Local artists invited to apply for £200 commissions to create new work.
Coventry Comedy Festival 2020 announce cancellation with a view to rescheduling to a date later in the year.
Following discussions with authorities, it is with a heavy heart that we announce that the 2020 event is being rescheduled to a date later in the year. We want to bring the very best atmosphere and event to runners and spectators and current circumstances would prevent this.
Alexandra Burke, Jaymi Hensley and Mark De-Lisser announced as judging panel for Young Choir Of The Year
Lyn Paul leads her final tour as Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell’s emotionally charged musical
Acclaimed puppetry company Little Angel Theatre adapt David Walliams’ story for the stage.
Celebrating the publication of The Goblet of Fire – House Edition, the Albany Theatre is delighted to be hosting just one of three UK events with illustrator, Levi Pinfold
Organisers of the Coventry Festival of Running have opened early bird entries this morning for the 2020 event, which will take place over two weekends in March and April 2020.
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?
In early April we took 9 students to Glasgow to take part in NUS National Conference. NUS has had a difficult year so Grace, Paul, John and I attended also.
What's on for Reps 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!
Take a look at what has been going on in the world of higher education in July 2019!
Find out about the latest HE news in this month's Reps HE Newsletter!
Are you ready to make a good first impression and have your best date ever? We're going to help you with some date ideas just a hop, skip and jump away from your front doorstep.
Find out what has been happening in the world of higher education this month...
Check out our top 4 Apps for staying social!
The Civil Service are offering a 1 week expenses paid internship for 1st Year Undergraduates from diverse backgrounds
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.
Take a look at what's going on at the Investment Society!
Meet the Students that will be Representing you at Coventry University London fro the 2019/20 academic year!
FareShare relies on volunteers and anticipates it will need many more people to help in the warehouses, vans and offices to create food orders and deliver them to charity and community partners. Anyone who is able to support those more vulnerable than themselves and is willing to help in the warehouse, office or on the vans, can register to show their interest.
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As a small charity, UCWH rely on the skills and time of supporters to ensure they can continue with their vital work. Some of the roles can be carried out from your home, others require you to go to their office in University Hospital. From bringing in a few collection boxes from shops near to where you live to photographing our events, scanning documents to promoting our lottery there are many ways you can help.
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Check out Rep updates from FBL in this month's newsletter!
In a quick 8 minute video found at the link below, it will go through some tips and tricks that can help you become a UK Digital Buddy. The video will show how being aware and using the knowledge you may already have with technology can help a person reconnect to the world around them. Learning how simple efforts can make a massive difference for an elderly member of the public can literally change lives!
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With much of the population reducing contact and interactions to avoid spreading the Covid-19 virus, those of weak or of age will have minimal contact with people. This can quickly lead to very lonely people nationwide! The telephone befriender offers a service for people over 60 years old and will help schedule phone calls with volunteers just to check up and have a quick chat.
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We have opportunities to volunteer in key roles to combat the effects of Covid-19. Can you help out at Trussell Trust Food Bank? Or become an NHS Volunteer Responder? Click the article to find out if you are eligible and sign up!
'Pronunciations', part of Facebook's market research app, aims to improve Facebook's speech recognition
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!
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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.
The organisers of Coventry Festival of Running have made the decision to reschedule April’s event.
When Bashir Gharwal came to the UK in 2010 from his native country of Afghanistan, he could not speak very much English. Now he is recognised as the joint recipient of the Coventry University Students' Union - Student Of The Year Award.
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Who’s the person you know who deserves to be at the heart of one of Coventry’s biggest events?
We’ve teamed up with BBC CWR to find out who YOU think should officially start the Coventry Half Marathon and 5k, in our Festival of Running event in April.
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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
Take in the City Centre's medieval and modern streets before heading out into leafy countryside lanes and the highest point, then it's downhill to the finish!
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Explore the numerous galleries in the Herbert, all showing a different aspect of Coventry’s culture and history.
We know that as students with a disability or a long-term condition, the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic may bring additional challenges or concern. We have put together a list of resources, support and information specifically for students with disabilities, from how to get help with essentials to accessing medical and disability support remotely. Read on to find out more...
A guest post from our partners at Coventry College to get you in shape for race day
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We have written to all accommodation providers in the city to make clear CUSU's position that students should not be penalised for taking precautions to protect their health and the health of others.
Time to unveil our Festival of Running 2020 T-Shirt reveal!
Wondering how you can access support, adjustments and individual arrangements for exams? See our FAQ's here...
When Basel Dalatieh was a young boy growing up in Syria, his one big ambition was to visit Madrid in Spain because it is the home to the football team that he has supported all his life, Real Madrid.
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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.
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!
Sadly, there are people who will try to us the current situation to take advantage of others, especially via email, social media, and text. We've rounded up some of the current scams along with how you can report them.
We're delighted to invite all our runners to the National Running Show at the NEC on January 25/26 for free (price usually £10)
There is a song from Miss Saigon called ‘The movies in my mind’ and the life that Oil and Gas student Marcus Solo has led, would be worthy of any Hollywood script and while he was talking, the movie of his life was literally playing in my mind.
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By answering 5 simple, multiple-choice questions you can get a better understanding and a free plan on dealing with your stresses.
Here's some of the things we've been getting up to whilst the country is Isolating!
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!
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You asked us to pressure the University to adopt a No Detriment Policy, this afternoon they announced that they will. Full details on Monday.
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!
Our official Shortlist for the Societies Awards 2020 has been announced and you can find out all about it here!
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?
We want to know what you think of where you live. Is it safe? Well-maintained and Value for money?
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.
Whether you are coming home from a night out or getting about the city in the evenings, getting a taxi or a minicab is a sensible choice. To help you stay safe, here are some tips…
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...
When Randa Alsomali (pictured) from Saudi Arabia was considering where to do her Master’s degree, she did a lot of research before choosing to come to Coventry and, in the end, she is really glad she did!
A people-focused hackathon bringing people together to use their skills to help combat the issues the world is facing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coventry Flames Basketball complete their 2nd season in Basketball England's National League, finishing just outside the playoff spots.
Join your President, and Vice Presidents for Education, Postgraduates, and Welfare with updates on the No Detriment Policy, Accommodation Contracts, NUS Conference, PGSU, and how to share Your Ideas.
We're looking for passionate students with a strong interest in media or communications. Sounds like you?
We have opportunities to volunteer in key roles to combat the effects of Covid-19. Can you help out at Trussell Trust Food Bank? Or become an NHS Volunteer Responder? Click the article to find out if you are eligible and sign up!
We understand that the outbreak of COVID-19 can create worry and distress for people in the university community. At Student Minds we are collating guidance and developing resources to support you with this. We hope to update this page regularly with new information as it becomes available.
We have officially become a part of ESN UK!
The Society Awards recognise the amazing achievements of societies, events, committees and members this year. Nominations are open now, winners will be revealed on Friday 24th April at the Society Awards Night.
If you had to sum up Elena Miron in five words, you’d be hard pressed to find them because there are so many that would apply, but the five that truly suit her are: inspirational, motivated, grateful, compassionate and visionary.
Whether you’re a fresher or a third year, being a university student can mean little time (or money) to see the ones you love.
Your new Representative Team!
Stage one in the BUCS qualification shoots. Additional shoots will be organised over the next few weeks.
Organisers of the Coventry Festival of Running have opened early bird entries this morning for the 2020 event, which will take place over two weekends in March and April 2020.
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.
Some guidance on the rules and regulations of the CUSU Spring Elections 2020. Nominations open on 30th January!
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.
How running and healthy eating changed Trevor's life.
CUSU has re-released their Ideas Section, read the article for info on how to engage!
Volunteering is a great way to enhance skills and give back to the community. During Student Volunteering Week, students are encouraged to find opportunities that best suit their interests
Group announces Access MBA tour in London on 8 February which will bring together top international business schools from across Europe and North America
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.
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!
Organisations need to better understand how they provide value to individuals and the broader network, not just meet the needs of a specific program, as we move towards a more decentralised world of doing good, writes Ebony Gaylor from REDxFutures.
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.
Uncover the wonderful hidden history of the American disabled rights movement.
It is so hard not to be impressed on a first meeting with Loretta Obour, an MA student in International Relations. She lights up the room with her smile and her love for life and living is self-evident.
Nature is beautiful and thus it should be protected and sustained. Some of the major lessons I learnt from the animated movie Rio in 2011 is the beauty of nature and the importance of protecting endangered species.
When Randa Alsomali (pictured) from Saudi Arabia was considering where to do her Master’s degree, she did a lot of research before choosing to come to Coventry and, in the end, she is really glad she did!
"Volunteering Has Given Me Friends For Life"
We want to keep you happy, healthy, and entertained! We've launched the Lockdown Lounge as place to host things for you, but we also want to collect all the things you've found that look fun, interesting or educational so we can share them with everyone else.
It was like a scene from “Carry on Farming” when the sheep from CUSU’s stress-busting event went berserk and did a runner in The Hub on Monday 29 April.
There have been significant changes to how the University delivers its services. We want to update you on what we have been doing, what the University is doing, and how you can contact us.
Two-thirds of students support universities being able to warn parents if students have a mental health crisis, an annual survey suggests.
Time to meet your new officer and rep team for 2020-21
A statement from the University on the suspension of face-to-face teaching.
We spoke with two 3rd year illustration students Brittany and Carlo - who have created amazing content and workshops for our Wellbeing Community!
Odion Ibadin is a 3rd year law student from Nigeria and for the past few years, she has been one of the University’s most prolific student volunteers.
“It all began in my first year when I saw the variety of volunteering opportunities that were open to me,” said Odion.
The university now has a dedicated page on the Student Portal for advice and support in relation to the new coronavirus outbreak.
The International Space Station will be viewable from the UK in the couple of weeks... can you spot it from your back garden?
Come find out about the groups running and revising to beat the exam stress. Opportunities are available for War Memorial Park!
Some video updates from your Sabbatical Officers on what they have been working on recently!
Exam season can bring on levels of stress and burnout that can hinder your studies. Here are some handy tips on how to manage your anxiety
We know that self-isolation & social distancing can feel challenging, read our 5 tips for self-care during this time and how we'll be supporting you with them
If there ever was an example of how ‘the Coventry way’ has influenced our students, then Roman is a prime candidate.
The well-being of a student is something that Roman is passionate about. Talking to him coming to the end of his final year, and probably the most stressful time for a student, you couldn’t meet a more relaxed person. Why? Because his philosophy is to dance away the stress!
The new Stay In, Work Out initiative from Sport England rounds up dozens of suggestions for keeping fit and healthy while trapped indoors
Beth reveals how seeking help about her mental health problems transformed her university experience.
Are you living at Godiva Place, Bishop Gate, Priory Hall or Cycle Works Halls of Accommodation? We need you!
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing.
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.
Are you an International Student who would like a friendly voice to offer guidance and support? Or maybe you'd like to be that friendly voice?
You probably have gaps between lectures, are you making the most of them?