I’m Yvonne Chase, Director of Student Success. Welcome to Newcastle University and to your first Student Life newsletter.
These newsletters are designed to support you throughout your student journey, from your first day on campus to life after graduation.
Our aim is to make your university experience enriching, inclusive and full of opportunities to help you thrive.
Make sure you check your University mailbox regularly and look for future Student Life newsletters. They are full of updates, tips and ways to get involved.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon!
All the best,
Yvonne
Director of Student Success
In this edition:
Welcome and induction
Feeling nervous? We can help!
Five tips to prioritise your wellbeing
Career Navigator
The Big Welcome
Our Sport and Fitness Centre
What is Varsity?
Other news
|Welcome and induction
Visit our Student Welcome webpages for everything you need to know before you arrive, when you arrive and during your first few weeks.
If you haven't already, we recommend completing our pre-arrival course before you arrive.
When we asked students how they feel about starting university, the most common response was excited. Some also told us they feel nervous or anxious and that's to be expected!
We've put together advice and support on the topics you told us matter most:
Money and budgeting
Living independently and staying safe on campus
Making friends and fitting in
If you're feeling worried about starting university, remember that support is available and that you're not alone!
Kicking off the year, hosted by your Students' Union (SU), we welcome you with The BIG Welcome.
Three weeks full of freebies, fairs, activities and social events. We want to help you find your feet, meet new people and settle into life in Newcastle, your new home.
There's hundreds of things to get stuck into across campus, the city and beyond. Some you can turn up to, others you will need to book tickets for.
But the good news? Tickets are on sale NOW so have a look at our website, explore the full programme and get ready!
Get more from your time at Newcastle with our new flexible memberships from just £10 per month, designed to give you more choice in how you use our Sport & Fitness Centre.
Whether you want to hit the gym, join an intramural league, get involved with a sports club or simply book and play with friends, there’s a membership to suit you.
Before you commit, try it all for FREE!
From 21 September to 4 October, you can enjoy a two week free trial to try our gym, fitness classes, sports hall activities and more.
After 4 October, you’ll need a membership to keep using our facilities but with monthly, annual and combination options available, you can choose what works best for you.
Don’t miss out, find your membership and join today!
New to Newcastle? Varsity is the ultimate sporting rivalry, as Newcastle and Northumbria go head-to-head in a city-wide battle for bragging rights.
This year’s first clash is Men’s Rugby Union at Kingston Park on Friday 25 September – and after last year’s event sold out, it’s one to get in your Welcome Week calendar now.
Register with a GP: Once you arrive at Newcastle University, don’t forget to register with a local doctor (or GP) so you can access healthcare when you need it.
Boost your studies and research: See how your Library can support your success!
Play an orchestral instrument? Newcastle University Symphony Orchestra (NUSO) welcomes students to join for the new academic year. Visit the Student Noticeboard to find out how to audition.
Any questions? Visit our Student Homepage for everything you need for your studies, support and student life — all in one place. Can't find the answer? Get in touch with our Student Services helpdesk.
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