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In this edition: 

💬 University’s Postgraduate Research Strategy

🧠 A Wellbeing Toolkit for PGRs

🔓 Open Research Conference 2026

✨ Spotlight: SAgE Faculty Research Conference 2026: Building the Future 

🚀 Pitch your way to the Climb26

🛡️ Your safety, on and off campus

📰 Other news

👉 Scroll down for everything you need to know!

💬 University’s Postgraduate Research Strategy

We are revising the University’s Postgraduate Research (PGR) strategy.

If you’re interested in finding out more, join Matthew Grenby (PVC Research), the PG Deans and Doctoral College colleagues for an in-person discussion of the revised plan on Monday 18 May, 14:00-15:00.

Not sure how to process your supervisor’s feedback on your first draft? Or feeling puzzled by a one-sided peer relationship?

The Wellbeing Toolkit has your back. Discover some tips in ‘MANAGING A Postgraduate or Doctoral Life’.

• Practical and evidence-based guidance and resources.
• Access anytime, whenever you need it.
• Confidential and judgement-free.
• Navigate at your own pace. No appointment, no deadlines.
• Every little helps.

Developed by clinical psychologists, in collaboration with PGR researchers. 

🔓 Open Research Conference 2026

Following the success of last year's inaugural conference, Newcastle University’s Open Research Conference will return on Tuesday 16 June.

​Workshop and session topics include (but are not limited to): Sensitive/FAIR Research Data; Open Research Culture; Open Science & REF; Open Access, the Intersection of Open Research & AI. All PGRs are welcome. 

✨ Spotlight: SAgE Faculty Research Conference 2026: Building the Future 

The SAgE Faculty Research Conference 2026, Building the Future: Innovation for Global Impact, took place on 24 and 25 March at the Frederick Douglass Centre. 

The programme featured two keynote speeches, contributions from six external speakers, over 80 talks, around 60 posters and two workshops. The annual conference, led by PGR researchers, brought together around 300 attendees and provided an excellent platform for researchers to showcase their findings and connect with peers and industry guests.

Both the formal presentations and informal moments during coffee breaks sparked lively conversations, creating space for new ideas, meaningful connections, and future collaborations. The conference also celebrated excellence, with 10 prizes awarded for outstanding presentations and posters.

🚀 Pitch your way to the Climb26

START UP is on the hunt for the next wave of bold thinkers, gamechangers and future founders to join us at Climb26 – the UK’s most dynamic festival for business growth and innovation.

If you're a current Newcastle University student with a business idea – or you've already taken the leap and launched your start-up – this is your chance to accelerate faster than you thought possible.

What’s up for grabs?

• One of 10 exclusive two-day passes to Climb26
• £100 towards travel and accommodation

🛡️ Your safety, on and off campus

Whether you’re heading to lectures, meeting friends or planning a night out, feeling safe matters.

Watch this short video with Lily, your Wellbeing Officer, and Chris, from University Security, for simple tips on staying safe, planning ahead and looking out for each other.

Find out how the SafeZone app and University Security can support you 24/7.

Visit our Staying Safe webpage for more information.