Student-Staff Liaison Committees (SSLCs)

Each degree course at the University has its own student/staff liaison committee (SSLC). The purpose of the SSLC (which usually meets twice each term) is to consider any general matters of concern raised by students, and also issues on which the Departmental staff seek student opinion. Student representatives are elected from each year or each course who meet regularly with a small group of staff members. Comments and questions that cannot be dealt with at the meetings are referred to a meeting of Departmental staff for consideration. The committees are an important part of the smooth functioning of the degree courses. The Department is therefore grateful to those students who are ready to give a small amount of time to serving on these committees.

Societies

Students have the opportunity to participate in over 250 societies and an excellent range of other exciting extracurricular opportunities.

Warwick Philosophy Society provides everything from academic support, discussions and talks, to a variety of socials. You can always expect a friendly welcome from PhilSoc members. Whether you’re familiar with philosophy and looking for a bit of extra support or stimulation, or you don’t know much about it, but you have an interest in philosophy, they will have something to offer you.

Your Feedback

Throughout your time with us, you are invited to provide feedback and input on all areas of your student experience.
We are always keen to hear from you, and you can make your voice heard in many different ways, be that via your personal tutor, SSLC, termly module evaluation surveys, anonymous feedback forms or through the National Student Survey (typically in your final year of studies).

We listen carefully to what you tell us and take your feedback very seriously. As a direct result of your input, we have been able to change, adapt and grow in ways that support a better student experience for you.

Be Part of Our Research Community

We offer lots of opportunities to get practical experience during your degree. You can secure financial support for your own research through the Warwick Undergraduate Research Support Scheme to carry out a project of your choosing during the vacation. If you are successful, you’ll get research funds and skills development training to help complete your project. You’ll carry out, write up and present research supervised by an academic member of staff.

There are lots of opportunities to publish your writing, opinions or research. You could write an article for Re-Invention, the online, peer-reviewed journal co-edited by Warwick and Monash University, Australia. Many of our students also publish or edit in our student-run newspapers and magazines like Warwick Globalist, Lacuna Magazine, Obiter Dicta or The Boar, writing on topics like world politics, human rights, domestic affairs, and campus life.

The Department hosts a colloquium series with talks on most Wednesdays during term. Our Research Centres also hold talks, lectures and workshops throughout the year. Keep a lookout for lectures by visiting speakers, advertised on various notice boards in the Department and in the ‘News & Events’ section of the departmental website.

Warwick Graduate Association

After you graduate you’ll be invited to join the Warwick Graduate Association, which sponsors social and community events as well as reunions and networking opportunities. It’s an excellent way to keep in touch with your tutors and the friends you’ve made on the course, as well as a resource for professional contacts.