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Interested in mediation training?
Become an accredited mediator with subsidised online training. Experience is not necessary. Find out more, including the course dates and how to bookLink opens in a new window.
Introducing the Chaplaincy
Providing spiritual provision for staffLink opens in a new window and students of all faiths and none, the Chaplaincy invites you to events during Welcome WeekLink opens in a new window and throughout term; also, a quieter place for students to study, make friends, and enjoy a weekly community lunch. Additionally, the Chaplaincy is searching for a practising Hindu staff member to assist as a Faith Adviser.
Navigating the challenges faced by Early Career Researchers
Register for a webinarLink opens in a new window highlighting the challenges faced by ECRs and what to do to overcome them. Taking place on 28 September, brought to you by the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network in partnership with jobs.ac.uk.
Coventry Cultural Challenge on 5 - 6 November
See how you could help develop creative and innovative concepts, ideas and products that can make life better in Coventry. Join the Coventry Cultural ChallengeLink opens in a new window, bringing together cultural stakeholders, researchers, data scientists, analysts, artists and coders to address a range of thematic questions, aided by unprecedented access to big data from Coventry’s year as the UK City of Culture.
Flu vaccinations booking
The University is offering free flu vaccinationsLink opens in a new window for employees. Find out what you need to know about vaccination and book an appointment, or see whether you may already be eligible for a free flu vaccine through the NHS.
A46 Stoneleigh Junction bridge closed for 5 weeks
If you travel to campus using the A46 Stoneleigh Junction, you may wish to find out more about the road diversions in place between 30 September and 6 NovemberLink opens in a new window, while Warwickshire County Council make safety and traffic flow improvements.
New look for Concur online expense claims
Check out the new look for staff and PhD expense claimsLink opens in a new window. The Concur system will have a slightly different layout by 1 October, which includes the ability to view receipts while completing the claim, making it easier to check.
Reminder: Moodle update
Planned enhancements to teaching and learning platform Moodle have been made and will continue to be fine-tuned over the coming weeks. The new accessibility tool Blackboard Ally is now active - editors and instructors on Blackboard Ally can view more informationLink opens in a new window and there is also guidance for studentsLink opens in a new window.
How to conduct Right to Work checks from 1 October
Involved in Right to Work checks? Find out about important changesLink opens in a new window meaning that original documents must now be seen - copies or photos will no longer be acceptable after 30 September.