious or belief societies. These are a great way to meet students who share similar interests, and for many they form an integral part of the University experience.

Missed today's Sports Fair? To relive your sporting undergraduate years or simply try something completely new, you can find details of our 73 sports clubs and 6 Intra-Mural Leagues on our website.

The Students’ Union has a free and confidential Advice Centre available to all students. If you have a problem with housing, personal health, your course, money or anything else, please do get in touch via welfare@warwicksu.com or advice@warwicksu.com. We are also holding our first Campaigns Convention this term, so come along on Saturday Week 2 in Copper Rooms 2 between 1-4pm if you want to get involved in campaigning here this year!

This Week

Snow presents AVALANCHE! feat. MISTAJAM (1XTRA) Tuesday - 10pm - Copper Rooms 1

POP! Cream Cracker Challenge ***SOLD OUT*** Wednesday - 10pm - Copper Rooms 1

ZANE LOWE - ELECTRIFIED TOUR! plus DJP Wednesday - 10pm - Copper Rooms 1

GET FUNKED Friday - 9pm - Terrace Bar

TOP BANANA - £500 Cash Cube Giveaway Friday - 10pm - Copper Rooms 1

TINCHY STRYDER plus guests KLiQ and AMPLIFY DOT Saturday - 7pm - Copper Rooms 1

Saturday Session Saturday - 9pm - Terrace Bar

Comedy Soc present JOE LYCETT, DIANE SPENCER, MORE Sunday - 7pm - Copper Rooms 1

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