News and Events
Take part in the Active Bystander Course
Learn how to safely and effectively challenge harmful behaviours like harassment, sexism and homophobia with this Active Bystander course. Taught in interactive workshops, the course is also worth 2 Core Skills Points for the Warwick Award. Through completion of the course, develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to respond safely and effectively to harmful behaviours. The course is especially useful for student leaders such as club/society exec members, course reps, and ambassadors.
Have you downloaded the free SafeZone App?
Designed to help you get support quickly and easily - anytime, anywhere on campus, the SafeZone app is here to keep you safe! Find out more and download the app today.
SU: Introducing the Eat Well Hub!
As part of our new Food for Thought initiative, the Eat Well Hub is proud to offer free, nutritious breakfast for students in need every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Green Room, SUHQ. Start your day the right way with a tasty selection of healthy options including wholemeal bread, oats, wheat cereals, delicious fruit and fresh fruit juices!
Community Lounge: Culture Exchange
Join us from 1pm - 3pm on Thursday 15 January in The Nook for a relaxed Culture Exchange session where you’ll chat informally with other students, share experiences from different cultures, and reflect on the values you’d like to carry into the year ahead. Inspired by these conversations, you’ll decorate a wooden keyring or bag dangler — a small reminder of what you’ve learned from each other. You'll even earn points towards the Warwick Award for taking part!
Share your views in the Student Accommodation Survey – now live!
Whether you’re living on campus, renting in the local area or living at home with family or friends, the Student Accommodation Survey 2026 is your chance to help shape the services and facilities Warwick Accommodation can offer for current and future students. Win shopping vouchers and amplify your voice!
Looking back on our 60th Anniversary Celebrations
We have loved celebrating our 60th anniversary with you in 2025. Watch this snapshot of how we championed innovation, reflected on what shaped our University, inspired our communities, and brought people together.
Severe weather update: 9 January
The University campus is now accessible, with main roads clear and gritted. If you are on campus, please take care when travelling and refer to travel advice - useful links on the severe weather pageLink opens in a new window. Commercial outlets including Warwick Sport, Warwick Arts Centre, Warwick Conferences and Warwick Food Group remain open.
New Year Sports Offers
Stay active for the remainder of the academic year with our 6-month membership offers! Sign up for a complete, climb, or tennis membership before 11 February 2026 and be at your best in 2026.
SU: Term 2 tickets are now on sale!
Your calendar just got exciting! That's POP!, Skool Dayz, Superbowl, Real Ale Festival, and so much more... Grab your tickets before they're gone! Skool Dayz is a special fundraising event, and all proceeds go back into funding Students’ Union activities.
This Girl Can: Thanks for taking part!
We are proud to share the successes of This Girl Can 2025, an event that took place at the Sports and Wellness Hub between 10 and 23 November 2025, and was a transformative and inspirational experience for attendees. Find out what those who attended had to say about the positive effects of this event on them personally.
Want to learn French, Spanish, German or Chinese in Term 2?
The Language Centre is offering some part-year modules starting in Term 2; these are for one term only (Term 2) and can therefore be taken for 15 CATS. Take a look at the modules and enrol today by contacting the SMLC Office.
Getting support this Christmas
We are still here to support you throughout the winter break! Visit our 'Wellbeing over the Christmas vacation' webpage, which contains information about all the support available to you this Christmas.
Stay connected with your community this winter break!
Have you joined the Unibuddy Community? The 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!
Global Illuminations Procession: Share your feedback.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Global Illumination Procession on 19 November 2025! You can watch the highlights of the Global Illuminations Procession as over 1,200 people, representing our global and cultural community, brought campus to life with a dazzling light procession as part of our 60th anniversary celebrations. If you were there, you can also share your feedback on the event.
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.
Blog: Making Christmas more affordable
This week's Money Matters blog offers creative ideas for affordable and meaningful Christmas presents that will help you stay on budget.
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.