Student Diary | A day in the life of a Civil Engineering student

Curious to find out what a typical day would be for an engineering student? Find out why Asa chose to study Civil Engineering, and what she thinks about the reality of student life... Hi there! Or as the Geordies say, “HOWAYYYY MAN.”

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6 reasons to attend an Offer Holder Day

Once you’ve applied to a university and received an offer, chances are you'll be invited to an Offer Holder Experience Day on campus.

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Discover your revision personality type

Are you a wordsmith, a socialite, or a crammer? Discover your revision personality type and what it says about you. We all know that revision is essential for exam prep, but how do you actually do it? What revision methods do you use? Even though you and your friends might be revising the exact...

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From Newcastle Student to Night Zookeeper

Find out how our graduate Joshua Davidson went from a Fine Art BA to launching a children’s TV show on Sky Kids. Joshua’s been busy since graduating from Newcastle University.

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What uni course should I do? | Choosing a course that’s right for you

Figuring out what to study at university is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Follow our simple 5-step guide to choosing a university course and before long you’ll have found your passion and started on the road to your future career. Thought choosing your A Level (or equivalent)...

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Studying abroad | Diary of a university placement year in South Korea

Some aspects of the experiences Robbie describes in this blog may have changed following the global pandemic.. Studying abroad is one of the greatest one-of-a-kind opportunities available to students. But what is a placement year really like? A university placement year could take you anywhere,...

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How universities look after students | A guide for parents

It’s a difficult thing to wave goodbye to your child as they head off to university and their next big adventure. This might be the first time they’ve had to live independently, cook their own meals, or travel to and from a city far from home. How can you be sure they’ll be happy, healthy, and...

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University Expectation vs Reality

Harry, one of our second-year students, had many expectations before starting university. Find out about the reality of student life in his own words… When people ask me why I chose to study at Newcastle, I give them two answers.

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5 things to do this summer to prep for Year 13

Discover our top 5 things to do to make the most of this summer and be in the best place to prep for Year 13 when September begins.

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