Want to know how your brain works when you’re revising and how you can make what you learn stay in your head?   Our School of Psychology focuses on the scientific and experimental study of mind and behaviour with many of our degree programme leaders recognised as experts in their field – in fact...

With exams just around the corner, we wanted to give you some top revision tips that actually work. So, we spoke to our students Ashley, Olivia, Giorgia and Leila. Here’s what they had to say:  

Starting to feel the pressure with exams just around the corner? Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, sitting a formal exam might be a first for you and you might not know what to expect.   So, in this blog, we have pulled together a breakdown of what happens on the day, how A Level (and equivalent)...

Managing your own anxieties about your child leaving home whilst encouraging your son or daughter to grow and pursue their passions isn’t easy. One thing many parents struggle with is knowing whether their child is moving to a place where they’ll be supported, happy and safe.  In our latest blog,...

Want to discover more about Newcastle and see what this beautiful and friendly city has to offer? Read on to explore its history, culture and some of the top locations you simply cannot miss.

The UK has a publicly funded healthcare system called the National Health Service (NHS) which provides a wide range of services. Read on to find out more about the care it offers, how to access services as an international student and whether healthcare is free.

We asked our India team to tell us their top tips for prospective Indian students. From Indian grocery stores to building a community, find all the information you need to make your new life as a student in the UK a success. Relocating to the UK is a big decision, and it’s normal to want to know...

Our Bitesize Uni Summer School is going online this year! But what can you expect from a virtual summer school? And better yet, what can you get out of one?  A big question mark is hanging over the prospect of university for lots of young people at the moment. The world has changed a lot, and it's...

Starting a university degree is an exciting time, particularly when it involves studying in a different country.  Newcastle University is home to 29,000 students from 140 countries, so we understand what it’s like for students to study abroad. We also know how sometimes they need a little extra...