We inform you about changes to the Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) policy plus enter a prize giveaway from NUIT and find an internship or part-time job!
Welcome back to your Student Life newsletter, where we share helpful updates, events and opportunities from across the University! We hope that you had a great summer and are excited for the year ahead.
In this edition, we inform you about changes to the Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) policy. Make sure to read through to understand how the University can support you.
We also share the latest update about the Student Portal, highlight how the Academic Skills Team can help you succeed with your studies and provide essential wellbeing tips. Explore exciting internship opportunities and find part-time work or volunteer roles at our upcoming fair. Plus don't miss your chance to win aniiyama touchscreen monitor!
📝Our PEC Policy has changed!
We understand that sometimes life events can affect your studies. If your circumstances are undermining your academic achievements, we’re here to support you. Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) forms allow for appropriate adjustments to be considered for your assessments to help you get back on track.
You can submit a PEC if your difficulties are significant, unforeseen, unavoidable and relevant. You can self-certify up to twice a year without documentation. This returns the number of self-certifications for PECs to pre-Covid levels.
To find out more and read guidance documents, including the PEC Policy, please visit the PEC webpage. Support is available and we recommend talking to your Personal Tutor, School-based Wellbeing Adviser or the Student Advice Centre at the Students’ Union before submitting your PEC.
The IT Service (NUIT) are kindly giving away a brand new iiyama ProLite 27” touchscreen monitor to one lucky student!
To enter, simply complete the form below before the giveaway closes at 17:00 on Thursday 10 October! Be sure to also visit the Student IT Guide to see the range of services NUIT offers to support you with your studies.
📲 Personal Tutor information on the Student Portal
If you have been allocated a Personal Tutor/supervisor, this is now visible in the Student Portal in the My Programmes tile pictured above. Please contact your School if there is no information displayed.
Remember once you have logged in to the Student Portal, make it a shortcut on your mobile or desktop so it appears like an app for future access.
The Academic Skills Team is here to help you develop the skills you need to succeed at Newcastle University. We can support you as you strengthen vital skills such as reading critically, writing academically, managing your time, and much, much more! Whatever stage you’re at, there are always things you can do to develop your skills even further.
Come and see us to find out more and pick up some useful study freebies, including wall planners, pen pots, pens and sticky notes. We will be in the Philip Robinson Library foyer on Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 September (11:00-14:00).We look forward to seeing you there!
Our NCL Internships are officially open! Internships are a great way for you to gain experience and develop industry knowledge, decide where your future career interests lie and make valuable contacts in the field you’re interested in. Not only that, but you can also get paid too!
Internships are on offer throughout term-time and the summer, and all current undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply.
Check out some exciting opportunities available on campus:
🎥 Student Content Creators: Create fun, engaging content about student life for TikTok, Instagram, our Experience Blog and more! Closing date: Sunday 29 September.
🚀 START UP Ambassadors: Champion entrepreneurship and working for yourself, support events and create engaging content for START UP. Closing date: Sunday 29 September.
⭐ Student Ambassadors for HaSS and NUBS: Get involved in activities like events, Unibuddy chats, photoshoots, blogs, social media and campus tours. Closing date: Sunday 13 October.
Are you looking to earn a little bit of extra cash while you study? Keen to enhance your CV? Want to learn new skills and help others? Our Part Time Jobs and Volunteering Fair is perfect for you!
Visit the two-day fair in The Venue, Students’ Union for your chance to connect with employers and learn more about the part-time and volunteering opportunities available in the region.
Tuesday 1 October: Volunteering opportunities only
Wednesday 2 October: Part-time roles and volunteering opportunities
In this edition of the Student Wellbeing Update [accessible version], we welcome back our students by sharing five essential wellbeing tips and offering a variety of tools and resources to help you cultivate your wellbeing from the start of the academic year.
To access your exclusive Newcastle University student discount, pick up a Student 10% Discount Fob from any campus café or reception. It works by loading your Fob with your chosen amount of funds and using it as your payment method at the till, to receive 10% off every time.
Did you know that as a Newcastle University student, you can take a break from your academic reading by accessing an exciting array of free e-books, audiobooks and magazines with the Libby app? Happy reading!
The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) is a global network of historic sites, museums and memory initiatives that connect past struggles to today's movements for social and environmental justice. Attend the Information Session on Thursday 17 October to find out about internship opportunities in Summer 2025!
If you haven't already, please ensure you are registered with a doctor in the local area. You can do this online in ten minutes.
We’ve teamed up with Newcastle City Council to urge you to think about food allergies - not just in relation to yourself but also to speak up on behalf of your friends.
Interested in getting into cycling? Want to brush up on your maintenance skills? Looking for a lovingly refurbished ride? Find all of this and more at the Bike Week Big Bike Event from Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 October!
If you need to contact Student Services, our friendly helpdesk is based at Level 1, Great North House (located between the Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms and Hancock Pub).
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