Your university experience isn’t just about studying for a degree, it’s also your chance to develop valuable employability skills, broaden your horizons and gain real-world experience that could help you lay the foundations for your future career. In this ‘Study with us’ blog, we’ve taken a look at...
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...
Acclaimed folk musician Nancy Kerr-Elliott has recently joined Newcastle University as a Lecturer in Folk and Traditional Music. With 40 years' experience playing the violin and a wealth of knowledge spanning composition, traditional song, English violin repertoire and music therapy, Nancy brings...
On 1 July 2021, the UK's Graduate visa opened for applications. But what could this mean for you? In this blog, we have taken a look at how the visa could help you build a life and a career in the UK after university.
Transferable skills are skills that can be applied to any situation or workplace. For example, communication skills or problem-solving. When you go to university, you become an expert in your subject area but you also build on valuable skills that will help you in your professional career, and can...
Some of the world’s biggest names started at university, including Snapchat, Facebook and Google. Could your business be the next addition to that list? Never has the value of university been more contested than recently. Many prospective students are tempted to skip university, and jump straight...
Deciding where you want to go to university is just the first step. Next, you’ll need to send an application. Written statements, qualifications and personal details are just some of the information you will need when you apply. There’s a lot to remember when you apply to the UK, but the process...
According to one of the most popular university ranking systems – QS World University Rankings – our facilities are five-star. High specification labs, innovative teaching and lecture spaces, clinical skills suites, rehearsal spaces, industry standard workshops and studios, are just the tip of the...
Moving out to go to university is a big deal, and it's not for everyone. Each year, many students opt to live at home or locally during their studies, and still get to enjoy all the fun and excitement of university life without having to compromise on home comforts. Leaving home for the first time...