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Warwick Shaping the Path from A-levels to New Passions

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:42:58 GMT

Meet Tanisha Bhatara (BA, English Literature, 2022; MSc, Management, 2024), a distinguished alumna. Her journey at Warwick, shaped by her A-level experiences, and several leaps of faith, led her from English studies to Business. Guided by mentors, she explored new fields and is now on a graduation scheme with EY UKI (Ernst & Young Global Limited UK and Ireland) Assurance Graduate Programme to become a qualified accountant. Discover how Tanisha embraced Warwick’s opportunities, gaining a comprehensive education that prepared her for life beyond academics.

Work experience at Warwick inspires the next generation of engineers and artists

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has launched a new multi subject work experience programme to inspire the next generation of engineers and artists.

The programme welcomed 80 Year 10 students across multiple disciplines for a week long programme, collaborating to design innovative projects from festivals to factory systems.

The programme was launched by The University of Warwick’s Widening Participation team, alongside Warwick Manufacturing Group Outreach, the Faculty of Arts, and Warwick Arts Centre.

Christine's Journey in Art, History and Research

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:30:00 GMT

Christine works as a gallery tour guide, librarian and researcher at Compton Verney Art Gallery, They draw on inspiration from their enriching experience as a mature student at Warwick.

Faculty of Arts UG Module Fair 30th April

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The Arts Faculty is holding an undergraduate elective choice module fair on Tuesday, 30^th April 2024 from 13.00 – 16.00 in the FAB on the ground floor and on the mezzanine.

The fair is aimed at first year and second year UG students choosing their elective modules for the following year.

Representatives will be present from across our Arts departments and disciplines: Classics & Ancient History, Cultural Media Policy Studies, Design Studies, English & Comparative Literary Studies, Film & Television Studies, Global Sustainable Development, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts, Modern Languages and the Language Centre, Theatre and Performance Studies, Warwick Writing Programme.

Also present will be representatives from IATL, WIISP, Warwick Business School’s Gateway to Business, School of Law, SELCs – Teaching Education and Education Studies, Warwick Award, Student Opportunity plus the Arts Study Café and the Digital Arts and Humanities Lab.

The Power of Pushing Yourself

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:23:13 GMT

Benjamin Nuga (BA French with Chinese, 2022), has already diversified his skill set by working as a production assistant, scriptwriter, and musician and he’s also been a contestant on Countdown. Having only graduated in 2022, his achievements are centered around his willingness to step outside his comfort zone.

Warwick Alumni Win in StudyUK Awards

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:02:45 GMT

Two Warwick alumni have scooped the win at the StudyUK Awards that celebrates UK higher education and achievements of alumni across the world.

The prestigious international awards, hosted by the British Council, had more than 1,450 applications from 100 countries. The selected winners, who all studied at UK universities, were chosen from four categories. Kamila Lukpanova (MA Global Media and Communication, 2013) was awarded the Culture and Creativity Award and Yerkenaz Zholymbayeva (MSc Industrial Process Management, 2015) received the Science and Sustainability Award in a ceremony in Kazakhstan

The Power of Pushing Yourself

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Warwick Award - Arts Showcase - Pathways to Employability

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:40:00 GMT

Warwick Award provides students (UG/PGT) with a pathway to get recognition for the skills they develop as part of their course as well as other activities they can get involved with. Students can claim points by reflecting on all of these different activities through a process that helps them articulate the skills and experience they have learned. So far there are 52 students from the Faculty of Arts that have achieved their silver and gold awards. On this page we are showcasing six of our student awardees and their thoughts after participating in the scheme. In particular, they reflect on how useful they think their achievements in the Warwick Award will be to their future life and career after graduation.

Quickfire Questions with CEO Jo Todd

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year, alumna and activist Jo Todd (BA English and European Literature, 1990) received a CBE in recognition of 30+ years’ service to the victims of domestic abuse. From volunteering at a refuge in the outskirts of London, to more than 20 years as CEO of Respect - the pioneering charity tackling the root of the problem - Jo has dedicated her life to making a positive difference. And she’s not finished yet.

A Change in Direction

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMT

With nearly a decade in the British Army, Lee Kemp (Film with Television Studies, 2007) had an unusual path to his degree. But it was a simple truth that made his decision.