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The University’s Academic Returners Fellowship supports additional study leave for those on all academic contracts who are returning to work from long-term leave. The policy has been updatedLink opens in a new window and now applies to staff on all academic pathways.

Warwick Retail has re-introduced the food voucher schemeLink opens in a new window, allowing departments to create their own food and drink vouchers to spend in any of the University-managed coffee shops or in Rootes Grocery Store. The current system for cross-charges will remain in effect while departments familiarise themselves with the new system, but will end on Friday 24 March.

Did anyone spot Vedran Sohinger, Warwick Mathematics Institute, on Channel 4’s ‘The Piano’ last week? If you missed it, and skip to 16 minutes to hear Vedran’s beautiful rendition of ‘Romeo Bids Juliet Farewell’ by Prokofiev.

We're pleased to share our latest pay gaps report, which measures differences between the average earnings of people working at Warwick. This year’s report shows that we are continuing to make steady progress in our journey and commitment to reducing the pay gaps and creating a more diverse workforce.  

We're sharing some tips for spotting phishing emails and guidance on what to do if you've clicked a link or engaged with a suspicious email.

This week, meet our February Wonders and Wows winnersLink opens in a new window, watch as we surprised them with their awards, and hear about their work. Plus, view the full list of nomineesLink opens in a new window. Nominations have reopened - get nominating for future awardsLink opens in a new window!

On industrial action, UCU has confirmed an additional strike dayLink opens in a new window on Wednesday 15 March. This is in addition to the strike dates already set to take place on Thursday 16, Friday 17, Monday 20, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 March.

On national University Mental Health Day, see how you can get support through our Employee Assistance ProgrammeLink opens in a new window (EAP), provided by Health Assured, and take a look at their latest webinar on health anxietyLink opens in a new window and blog post on unique ways to let go of stressLink opens in a new window.

We spoke to Denver Thorpe, Staff Wellbeing Co-ordinator at Warwick, who shared this message signposting resources and trainingLink opens in a new window this University Mental Health Day.