On 14th January, a government committee consisting of just 18 MPs took the decision to officially abolish student maintenance grants, replacing them with loans in time for the 2016-17 academic year. Click through to read our full statement in response.
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We submitted our response to the recent Green Paper on Higher Education last Friday – thanks to everyone who fed into the process! Our report can be read online in its entirety.
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Student Accommodation on campus will change a lot over the next few years, and we want your experiences to be at the heart of the SU’s contribution to these changes. Think your accommodation was too expensive, or just right? Have a Rent Rant for a chance to win 2 free tickets to an SU event of your choice.
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There’s an online hangout regarding Postdoctoral & Research Opportunities in Germany on 27th January – visit the link above for more info.
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Last week saw the launch of the ‘Team Warwick’ campaign to celebrate our sporting successes here at the University and get behind our clubs ahead of this term’s Varsity competition. Check out the new mini-site to see how you can get involved!
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Careers & Skills are holding a free event on Monday of Week 3 to help you explore how to get the future you want for yourself. Register your interest via myAdvantage for regular updates.
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Need help funding an extra-curricular project or activity? This term’s Opportunity Fund is now accepting submissions – the deadline for applications is 8th February.
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West Midlands Police are currently running a ‘Safer Students’ campaign to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime – visit their site for a chance to win a Mac Book Pro.
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New to Warwick or the UK? If so, take a look at the GB magazine for information about living and studying here!
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The International Office are running a series of trips in the UK and abroad this term – click through for more information or to sign up.
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Cheltenham Literature Festival is accepting submissions for student panellists – a great opportunity for those with an interest in the arts. Deadline: 25th January.
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News and updates on events in the local area, including free cycle training.
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Help make your New Year’s resolution a reality by getting a huge range of student discounts to achieve that #Janplan with NUS Extra. There’s also a chance to win £500!
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This Week
POP! - Wednesday - 10pm - Copper Rooms 
QUACKSTAR KARAOKE - Wednesday - 10pm - Dirty Duck 
COFFEE HOUSE SESSIONS - Thursday - 4:30pm - Curiositea 
SKOOL DAYZ - Saturday - 10pm - Copper Rooms
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