Singing is good for the body and mind, and from 11 October all staff, regardless of ability, are invited by the Music CentreLink opens in a new window to make new friends and enjoy a rehearsal every Tuesday lunchtime between 12:30-1.15pm.

Read about Warwick's arrangements for the the national bank holiday on Monday 19 September. Created in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, this will be the last day of the national mourning period.

We join, with so many other communities across the world today, in expressing our deep sorrow at the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Like many universities in the UK, the University of Warwick was granted its Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1965 by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Raja Saleem JavaidLink opens in a new window has been appointed as Chief Information and Transformation Officer, joining the University Executive Board in October. He will lead the Information & Digital Group (IDG) and oversee our ambitious digital transformation programme.

We will be welcoming Anna O'NeillLink opens in a new window as the new University Librarian in November, to drive the continued development of the collections and world-class Library services.

We spoke to some of our fantastic staff receiving awards during the summer graduation ceremonies, to congratulate them and get their thoughts on empowering students to succeed and thrive and engaging the public in learning.

Read about one of our alumni’s work in equality education. Farah Williamson Still, BA French and History graduate, discusses her important international development work to support children’s rights and gender equality through education.

Share best practice and commitment to gender equality by nominating those who have enhanced gender equality at Warwick, whether by delivering a specific project or initiative, or by actively demonstrating a commitment to building more inclusive environments and experiences in their everyday behaviours. Please make your nominations by the end of the monthLink opens in a new window.

Discover what it is like to work in a job share at our Job Share information and networking event on 5 October. Register your interestLink opens in a new window to learn directly from colleagues and managers who have experienced job sharing, and submit advance questions to shape the agenda of the event. Hosted by Warwick’s Registrar, Rachel Sandby-Thomas, and the Part-Time Staff Network.