The University has a lot of resources and information to help and support you during your time at Warwick, but it can be hard to know where to find these or who to turn to. We hope that this page, which is divided into the following sections, can direct you to the information or resources that you need.

Reporting unwelcome behaviour
Wellbeing and support
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Physics Department website has an A-Z page of useful linksLink opens in a new window to information about a variety of topics.

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Reporting unwelcome behaviour

If you experience or witness any behaviour or situation that you think goes against the University's values or the policies linked above, or more generally have concerns about someone or something, we encourage you to report it.

Report + SupportLink opens in a new window

Report + Support is the University's online reporting service. It provides a support system for students and staff affected by harassment, discrimination, hate crimes, or sexual misconduct. It allows you to disclose something anonymously, or speak to an advisor confidentially, if you don't want to provide personal information.

More information about Report + Support can be found in their FAQLink opens in a new window.

If you're not sure about using the Report + Support service, or don't wish to use it straight away, there are people within the group who you can talk to.

• If you're a research staff or academic staff member, you can talk to your line manager
• If you're a postgraduate, you can talk to your supervisor, feedback supervisor, or reserve supervisor. You can also talk to the Physics Director of Graduate Studies (currently Elizabeth StanwayLink opens in a new window)
• Any group member can talk to the head of group (currently Danny SteeghsLink opens in a new window)

You can also approach any member of staff to discuss your concerns.

• Group members Heather CeglaLink opens in a new window, Farzana MeruLink opens in a new window, Elizabeth StanwayLink opens in a new window, Matteo BrogiLink opens in a new window, and David BrownLink opens in a new window in particular are happy to discuss anything that you want to talk about.

Anonymous notes under office doors or in pigeonholes are also welcome!

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Wellbeing and Support

Good levels of wellbeing help us balance the requirements of work and home and enable us to cope with motivation and resilience. However we recognise that there may be times when that balance is harder to achieve.

We are committed to ensuring that all group members have easy access to sources of advice and help. The University provides a range of support services to address physical, mental health and other welfare issues, and we encourage all group members to engage with them as and when they need to.

Wellbeing Support ServicesLink opens in a new window

Wellbeing Support Services provide a range of services that can help you to develop the personal resources and skills you need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of life at Warwick, including a list of self-help resourcesLink opens in a new window.

The Physics Department have several Mental Health First AidersLink opens in a new window to provide help and support to all members of the department.

The University Health CentreLink opens in a new window, Sports facilitiesLink opens in a new window, and ChaplaincyLink opens in a new window may also be helpful to you.

Resources for postgraduates

Wellbeing Support Services have a specific student wellbeing sectionLink opens in a new window on their website. They also have a student counselling teamLink opens in a new window.

There are also several other places to find support and help at the University.

The Postgraduate HubLink opens in a new window is the heart of the postgraduate community at Warwick. The physical Hub space in the Junction building is open to all postgraduate students at Warwick and has facilities for independent and group study, presentations, meetings and workshops. The PG Hub team also run a wide range of events and training sessions for postgraduates. The PG Hub website has lots of useful information on it, including information about wellbeingLink opens in a new window.

NightlineLink opens in a new window is a student-run, confidential, and non-judgmental peer-to-peer support listening service.

The Physics Department has a webpage providing information about supervision, your supervisors, and what to expectLink opens in a new window. It also has pages of resources for postgraduate studentsLink opens in a new window.

The Physics postgraduate student-staff liaison committee (PGSSLCLink opens in a new window) exists to represent the views of postgraduates within the department and encourage a sense of community.

Services for postdocs, research staff, & academic staff

Wellbeing Support Services have a specific staff wellbeing sectionLink opens in a new window on their website.

Warwick have a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Link opens in a new window, which is a confidential support service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life, work life, health, or general wellbeing.

The Physics Department has a webpage providing lots of information about working in the department.Link opens in a new window 

Employees of the university have access to a range of rewards and benefitsLink opens in a new window, which may be of use.

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Astronomy & Astrophysics group strongly supports the pursuit of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our working environment.

ED&I at WarwickLink opens in a new window

The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Warwick website contains a lot of great information on ED&I topics, including:

• The University's ED&I-related policies and guidelinesLink opens in a new window
• Information about the ED&I networkLink opens in a new window
• ED&I training, guidance, and resourcesLink opens in a new window covering topics such as ED&I in general, Unconscious Bias, Anti-Racism, and Trans, Disability and Mental Health/Wellbeing Awareness.
• Information about the University's ED&I-related taskforces and social inclusion committeeLink opens in a new window, as well as other groups and networks.
• The Charter MarksLink opens in a new window and benchmarks that the University is working on to measure progress on ED&I and identify areas for improvement.
• ED&I-related eventsLink opens in a new window

Within the Astronomy & Astrophysics group we have our regular EquiteaLink opens in a new window discussion forum. The Equitea pages include a comprehensive list of resources related to ED&I

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