We’re proud to have successfully renewed our Athena Swan Charter Silver Award, as independent recognition of our continued commitment to improving gender equality for staff and students here at Warwick.

The programme team is now starting to work with the Professional Services teams that enable our core research and education activities. If you use these services, find out how you can use your experience to help shape the design work.

Warwick is home to many beautiful species of birds – and now’s a great time of year to spot them! We met up with RSPB member Laura Craddock (Warwick Business School), and Dr Ian Farnell from Theatre and Performance Studies, to hear their top tips for birdwatching, both at home and on campus.

Please encourage final-year students to complete the NSS – there are lots of materials to help you, including department communications packs, email templates, PowerPoint slides and website banners.

Looking for new ways to support student success? Explore the Inclusive Education team’s new webpagesLink opens in a new window, which are full of case studies, resources and guidance on ensuring everyone benefits from an inclusive education at Warwick. And don't forget to submit your proposalLink opens in a new window for the Warwick Inclusion Conference before Friday 16 February.

You’re invited to attend the first-ever Inclusive Voices ForumLink opens in a new window – a twice-yearly online conference, held on Thursday 15 February. Hear from a range of staff and student speakers as they discuss topics like student-led curriculum design and the challenges of navigating a neurotypical landscape.

If you’re passionate about helping underrepresented groups to access higher education, the Widening Participation Conference is for you. This all-day conference on Wednesday 6 March is open to all and free to attend – find out what’s on and sign up nowLink opens in a new window.

Get ready to shout about some research excellence! Nominations are now open for a springtime research celebrationLink opens in a new window – you’ve got until Tuesday 20 February to send in your award suggestions.

To mark Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 6 February), cybersecurity expert Dr Shweta Singh (WBS) shares some practical advice for parents and guardians.