Student Update: Vision 2030, incident reporting, SU Awards and Careers Conference

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I hope you are all well and staying safe. Earlier this week, the Government announced that those courses that have not yet been permitted to return to campus for teaching will now be able to do so from Monday, 17 May, at the earliest. Please read the student update, emailed out on Wednesday, 14 April, to all students for more information.  

This update covers: 

• Vision 2030 - New 10-year vision unveiled for the University 
• New confidential incident reporting process 
• Ramadan during the Covid-19 pandemic 
• Careers Conference: Succeeding in a Virtual World 
• SU Awards: Nominations revealed 

Vision 2030 - New 10 year vision unveiled for the University 

This week, the University has launched its plans for the next 10 years, focusing efforts on people and place to help the economy recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.   

A new 10 year strategic plan, Vision 2030, has been unveiled, outlining our plans to transform the workforce of the region through inclusive student success and world-class research.  

I want to encourage you to read Vision 2030, which includes a list of goals that outlines what success would look like in 2030, including a personalised approach to learning centred around individual students, research with clear benefits to society and a network of science and innovation parks.  

If you'd like to provide any feedback or comments on the plan, please email: strategy@wlv.ac.uk 

Vision 2030 is available to view on the University’s website: www.wlv.ac.uk/vision-2030 

Read more about the University's Vision.

New confidential incident reporting process 

At the University of Wolverhampton, the safety and wellbeing of our students is our number one priority. We want you to feel secure and supported, whether on campus or studying remotely, with nothing limiting your ability to thrive throughout your studies.   

That's why we have a zero tolerance approach towards any form of unlawful discrimination, prejudice, bullying and harassment. Such incidents are never okay and will never be tolerated. As an institution, we are committed to ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  

As part of our continuing efforts to support staff and students, we have launched a new incident reporting process that allows anyone to confidentially report experiences of bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, racism and hate crime. 

Find out more about incident reporting.

Ramadan during the Covid-19 pandemic 

Ramadan is a holy month of religious reflection, and fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. During this month, Muslims are encouraged to increase their good deeds, from acts of charity and community engagement to increasing good values such as generosity, kindness and patience. Fasting means not eating or drinking between the hours of sunrise and sunset.  

This year Ramadan falls once again during a period of social distancing restrictions. Unlike 2020, some mosques are open for limited numbers and shorter services.  

Ramadan started on Tuesday, 13 April. The last day of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, is expected to begin on the evening of Wednesday, 12 May.   

Students observing fast may find the following guide from the NHS helpful to stay healthy.  

Abdul Hameed from the Multi-faith Chaplaincy team has recorded a message for students, which you can watch here: Message from Abdul Hameed.   

Information on how you can continue to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 whilst fasting for Ramadan can be found here: Ramadan during the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Careers Conference: Succeeding in a Virtual World 

The world of work is undergoing dramatic, and in some cases, irreversible transformations. Job titles are changing, new technologies are emerging, which has forced businesses to adapt.  

Students at the University of Wolverhampton are invited to join a three-day webinar series "Succeeding in a Virtual World", taking place from Tuesday, 20 – Thursday, 22 April 2021, aimed at the Class of 2021 - although all students are welcome to attend.  

The purpose of this webinar series is to prepare and equip you with the knowledge, confidence and resilience to navigate your way through a changing world successfully.  

This event is open to University of Wolverhampton students and recent graduates, and live captioning is available in each of the webinars. 

View the full programme and book your place on a session 

SU Awards: Nominations revealed 

The Students' Union is delighted to announce the full list of students, staff, and groups nominated for the SU Awards 2021. 

The SU received lots of outstanding nominations, and everyone who is on the list should be very proud of their achievements this year. Thank you to all those who nominated someone.  

This year’s virtual awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 6 May 2021, live from the Wolves SU Facebook page. 

View the full list of nominations 

Stay up to date with the latest information   

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Visit our dedicated Covid-19 webpages for information on how you can stay safe and help protect our University community during the pandemic.     

Thank you, and stay safe.   

Professor Julia Clarke    

Deputy Vice-Chancellor