the bubble issue 85|22.04.13 - 05.05.13 www.warwicksu.com
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intro • news in brief • kick - the startup careers fair
It’s Term 3, which means that most of you will be hidden away revising for the exam-packed weeks ahead! But for those of you who have a few moments to spare to read this edition of The Bubble, don’t forget there’s still a lot to look forward to in your Union this term. The Library is now open 24/7, and we have the Rootes Learning Grid opening too, so don’t worry if you’re struggling to find a spot to study on campus. Equally, keep an eye out for the ‘Feel Good’ campaign, as we are here to support you if you’re worried about exams or if you need any tips on the best survival strategies during Term 3. We’re crunching the data from the recent Time’s Up survey and we’ll be getting the results to your academic reps as soon as it’s ready, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Aside from all this, the team at Warwick SU wish you the best of luck in any exams or essays. Don’t forget that we’re still running an ents programme in the run-up to the SUMMER PARTY! James Entwistle EDUCATION OFFICER
news in brief cinderella the opera
week 1
Following unprecedented demand, 5-star reviews and a sell-out January run, Opera Warwick’s hugely successful production of Cinderella returns for a limited run at the start of Term 3 - more orange, more obscene and more outrageous than ever before! The show will be on at 7:30pm in the Arts Centre Theatre from Thursday 25th to Sat 27th April inclusive - tickets are available now online and via the Arts Centre box office!
outstanding contribution award - nominations open Do you know a final-year student who manages to find the time to campaign for good causes, raise enormous amounts of money for charities, start a small business, or work with local charities? If so, you can nominate them for an Outstanding Student Contribution Award to recognise their efforts! The judging panel are looking for students who have made an exceptional contribution to the University or its work with another organisation outside of their studies. Any member of the University community, staff or student, can nominate a student for the award, and the closing date for nominations is Monday 20th May 2013. Award winners will receive an iPad or equivalent, and the awards will be presented at the degree ceremony at which the winner graduates! See warwick.ac.uk/insite/news/intnews2/osca_2013 for more info.
WATEPGR teaching awards - nominations now open The WATEPGR 2013 scheme has launched to celebrate teaching excellence amongst Postgraduate Research students. The awards recognise and celebrate those who demonstrate outstanding teaching skills, and nominations can be made by both staff and students for any teaching activity (including facilitating seminars, demonstrating and project supervision). For more info visit warwick.ac.uk/insite/news/intnews2/wate_pgr.
thursday week 2 Running from 12pm - 3pm in the SU Atrium on Thursday 2nd May, Kick is a student-run event which showcases the “alternative” options that you don’t see at the traditional University-led careers fairs. Whether you are looking for an internship, graduate career or wanting to start your own business, Kick is the place to be! You’ll talk to growing startups and the founders behind them, as well as respected incubators who are creating the next big entrepreneurs. Even if you are not looking for a job, come along still and have a wander - you might be inspired, and will definitely leave with a pocketful of business cards!
the summer party • graduation ball • societies awards • sports ball
The biggest event on campus returns in Term 3 – the annual SU Summer Party. If you’ve ever been before, you’ll know that this is always one of the highlights of the year as we mount a full-on mini-festival exclusively for Warwick students and their guests. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the end of exams with all your friends - if you’re yet to experience it, trust us when we say that you’re in for a treat! We are pleased to announce the line-up for the Main Stage as follows:
COWBOY NURSE JOY
All this plus a free fairground, a Secret Stage featuring acoustic performers and student DJs, the rather snappily-named Curiositipi, the Bar Tent, a late-night After-Party in The Copper Rooms - and, of course, a host of inflatables to get thoroughly silly on in the afternoon sun! Tickets cost £39 for the entire day and are on sale now - to check out all the acts, find out more about what to expect across the site and to snap up your ticket, head to www.warwicksu.com/summerparty!
SUNDAY 23RD JUNE | WEEK 9
For some of you, Term 3 marks the end of an era as you get ready to leave ‘the bubble’ and head out into the big wide world – and so what better way to celebrate than by taking a trip back with us to celebrate the decadence of one of modern history’s greatest epochs? This year’s Graduation Ball takes place at a suitably swanky venue off-campus on Thursday 20 th June (Week 9) and will transport you back to the glitz and glamour of the 1920s – the era of The Great Gatsby, carefree debauchery and, of course, good times in high society! Don your finest tux, gown or flapper-girl outfit for an evening of classy dinner & dancing which will feature a delicious 5-course meal, live entertainment, Charleston dancers, spectacular décor and much, much more! Tickets include return transport and go on sale on Monday 22nd April at 12noon via the SU website – they always sell out well in advance, so make sure you don’t miss out! (Please note that tickets for the Graduation Ball are only available to Current Finalists and their guests.)
THURSDAY 20TH JUNE | WEEK 9
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/SUMMER
xananas special offers in term 3
special offers in term 3
If you’re still in the mood to get your swag on, the annual Sports Ball will follow on Friday 21 st June (Week 9) at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole, offering you a second chance to see out the year in style!
Xananas Restaurant is running a series of themed food weeks throughout Term 3 to bring you something a little different during R E S TA U R A N T exam season. In the coming weeks, you can choose between the following culinary delights:
ST GEORGE’S DAY ENGLISH MENU
Tickets include return transport and go on sale on Friday 3rd May at midday via the SU website - they always sell out well in advance, so make sure you don’t miss out!
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FRIDAY 21ST JUNE |WEEK 9
Week 4
BRITISH SANDWICH WEEK
VEGETARIAN WEEK Week 5
Following last year’s dazzling success, the Society Awards are back! Join your society for an evening of entertainment, drama and celebration at 7:30pm in the Butterworth Hall on Tuesday 25th June. For just £20 you will enjoy a two course meal and wine, performances from our best dance and musical societies and an Oscars-esque awards ceremony that will finish off the year in style. An after party in The Terrace Bar awaits winners and runners up (and any other SocsFed member!) to continue the celebrations.
TUESDAY 25TH JUNE | WEEK 10
SEAFOOD & SOULFOOD WEEK Week 8
WIMBLEDON WEEK Week 10
Check back to The Bubble and the SU website (www.warwicksu.com/food) nearer the time for full details of all our special offers this term!
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officer elections 2013: the final results • have your say
officer elections 2013: the final results Following official ratification of the provisional results, we are now delighted to confirm your Sabbatical Officer team for 2013-2014 as follows:
ben sundell PRESIDENT
erin davies EDUCATION OFFICER
cosmo march
DEMOCRACY & DEV. OFFICER
lucy gill
POSTGRADUATE OFFICER
cat turhan
have your say feedback@warwicksu.com
you say... Can I borrow a table for my society activity?
we say... Yes – BUT you need to do this via SU Reception and leave your student card as a deposit. This is to ensure that our tables don’t go missing, as we can’t afford to replace them!
you say... Can I bring a guest with me to the Summer Party or Grad Ball?
we say...
WELFARE & CAMPAIGNS OFFICER
ant scott
SOCIETIES OFFICER
zoe buckland SPORTS OFFICER
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JIMMY MURTHI
Congratulations are due to your new representatives on their confirmations – don’t forget, however, that the new Sabbs will take up their posts from 1st August, so the existing team (Nick, James, Cosmo, Anna, Ben, Silkie and Bam) are still here for you over the coming term!
You can indeed – please note, however, that they ’ll need to be over 18 and have valid photo ID. Grad Ball tickets can also only be bought by existing finalists, though your guests are welcome to attend!
got feedback? it’s your union so have your say
feedback@warwicksu.com give us a few days and find out what
we say...
what’s on
un-plucked
thursday 25th april
9:30pm - 12am the dirty duck
cinderella: the opera doors 7:30pm arts centre theatre
what’s on week 1
Opera Warwick’s sell-out show from last term is back for a limited run by popular demand!
Tip-top acoustic talent at our regular student showcase!
what’s on week 2
wednesday 1st may
POP! MIDWEEK MAYHEM
Cleverducks pub Quiz
10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) copper rooms 1
from 10pm the mighty duck
st george’s day english menu xananas | all week
monday 29th april
indoor market
MEAT free monday
QUACKSTAR KARAOKE
11am - 4pm su atrium
11am - 3:30pm the bread oven
from 10pm the dirty duck
tdi friday
Enjoy a special meat free offer at The Bread Oven every Monday!
Voice of an angel or honk of a duck? There’s only one way to find out…
from 7pm the dirty duck
for more info see www.xananas.co.uk
cinderella: the opera doors 7:30pm arts centre theatre
monday 22nd april
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MEAT free monday 11am - 3:30pm the bread oven
quizsoc pub quiz 7:30pm doors the mighty duck
tuesday 23 april rd
warwick food co-op from 12pm su atrium
get funked 10pm - 1am the terrace bar
flashback 10pm - 2am copper rooms 1
Jump in our DeLorean and take a trip back with us to the decade that time and taste forgot: the 1980s. Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need “roads”...
saturday 27th april
IAPT Anxiety, low mood & exam stress course 2 mains for £10 from 1pm mr 6, suhq
12pm - 10pm the dirty duck
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warwick lacrosse world record attempt
9:30pm - 12am the dirty duck
wednesday 24th april
final book sale returns day 11am - 3pm the mighty duck
Don’t miss your last chance to collect your book sale proceeds.
pop! midweek mayhem 10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) COPPER ROOMS 1
Disco Dave returns with another delicious platter of cheese to get the midweek mayhem started. Shirts in the air for Baywatch at midnight!
QUACKSTAR KARAOKE from 10pm the dirty duck
“Heeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyy, Macarena. Aaaaaaaight!”
friday 26th april
all day from 9am tarkett
cinderella: the opera doors 7:30pm arts centre theatre
mitunes 9pm - 1am the terrace bar
At MiTunes, you are the DJ.
crash 10pm - 2am (social from 8pm) copper rooms 2
Keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ as we throw down to the heaviest hits (and Fleetwood Mac) at the most ridiculous rock night around!
sunday 28th april
£5 Sunday roast 12pm - 5pm the dirty duck
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campaigns convention from 5:30pm suhq
tuesday 30th april
warwick food co-op from 12pm su atrium
Another chance to buy ethically-sourced food from local suppliers.
thursday 2nd may
kick - the startup careers fair 12pm - 3pm su atrium
A student-run event which showcases the “alternative” options that you don’t see at the traditional University-led careers fairs!
IAPT Anxiety, low mood & exam stress course ERNST & YOUNG warwick su social from 1pm mr 6, suhq enterprise project Part of the Feel Good campaign, this course promotes good mental health and wellbeing.
from 6pm mr 4/5, suh1
club cardio
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
from 6pm copper rooms 1
Another chance to sweat to the beat at this innovative studentrun event which combines clubbing with a high-energy workout - perfect to get yourself in shape for summer!
mixology The perfect blend of cocktails and beats for a Thursday night.
Cleverducks Quiz from 10pm the mighty duck
Test your mettle against your fellow students at the SU’s weekly pub quiz!
WARWICK LINKS ASTHMA UK AWARENESS TALK underwater hockey from 7pm taster session MR 4/5, SUHQ Asthma UK will be coming to Warwick LINKS’ weekly meeting to provide an awareness talk on asthma and their work within the sector. The session is open to all University members and St John Ambulance West Midlands!
idioteque 9pm - 1am the terrace bar
Offbeat Society bring you a selection of the very best contemporary underground and alternative music.
from 10pm sports centre pool
friday 3rd may
indoor market 11am - 4pm su atrium
Another chance to pick up a bargain at our weekly indoor market. This week choose from frozen yoghurt, vintage clothing and sports supplements. There’s even the chance to get your bike repaired!
featured event • don’t miss
from 10pm copper rooms 1
This year’s Hall Wars winners, the mighty Rootes, show us all how it’s done at their special victory celebration!
saturday 4th may
2 mains for £10 12pm - 10pm the dirty duck
Make your money go further with this great offer at the only pub on campus.
wsc pub quiz from 7:30pm the mighty duck
saturday session 9pm - 1am the terrace bar
A stripped-back night of relaxed music at our fortnightly Postgradcentred event.
skool dayz
10pm - 2am the copper rooms
You know how this one goes dig out your old school tie and make sure you’ve got your ticket in advance to avoid missing out on Warwick’s most popular night!
sunday 5th may
£5 Sunday roast 12pm - 5pm the dirty duck
Enjoy a hearty Sunday lunch with a roast for only £5 at The Dirty Duck.
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I love the 90s & early 00s - don your shirt and tie for a night of naughty nostalgia
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Captain Funkwash continues his search for the perfect groove at our jumping Fridaynight tune-fest!
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There are some things in life which can always be relied upon. The sun always rises in the morning and sets at night. Wile E Coyote never catches the Road Runner. And Skool Dayz always, always sells out each and every time… Why is this? Is it the opportunity to get well and truly silly to a soundtrack of the dodgiest hits of the 90s and 00s while wearing an ill-fitting school uniform? Is it the fact that it’s guaranteed to be packed to the rafters with 2000 students, all having the time of their lives while singing along to the Spice Girls? Or is it, in fact, that infernal Disney medley…? There’s only one way to answer these questions, and that’s to make sure you don’t get chumpatized by missing out on an advance ticket when Warwick’s most popular night returns in Week 2! Buy your ticket online now for only £5 at www.warwicksu.com/events.
don’t miss
weeks 1 - 10
Fuel your revision with a delicious Your Club/Society event not listed? Email your events for Term 3, Weeks 3-4 to: bubble@warwicksu.com
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Help Us Help news inYou brief Update cinderella the opera
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A massive thanks to everyone who took Following the time to unprecedented fill in our annual membership demand, 5-star reviews and a sell-out January survey, Help Us Help You, during the last fewOpera weeks of Term 2. We’ll be mulling run, Warwick’s hugely successful production of Cinderella returns over your comments in the coming months and look forward to putting your for aorlimited run at the start of Term 3 - more orange, more obscene and suggestions into practice over the next year so!
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We'll shortly be starting a dialogue with you about the entertainments outstanding contribution programme here at the SU. While events such as Pop! and Skool Dayz award - nominations open are more popular than they’veDo everyou been, it’s become apparent that who manages to find the time to campaign know a final-year student some of our Friday night events have not proved as popular - and we’re for do good raise enormous interested to know what we can (andcauses, should) be doing to improve.amounts of money for charities, start a
small business, or work with local charities? If so, you can nominate them
In the meantime, don’t forget that it benefits YOU directly to use the for an Outstanding Contribution Award to recognise their efforts! SU’s commercial outlets - The Copper Rooms, TheStudent Dirty Duck, The WATEPGR awards - nominations now open Bread Oven, Xananas, The Terrace Bar and teaching Curiositea – since all the money that’s spent in each of these outlets is directly reinvested back into The WATEPGR 2013 scheme has launched to celebrate teaching excellence non-profit services for students: clubs & societies, Advice & Welfare, amongst students. The awards recognise and celebrate academic representation, staffing, facilities andPostgraduate much more. It’sResearch your Union, but you’ll only ever get as much out of it as those who demonstrate outstanding teaching skills, and nominations can be you’re prepared to by putboth in! staff and students for any teaching activity (including facilitating made
Survey 2013
seminars, demonstrating and project supervision). For more info visit warwick.ac.uk/insite/news/intnews2/wate_pgr.
For more on this issue, check out the Helping Us Help You article on the SU homepage - and stay tuned for more on your feedback coming soon!
www.warwicksu.com/helpushelpyou
FEEL GOOD CAMPAIGN | TERM 3 GOOD WEEK 1 FEEL FACTOR
GOOD WEEK 2 FEEL FACTOR
Good Mental Health Food, Drink & Sleep GOOD GOOD WEEK 3 FEEL WEEK 4 FEEL FACTOR FACTOR
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