Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break. Congratulations to our brilliant athletes who represented Team Newcastle at Varsity 2025 last term and secured our fourth consecutive victory!
As the summer term starts, we look ahead to the upcoming assessment period and share the academic and wellbeing support available to you during this busy time.
We understand some students have questions about the potential impact of industrial action on assessments and examinations. We have measures in place to minimise the impact on your studies and you should submit work and sit examinations as usual. Visit our Industrial Action FAQs for more information.
Following the Supreme Court ruling earlier this month, we reaffirm our support for our trans, non-binary, and intersex community and provide details of the support available for students who may have been affected by this.
In this edition, we also share details of Student Services’ return to King’s Gate and how you can develop your CV by completing a virtual internship! Plus, check out how you can win £1,000 with Santander’s Brighter Futures Grants and upcoming events in May.
Dr Yvonne Chase
Head of Student Life
Industrial Action
The University and College Union (UCU), representing academics, lecturers, researchers and administrators at Newcastle University, has announced a further 21 days of strike action. For more information, including the strike dates and support available, please visit the Industrial Action webpage.
The strikes are in response to cost-saving measures the University is implementing to secure our long-term financial stability in the face of challenges affecting all universities in the UK at the moment. For further information about the University’s finances please see our Student Noticeboard post.
As mentioned in the introduction, we understand some students have questions about potential impact of industrial action on assessments and examinations. We have measures in place to minimise the impact on your studies and you should submit work and sit examinations as usual. Visit our Industrial Action FAQs for more information.
We understand the assessment period can be a challenging time for students. Here is a reminder of the resources and support available to help you succeed!
Academic support
Check out the collection of resources from the Library to help you prepare for your exams. You’ll find lots of practical tips on important skills, including: revision, flashcards, tackling exam questions and managing your time and motivation.
If you’re a Stage 1 student, taking University exams may still feel unfamiliar. Explore the Library’s Get Ready to Study resources, especially aimed at first-year students.
Drop by for a chat across campus with the Academic Skills Team over the coming weeks. Ask questions about your studies and how you can develop your skills further.
Book an in-person or online appointment with an expert from the Academic Skills Team to help you prepare for your exams. They can help you develop strategies for revising more effectively and improving your exam technique.
Wellbeing support
It's always important to look after your wellbeing, especially during these busy periods.
🏳️⚧️ Supporting our community following the Supreme Court ruling
We understand that the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April has prompted pain and anxiety for many within our community.
At Newcastle University, we remain committed to fostering an environment where all individuals, regardless of sex or gender identity, can live authentically and without fear of discrimination.
We want to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the trans, non-binary and intersex community, and the ruling does not change our work to advocate for policies and processes that protect their rights and ensure they have access to the same opportunities and protections as everyone else.
Please do not hesitate to reach out for support for yourself or signpost any students who may need assistance to our Student Noticeboard post.
If your programme requires you to choose modules via the Student Portal for the next academic year, you will be invited to do this between Monday 28 April and Monday 12 May 2025. The exact date you can access the system to choose your modules will depend on your degree programme.
You will receive an email and an SMS text message when your module booking window opens. Please make sure all your details in the Student Portal are up to date, particularly your UK mobile number, to receive the text message.
Information about choosing your modules via the Portal, including videos and guides, is available in the ‘Help’ section of your Portal Dashboard
Internships don’t just have to be contained to the workplace! Forage offers you virtual internships in a number of areas, built and supported by top companies such as KPMG, Deloitte and PwC.
Each programme contains resources and tasks, designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to start your career. They’re also great things to list on your CV as achievements and to put on your LinkedIn!
If you’ve already completed a virtual internship through Forage, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Fill out this quick feedback form and let us know what you think!
Join us at the Boiler House and Student Forum from Monday 12 May to Wednesday 14 May for three days of bike-friendly events - free to all students, no booking required!
10:00 – 15:00 – Dr Bike: Free bike check-ups
10:00 – 15:00 – Second-hand Bike Sale: Affordable, pre-loved bikes
10:00 – 14:00 – Maintenance Advice: Chat with experts and pick up practical tips
Pick-Up Pasta is back! Our free pasta and noodle scheme with the Students’ Union has returned for the study and assessment periods. Don't forget to bring your mug or bowl and cutlery!
Sign up to the Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform, and apply for the Brighter Futures Grant opportunity by 23:00 on Thursday 15 May 2025 for your chance to win £1,000! T&Cs apply.
Clear your space and help others! Donate unwanted items like kitchenware, stationery, and home essentials to the ResLife ReHome project.
Ready for a global experience that challenges how you think, build, and lead? This July, join students from ASEAN, China, India and the UK in Singapore for the Global Impact Startup Challenge 2025. Dive into the Care Economy and tackle real-world problems with age-inclusive innovation.
Check out the free Spring Season 2025 events programme from Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA), bringing the best contemporary writers to Newcastle University!
If you are an international student, join the latest Student Circus webinar on Wednesday 7 May, focusing on job hunting in the UK.
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