Student Hub ( ESO )
Exploring the link between Arts Interventions and Degenerative Brain Conditions
Tuesday 26 July 2022, 5.00pm - 8.30pm, Telegraph Hotel, Coventry City Centre
Can making and experiencing art help maintain a healthy brain? How might art be used to help people with degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia?
We know that great art can stir the emotions, but now it looks like it can actually improve brain function, (raise serotonin levels and impact on your nervous system). And these benefits don't just come from making art, they also occur by experiencing art!
In this free event, hear from our fantastic line up of researchers (in rehabilitation medicine and neuroscience) from the University of Warwick who will be joined by local artists, authors, care home workers and representatives from local charities. All the speakers will ignite discussion around the link between the Arts and the brain, and how the Arts can be used to improve the quality of lives of those that have been affected by degenerative brain conditions.
Learn more about our speakers and view the full programme for the day hereLink opens in a new window
Raise 2022 Committee Recruitment
DEADLINE SOON
Opportunity to continue an award-winning charity initiative in Warwick
Raise is an award-winning student charity initiative which aims to change the way students think about charity, encouraging students to take a positive and deliberate approach towards giving. Nationally, we have raised over £380,000 for the Against Malaria Foundation in just 5 years by encouraging hundreds of students to celebrate the end of the academic year by making a personally significant donation to charity. Last year we started a chapter at Warwick, and in our first year, we raised over £3000 as well as establishing the foundations of an intimate and passionate community!
Now you have the chance to build on these foundations this year! We’re looking for a team of talented and passionate students (with skills and interest to work in areas such as leadership, sponsorship, publicity, events, and fundraising) to shape and grow this exciting project, forming a committee for the next academic year. You’ll gain valuable skills across the board, make an impressive addition to your CV, and have the chance to partake in an exciting project with the potential for huge long-term impact long after you’ve moved on.
The committee positions offer a range of time commitments, so please apply if you have any interest at all in the project! For more details on the committee roles please view https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOSWU6sKa77Us2VBflNYzRCv4j3u7UQsdKyNm4SajjE/edit?usp=sharingLink opens in a new window
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Role descriptions for the Raise 2022 Committee Introduction Raise is run primarily by our committee, which meets weekly and is responsible for everything that we do. As an indication of the commitment level, the current committee estimates they spend an average of 3-7 hours a week working on Ra... docs.google.com |
UKNEST Scholarship Opportunity 2022/23
UKNEST will be offering 12 scholarships to students studying STEM subjects at UK universities and colleges during the academic year 2022/23. The scholarship scheme offers the following benefits:
• A grant of £1,500 per academic year (£500/term)
• Mentoring from a UKNEST member organisation
• A graduate “buddy”
• The potential for work-placements
Applications can be made at the link: https://www.uknest.org/uknest-scholarships/applications/Link opens in a new window, which is also contained in the attached poster.
UKNEST promotes engineering, science and technology on behalf of the Naval sector and is committed to supporting and inspiring young people, students and early career professionals. UKNEST also champions diversity and inclusion and applications are encouraged from students of all backgrounds. The closing date for applications is 12 Sep 22.
Research Invitation
As a medical student, the topic of organ donation is one that has been discussed a few times during my education. However, I would like to explore if it is the same for students studying other courses and investigate whether sciences-based students and arts-based students are likely to have a differing understanding and opinions of organ donation. Since English law changed in May 2020 to an opt-out rather than opt-in system and that there are currently, 5972 people awaiting a transplant in the UK, the topic seems as important as ever.
I am looking for participants to complete an anonymous, online questionnaire to investigate students current understanding of organ donation (i.e. what can be donated and who can donate). Additionally, I am exploring scenarios around life-sustaining treatments and investigations necessary for successful transplants and if this is ethically acceptable to participants.
This has been approved by the BSREC ethics committee.
If you would like to take part, then please read the information leaflet attached to this email. Alternatively, please use the link below to access the cover sheet and questionnaire:
https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tHG0Bcpu83aAzYLink opens in a new window
If you have any questions, then do not hesitate to contact me at: Chloe.Argent@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window
inVISIBLE Research & Diversity Conference
Graduate Job Opportunities at Mace Construction
Mace Group are a global construction and project management company with headquarters located in London and are responsible for projects such as Birmingham New Street Station, The London eye, The Shard among many others.
Currently, Mace still has graduate roles available for September 2022 intake. They are consistently recognised for having an excellent graduate programme ranking as ‘top company for graduates to work for’ in construction and civil engineering by thejobcrowd. The scheme is 2 years long, with competitive pay and support throughout.
For full details of the positions available, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/emHMrDAmLink opens in a new window
Wevolver University Technology Exposure Program - $5000 Student Grant Opportunity
Wevolver University Technology Exposure Program, which we launched in partnership with Create Education. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academia and the industry sector.
Our goal is to encourage students to share their work beyond the classroom, including with other engineering students, industry experts, and professionals; as determined by a panel of experts from CERN and MIT, the winner of our program will receive:
- $5000
- A dedicated article series, as well as a social media campaign (700.000 followers) devoted to their technology.
- $2000 extra for early submissions*
The program will end on July 31st, 2022.
*Early submissions will have an additional chance of winning an extra $2000. To qualify, you must submit your entry by April 30th, 2022.
You can learn more about the program at www.wevolver.com/student-program/.
Institute for Peace & Dialogue
Summer Programs 2022
On behalf of Institute for Peace & Dialogue, we would like to inform you about the next Summer Programs in Basel, Switzerland.
Applicants can choose between the 13th Summer Academy and the 3-Month Research Program which may be combined with the 13th Summer Academy participation depending on the applicants` desire and filled application.
Participants will have access to expert knowledge and hands-on experience as all our facilitators are specialists with years of experience academically and professionally in their respective fields. This is truly a great opportunity not to be missed to get or refresh the knowledge, skills and create new worldwide friendship and networks.
We would appreciate if you could forward Summer Program call to your interested colleagues and friends.
James Dyson Award 2022
The James Dyson AwardLink opens in a new window is returning for 2022 and we’re excited to be reaching out to engage your students in entering the international design competition.
There are some changes to the award this year, such as an expansion into two new countries - making the award increasingly globally prominent. Excitingly, we are also increasing the national winner prize money to £5000, with £30,000 prizes and global media exposure still available for the international and sustainability winners!
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For emergencies or urgent safety concerns, please contact the University 24-hour Community Safety line: +44 (0)2476 522083. Community Safety operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In the event of an emergency on campus requiring ambulance, police or fire brigade, call 22222 from an internal telephone. If you are on campus and you use a mobile to call for an emergency service (999), you should also then call 024 76 5 22222. This alerts the University Community Safety team and will enable the emergency vehicle to be speedily escorted to where it is required on the campus.
If you're struggling but it's not an emergency, please contact Wellbeing.
If you are a parent or guardian there is more information on what to do if you have concerns: warwick.ac.uk/services/wss/parents/#concern.