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Co-op Christmas vacation opening times

The Co-op store will be closed from 8:00pm on Friday 19 December 2025 and will reopen at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Your nearest supermarkets are located at Cannon Park Shopping Centre.

Stay safe this Christmas!

Your safety matters. To get support on campus at the click of a button, make sure you have downloaded the SafeZone app. If you ever need assistance off campus, familiarise yourself with emergency contacts in the UK on our emergency contacts page. You can also download the MyWarwick app keep up to date with the latest news, events, and opportunities.

Preparing for exams and assessments

As the assessment period approaches, we're helping you to get prepared. Take a look at our Understanding Assessments page for key terminology, different types of assessments, steps for getting prepared, plus top tips and blogs from students. Look out for our brand new Exams and Assessments support pages launching in Term 2!

Ideas for New Year's Money Resolutions

The New Year inspires new ideas, resolutions, and goals. Now is the perfect time to reflect on your finances, but there's no need to put pressure on making instant changes. This week's Money Matters blog offers advice on different types of New Year's resolutions that can help you manage your finances better and improve your spending habits.

University House closure.

University House is temporarily closing for important maintenance work. The last day you can use the Learning Grids in this space will be Friday, 19 December. Eatwise Test Kitchen will close at 2pm on 12 December. The building will be closed for approximately 12 months. There are many alternative study spaces on campus for you to use during this time, as well as various options for food and drink.

Report and Support annual report

Today, we are sharing the results of the 2024-25 Report and Support annual report. Over the past year, we have widened the reach of our training programmes, refreshed our website content, introduced specialised training programmes, and we're proud to be one of only five universities to have joined the Emily Test Charter Pilot in England, to advance gender-based violence prevention.

Join the Unibuddy Community!

Unibuddy Community is an online platform that helps you connect with other students at the University of Warwick in a safe, verified space. It's open to all current students from all levels of study. It's ideal for meeting people from your course, home country or who share your interests - and for keeping in touch over Christmas!

Christmas Opening Hours

Whether you are looking for a sweet treat on campus, a swim at the Sports and Wellness Hub, or support from Wellbeing Services or the SU this Christmas vacation, you can refer to our Christmas at Warwick webpages to check the opening hours of services across campus.

Christmas offers with Warwick Sport

The Student Experience team, in partnership with Warwick Sport, is offering all students who stays on or around campus during the festive period a FREE 7-day gym and swim pass. Stay active, feel great, and make the most of the break! Redeem your pass anytime between 13 December 2025 and 5 January 2026.

Christmas on Unibuddy

Interested in finding out about different Christmas traditions, experiences, and perspectives from other students? Discover the Unibuddy blog posts this holiday season! Read inspirational stories from international students about how they celebrate the holidays, and one student's experience at the Warwick Christmas Fayre 2025.

Academic Integrity Competition Winners!

The winners of our 'Mind Meets Machine' competition in celebration of Academic Integrity Month have been announced. You can check out who the winners are and all the fantastic competition entries on our Academic Integrity webpage.

Volunteer this Christmas with Warwick Volunteers!

Do you have some spare time on your hands this festive season? Browse Warwick Volunteer's Christmas Volunteering webpage to find local volunteering opportunities this Christmas and give the gift of time to those who need it most!

Join the alumni mentor programme today!

As a student, you can connect with graduates who can provide one-to-one support to help develop your skills and confidence. Find a mentor on Warwickgrad using your student login details today!

WATE nominations are now open!

Recognise and reward teaching that makes a difference! The Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence (WATE) 2026 are now open for nominations.
Know someone whose teaching transforms lives? Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence (WATE) nominations open on the 24 November 2025.

Arthur Vick 1 Fire Update

Following the fire in Arthur Vick Residence Block 1 on the evening of Wednesday, 19 November, the University continues to assess the damage caused by the fire and support students affected. The vast majority of students should be able to return to their Arthur Vick accommodation by the start of term. However, a small number of students will be unable to return to Arthur Vick this academic year due to the extent of the damage and repairs required. As always, the safety and wellbeing of our students remains our absolute priority. Read more.

Have your say on travel to and from campus!

Your voice travels. Share your campus travel experiences this term in the Warwick Travel Survey, and you could win one of 35 x £10 shopping vouchers for retailers such as Caffe Nero, Just Eat, JD Sports, and ASOS!

Socialising on a budget?

Make the most of university life, socialising, and your student loan! Read a current student's advice on how to enjoy Warwick's buzzing social scene, including societies, sports teams, and campus events, without breaking the bank.

Find your new favourite study space

From quiet study rooms to collaborative communal areas, the university campus has Study Spaces suitable for everyone. Go beyond your usual, and find your new favourite study spots in our Faculty of Arts Building, the Students’ Union, The Library and more on our Academic Essentials pages.

International Student Roundtable

Are you an International Student? We want to hear from you! Join our International Student Roundtable on 4 December, where you’ll have the chance to share your experiences, discuss key issues, and help improve student life. Network with fellow international students, enjoy some snacks, and receive a £25 shopping voucher! Sign up now!

Warwick Travel Survey: Now Open!

Let us know your experiences of travelling to and from campus, so we can prioritise investment and improve our facilities. Plus you could win one of 35 x £10 shopping vouchers!


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VPN essential maintenance

VPN client connections will undergo an automatic update process to the latest version, when connecting – for example, to campusvpn.warwick.ac.uk/staff. The update will take place on Tuesday, 16 December, between 06:00 - 09:00 and all Warwick VPNs are affected.

During this period, if you are prompted to restart, we recommend the 'restart now' option. The service will remain available; however is considered 'at risk'. If you do experience connection difficulties, please retry until successful. Normal service will resume at 09:00

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