the bubble issue 66|16.01.12 - 29.01.12 www.warwicksu.com
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intro • news in brief • housing day
New Year’s resolutions are probably abandoned by now and you are returning to a pattern of going out, not sleeping (unless in lectures) and eating takeaways. In an alarming development, lecturers are insisting that you ‘work’ and ‘study’. Thankfully, there’ll be loads of stuff going on to assist you in your procrastination aside from Facebook. We have some exciting themed weeks coming up including: One World Week, Go Green and International Women’s Week, not to mention the annual Varsity Sports tournament with Cov Uni (we’re 20 plus 1 years undefeated!) Starting on Monday of Week 3, One World Week will be putting on a series of awesome events to celebrate and introduce us to a whole host of cultures. From club nights and sports competitions to forums, talks and discussions, there’s something for every student, regardless of their nationality. Make sure you come down to the SU and get involved you’d be nuts to miss it! Hope you have a great Term 2 and don’t forget to join a society if you missed Refreshers Fair – it’s the best way to make the most of your University experience! Matthew Rogers SOCIETIES OFFICER
news in brief international awards success On Tuesday 13th December, the first ever Internationalisation Awards were hosted by the NUS at Birmingham University Guild. We are delighted to announce that we achieved the following:
○○ Shortlisted for International Student Activities, showcasing the excellent work of World@Warwick
○○ Runner-up for the International Student Experience Award, based on Go Global and Orientation / iFreshers
○○ Runner-up for the Internationalisation Award for HE Union of the Year We are especially delighted to announce that Daniel Stevens, last year’s President, was the joint winner of International Student Officer of the Year. Congratulations to everyone involved!
GUM clinic
tuesday week 2
The first GUM clinic of term will be on Tuesday 17th January from 12pm-6pm in Copper Rooms 2. As always, it offers free and confidential sexual health advice, testing and supplies to all students. Whether you’ve had unprotected sex or just want a clean bill of health, come along and get yourself checked out!
varsity ice hockey
monday week 3
The hour is upon us when we prepare to do sporting battle with our archrivals over at Cov Uni – the inaugural clash takes place over at Planet Ice Arena in Coventry, where our Ice Hockey team will take on theirs. It’s about pride! It’s about power! (etc etc) – make sure you grab your ticket from www.warwicksu.com and come along to support our troops!
holocaust memorial day
friday week 3
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Friday 27th January – it’s an annual day to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to stand in solidarity with those around the world who are still living under genocide. There will also be a vigil in the evening – check the SU website for full details nearer the time.
mark 2 coming soon! Thanks to everyone who came along to the first of our Housing Days in Week 1 – we hope you found the information useful and that it helped answer any queries or concerns you may have! The second Housing Day is on Wednesday of Week 4 (1st Feb) in the Atrium – in case you missed out on the first one, this will be another chance for you to come and chat about your housing options for next year with current students and our Advice team. Make sure you note the date in your diaries!
one world week 2012
One World Week is the biggest student-run international festival anywhere in the world. Held annually on campus, it’s a unique and vibrant celebration of the different cultures, nationalities, identities and voices which make up the Warwick community. Throughout Week 3, campus will truly come alive as the OWW Team hosts a wide range of events designed to get you talking, interacting and participating. The OWW Forum holds an array of talks, discussions and debates on key global issues, while their Sports programme offers up tournaments and competitions for you and your friends to get involved in. Meanwhile, the Nights team will take over the SU and Arts Centre to bring you jaw-dropping events like Bustamove, Sensasian, the OWW Fashion Show and, of course, the spectacular World Party! In addition, the OWW Festival brings together the Union’s cultural and performing societies around the following theme days:
MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: oneworldweek.net
Week 3 21 st - 28 th January
get involved!
Asia & Australasia Day Europe Experience Middle East & Africa Day Americas & Caribbean Day UK & Ireland Day
For details of everything that’s on offer, head over to their website, oneworldweek.net, where you’ll find more info and a full line-up! In addition, our various food outlets here in the SU will be running different offers and promotions throughout the week, all tying in with the theme of each day. Make sure that you visit www.warwicksu.com/food to find out what’s available!
refreshers fair 2012 • new outlet opening times • cupcake creation • gum clinic
new outlet opening times Two of our food and drink outlets have revised opening hours this term as follows:
Now that the hustle & bustle of Term 1 has subsided and you’ve had a chance to settle in properly, now’s the ideal time to try out the SU’s vast array of sports clubs and societies!
Monday – Friday: 4pm until late Saturday – Sunday: 6pm until late
Clubs and societies are a key part of the University experience. They are a great opportunity to explore your interests with like-minded people, try something you’ve always fancied and meet new people. On Monday 16th January, we’re hosting the Refreshers Fair in the Union, where you’re able to come along and chat to members of our various sports clubs and societies and get a feel for what’s on offer. We’re also offering discounted membership to Societies Federation for the remaining two terms, giving you an added incentive to sign up!
Monday - Thursday: 12pm - Midnight
If you can’t make it on the day, as always there’s a wealth of extra info online at www.warwicksu.com/societies
Friday:
12pm - 1am
Saturday:
12pm - Midnight
Sunday:
12pm - 11pm
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Wednesday 25th January (Week 3)
Sign up at the counter or email timefortea@warwicksu.com
£10 Per session (including cakes)
QUESTIONS? Contact welfare@warwicksu.com
Sexual health at Warwick
have your say
get involved • have your say
get involved STARS of Warwick nominations
STARS
feedback@warwicksu.com
of Warwick
STARs of Warwick is a new awards scheme designed to recognise excellence in teaching here at the University. Run in conjunction with the student body, it asks you to nominate your lecturers/tutors for consideration by our panel. If there’s a member of the University’s academic staff who you feel deserves special recognition, nominations will open online on Monday 16th January (Week 2), with the ceremony taking place on 8th March. Head to www.warwicksu.com for all the details!
saturday week 3 Warwick Higher Education Summit (WHES) takes place on 28th January and will be discussing the theme: ‘Can the Public University be Saved?’ With students and Universities across the country preparing for up to £9000 annual fees in 2012, now is the time to question what a University education will mean for both future generations and society as a whole. The summit is organised by students and there is an excellent line up of speakers - tickets and more details are available on their website: www.warwickhesummit.org
monday week 4 As you may have read online recently, the Bacardi Policy has been re-worded by our Board of Trustees, and there will be another General Meeting called soon to discuss the issue further. This has now been rescheduled to Week 4, not Week 3 as stated on the Wallplanner – watch this space (and the Democracy pages of the SU website) for more info!
join warwick nightline! We are entirely student-run and provide confidential support and information services from 9pm-9am every night of term.
you say... what happened to the rant cards submitted during rant week?
we say... We’ve been collating them over the Christmas holidays, and are currently responding to your individual concerns. Keep an eye on the SU website for updates on our progress!
you say... we want more cash points on campus!
we say... Unfortunately this isn’t something we at the Union can really do anything about – however, it’s a recurring piece of feedback we receive, so we’ll keep badgering the Uni on your behalf!
got feedback?
We are holding our final training session for this academic year over the weekend of Week 3. To sign up, pop down to the Nightline Building (between Old and New Rootes, near the Launderette) on Monday 23rd or Tuesday 24th January between 11am and 5pm.
it’s your union so have your say
Sadly we can’t take on finalists at this point in their degree. Visit facebook.com/Warwick.Nightline for more info.
we say...
feedback@warwicksu.com give us a few days and find out what
what’s on
what’s on week 2
rock soc social
get funked
from 7pm the dirty duck
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
un-plucked
Captain Funkwash delivers a fresh blast of funk, soul and breakbeat classics to kickstart your weekend.
9:30pm - 12am the dirty duck
Tip-top acoustic talent at our regular student showcase.
wednesday 18th monday 16th
STARs of warwick nominations open www.warwicksu.com
sife attack day from 10am piazza
refreshers fair 10:30am - 4pm full union
Missed out on clubs & societies in your first term? Now’s your chance to catch up!
BEATS & BARS from 4pm curiositea
More student-led poetry, performance and music in your favourite campus tea-shop.
union council meeting
pop! 10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) COPPER ROOMS 1
Disco Dave provides the cheese platter for another blast of midweek mayhem!
top banana: the bar exchange 10pm - 2am the copper rooms
Try your hand at our stock market game as drinks prices rise and fall throughout the night depending on demand!
saturday 21st
from 6pm mr6, suhq
chinese new year
Come and grab a retro bargain!
year of the dragon
warwick debating society from 6pm atrium
Debating the motion “Israel and Palestine: Is a Two-State Solution the Answer?” everyone’s welcome to come and participate!
world@warwick language centre
OWW: BUSTAMOVE 1pm - 6pm copper rooms 1
Get ready for stunning dance performances at One World Week’s very own inter-University dance competition!
OWW: FASHION SHOW from 7:30pm butterworth hall, arts centre
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
mixology
Take on your fellow students for prizes at RAG’s charity quiz!
A relaxed evening of leftfield indie/alternative tunes, courtesy of Offbeat society.
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
latin night
party olympus
The perfect blend of cocktails and beats, with cutting-edge house music from student DJs.
10pm - 2am copper rooms 2
SKOOL DAYZ
frOM 7:30pm the mighty duck
8pm - 2am copper rooms 2
More sizzling Latin sounds to get your week off to a steamy start – don’t forget there’s Salsa classes from 8pm if you want to brush up on your moves!
tuesday 17th
GUM CLINIC 12pm - 6pm copper rooms 2
from 7pm the terrace bar
This year’s Hall Wars winners, Cryfield, get to host their very own shebang!
friday 20th
INDOOR MARKET 10Am - 4pm atrium
Get yourself checked for STIs at our free, confidential GUM clinic.
Your chance to pick up a bargain. Browse our stalls for ranging from second hand books and high street clothing to sweet and savoury tasty treats.
warwick hubs speaker series
globalisation of culture
from 6pm So.19
for full details see oneworldweek.net
from 12pm curiositea
vintage fashion fair
idioteque
rag quiz
one world week
D of e: intro meeting
thursday 19th
Grab tickets from the Art Centre box office for this year’s spectacular student fashion show!
from 5pm MR 4/5, SUHQ
what’s on week 3
6pm - 8pm atrium
10pm - 2am the copper rooms
Time to bust out that school tie once again for an evening of high spirits and dodgy sing-alongs!
sunday 22nd
OWW: world music concert from 7:30pm arts centre theatre
A stunning display of student musical talent courtesy of One World Week – buy tickets at the Arts Centre!
monday 23rd
nightline sign-up 11am - 5pm NIGHTLINE BUILDING
Volunteer for this valuable student-run listening service.
varsity ice hockey BUSES LEAVE PIAZZA AT 6:30pm planet ice arena, coventry
Back for more, Cov? Well, if you insist…
VARSITY after-party from 10pm copper rooms 1
tuesday 24th
nightline sign-up 11am - 5pm NIGHTLINE BUILDING
rock soc social from 7pm the dirty duck
un-plucked 9:30pm - 12am the dirty duck
More great live acoustic music for a relaxing Tuesday night.
OWW: SENSASIAN 10pm - 2am the copper rooms
Join OWW in the Union for their massive Asian music celebration!
wednesday 25th
education convention from 3:30pm ms.02
featured event • don’t miss
snow varsity 3pm - 8pm swadlincote
only £5.00! featured event:
featured event:
cupcake creations
F= dmv = ma dt
from 4pm curiositea
evaporation
(Force = mass x acceleration]
Curiositea’s popular cupcakedecorating workshop returns!
F = kx
spring constant
pop! mardi gras mayhem
ROOM 1 : SKOOL DAYZ
Hip-hop classics that will have your feet tapping all night
s = vt
I
thursday 26th
V = IR
?
global international night
momentum
E=mc
OWW: CARNIVAL
don’t
F= dmv forget - = ma dt
Ft=mv-mu
P= mv 2
from 9pm the terrace bar
s = vt
distance
s = ut + 1 at2 -
from 6pm Piazza & union
INDOOR MARKET
= circum diame
ROOM 2 : OLD SKOOL
One World Week bring the carnival to our cheesy midweek favourite!
friday 27th
T1/2 = ln 2
I love the 90s & early 00s - don your shirt and tie for a night of naughty nostalgia
10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) COPPER ROOMS 1
pV = nRT
2
don’t miss:
saturday wk 2
don’t miss:
monday wk 3
10Am - 4pm atrium
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY vigil at 6pm piazza
get funked 9pm - 1am the terrace bar
guava banana
DEADLINE FOR MOTIONS
10pm - 2am the copper rooms
MON 23RD JAN | 4PM
Time for a little intercontinental monkey business!
saturday 28th
warwick higher education summit all day see warwickHEsummit.org
mixology
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
OWW: THE world party 9pm - 3am full union
The spectacular conclusion to this year’s festivities – make sure you buy tickets in advance, as it always sells out!
democracy@warwicksu.com
Vintage Fashion Fair 12pm - 4pm | CURIOSITEA Come and browse through our collection of original vintage clothing and accessories from the 50s, 60s and 70s and grab yourself a bargain!
Saturday 21 st January
MON 30TH JAN
19:00 | MS.02 (MATHS & STATS)
www.warwicksu.com/generalmeeting
don’t miss:
monday wk 3
WEEK 3
TERM 2 PREVIEW WK4-10 Bandsoc’s annual tournament gets underway in Week 4 with the winners earning a slot at this year’s Summer Party and the chance to be crowned Battle of the Bands champion 2012. Let battle commence!
REAL ALE FESTIVAL
WEEK 6
The biggest student-run Ale Festival in the UK – last year’s was a sell-out so snap up your ticket fast! With dozens of different ales and live entertainment from the likes of ‘Dr Busker’, it’s an event not to miss.
One of the biggest student-run festivals in the world – talks, events, performances, debates and sport. Not to be missed!
Housing Day 2012
WEEK 4
Worried about housing? Relax! Come along to our housing days to chat to students who’ve experienced house-hunting, get tips from our Advice Centre staff, or find people to live with.
WEEK 7 With different environmental themes each day, be sure to pop along and learn more about the issues facing our planet and how to make the world a greener place.
VARSITY 2012
WK 3-9
Our sports teams take on arch-rivals Cov as we teach them what real talent is! Show your support at events throughout the term. For details, visit www.warwicksu.com/varsity
THE BIG
FIVE
WEEK 5
Your chance to tell us what we do well and how we can be better. Help us make Warwick SU as good as it can be by filling in our annual membership survey.
WEEK 8 The big one. Campus comes alive as candidates bombard your lectures and kitchens persuading you to give them your vote. Find out why it matters at warwicksu.com/elections