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Warwick Summer School 2019 Welcome
Abhinay Muthoo, Dean Ruth Kelly, PVC, SMU Jo Hart, Head of Student Experience Casey Orrin, Summer School Administrator
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Welcome Your Induction Programme: Monday 15 July
10:00/11:00 Orientation Tour (departing from Hogan Suite) 12.00 Lunch Break (options on campus, Teddington and Twickenham) 13:00 Introductory Lecture (see timetable) 14:00 or 15:00 Library, London & Sports Information Session 16:00 Free Time 18:00 Welcome Dinner (Twickenham Stadium)
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Your Timetable A copy of your course timetable can be found on your course resources page sent to you by . Classes will take place across the campus. Ambassadors will show you your classroom during the tour.
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Teaching Lectures (usually 3 per day) Seminars (usually 1 per day)
Revision classes (Thursday, week 3) - except Public Policy and Globalisation (Wednesday, week 3) Exam (Friday, week 3) Study time/free time Online resources (lecture notes etc) – link has been sent to you by
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The Handbook Please read the online handbook carefully. This contains all of the information you will need during your time here: Check your s regularly (at least daily) – we will communicate all important messages and reminders by and you will receive a daily .
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The Social Programme WEEK ONE
MONDAY - Formal welcome dinner at Twickenham Stadium SATURDAY – Optional day trip to Oxford/Walking tour/Free time SUNDAY – Optional day trip to WBS Studios (Harry Potter) WEEK TWO MONDAY – Curry, Karaoke and Disco night WEDNESDAY - Free day and optional day trip to London: London Eye and Thames River Cruise/Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tour SATURDAY – Optional day trip to Brighton/Pavilion/Free time
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The Social Programme WEEK THREE MONDAY - Trip to Warwick for all
WEDNESDAY – Optional evening trip see School of Rock in the West End FRIDAY – Farewell reception Some tickets left for all additional trips. Casey will about trips and making payment, can pay online or directly in cash to us.
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The Guest Lecture Programme
We have arranged eminent and high profile speakers for our guest lecture programme. Each lecture will take place from 5pm – 6.15pm in the Hogan Suite followed by a drinks reception until 7pm in the SU Bar. All lectures are part of the teaching programme
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Guest Lecture Programme
Tuesday 16 July – Professor George Akerlof Tuesday 23 July - Krisi Smith Tuesday 30 July – Vicky Pryce (At Warwick Monday 29 July – Professor Fabienne Peter)
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The Student Card This card is simply to identify you on campus
If you wish to use the sports centre or library, please show this card and ask to join Every Summer School student has an card.
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IN THE REF Students at SMU on a B&B or full residential package:
You use your wristband in the Refectory. Your wristband gives you access to the points you are allocated for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. 7 points per meal which must be used in one go and for each meal – they don’t accumulate. Gold wristband – Grey B&B,– full board Cash and credit/debit card can also be used in the Ref.
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MEALS ON CAMPUS Refectory Opening times Breakfast: 8.00am-10.00am
Lunch: 12noon-2.00pm Dinner: 5.45pm-7.30pm Meals include drinks (from your points) Welcome Dinner, Curry & Quiz - no refectory meals Day trips – packed lunches, early breakfasts and late dinners will be provided where necessary
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EATING ON CAMPUS/NEARBY
Dolche Vita Café (can’t use points here) Waldegrave Arms Pub, Teddington - (is the nearest pub, just down the road, left out of campus)! Strawberry Hill – Sopa Thai restaurant Teddington/Twickenham – lots of options to choose
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FACILITIES Library Open Mon – Fri 8.15am – 9pm, Sat 11am – 5pm and Sun 12noon – 5pm You can borrow up to 4 books if required You will be able to print and photocopy in the Library by buying printer credits Sports Centre Open 6.30am – 10pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 8pm weekends Chaplaincy Centre Open every day 9am – 5pm.
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LOCAL AREA There are a number of supermarkets nearby including Bill’s Mini Supermarket, Tesco Metro, Sainsbury’s Local, Budgens and M&S Nearest Pharmacy – Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Rd, Teddington TW11 0JL Nearest Walk in - Strawberry hill pharmacy – Wellesley parade, Twickenham TW2 5SQ Teddington and Twickenham are the nearest villages with lots of nice small shops Kingston and Richmond are larger towns just a short bus ride or train ride away
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TRAVEL & LOCAL SIGHTS Bus 33 to Kingston and Richmond (bus stop just outside the Main Entrance) Strawberry Hill train station is 5 minutes walk from campus Strawberry Hill House Twickenham Stadium Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club Hampton Court Palace Kew Gardens Richmond Park
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TRAVELLING FURTHER AFIELD
London Overground – Strawberry Hill Station London Underground (tube) Buses Use Oyster card or contactless, day travel cards No cash Can buy oyster card from Post Office near Strawberry Hill Station Taxis or Uber
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Practical Information:
Where to get help: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm: Casey, Janine, Emilie or Siobhan - Room M101 General issues and emergencies: +44 (0) E: ( s will only be monitored Mondays – Fridays during office hours)
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION: Receiving Post
Student name (your name) Warwick Summer School 2019 St Mary’s University Waldegrave Road Twickenham TW1 4SX United Kingdom Try to avoid and support the local area Notify Casey of expected deliveries, he will let you know of arrival
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
Cleaning in Halls De Mac – every other day between 10am – 12noon. Doyle and Clive every week day between 10am – 12noon. (Beds made if clear of items) Washing Clothes and Campus Launderette We have a launderette on campus where you can wash and tumble dry your clothes. Stay with your clothes whilst they are in the machines. Please do not wash or dry your clothes in the accommodation
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
Maintenance If you experience any problems in your halls please contact Casey in the first instance Specifics There are some more specific instructions on staying in the halls so please read the handbook.
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Practical Information:
Fire Safety: In case of fire, go to nearest fire exit and meet outside the halls near the Athletic track. Fire safety test in week one. Please ensure you follow the drill and leave immediately. Emergency Contact: Contact Security in the first instance. Non-emergency number: +44 (0) In the event of an incident requiring the emergency services (ambulance, police or fire and rescue), telephone +44 (0)
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