The West Midlands Combined Authority currently have a campaign for Mental Health Awareness week called This Is Me.
Our monthly update for our Reps on what’s going on in the Higher Education sector returns!?In this edition, we look at some of the biggest developments of 2020 and what’s happening now.
What have Reps done this week, and what's on the agenda next week?
What have Reps done this week, and what's on the agenda next week?
What happened in the higher education sector in February 2020?
What have Reps done for EEC students this term? Read on to find out about the work your Reps do for you...
Find out what has been going in universities this month!
Find out about the latest HE news in this month's Reps HE Newsletter!
Welfare and Inclusion Rep, Max Shenton chats to Euan Tiernan, Rugby League President, and Coventry University Sport Scholar about the impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ+ community, and LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport. Read on to see what they discovered...
The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham has been shortlisted to apply to the Football Foundation for ‘Active Through Football’ funding to support the increasing of physical activity in people aged 16+, and a consultation is underway to gather ideas.
As students in the local area, your feedback is vital to this consultation.
Find out where to go to find the information that will make your Covid Hardship Fund application quick and easy.
Random Acts of Kindness Day is a time for everyone to do something good for the benefit of others (and, it turns out, the benefit of ourselves). Everyone could do with a reason to smile at the moment and being kind has been proven to boost mental health and wellbeing in those that carry out kind acts. Find out how you can get involved in a very simple but uplifting campaign.
Volunteering opportunity: At Royal Trinity Hospice, they believe every moment matters. They go above and beyond to help our patients and their families make the most of every moment they have left.
We are here to help!
This video features services that can help you as a final year student during the last half of your academic year and beyond.
Shrove Tuesday marks the day of feasting before the 40 days of lent begin. It is traditional to eat sweet things on this day before giving them up for lent and nothing is more traditional than the pancake. Read on for recipes and a range of fillings with international influence. And there's options for vegans too!
If you are a student facing additional financial challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may now be eligible for up to £2,500 additional financial support from the OfS COVID Hardship fund. This can help cover unexpected costs you can’t afford, or to cover the lack of income or financial support you were expecting. Find out more about the fund, and how to apply today!
Meet the Students that will be Representing you at Coventry University London fro the 2019/20 academic year!
Your VP for Welfare and Inclusion Abbey Ojo, MP for Coventry South Zarah Sultana and Warwick Students' Union Welfare and Campaigns Officer Izzy Bourne call on accommodation providers to offer students rent waivers and releases. You can read the contents of their letter here.
Coventry needs you! Grab this once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of Coventry City of Culture 2021
University students from across the West Midlands will be joining up online for the launch of a new initiative as part of the MiFriendly Cities project.
Over the last few weeks, we have been carefully watching the direction of the pandemic and the likelihood of an easing of restrictions to enable the Festival of Running to proceed on March 21st.
Blob Opera is a machine learning experiment by David Li in collaboration with Google Arts and Culture.
This experiment pays tribute to and explores the original musical instrument: the voice. Play four opera voices in real time. No singing skills required!
A big thank you to all of you who responded to our Christmas Shoebox Appeal, 2020.
From the moment that lockdown began to ease the FoR Coventry team has been working extremely hard to provide you a safe and COVID-19 secure event that meets or exceeds government and governing body guidance.
The Covid19 pandemic forced Higher Educational Institutions to quickly transfer their style from the traditional method of teaching/learning to an online approach.
To explore the main impacts of this sudden change, a group of students (postgraduate and undergraduate) and academics (from Britain, Brazil and Jordan) share their experiences on the current online learning.
Elizabeth Mullenger suggests the 12 days of Uni life inspired by her experiences so far....
'Pronunciations', part of Facebook's market research app, aims to improve Facebook's speech recognition
Join students Hristo Kirov, Josh McFadden and special guest Donato Napoletano as they talk about men's mental health issues, and Donato's experience of coming out to friends and family, as well as LGBT+ inclusion on campus (Sam is away again this week on some well earned holiday!)
It's that time of year when our societies run elections to find their committee for the next academic year. Read on to learn more.
Get into the Christmas spirit with this festive recipe...
Join students Hristo Kirov, Josh McFadden and special guest Donato Napoletano as they talk about men's mental health issues, and Donato's experience of coming out to friends and family, as well as LGBT+ inclusion on campus (Sam is away this week on some well earned holiday!)
There’s nothing to dislike about making an adorable paper Christmas tree: no fuss, no mess and no money to spend.
After being dormant for the best part of 2 years, we're really excited to announce that the Women in Design society are now back up and running!
The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) is relaunching its #SteerClearofFraud campaign to raise awareness of insurance fraud amongst students as universities across the UK take part in National Student Money Week.
One of the things that has arisen during the course of the pandemic, is the need to keep connections going. None more so than the connections between the generations; children not physically being able to be with their grandparents is one such connection that has been lost.
Here are some fun ways to keep in touch with your mates in lockdown (and no, you won't need to log into Zoom)
Students can sign the letter should they wish to support it
Find out what your Officers and Academic Course Reps have been doing to resolve your feedback and improve your student experience.
Our Politics society is back to bring you the opportunity to get to know more about what the society does and test your knowledge in an exciting pub quiz event!
Whether you are celebrating or looking for further information on what your exam and assessment results mean, we want to help you! Results and feedback can sometimes be confusing and not always the easiest to interpret. Here is some information to help!
A collection of free short animation movies that have each collected millions of views...
Book your space on campus now!
In this episode:
The hosts are one step ahead, but also now a week behind. Filmed just before the winter break, they look at resolutions and loss.
Another fantastic article from Food Covolution. What’s really mind-blowing about Not Just Jams is that so much of what goes into the preserves is so hyper-local: grown or foraged
The vaccine is being rolled out which is great news and the deaf community are asking how they will be informed of the distribution
How your CV is looking is changing and the digital CV such as a video is becoming more and more popular with recruiters
One of the largest (if not the largest) events of this year.
It is with great pleasure we invite you to join us on Thursday 11th March at 6pm for an exclusive event with guest speaker business mogul Claude Littner.
Register here: https://www.eventsforce.net/claude
Please note the event is only open to Coventry University Investment Society members and places are limited so book now to save disappointment.
Coventry Executive votes to support Education Forum motion for open letter
Coventry Phoenix Dance will be swapping the Pointes for Trainers as they look to raise money for Cancer Research UK this month
Explore the numerous galleries in the Herbert, all showing a different aspect of Coventry’s culture and history.
We are glad to be joined with renowned professor of corporate finance and valuation - Aswath Damodaran.
On the 9th March at 6:30pm, we’ll be discussing the topic on valuing firms in current times, highlighting key figures to look out for.
Join us on zoom on 9th March at 6:30pm GMT
Register here using this link: https://coventry-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduisqTkjHNFJS6RZeCedT37_DNFnoqJ6
Education Forum votes for further lobbying of the university.
February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, a month long celebration of LGBT+ history and rights. At CUSU, we’re committed to ensuring that we continue to fight against inequality and injustice, and support our LGBTQ+ student community. Find out what we're up to, and how you can get involved ...
Hello! I am Lisa and I am crowdfunding for a Hero Arm and I really hope that you can support me with my campaign.
The boys are getting into the festive season - talking all things traditional and how to look after yourself this winter period!
We want to ensure that all staff & students feel comfortable on campus during this time... It’s important to remember that there are circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering and are face mask exempt. Read on to see our guidance on face coverings, and how we're helping to raise awareness of exemptions with our 'Face Covering Exempt' badges for students, to ensure a safe, and kind campus for everyone.
THE MUSIC RELATED GAME NIGHTS ARE BACK!!!
Check out what we have planned for March 2021!
Join us on the 22nd of March at 6pm where we will have an event with the CEO of Aquamarine Fund and author of a popular book among value investors "The Education of Value Investor" - Guy Spier
Find out which roles you are eligible to run for using our diagram!
Coventry is a diverse, modern city which is re-imagining the role culture can play in bringing people together. Coventry is a city of welcome, a city of activists and pioneers, a city of peace and reconciliation, a city of innovation and invention, a City of Culture. This is your opportunity to be part of telling the story of the city that moves.
Find out more about your Reps
Find out the results of our latest feedback form
2021 Committee Elections are finally here. We’re looking for students to take over the following roles for the next academic year.
Some guidance on the rules and regulation of the CUSU Spring Elections 2021. Nominations open on Monday 8th of February.
If you’ve been losing sleep thinking that this pandemic will hold you back – think again.
Bringing you the wellbeing support which is available across the Coventry University Group
Bringing you the academic support which is available across the Coventry University Group
*Article written by Ali Bushnell*
Join Vice President for Sports & Wellbeing, Sam Ajoku and students Hristo Kirov and Josh McFadden as they talk about men's mental health issues.
In this episode:
Come get to know the hosts as they talk through some of the stigmas attached to talking about mental health, discuss some of their own experiences with phrases and language, as well as the effects of social media and up-bringing on wellbeing.
Tell us about your experiences and perceptions of LGBTQ+ inclusion at uni! We are looking for Coventry University and CU Coventry Undergraduate students of all genders and sexualities over the age of 18 who have completed at least one year of study to tell us anonymously about their experiences. Find out more and take part in our research survey!
Find out how CUSU are working with the university to resolve your feedback
Meet Fatma Aboubakar your CU Coventry Activities Officer
SP-OT'ed, a talk on suicide prevention is an interesting and informative session that will be run by the charity PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) on the 19th February from 6pm until 7:30pm.
The Leadership Awards are back for semester 2! This is your chance to be recognised for your extra cirricular activities and to help you become more employable once you graduate.
Assessment Centres
In order to assess suitability for certain roles organisations use assessment centres. Assessment centres are a series of exercises used by employers to test skills that can not be easily identified in an interview alone. They can be half or full days and will have a series of different activities contained with in. Due to the time and resource they take, you will only be invited after the initial shortlisting process so to get to this stage means you are a serious contender
The Spring Elections are on the horizon and we are looking for our next student leaders. This article contains descriptions of all the part time roles that will be on offer in the Spring Election window!
Lady Blackbird Is An Adventure Module For 2-6 People. It Contains A Starting Situation, Setting, Pregen Characters, And Quick-Play Rules Perfect For A No-Prep Game Of 1-3 Sessions Or More.
Four different ways to make the World's best hot chocolate ever (probably)
One hour to come up with as many movie pitches as possible. (NSFW)
Best Zach King Magic Tricks Merry Christmas Ever
Take less than ten seconds to put a smile on your face this Christmas
It's the original story of the Snow Queen. The original, though, is incredibly different, and contains much more violence, kidnapping, and weirdness than the adaptation.
The story behind the transition from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus is one that includes murder, priest-punching, and ominous, demonic-looking companions.
The story of a few violent, zombie-filled Christmases from Norse legend.
Food guru Lorraine Pascale offers up her superb recipie for Oreo Brownies - delicious!
Make some festive cocktails at home this Christmas
See if you can recreate this alpine adventure at home!
The physio society has decided to go free for the 2020-21 academic year because of coronavirus so make sure you sign up!
Get involved and make some music with us from the safety of your home!
By answering 5 simple, multiple-choice questions you can get a better understanding and a free plan on dealing with your stresses.
With International Women's Day (March 8th) also falling on the first day of Green Week (March 8th - 14th), we are using the opportunity to highlight academics who are championing sustainability in their course teaching!
Walk and Talk Wednesday Episode 4 live on Sport Coventry's Youtube channel.
Are you ready to contribute to the world and make a change? Then this is the society for you! We are encouraging you to take on a role and be part of the committee for WhatNext? Coventry Society 2021/22!
The CU Aviation Society Committee
Are you budgeting, do you know how to deal with debt, are you informed about credit cards and overdrafts, know about your student finance?
We all know what a huge role housing can play when it comes to your university experience! Learn how you can voice your opinions in the 2021 National Student Housing Survey.
Be a part of organising campaigns and support faith students on campus!
A quick welcome back message to all our new and existing members about our semester 2 plans!!
Our physio boys have decided to take on the challenge of Movember by shaving all of their facial hair off (or lack of it)!
Meet the Parasoc 20/21 Committee!
As much as it’s good to make the most of University life, it’s still important to keep safe while doing that. Learn more about the 'Don't Drink & Drown' campaign and how it can help save lives.
Time to meet Obinna Okereke, the Vice President for Education at CUSU and International Relations student!
Election time is finally here! We are looking for dedicated, proactive people to join our team for the 2021/2022 academic year!
Here is Guy Daly's response to our article: Opinion: A Response To "An Audience With University Leadership"
We hope you are staying safe and thank you for your collaboration
Coventry University and Sport Coventry's 'BRIT2021 Challenge' reaches first milestone in its 8week challenge!
Students across the country have suffered with increased mental health problems and we feel that it is our duty to help provide better support.
Catherine is studying BA Sociology at Coventry University and is spending her third year as a Volunteer Mentor with City Year UK in a local Coventry secondary school, allowing her to put what she has learned so far into practice. She tells us what it was like finding a role during the pandemic, and what she has gained from working in a school during such an uncertain time.
With the move back to online learning Jesse, one of the CUSU Sustainability Champions, is here to offer some tips to help you better cope and make the most of the experience.
Just when you think you’ve got everything figured
out, the world takes an unexpected turn. In light of
recent events, the future might seem less certain
than ever... but the future has always been
uncertain. It’s unexplored territory. No one can give
you a map, because no one’s ever been there.
You may have heard that some students across the UK are planning to take part in a rent strike over the lockdown period. It is a stressful and challenging time so we want to ensure that you are fully aware of your rights as a student and any potential repercussions of taking part in a rent strike so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to participate.
Fadhila your Activities Rep for the School of Strategy and Leadership wants to introduce herself!
Click here to find web links to activities and resources to help out with your Mental Health & Wellbeing
Click here to find web links to activities and resources to help out with your Academic Wellbeing
We are pleased to announce that Lettuce Lettings have sponsored Coventry University Equestrian for a second year running. Lettuce Lettings have been such a vital part of CUE and we are excited to be working with them again.
Get involved and make a difference Student Action for Refugees (STAR) Society this year and find out more about what we do and what we stand for.
Welcome/welcome back to Coventry University from the WhatNext? Coventry team. If you are passionate about making a change in society and tackling social, racial and educational inequalities faced by young BAME and otherwise under-represented youths then check us out!
Welcome to Windband and find out a little bit more about who is on the Windband committee this year!
Get to know more about your CU Coventry Campus Officer for the 2020/21 academic year
Nana Akoto-Bamfo extends a welcome to incoming postgraduate students of Coventry University.
iGEM is a competition that inspires nearly 6,000 students each year to work in teams to solve real life problems utilising the emerging field of synthetic biology.
Go old school and play this addictive multi-player text based game based on the famous Terry Pratchett books "Discworld". You're just in time too as it's the start of Hogswatch the most festive time of year...
Your wellbeing and mental health is heavily influenced by your academic success. Make sure you are prepared for upcoming examination and deadline period with our academic wellbeing activities and resources; from revision resources to workshops - let's help get you ready.
Happiness seems to be what everyone’s end goal in life is, but one thing we fail to realise is that happiness is a journey and there may be a secret to it.
With Student Volunteering Week soon approaching (February 8th - 14th), Hafeezah is here to tell you about what volunteering as a Student Warden is like!
London's national museums are all free to enter. Here's what you need to know
Alexandra is here to tell you about some sustainable choices you can make during the pandemic.
Happiness seems to be what everyone’s end goal in life is, but one thing we fail to realise is that happiness is a journey and there may be a secret to it.
Save the planet whilst making your Christmas gifts look stunning with these 10 eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas...
Public Health and Community Studies student Elizabeth Mullenger reflects on why caring for our mental wellbeing is so important, and shares her top 5 tips for coping during this tricky time.
In the run up to Student Volunteering Week, final year Event Management student Beth Allcock tells us what she got up to, and what skills she learnt from her previous volunteering experience!
Meet Marzana Your Wellbeing & Mental Health Community Chair! When you meet someone who is passionate about Wellbeing and Mental health, it is hard not to get swept up by their enthusiasm.
This is the case when you first meet Marzana Mehdi, the new Chair of CUSU’s Wellbeing and Mental Health Community.
Can you catch a glimpse of the northern lights from Santa's home Lapland?
Coventry University and the Students’ Union have been volunteering in the local community for many years, and has hundreds of opportunities for you to get involved in. At the moment, these are mostly online because of the pandemic.
The final year of university is always ‘taught’, so, while making the most of your student life, you have to study and apply for graduate jobs at the same time. That was me earlier this year. I was finishing my dissertation, had bought tickets to the Summer Ball, and had several interviews and assessment centres booked.
The effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the University and its activities has been far-reaching and we have all had to get used to a new way of working, learning and volunteering!
The Spring Elections are on the horizon and we are looking for our next student leaders. This article contains descriptions of all the full time roles that will be on offer in the Spring Election window!
Is it a Christmas Movie? Of course it is! Now make your very own Die Hard Christmas Decorations...
When Lucy Pearce started working on a project for her Fine Art and Illustration degree at Coventry University, she didn’t think that this would lead to becoming a published author a few months later!
Students were welcomed to share their online learning experience thus far along with some tips to share with their peers. #EngageToAchieve
Food sustainability is not often at the forefront of a university student’s mind - especially when healthy eating is involved. Hopefully, these quick and easy tips can help you pick more sustainable healthy food choices!
On this page you'll find a series of mental wellbeing podcasts or audio guides you can listen to in your own time, in private, to help you through times when your mood is low or you're feeling anxious.
Each audio guide gives you simple, commonsense advice on what you can do to boost your mood. You can try the mood self-assessment quiz to help you decide which audio guides could help you the most.
Godwin Asamoah presents five great online TV shows to binge-watch during the second lockdown - and beyond! Read on to access thought-provoking series that will provide excellent material for social bubble debates, as well as learn how to submit your own TV show reviews for our Instagram Binge Box post series.
Students are welcomed to submit a blog and/or video sharing their experience learning online together with any tips to share with other students for the #EngageToAchieve Campaign. They will each be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 amazon voucher. We invite you to watch this video submitted by Lewis Goode
Students are welcomed to submit a blog and/or video sharing their experience learning online together with any tips to share with other students for the #EngageToAchieve Campaign. They will each be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 amazon voucher. We invite you to read this blog submitted by Lisa Maema.
Students are welcomed to submit a blog and/or video sharing their experience learning online together with any tips to share with other students for the #EngageToAchieve Campaign. They will each be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 amazon voucher. We invite you to read this blog submitted by Jan Siara
Students are welcomed to submit a blog and/or video sharing their experience learning online together with any tips to share with other students for the #EngageToAchieve Campaign. They will each be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 amazon voucher. We invite you to read this blog submitted by Kinga Ambrozkiewicz
Students are welcomed to submit a blog and/or video sharing their experience learning online together with any tips to share with other students for the #EngageToAchieve Campaign. They will each be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 amazon voucher. We invite you to read this blog submitted by Amisha Amisha
Your voice was heard!
Last week, Coventry University Students’ Union (CUSU) presented the latest in 'A Student Audience with...' series of events.
If you had a question that you wanted answered directly from the Coventry University Senior Leadership Team, we gave students a chance to have their voice heard by some of the top decision makers.
The new Stay In, Work Out initiative from Sport England rounds up dozens of suggestions for keeping fit and healthy while trapped indoors
Leeds Queer Film Festival are curating a programme of LGBT+ fiction and non-fiction movies for all to enjoy.