As we head into Spring, you may find yourself thinking ahead to summer! Have you considered an international summer placement? Explore our Go Global opportunities for your next adventure.
With the days getting longer, this often means more social plans, but for those who haven’t met their people yet at university, it may feel lonely. Estrella, our Student Content Creator, has shared her top tips for meeting new people and building new friendships.
In this edition, you will also find details about the Chancellor’s Poetry Prize,an update on industrial action and information about upcoming faith festivals.
Thinking ahead to the future? Gain insights and meet industry experts at our Science Careers Outside the Lab and Creative Careers events.
Dr Yvonne Chase
Head of Student Life
🌍 Where will you be this summer?
Discover the world with a Global Opportunities short-term programme! Enhance your CV and expand your international connections by taking part in an international summer placement.
Global Opportunities offer a variety of short-term, summer placements for those of you wanting to add an international dimension to your studies, including:
Being a student can sometimes feel lonely. If you haven’t found your crowd or made any connections yet, that’s completely normal and OK! It can be daunting, but university is also a fantastic opportunity to socialise and build lasting friendships.
Estrella, our Student Content Creator, has shared her top tips for meeting new people, expanding your network and making friends. From saying yes to social opportunities and joining clubs and societies, to volunteering and taking the first step - enjoy the journey of finding your people!
Fancy winning £250? Get ready to make your mark as the Chancellor’s Poetry Prize returns!
Submit your poem on the theme Making It New, exploring the idea of innovation and originality. Open to all current students, entries will be judged by our Chancellor, renowned poet, artist and video filmmaker, Imtiaz Dharker OBE and Neil Astley, Editor and Managing Director of Bloodaxe Books Ltd.
You may be aware that on 14 February 2025, the University and College Union (UCU), which represents academics, lecturers, researchers and administrators at Newcastle University, announced that its members would take strike action on 14 days in March.
We want to reassure you that our goal is to minimise the impact of any strike action on your educational experience and we have procedures in place to achieve this. We understand that it is an unsettling time for our community and we have the following support in place:
Over the next two months, students across campus will be celebrating a variety of different faith festivals - Ramadan/Eid, Holi, Passover, Good Friday and Easter.
The Chaplaincy Team has created a collection of informative Sway Documents which look at these festivals. Please click on the festival link to learn more:
Studying a science-based degree but not sure if you want to work in a lab setting? Our Science Careers Outside the Lab event on Monday 10 March is the perfect opportunity for you.
Join us at The Boiler House to connect with professionals from fields like science education, healthcare, environmental studies and more. Explore exciting career paths in science beyond the lab.
Join the University and Students’ Union for a series of Q&A sessions with the University’s investment fund managers, discussing how they make environmentally and socially responsible investment decisions.
Do you have a business, freelance career, or social enterprise you’d like help to start or grow? The START UP Grant Fund awards equity-free grants up to £3,000 to students with early stage business opportunities.
Applications open 3-14 March. Interested? Book an appointment with the START UP team.
Join the Sustainable Global Experience in Brussels
Applications are now open for the Sustainable Global Experience, a two-week programme exploring the UN Sustainable Development Goals in theory and practice. This programme is perfect for students interested in sustainability, global politics and green business practices.
Don’t forget! Creative Careers 2025 is happening this week. Sign up for sessions exploring music, TV and film, arts and culture, journalism, marketing and branding, public relations, publishing and more!
Help shape the University experience and make your voice heard! Complete the Newcastle Experience Survey and enter our prize draw.
Looking after your wellbeing just got easier! Charley, your digital wellbeing assistant in the iNCLude app, has been enhanced with new AI-powered features to provide even more personalised support whenever you need it.
Register for Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform, by 6 March for a chance to win a MacBook Air.
Nominate an inspiring woman for International Women's Day and help her win a £25 campus café voucher by submitting your nomination between 3-14 March.
Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA)'s event series from February to May 2025 features poetry showcases, award results, author conversations, and a book launch - see the full schedule and enter for a chance to win a book bundle.
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape's next Intersections Lecture is on Thursday 13 March, 18:00-19:30, featuring Lianne Knotts discussing 'New Models for Healthcare Design' - all welcome, sign up now!
