An exclusive fully funded opportunity for 10 first year widening participation students from the Faculty of Arts to take part in an exciting pilot programme in Venice, Italy during Easter vacation 2024.

This will be an interdisciplinary programme led by academics from the Faculty of Arts to consider Resilience in Venice - past, present and future.

Information session: An information session took place on Wednesday 29 November 2023. The presentation is saved hereLink opens in a new window.

PROGRAMME TOPIC: Resilience in Venice - past, present and future

The programme will be led by Dr Marta Guerriero, Associate Professor from the Global Sustainable Development Department.

It will focus on how Venice has evolved over time and how it will need to continue to evolve and display resilience to thrive as a city. You will explore the city, engage with guest speakers and undertake visits to consider the historical, socio-political, environmental and economic factors which have made Venice what it is today.

You will consider a number of questions to understand how the city of Venice has survived for 1,600 years from its foundation. How did the city respond to threats of invasion? How did the city’s economy adapt to modern times? In what ways have its residents transformed the lagoon? How has the impact of pollution from a growing chemical industry led to the regeneration of the port area? And how is the city responding to the challenges of rising sea levels? What does this all mean for the future of the city and what other changes could or should be on the horizon?

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must be:

• First year student in the Faculty of Arts
• In receipt of the Warwick Undergraduate Bursary or on the Warwick Scholars programme. We are unable to accept applications from Global Excellence Scholarship holders for this programme.
• Available for the entire programme between Sunday 17 March - Friday 22 March 2024
• Have an up to date passport which is valid until at least October 2024. If you do not have this then an application for a passport will be required asap.
• Required to attend all programme sessions and participate fully in all activities and tasks

WHY SHOULD I APPLY TO TAKE PART?

• This is a pilot programme which means this is the first programme of its type at Warwick.
• You have the opportunity to shape the content of the teaching as well as what speakers and visits are included in future faculty-led programmes to Venice for Faculty of Arts students.
• We need your feedback and want to learn from your experience to make a case for future funding so that this sort of activity is possible for students in the future.
• You will receive Warwick Award points and recognition of having taken part in a Short Term Mobility activity on your university transcript.
• This is a great taster of an international experience during your time at university. If you enjoy it, you might want to apply to take part in a summer school or volunteering programme overseas during summer vacation or even a year abroad in your third year.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Dates: Sunday 17 March - Friday 22 March 2024

Where: Warwick's Venice PalazzoLink opens in a new window

What costs are included: Flights, accommodation, programme excursion costs and daily subsistence allowance of £50 per day. Students will travel together on the same flights booked from Birmingham to Venice (return).

Accommodation: Camplus Student Accommodation, Venice (located 25 min walk from the Warwick PalazzoLink opens in a new window). Students will share a twin room with two Warwick students sharing.

Language requirements: There are no language requirements for this programme. All teaching will be in English and lead Warwick staff members is Italian so can assist with any language related queries in country.

Health insurance: Please apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)Link opens in a new window if you do not already have one as this can provide reduced cost of healthcare if required whilst in Italy.

Passport: Please ensure you have an up to date passport which is valid until at least October 2024. If you do not have this then an application for a passport will be required asap. This is for you to organise.

If you are not a UK passport holder, please check whether you require a visa to travel to Venice for this trip. If so you are responsible for organising this, but we may be able to cover the cost for you. Please email maria.fox@warwick.ac.uk if this situation applies to you.

How to Apply:

1) Complete a short Application Form. APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED.

Within the application form:

- Explain why you are interested in taking part in the programme

- Confirm you are available for the dates of the programme (17 March - 22 March 2024)

- Confirm you have an up to date passport which is valid until at least October 2024

- Name a member of Warwick staff who can be contacted for a reference to support your application

2) You will be informed if you have been accepted on to the programme by Monday 22 January 2024.

3) Confirm that you accept your offered place and provide passport information so that we can book flights by Friday 26 January 2024.

4) Attend a social event on campus on Wednesday 31 January 2024 to meet the programme leads and other students taking part in the programme.

5) Attend pre-departure meeting with your fellow attendees and programme leads to prepare for the programme on Wednesday 28 February 2024 (12:00-13:30).

- We will help with information about the programme timetable, suggested items to be packed, practical guidance on flight times etc.

If you have any email queries, please contact a.sham@warwick.ac.uk