Hi ,

We’re Alwin Jose and Ruby Herrington, your Student Leads for the Mental Health Charter.

Ahead of University Mental Health Day, we want to highlight the efforts of students and staff in aligning Newcastle University’s approach to student mental health with the Student Minds Mental Health Charter Framework.

This framework, developed by Student Minds, the UK's student mental health charity, supports universities in enhancing their approach to student and staff mental health.

We've written an article so you can learn more about:

• The Student Minds Health Charter Framework and its key aspects
• The Charter Award and our involvement
• How you can contribute and join the efforts

👫 University Mental Health Day

University Mental Health Day is an annual day to get us all talking about student mental health and working together to make mental health a university-wide priority.

Join the Student Health and Wellbeing team on Thursday 13 March at one of our University-wide Wellbeing Pop Ups and take part in some of the activities and events we have on offer to bring together the university community.

🏠 Being a respectful neighbour

Ahead of upcoming events such as St Patrick’s Day, the Carabao Cup final and Varsity, we would like to ask you to be respectful and considerate of your neighbours when celebrating in our local community.

• Mindful socialising: Be considerate to your neighbours, especially in relation to noise levels and litter.
• Responsible drinking: For advice on staying safe, please visit the Student Health and Wellbeing webpages.
• Litter disposal: Please dispose of any litter responsibly. Broken glass left on paths and roads can cause injury to humans and animals.

📅 NCL Internship Week

Mark your calendars for NCL Internship Week! The Careers Service is excited to announce the return of our annual week, where we put a spotlight on all things NCL Internships.

Join us for a week filled with student insights, an NCL Internship workshop and a live Q&A. Discover what an internship could do for you!

📚 Dissertation and project support

The Library is here to support you as you work on your dissertation or extended project. We can help you develop your skills further, whether you prefer to explore resources for yourself or talk to an expert.

• Explore self-access resources: The Academic Skills Kit has lots of helpful guidance on completing dissertations and extended projects. 
• Talk to the experts: The Library Liaison Team specialises in finding, managing and referencing reliable sources of information and the Academic Skills Team are experts in using information once you've found it. Book appointments in person and online!
• Build your skills: The Your Skills Programme is a series of workshops designed to enhance your academic practice and confidence. Check out the programme calendar to book upcoming workshops.

🌺 Spring membership sale now live!

Get active this spring with our flexible memberships at the Sport and Fitness Centre! Enjoy unlimited gym access and check out our range of fitness classes and sports activities, all at a price that fits your budget!

With flexible payment options, choose the plan that works best for you:
🗓️ Pay monthly from just £12 a month!
🌷 Pay for the remainder of the academic year (valid until 30/9/2025)
✈️ Not here in summer? Pay until Term 3 ends (valid until 30/6/2025)

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Studying during Ramadan

For some students, Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and devotion. But juggling fasting with university can be challenging.

Diva, our Student Content Creator, shares practical tips and insights to help you stay focused, manage your time effectively, and maintain your energy levels throughout the day.

Eatwell NCL: Healthy Eating Canvas Course

Created by students, Eatwell NCL launches on Canvas on Monday 17 March. Sign up and start making small changes that work for you!

You can also win up to £100 worth of shopping vouchers for providing feedback on the course before the end of March.

🔗 Quick links

• You may be aware that strike action by University and College Union (UCU), which represents academics, lecturers, researchers and administrators at Newcastle University, is taking place on 14 days in March. For more information and support available, please visit the Industrial Action webpage. 
  
  

• Visit the Hatton Galley from 22-31 March for a powerful and thought-provoking exhibition of posters created in 2024 as part of ‘Finding Home in Education’. This collaborative project united 17 students and academics from 9 UK universities with backgrounds of forced displacement to explore concepts around home in higher education when seeking sanctuary.

   
• Explore our updated Libby titles: Check out the new audiobooks, e-books and magazines added to the Library’s growing Libby collection, available to all students to support your leisure reading.