Studying climate change in the High Arctic

This summer, Stage 3 Geography students Eleanor and Rebecca spent a month on Norway’s remote Svalbard archipelago, carrying out research on the Longyearbreen glacier for their dissertation. This is their reflection on what they found and why it’s important.

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What will it be like to study Engineering at the new Stephenson Building?

A £110m investment in our Engineering facilities will transform our Stephenson Building into the home for people who make things happen.

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This is how we support our students' mental health

University can feel daunting sometimes, and that's okay. Here are some of the resources and support available to look after your mental health at Newcastle University. Taking care of our students' mental health at university is priority number one.

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This is how we're creating a sustainable university

Newcastle University is a World Top 100 university for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024. Let's find out why. In this blog, we'll be digging into what this ranking means and why it's important, as well as what being a sustainable university actually...

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How do I look after my mental health at university?

Starting university is an exciting time, but it's also a time of change, and that can be unsettling. As you turn the page to a new chapter of self-reliance and self-discovery, you could be feeling a little worried about some of the challenges you might face at uni. To help you look after your...

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Why Scottish students should study in England

You don’t need to hop on a plane to study in another country…just cross the border into England. If you’re a Scottish student thinking about studying in England, then keep reading, because we’ve taken a look at some of the differences between Scottish and English universities – and the results may...

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Greg's Clearing story

Worried about Results Day and not sure what it's like to go through Clearing? We talked to Greg, who joined Newcastle University through Clearing, to find out what it was like, how he felt and what life is like studying at Newcastle. Discover Greg's Clearing story by watching the video below:


Anna's Clearing story

Worried about Results Day and not sure what it's like to go through Clearing? We talked to Anna, who joined Newcastle University through Clearing, to find out what it was like, how she felt and what life is like studying at Newcastle. Discover Anna's Clearing story by watching the video below:


Why it’s not too late to apply for a Postgraduate Masters course – A practical guide to applying

Not every student's journey to university is the same. Did you know that some universities will accept postgraduate applications (if there’s still places available) until just a few weeks before the course starts? Unlike the fixed undergraduate application timetable the postgraduate process is more...

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