In this edition, we share welcome messages from Professor Matthew Grenby, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation and from Linming, your new Postgraduate Officer in the Students’ Union.
Maximise your studies by engaging with the PGR Community Hub and participating in researcher training from the Library. Explore exciting internship opportunities and find part-time work or volunteer roles at our upcoming fair.
We also celebrate the winners of the ‘Three Minute Thesis’ (3MT®) competition and feature the exciting ‘Picture This’ exhibition held by PGR students, Ainsley and Phoebe. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a brand new iiyama touchscreen monitor!
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation warmly welcomes all postgraduate research students to the new academic year!
In his message, Professor Matthew Grenby introduces a new development programme for research supervisors, designed to enhance support and ensure that you have an exceptional experience. He also discusses changes to the Annual Progress Review process and highlights the EDI Toolkit, a fantastic resource filled with best practices for equality, diversity, and inclusion for researchers at every level.
Meet Linming Sun, your Postgraduate Officer for 2024-2025! In this introduction, find out how Linming is committed to supporting postgraduate students by advocating for mental health, wellbeing, and addressing cost of living challenges.
The PGR Community Hub is back for the 24/25 academic year with even more events to help you connect with peers, share insights and make progress on your dissertation or research project!
We host monthly in-person and online events, including:
Accountability Groups
Practice Sharing Groups
Writers’ Groups
Discussion Groups
Presentation Practice Groups
The PGR Community Hub is a space run by PGRs for PGRs. Our events are open to all PGRs from all faculties and at all stages, so come along and join your PGR Community!
If you recently joined the University, you’ll probably meet your Liaison Librarian or tutors from the Academic Skills Team over the next few weeks as part of your Faculty induction. Teams from the Library deliver training as part of the PGR training programmes offered in all three Faculties.
We cover a huge range of topics including literature searching, systematic reviews, managing information, writing literature reviews, collaborating with other researchers, creating a data management plan, disseminating your work and becoming an open researcher.
Visit the University PGR workshop booking system to find training provided by the Library for your Faculty.
The IT Service (NUIT) are kindly giving away a brand new iiyama ProLite 27” touchscreen monitor to one lucky student! The full terms are available on the PGR Noticeboard.
To enter, simply complete the form below before the giveaway closes at 17:00 on Thursday 10 October! Be sure to also visit the Student IT Guide to see the range of services NUIT offers to support you with your research.
Our NCL Internships are officially open! Internships are a great way for you to gain experience and develop industry knowledge, decide where your future career interests lie and make valuable contacts in the field you’re interested in. Not only that, but you can also get paid too!
Internships are on offer throughout term-time and the summer, and all current undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.
Check out some exciting opportunities available on campus:
🎥 Student Content Creators: Create fun, engaging content about student life for TikTok, Instagram, our Experience Blog and more! Closing date: Sunday 29 September.
🚀 START UP Ambassadors: Champion entrepreneurship and working for yourself, support events and create engaging content for START UP. Closing date: Sunday 29 September.
Jo Baker from the School of Education, Communication, and Language Sciences won the 2024 Newcastle University ‘Three Minute Thesis’ (3MT®) competition with her presentation, ‘Elsa, the tiger and the Speech Sound Disorder.’ After winning the North East regional competition, she is now a UK finalist hosted by Vitae on Wednesday 2 October 2024.
The 3MT® competition challenges researchers to present their work in three minutes using one slide. Jo's success highlights Newcastle’s postgraduate research talent. Why not consider submitting your own presentation next year?
Register online to watch the UK final and vote for the ‘People’s Choice’ award.
Developed and curated by PGR students Ainsley Hatt and Phoebe Lewis, the 'Picture This' exhibition showcased postgraduate research through engaging artwork that simplifies complex topics. Funded by the Doctoral College, 15 students participated in workshops, culminating in a successful exhibition hosted at the Dove Marine Laboratory during the Cullercoats Festival, attracting over 1,100 visitors.
Got a story to share? We'd love to hear from you! Email us to contribute to future newsletters.
Join us on Monday 7 October, 14:00-16:00 at the Boiler House to celebrate five years of the NUAcT Fellowship Scheme. Hear from fellows and speakers, explore their research, and commemorate their achievements. Refreshments provided. All welcome!
Register for the Failing Forward launch event on Thursday 17 October at The Core, Newcastle Helix. Explore how normalising 'failure' can improve research culture.
Refreshments and networking from 13:00, followed by a panel discussion. Limited capacity, register now to secure your place.
Looking to earn extra cash, boost your CV, or gain new skills?
Visit our Part Time Jobs and Volunteering Fair on Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 October at The Venue, Students’ Union. Connect with employers and discover local part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities.
If you are a PGR student who teaches face-to-face, you are eligible to register for a free flu vaccination.
The latest edition of the Student Wellbeing Update [accessible version] shares five essential wellbeing tips and offers a variety of tools and resources to help you cultivate your wellbeing.
Participate in the Nurture-U student survey to share your mental health and wellbeing experiences, with a chance to win one of four £200 cash prizes. Your involvement will help inform how we support our students with their mental health in future.
We’ve teamed up with Newcastle City Council to urge you to think about food allergies - not just in relation to yourself but also to speak up on behalf of your friends.
The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) is a global network of historic sites, museums and memory initiatives that connect past struggles to today's movements for social and environmental justice. Attend the Information Session on Thursday 17 October to find out about internship opportunities in Summer 2025!
Pick up a Student 10% Discount Fob from any campus café or reception. Load your Fob with your chosen amount of funds and use it as your payment method at the till to receive 10% off every time in campus cafés.
Did you know that as a Newcastle University student, you can take a break from your research by accessing an exciting array of free e-books, audiobooks, and magazines with Libby? Happy reading!
Interested in getting into cycling? Want to brush up on your maintenance skills? Looking for a lovingly refurbished ride? Find all of this and more at the Bike Week Big Bike Event from Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 October!
Connect with employers and alumni to explore Agriculture, Environmental and Food Business careers at the Planet Connect Recruitment and Skills Fair on 29 October, 11:00-15:30 in the Lindisfarne Room, Hadrian Building.
If you need to contact Student Services, our friendly helpdesk is based at Level 1, Great North House (located between the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms and Hancock Pub).
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