Local crafters and traders are invited to set up shop in our foyer throughout August
Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in Coventry and Warwickshire are being encouraged to apply for grants to create new work or enhance their skills through an exciting new partnership from The Coventry City of Culture Trust and Unlimited.
Don't miss People Like Us' online community powered creative health festival this week, as they introduce you to the people of Coventry and Warwickshire who are using their art and creativity to make a difference on people's mind, body and soul.
Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture will now start in May 2021, beginning 12 months of events that celebrate the city and its people.
Belgrade Springboard company Radical Body launches a new online platform for creative collaboration
Set up as a Coventry creative artists community response to the Covid19 lockdown, Sitting Rooms of Culture offers a place for people to connect through creativity and share their creative talents.
Belgrade Theatre seeks Midlands-based writers to create an urban, sci-fi drama premiering in 2021
Belgrade Theatre and Coventry University team up to celebrate International Romani Day with an online exhibition
Alexandra Burke, Jaymi Hensley and Mark De-Lisser announced as judging panel for Young Choir Of The Year
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is gearing up for a series of celebrations next month as Black History Month returns in October 2019.
Following their critically acclaimed UK tour and West End run of Anthony Horowitz’s Mindgame, Angela Browne Ltd return to Coventry this autumn with another compulsive psychological thriller.
Fancy yourself as the next Mary Shelley?
Submit your Frankenstein-inspired films and stories for a chance to win.
Bridge is a new outdoor experience created by artists and engineers and inspired by real
life stories of bridging divides.
After leaving the city in stitches with it's 2019 line up, Coventry Comedy Festival is coming back bigger and even funnier - if you thought that was possible - for 2020!
When it comes to Food and Drink you might be surprised by the amount of choice you'll find here in Coventry.
Photo's from the all staff meeting on 14/11/19
The West Midlands Combined Authority currently have a campaign for Mental Health Awareness week called This Is Me.
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...
Check out the highlights reel from our recent Q+A event with university leadership!
What have your Service Reps done so far this term? Read on to find out...
What happened in the higher education sector in January 2020?
Later this month, CUSU will host four members of the Vice-Chancellor's Office to speak about Coventry University and take questions from Coventry University students.
The 2020 general election is just a few days away, so the Reps Team has taken a look at the higher education policies of the major political parties.
What went on in the higher education world in November?
Trials for our University Challenge team are running this week! Could you represent Coventry University on national television?
Find out what has been going in universities this month!
Take a look at what has been happening in the world of higher education this September!
Take a look at what has been going on in the world of higher education in August 2019!
Find out about the latest HE news in this month's Reps HE Newsletter!
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.
Meet the Students that will be Representing you at Coventry University London fro the 2019/20 academic year!
During this time of national crisis, Carers Trust Heart of England are commissioning surveys to understand how Covid-19 has impacted on Carers. They will use the responses in the surveys to shape the services they are providing and ensure they are supporting Carers in a way that is tailored to their needs. They are looking for volunteers who will contact Carers and conduct surveys over the phone.
Check out Rep updates from FBL in this month's newsletter!
I can never get tired or bored of making a difference in people's lives.
The Festival of Running team have an updated statement in relation to the new date and actions being carried out
'Pronunciations', part of Facebook's market research app, aims to improve Facebook's speech recognition
Here are some training tips from Dave Long former Team GB Olympian.
We have opportunities to volunteer from the comforts of your own space! With a wonderful and diverse range of activities, from wildlife conservation to translations you can make a positive difference in the world from your fingertips.
From the 10th - 16th of February the Student Life Department put together a full week's worth of volunteering activities for any staff and students to get involved in to help celebrate the national Student Volunteering Week. Here's what we got up to!
We have been working hard to bring you a rescheduled date for the Coventry Festival of Running 2020 which is provisionally the 1st November 2020. Click on the article to find out more about our recent activity.
We are looking for a finance specialist to join our Trustee Board! Applications are now open and close midday on the 19th August.
The organisers of Coventry Festival of Running have made the decision to reschedule April’s event.
Applications are now open for our new Student Trustee positions! If you are interested check out the rest of the article for details.
The Coventry City of Culture Trust is inviting d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people who live or regularly work within a CV postcode to apply for ten micro commissions of up to £1,000 each.
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
Explore the numerous galleries in the Herbert, all showing a different aspect of Coventry’s culture and history.
Today (Fri 24th July) new rules around face coverings come in to force in the England, make sure you understand the new rules, particularly in relation to shops and what to do if you're exempt
On 16th October, Cyrenians attended the Volunteer Fair held at the Coventry University, at The Hub, Jordan Well. Our stall was staffed by Jo Page and Shukry.
The University have released more details about what return to campus looks like in September, we're putting your questions about September to Senior Leadership on Wednesday 1st July
Wondering how you can access support, adjustments and individual arrangements for exams? See our FAQ's here...
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.
We are looking for an External Trustee to provide financial expertise to the board to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
It doesn't matter whether you are experienced or a complete beginner. The focus of this course is not on teaching traditional art skills, but on experiencing how mental stress can be relieved through art and to encourage creativity in everyday life.
There are multiple workshops available to join in with!
Join CUSU as part of our London delivery team. Coventry University Students’ Union (CUSU) have an exciting career opportunity within a values-driven, student-led, membership organisation.
Hear what Mahdi has been up to with his volunteering work with the award-winning Gen2Gen project!
By answering 5 simple, multiple-choice questions you can get a better understanding and a free plan on dealing with your stresses.
Want to help us close the BME attainment gap at University? We’d love to hear about your student experience.
Our research interviews are approaching the final stages and CUSU are looking for their last round of students to take part in research interviews with our student leaders, aiming to understand the experience of Black, Asian and Mintority Ethnic Students at Coventry University. Read on to find out more...
Thank you for Friday 18th October (Wear It Pink, Breast Cancer Now). Everyone was so incredibly generous!
Our North Yorkshire team based in Scarborough have a fulfilling role for someone who is highly motivated with a genuine interest in working with and supporting students whilst they are at University. The post will be based at our CUSU University campus in Scarborough.
We are excited to announce Student Media has been shortlisted for the Wellbeing Award at this year's National Societies & Volunteering Awards.
By listing any ingredients that you have lying around Supercook will tell you how to turn these into a tasty meal! Waste less and shop less - everybody wins!
On Thursday morning members of the public as well as CUSU Volunteering Coordinator Kitt gave some time to assist with the issues being faced by Coventry's Trussell Trust Foodbank Warehouse.
Are you feeling distressed, frightened, overwhelmed, or that things are too much for you?
Don’t know where to turn to get mental health support?
Are your usual sources of support closed?
CUSU and the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations have launched a survey to help the university understand and respond to religion-related hate incidents. The research will help to make campus a safe place for all students.
For SHAG Week 2019 the LGBT+ Student Community worked with Gaydar.net - the online-dating specialists for LGBTQ people, to bring you some advice when it comes to dating on-campus! Read on to find out more...
Are you a current student studying at Coventry University, CU Coventry, CU Scarborough, CU London or Coventry University London? Are you looking to expand your experience and build leadership skills? Do you have a drive for strategic and governing decision making? Can you critically discuss the future of a multimillion pound turnover charity and help to make the best decisions for our students?
Coventry University have launched a new webpage to support students who are suffering any kind of bereavement. The current COVID-19 situation can be unsettling for many and you may face loss due to this virus. Take a look at the support available.
Local MP calls for urgent action to underwrite the higher education sector, agree a jobs guarantee & put a safety net in place for students.
CUSU’s Self-Supporting Students Community have been assisting Coventry University, to create a whole institution approach to supporting care leavers. Most recently, this has involved Coventry University committing to the Care Leavers Covenant, with advice and input from the self-supporting students community. Read on to find out more about the covenant and support available…
Coventry Flames Basketball complete their 2nd season in Basketball England's National League, finishing just outside the playoff spots.
To mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week we want to let you know that if you have experienced or witnessed harassment because of your race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, faith or any other reason you can report it online at www.coventry.ac.uk/harassment
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.
We have opportunities to volunteer from the comforts of your own space! With a wonderful and diverse range of activities, from wildlife conservation to translations you can make a positive difference in the world from your fingertips.
The new name for NUS Extra, a national student discount platform. It includes over 200 discounts and includes a 1-year free ISIC Card. Get your TOTUM card now, or install the TOTUM app to find out more.
With the cancellation of July ceremonies we're happy to say that students will be able to have their degrees conferred in July and still take part in an informal ceremony when the university is able to.
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!
Buy one get one free *every day*! Just use PIZZA241 at the checkout.
The options that spring to mind when thinking about shopping tend to be places like New Look, Topshop and JD, however if you venture down a little further, there's a hidden gem, Fargo Village.
"Volunteering Has Given Me Friends For Life"
Beth reveals how seeking help about her mental health problems transformed her university experience.
The new Stay In, Work Out initiative from Sport England rounds up dozens of suggestions for keeping fit and healthy while trapped indoors
Are you living at Godiva Place, Bishop Gate, Priory Hall or Cycle Works Halls of Accommodation? We need you!
Leeds Queer Film Festival are curating a programme of LGBT+ fiction and non-fiction movies for all to enjoy.
Join In With A Traditional Cockney Singalong From Your Living Room Every Thursday. Musician Tom Carradine is best-known as the host of Cockney London based singalongs but that's all on pause for the time being, but he's still keeping people's spirits up by running weekly Self-Isolation Singalongs.