A to Z of Useful Resources for Students
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- Caring Responsibilities
Procedure for taking time off from studies (temporary withdrawal) in the case of family responsibilities. e.g. needing to care for family member or dependants
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- Dignity at Warwick Student Complaints Reporting
How to submit feedback or report complaints to the University
- Disability, Mental Health and Inclusion Policy for Students and Staff
This document outlines the University’s duties and policies, explaining the options available to students and staff with disabilities in seeking support or adjustments to their studying and working environment.
- Disability Services
Support services offered by Disability Services for students who have a disability or learning difficulty
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- Inspiring Women Seminar Series
A chance to meet senior professional female role models to hear personal stories of success, advice and inspiration
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- LGBTUA+ Networks
Information and links for students and staff, to groups, contacts and resources engaging with LGBTUA+ issues
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- Medical Leave
Information on students who wish to take temporary withdrawal from their studies because of medical reasons
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Information, support and resources available to students to support with mental health issues and improve wellbeing
- Mentoring for Final Year Undergraduates
The department offers a mentoring scheme for 3rd year philosophy undergraduates who identify as members of underrepresented groups to empower students and boost their confidence.
- Minorities in Philosophy (Global webpage)
Global page of the Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) network, which addresses and supports under-represented groups involvement in Philosophy, led by postgraduate students
- Minorities in Philosophy UK (UK homepage)
UK homepage of the Minorities and Philosophy network
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- Paternity Guidelines
Information on taking paternity leave (temporary withdrawal) from studies
- PGR Leave Policies
Information on parental and other kinds of leave for postgraduate research students
- Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
Information and guidelines for what to do if you become pregnant whilst studying and taking maternity leave from your course
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- Residential Life Team
Information and contact details for the Residential Life Team, for issues arising in campus accommodation
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- Society for Women in Philosophy (SWIP)
Society for Women in Philosophy (SWIP) UK is an organisation of UK women in philosophy, including students and professionals, working within or outside academic departments to support women in Philosophy
- SPRINT Female Personal Development Programme (seperate programmes for UG and PG students)
Sprint is a personal development programme aimed at female undergraduates to help develop confidence, assertiveness and a range of skills including time management, networking, influencing and identifying core values.
- Students Union Democracy
Information about officers, faculty and course reps, execs, elections and how to contribute ideas to improve the student community within the university.
- Students Union Health and Well-being
Well-being information and resources provided by the Warwick Student Union
- Student Support
How to access support for non-academic issues, emotional/health issues and safety issues
- SWIP Mentoring Scheme for Women (1st year PhD and upwards only)
The SWIP offer a mentoring scheme for female PhD students to provide support in what is a largely male dominated environment and to encourage women to continue within academia and to offer career development advice
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- University Counselling Services
Information on support available to students
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- Warwick Pride Student Society
Warwick Pride is a Welfare, Campaigning and Social student society for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, undefined, aromantic and asexual (LGBTUA+) students
- Welfare and Campaign Student Rep
Information on your current Students Union Welfare and Campaigns rep
- Wellbeing Support Services
Links to information on disability services, mental health and wellbeing etc
- Working Parents Network
This network offers the opportunity to meet with other working parents here at the University and is open to PhD students