We’ve all heard Diwali described as ‘the festival of lights’ – but do you know why? Read an explainer in The Independent, with a quote from Warwick Institute of Education’s Eleanor Nesbitt.

Staff are invited to book a free ticket to the Higher Education Strategic Planners Association (HESPA) online Autumn Conference (Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 November), which will focus on the role of strategic planning as a joining force. If you’d like to attend, book nowLink opens in a new window.

International Men’s Day (19 November) is a good opportunity for male colleagues to check in on their own mental and physical health and speak with workmates, friends and family. Take a look at top tips for men’s healthLink opens in a new window, hear from men in our community, and find support available at Warwick, including the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Take a look at the Researcher Training DirectoryLink opens in a new window for a run-down of training and development opportunities available to you.

From Monday 13 November to Sunday 19 November, we celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, before marking Transgender Day of Remembrance on Monday 20 November, which remembers those we've lost to transphobic violence. Our LGBTQUIA+ Staff NetworkLink opens in a new window and Trans Community Support GroupLink opens in a new window are always open to new members.

A team of researchers have redesigned the needles used in IVF procedures, helping to increase the likelihood of having a baby through this treatment.

Our Arts Centre became the backdrop for Coventry Rugby earlier this week, as the team revealed their much-anticipated limited edition 150th-anniversary kit.

Wednesday 22 November 
Join the team from Warwick’s National Centre for Research Culture as they launch a sector-leading programme to address underrepresentation of black researchers and academics.

Wednesday 22 November 
Join the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) team for a new event series, showcasing unique case studies of ESD within the Warwick community.