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Your Student Life newsletter 24 June 2025

Hi ,

As we move into the summer months, we wanted to remind you of the postgraduate support available to you!

 

From academic skills support and careers advice to creative opportunities and wellbeing support, there’s plenty to explore in this edition. Plus, have your say in shaping future graduate support by completing our survey from the Alumni team.

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Remember to stay up to date with the latest news, events and opportunities on the Student Noticeboard!

 

Dr Yvonne Chase 

Head of Student Life 

 

🍦 Summer in Newcastle

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Whether you're here for all or part of the summer, there’s plenty going on - from local events and activities to campus services and facilities that remain open.

See what's on

📚 Summer support from the Library

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The Academic Skills Team is here for you all summer long, offering expert advice and guidance through the Academic Skills Kit. Together with the Library Liaison Team, they’ll also continue to run the popular Your Skills programme.

 

Upcoming sessions include ‘Improve your referencing’ and ‘Editing your dissertation’ – don’t miss out!

Explore the programme

🌞 We're still here!

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The sun is shining, and the Careers Service is ready to help. Whether you’re wanting to get your CV in top shape or need some advice about where to take your career, we’ve got you covered.

 

Book an online or in-person appointment via MyCareer or check out our handy resources.

Visit the Careers Service

💬 Postgraduate wellbeing support

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We know that being a postgraduate student can feel quite different from your previous academic experiences and adjusting can be stressful. That’s why we want to make sure you know where to find our free support when you need it.

 

All of our usual wellbeing services, including counselling or disability support, are available to postgraduate students. We're here throughout the summer, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 (please note that there are no evening clinics during this time).

 

We've also teamed up with the Students’ Union to share resources designed especially for our postgraduate community! Check them out.

Check out our resources

🎓 Have your say in your graduate future!

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As a future Newcastle graduate, your voice matters! The Alumni team wants your feedback to help shape and improve the support we offer to new graduates.

 

Take a few minutes to share your thoughts - tell us what services you know about, what you’d use and what’s missing. Survey closes on Friday 4 July.

Complete the survey

🛠️ START UP x Makerspace: Summer Design & Prototype Fund

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Got an idea? Let’s build it.  START UP and the Makerspace are giving you the tools, materials and space to bring it to life. Open to all curious minds - designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and more!

 

🗓️ Open Call: 9 June – 10 September

🔧 Prototyping: 1 July – 1 September

🎉 Demo Day: 18 September 

Apply now

🔗 Quick links

  • As we continue to navigate a challenging financial landscape, we want to keep you informed about our latest position. Read the latest update on Newcastle University’s finances on the Student Noticeboard.

  • Win tech prizes with Santander! Enter by 17 July 2025 to win an iPad or AirPods in their latest Tech Prize Draw.

  • It’s Tyne Design Week! Explore a week-long celebration of design with events, workshops, and showcases.

  • Calling university entrepreneurs! Apply for the Santander X UK Awards 2025 and take your business idea to the next level.
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