It’s National Student Money Week! This year’s theme is ‘Survive & Thrive: Building financial resilience’.
The recent cost of living survey from the Students’ Union revealed that 70% of you have been negatively impacted by the cost of living.
As Chair of the Cost of Living Working Group, where colleagues from across the University and the Students’ Union meets regularly to respond to feedback and develop new initiatives, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the support available.
In this email, we’ve compiled some of the various initiatives and resources to help you manage your financial wellbeing. If you have any feedback or suggestions for the group, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Dr Yvonne Chase
Head of Student Life
💰 Cost of Living Hub
Our Cost of Living Hub brings together the financial and wellbeing support available at Newcastle University to help you with the cost of living. It provides useful resources and initiatives on campus, along with helpful information about accommodation in Newcastle and offers from external transport providers.
Did you know that you can apply for funding to help you take the next step in your career development? The Make It Happen Fund can support with the costs of:
attending interviews and work experience
attending a conference
funding an extra-curricular project or initiative
Use the bursary to enhance your skills and experience or to access and create opportunities.
Healthy eating made simple, affordable, and sustainable - welcome to Eatwell NCL, a mini Canvas course created by nutrition dietetics students!
Featuring short videos with leading experts, professors and specialist dietitians, you’ll explore trending topics like sustainability, gut health and dietary protein. Get top tips for shopping smart, cooking on a budget and saving time in the kitchen plus access to our collection of easy & affordable student-friendly recipes.
Eatwell NCL launches on Canvas on Monday 17 March! Sign up and start making small changes that work for you. Register to provide feedback and receive a £10 gift card.
With thanks to the University Education Enhancement Fund, the Make it Happen Fund and the Catherine Cookson Foundation for making the creation of Eatwell NCL possible.
The LibbyApp is a fantastic resource that gives you free access to a huge range of magazines, audiobooks and e-books for leisure reading! There’s also a ‘Student Life’ collection of books and magazines with tips for student living, including cost effective recipes and budgeting tips.
Check out the Students’ Union’s Give It A Go activities programme, open to all students of all abilities. No membership is required and you can sign up for hundreds of exciting activities and taster sessions, ranging from crafts and social sports to discounted tickets, tours and trips.
If you're experiencing unexpected financial difficulties, you may be eligible to apply for discretionary university funding to help with essential living costs.
How to apply:
Check your eligibility and find out more about the fund.
Complete the relevant online application form and submit any required evidence:
The Student Financial Support Team will assess your application, and you'll usually receive a decision within 15 working days if you have provided everything required.
Need support? Speak to one of our Student Finance Advisers for professional and impartial advice.
Pick up a Student 10% Discount Fob from any campus café or reception. It works by loading your Fob with your chosen amount of funds and using it as your payment method at the till, to receive 10% off every time.
We understand that financial concerns can sometimes have an impact on our mental wellbeing and you may require extra support. If you need a little extra help, you can access support from the Student Health and Wellbeing team and the Students' Union's Welfare and Support Centre.
Look out for the return of Pick-up Pasta, our free pasta and noodle scheme with the Students’ Union, during the assessment period.
Don’t forget the Student Pantry is a free resource for students who are in need to keep their shelves stocked.
Have you heard of Thrifty Chef? The team sell meal kits for £3.00 every Monday afternoon on campus! Check out their Instagram for opening times and weekly recipes.
Check out Meal Prep 101 by Angelina, our Student Content Creator for top tips on meal prepping and saving money in the process!
Use the Careers Service and MyCareer to search for part-time jobs and paid internships and opportunities.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, Dr Bike sessions offer a great opportunity to ensure your bike is safe to ride.
