We hope that the assessment period is going well and that you’re looking forward to summer – it’s nearly here!
Check out advice from Estrella, our Student Content Creator, on how to make the most of your break! Our Careers Service is here to support with any interviews, tests and assessment centres you may be preparing for during this time.
Plus, this month’s Wellbeing update includes helpful tips for maintaining or boosting your wellbeing over the summer.
Have you visited King’s Gate Levels 1 and 2 yet? Watch our guided tour below to explore your new student space!
Thanks to your survey contributions earlier this year, we're excited to share news of our success in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025.
While our newsletters will pause until the new academic year, we’ll continue posting updates on the Student Noticeboard. Enjoy your well-deserved break!
See you in September,
Dr Yvonne Chase
Head of Student Life
Industrial Action
On 22 May 2025, the University and College Union (UCU), which represents academics, lecturers, researchers and administrators at Newcastle University, announced that its members would take further discontinuous strike action between 6 June and 17 July.
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 have updated our industrial action webpage and FAQs so please view these resources for further information and support.
Estrella shares her top tips for making the most of your summer break!
After a long academic year, it’s time to relax, recharge and enjoy some well-deserved freedom. Whether you’re travelling, visiting family, heading to the beach or simply sleeping in - summer is your time. It’s also the perfect opportunity to boost your CV - and the best part is, you can do it all at your own pace!
Join Estrella for a quick tour of the newly developed King’s Gate Levels 1 and 2 – now open and designed with students in mind!
From social spaces to purpose-built wellbeing rooms to the main helpdesk and START UP spaces, explore everything the new student-focused King’s Gate has to offer.
It’s that time of the year when looking for a job steps up a notch! Whether you’re applying for graduate level jobs, summer internships or part-time jobs, interviews, tests and assessment centres form an integral part of the application process.
With anything like this, preparation is key, and the Careers Service is here to help! Get advice and resources to help your prepare for recruitment tests and interviews and learn what you can expect at assessment centres on Careers Service website.
The final edition of your Student Wellbeing Update (accessible version) for this academic year explores how to use the summer months to build on or maintain your wellbeing. It also includes tips on staying safe while having fun and offers suggested reading with BeWell@NCL.
Newcastle University has proudly taken home the 'Student Life' Award at the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) – and it’s all thanks to you, our incredible students, for sharing your experiences.
A huge thank you to every single student who took the time to leave a review. Your voice matters - this win is yours as much as it is ours!
i-Lab X Social Enterprise - applications now open!
Ready to turn your ideas into impact? Join i-Lab X Social Enterprise, part of the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy, to tackle real-world challenges and build entrepreneurial skills that drive social impact. No business experience needed!
It’s that time of year! Check out the useful Moving Out Guide from your Students’ Union with no-nonsense tips on moving out, getting your deposit back and getting rid of stuff you don't want, including Newcastle City Council’s free-to-use skips.
The Student IT Hardship Fund is changing from the 2025/26 academic year. Find out more on the Student Noticeboard.
Whether you're looking for a mindful break, a connection with nature, or simply a moment to pause, the free National Trust Blossom events on campus are a perfect way to support your wellbeing this spring.
Town and Gown on the Tyne invites students to re-think what they know about where they live in term time. Visit the new exhibition at the Philip Robinson Library from 16 May to 9 November 2025.
Celebrate 25 years of the Centre for Life! Listen to the From Newcastle podcast on the website now or wherever you find your podcasts.
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