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intro • news in brief • gum clinic - tuesday week 7
As hard as it is to believe, we are now officially halfway through the academic year – and here at the SU. even the cold snap is definitely not slowing us down. It’s almost time for you to elect your Sabbatical Officer team for 2012-13, which is massively exciting – nominations close Friday Week 6, so get involved: you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! For more information check out www.warwicksu.com/elections. This fortnight also sees the annual Real Ale Festival which is an incredible event that you really don’t want to miss. However, with my Welfare Officer hat on, I do encourage you all to drink safely and to look out for your mates – find out more via www.warwicksu.com/whatif.
news in brief warwick economics summit
week 6
Warwick Economics Summit is one of the largest student-run academic conferences of its kind in Europe, marked by stimulating talks, engaging debates and educational workshops touching on a diverse array of global issues, including politics, psychology and development. Over the past ten years, it has evolved in form and stature into a truly international forum where talented students from universities across the world listen to some of the most internationally-revered and inspirational speakers. Tickets for this year’s summit sold out in record time - if you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to bag one, head over to their website (www.warwickeconomicssummit.com/2012) for full details of this year’s schedule. We look forward to seeing you there!
kenyan orphan project fundraiser monday week 6 The Kenyan Orphanage Project will be selling all manner of Valentine’s goodies including cakes, cards and roses in the Atrium on 13th February ready for delivery on the 14th! All proceeds go directly to the charity.
There are also loads of other great society events going on, including WSC’s AllNighter, Battle of the Bands Heats 3 & 4 and the Vietnamese Cultural Night.
malaysia night
Finally, a quick reminder that just because we’re halfway through the year, it doesn’t mean you can’t get involved or get your voice heard – your Sabbs are always here for you if you fancy a moan or a chat!
Aside from being a cultural event, Warwick Malaysia Night is the culmination of many months of hard work, ambition, belief and excitement by more than 100 of our members, adding up to one of the most unforgettable displays of Malaysian culture in the UK. Get your tickets via Warwick Arts Centre or the booths around campus to be in with a chance of winning a trip to Portugal!
Have a great fortnight, Izzy John WELFARE OFFICER
saturday week 6
Warwick Students’ Union’s Best Social Event of the Year 2011 is back! Warwick Malaysian Students’ Association present to you an eye-opening night of culture, thrill and grandeur - Warwick Malaysia Night 2012: Echo.
the global poverty project
monday week 7
Engineers Without Borders are proud to host The Global Poverty Project’s 1.4 Billion Reasons presentation. This is a new tailored version of the original presentation that will be incorporating their campaign Live Below the Line, and is travelling the globe engaging and inspiring audiences to understand and get involved in the movement to end extreme poverty. Check out their website for more details and to sign up: www.globalpovertyproject.com/presentation.
CLINIC tuesday week 7 The next GUM Clinic takes place on Tuesday 21st February (Week 7) in Copper Rooms 2 from 12pm. As always, the service is completely free, and offers you the perfect opportunity to get yourself checked out for STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) in a confidential and noninvasive environment. Whether you’ve had protected or unprotected sex, it’s always reassuring to get a clean bill of health – come along and get tested!
real ale festival 2012
Warwick University Real Ale Society Presents
THE 33RD ANNUAL
REAL ALE FESTIVAL
WEEK 6: THU 16TH - SAT 19TH FEB Week 6 sees the return of the annual Real Ale Festival, which has become one of the most popular events on campus. This year it is bigger and better than ever before, with a massive 100-plus beers available - there will also be real ciders, sumptuous fruit wines and turbo purple, while a suitably large hog roast will provide the perfect accompaniment! Each night will also feature live entertainment - on the Thursday, the legendary Dr Busker will be back to open the festival with a bang in his own amiable and crude fashion, while University bands will provide a suitably rousing soundtrack on Friday and Saturday. As might be expected from one of the highlights of the SU calendar, last year’s event completely sold out, so make sure you get there early to avoid disappointment – each day opens at 6pm and runs ’til late. Whether you are a seasoned ale drinker or just want to try some new tipples in a cracking atmosphere, do come along as it promises to be a fantastic event! For more info and to view photos from last year, visit our website!
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valentine’s day in the su outlets • go green week
valentine’s day offers at your su Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a tasty treat in one of the SU outlets. With an entire themed menu on offer in Xananas and loved-up specials in Curiositea, you’ll find all you need.
Available throughout Week 6 R E S TA U R A N T
Fall in love this Valentines… …with our sumptuous menu of delicious delights! Perfectly Pink Hot Chocolate - £2.00/£2.35
Rich and creamy hot chocolate, and it’s pink! Topped with whipped cream, pink sugar sprinkles and a love heart
Mini Hot Chocolate Fondue - £2.00/£2.35
Served as a single shot or a double to share, with flapjack pieces, fresh strawberry and mini marshmallow dippers
Vanilla Coeur Cupcake - £1.60
Vanilla sponge topped with fluffy pink icing and a handmade sugar heart
Amouretto - £2.20/£2.50
One of our favourite coffee classics takes an amorous twist, topped with milk chocolate hearts
Rosehip and Hibiscus Tea - £1.20/£1.60/£3.00
14th February
starters SOUP OF THE DAY FILO KING PRAWNS PESTO CHICKEN FILLETS
£4.45 (v) £5.25 £4.95
mains PORK ESCALOPE MEDITERRAN EAN PEPPERS SALMON EN CROUTE FILLET STEAK
£8.45 £7.95 (v) £10.95 £15.95
desserts CHOC FUDGE, STRAWBERRY & MARSHMALLOW SUNDAE TRIO OF CHOCOLATE
£4.95 £4.95
Enjoy a romantic pot for two of this beautifully floral tea
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - MARGARET MEAD
People & Planet society’s annual Go Green Week takes place in Week 7 this term, showcasing the work of Warwick students who combine skills with youthful zeal to tackle the biggest challenge of our generation: climate change. Throughout the week, they’ll be hosting a series of talks, debates, workshops and film screenings to educate students about issues relating to climate change and provide a platform for intellectual discussion. In previous years, Go Green pressure has led to big wins at the University, such as the creation of an Environmental Manager and environmental audit, recycling across campus, increased car parking charges, the removal of printer header paper and the removal of plastic bags from Costcutter.
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/SOCIETIES/PEOPLEPLANET
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varsity 2012: basketball & netball tickets now on sale Tickets are now available online for the second event of the Varsity Season, in which the University of Warwick will take on Cov Uni’s Netball and Basketball teams. These matches take place at Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre on Monday 27th February (Week 8), and return transport is included in the ticket price of £5. Buses leave the Piazza from 5:45pm on the day – make sure you come along and support our troops as they go into battle once more!
the allnighter
friday week 7
The AllNighter is Warwick Student Cinema’s flagship event, offering a night of great movies and interval entertainment (including a film quiz and raffle with the chance to win 100s of pounds’ worth of prizes) in an atmosphere which is second-to-none! Taking place on Friday 24th February (Week 7) from 7:30pm in L3, the spring line-up is as follows: MYSTERY FILM ○○ The Adventures of Tintin ○○ THE (revealed on the night!) Ghostbusters ○○ ○○ Puss in Boots ○○ The Three Musketeers ○○ Airplane! Tickets will be on sale before films during Week 7 and at the event itself, but make sure you buy early to avoid disappointment!
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what’s on
what’s on week 6
idioteque
real ale festival: day 3
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
from 6pm copper rooms 1 & rouge
SHROVE TUESDAY
A relaxed evening of leftfield indie/alternative tunes, courtesy of Offbeat society.
Live entertainment, tasty grub, delicious ales and more at the final night of this year’s festival.
gum clinic
HISTORY BALL 2012
Come and get yourself checked out for STIs – it’s free and completely confidential!
friday 17th
INDOOR MARKET
officer elections nominations still open for more info see Warwicksu.com/elections
10Am - 4pm atrium
mixology
Come and grab a bargain at this week’s indoor market. Stalls include vintage fashion, second hand books, CDs and DVDs, high street fashion and tasy, Mediterranean treats.
The perfect blend of cocktails and beats, with cutting-edge house music from student DJs.
warwick economics summit: day 1 4pm ramphal building
tuesday 14
th
valentine’s day all day
See warwicksu.com/food for details of our special offers!
warwick hubs: MEDSIN from 6pm So.19
rock soc social from 7pm the dirty duck
BATTLE OF THE BANDS: HEAT 3 8pm Doors Copper rooms 2
Round 3 of the tournament gets underway – who will triumph and who will get trounced?
un-plucked wednesday 15
th
pop! midweek mayhem 10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) COPPER ROOMS 1
More midweek mayhem as Disco Dave provides the cheesiest soundtrack around!
thursday 16th
real ale festival: day 1 from 6pm copper rooms 1 & rouge
Over 100 beers, ciders, fruit wines and meads on offer at the first day of this year’s festival – what’s not to love?!
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
sunday 19th
warwick economics summit: day 3 all day ramphal building
This year’s sold-out summit gets underway.
real ale festival: day 2 chicken rice brawl doors 7pm arts centre theatre
Singapore Society presents their annual production over at the Arts Centre!
officer elections nominations close 12 NOON warwicksu.com/elections
Don’t miss you chance to run in this year’s Officer Elections. Nominations close at 12 noon.
get funked Captain Funkwash delivers a fresh blast of funk, soul and breakbeat classics to kickstart your weekend.
BABY B 10pm - 2am copper rooms 2
Spank and chums hit Room 2 for a round of Reading Week monkey business – expect the same banging tunes and cheap drinks deals as usual!
saturday 18th
warwick economics summit: day 2 all day ramphal building
from 12pm copper rooms 2
warwick hubs: people & planet from 6pm So.19
rock soc social from 7pm the dirty duck
the wombats 7:30pm doors copper rooms 1
Don’t miss one of the biggest gigs of the year as the Liverpudlian trio land at Warwick. Support comes from The Static Jacks.
un-plucked: Big band takeover
from 6pm copper rooms 1 & rouge
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
9:30pm - 12am the dirty duck
from 7pm wroxall abbey
tuesday 21st
what’s on week 7 go green week all week
monday 20th
beats & bars from 4pm curiositea
Live music and poetry at your favourite campus tea shop.
union council meeting from 5pm MR 4-5, suhq
the global poverty project from 6pm ms.01
Brought to you by Engineers Without Borders. Come along and join the movement to end extreme poverty.
two seasons ball from 7pm leamington spa
9pm - 12am the dirty duck
Things are set to get big & brassy as our very own University Big Band take to the Un-plucked stage!
wednesday 22nd
ASH wednesday cupcake creations from 4pm curiositea
Curiositea’s popular cupcakedecorating workshop returns.
pop! midweek mayhem 10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) COPPER ROOMS 1
Get ready for another blast of midweek mayhem.
thursday 23rd
kpmg does ‘sunday’ from 10Am atrium
If you want more information on KPMG and a free breakfast sandwich, drop-in to the ‘KPMG Does Sunday’ space and discover what makes it such a great place to work!
ink magazine launch party from 7pm curiositea
don’t miss New Writing Society invites you to the launch party of the 2nd issue of this publication devoted to showcasing writing talent from Warwick’s student community.
don’t miss:
tuesday only £5.00! wk 7
don’t miss:
tuesday wk 7
BATTLE OF THE BANDS: HEAT 4 8pm Doors Copper rooms 2
More homegrown musical talent live onstage here in the Union – come along and support Warwick’s student band scene!
Un-Plucked
global international night
BIG BAND TAKEOVER!
from 9pm the terrace bar
friday 24th
ppe ball from 7pm leamington spa
THe rawards from 7pm leamington spa
warwick student cinema all-nighter from 7:30pm l3
Can you go all night? Enjoy great films in a great atmosphere at WSC’s termly endurance-fest!
get funked 9pm - 1am the terrace bar
“Stay on the scene-ah! Like a sex machine-ah!”
TOP banana: 3d rave
Jazz & Big Band music live at The Dirty Duck
One of the most anticipated shows of the year is almost upon us as we prepare to welcome chart-storming Liverpudlian favourites The Wombats to the stage of Copper Rooms 1. Having had a busy 2011 which saw the release of their triumphant second album This Modern Glitch alongside various festival appearances and a raft of Top 40 singles, the band are heading out on a short UK tour which takes in our very own University campus. With new favourites Techno Fan, Anti-D and 1996 taking their place alongside classics like Let’s Dance to Joy Division and Backfire at the Disco in their live set, expect this to be a night of catchy tunes and highspirited guitar-pop hi-jinks. Support comes from The Static Jacks.
TUESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY DOORS 7:30PM | £16 TICKET
Following the blasting success of their takeover last term, the University of Warwick Big Band is back to play their own brand of jazz, swing, big band music and filthy funk for your enjoyment. This time they will be joined by the fantastic University of Birmingham Big Band, who will be bringing some of their finest musicians and tunes along for the ride. In addition, we’ll be showcasing some of the finest jazz talent on campus through a number of small Jazz groups, all leading up to a massive Big Band set in the Duck. Fancy getting an earful? Just turn up on Tuesday of Week 7 and we’ll do the rest!
TUESDAY 21ST FEB 9PM - 12AM | FREE ENTRY THE DIRTY DUCK
10pm - 2am copper rooms 1
Get ready for eye-popping visuals galore as Spank and his merry men invite you to get those 3D glasses on!
don’t miss:
saturday 25th
the dancers ball from 7pm TBC
TIME FOR A LITTLE 3D MONKEY BUSINESS!
vietnamese cultural night from 7:30pm copper rooms 1
law ball 2012 from 9pm b’ham hilton metropole
mixology
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
£3 ENTRY | 10PM - 2AM | THE COPPER ROOMS
friday wk 7
NOMINATIONS CLOSE: FRIDAY WEEK 6
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: SABBATICAL OFFICE S
UNDERGRAD FACULTY EPS
Full time, £18,267 per annum
Part time, whilst studying
PRESIDENT EDUCATION OFFICER DEMOCRACY & DEV. OFFICER WELFARE & CAMPAIGNS OFFICER POSTGRADUATE OFFICER SOCIETIES OFFICER SPORTS OFFICER
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ARTS SOCIAL SCIENCES ENGINEERING & EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES PHYSICS & FORMAL SCIENCES
LIBE ATION OFFICE S
Part time, whilst studying WOMEN’S OFFICER DISABLED STUDENTS OFFICER LGBTUA+ OFFICER
ETHNIC MINORITIES OFFICER
WWW.WAR WICK SU.COM/ELECTIONS