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Warwick Economics Summit attracts speakers from across the globe

The tenth annual Warwick Economics Summit took place on campus between February 18 and 20. The summit is a student-run, international forum which aims to promote the debate of economic issues and encompasses development, politics and current affairs. The summit provides opportunities for student networking, with the social highlight of...
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By , Mar. 9, 2011

Mental Health Awareness week

In the latest of this term’s ‘issue weeks,’ the Warwick Psychology Society in conjunction with the Department of Psychology and the Students’ Union, last week held a ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ (MHAW) which focused on raising awareness of several issues related to mental illness. The week featured talks covering various...
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By , Mar. 9, 2011

Referenda to decide Union policy on sponsorship and facist speakers

This week Warwick students will vote in two referenda to decide vital aspects of Students’ Union policy. The two motions regard whether the Student Union should continue to enforce its boycott against several “black-listed” companies, preventing sports clubs and societies from seeking sponsorship from organisations that are perceived as unethical,...
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By , Mar. 8, 2011

Warwick students protest against NatWest bonuses

Warwick University students have been protesting at a Coventry branch of NatWest on Saturday 26 February. The 15 students are members of an umbrella group called Warwick Against the Cuts (WATC) and were protesting against the bonuses received by the bosses of NatWest’s parent-group Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Campaigners...
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By , Mar. 8, 2011

Discover Islam week

Last week the Islamic Society hosted ‘Discover Islam’ week on campus, with its aims to inform and educate a range of Muslims and non-Muslims about the religion. Weeks 8 and 9 featured a series of talks covering a diverse range of topics including philosophy, religion and world finance. In addition,...
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By , Mar. 8, 2011