With Newcastle's Christmas lights officially switched on, Fenwick's famous window unveiled and a cold chill in the air, the city is starting to feel wonderfully festive. You may have even spotted that the University's Christmas tree has arrived on campus!
In this edition, we share an update about the Doctoral College Research Enhancement Fund. We also congratulate Francesca Trotman, a PhD Marine Science student, for her organisation Love the Oceans’ award at COP29.
Join the University-wide conversation about our behaviours and values by attending a Behaviour Matters workshop. If you’re a British racially minoritised PGR student in the North East, find out about the Pro:NE mentoring opportunity.
Plus it’s your last chance to win £1000 with Santander’s Brighter Futures Grant.
Doctoral College Research Enhancement Fund update
The Doctoral College recently took the difficult decision to temporarily pause the Doctoral College Research Enhancement Fund (DCREF), so that we could review Doctoral College activities in the light of the current financial situation. We understand this sudden pause may have been disappointing, but it was important to take the time to review our plans to protect key PGR student activities.
The Doctoral College has made sure to honour previous commitments to successful DCREF applicants, as well as awarding funding to excellent applications submitted to the DCREF Call 1, which closed in September 2024.
We are pleased to announce that following our review, we have been able to allocate funding to allow the Doctoral College to launch of a 2nd DCREF call early in 2025. As the available funding will be at a lower rate than previously anticipated, the scope and criteria of the DCREF funding will need to be reviewed and the Doctoral College is currently developing revised guidelines, which will be available by mid-December, ready for the call opening in mid-January 2025.
👥 Our Behaviour Matters workshops
The Behaviour Matters project team invites you to join the University-wide conversation about our behaviours and values. This work builds on the 'Behaviour Matters' project, which is supported as part of our Research Culture Programme, and is inclusive of everyone in our university community. We want to hear your thoughts on the conduct we expect to see from each other — and the behaviours that we, as a community, should not accept. The Vice-Chancellor launched the project in a recent NU Connections and shared details at the recent Town Hall events.
You can join the conversation by registering for a listening group in-person or online until 16 December. This is a real opportunity to help to shape our future culture. Learn more about the project!
Are you a British racially minoritised PGR student in the North East looking to advance your academic career with expert guidance?
The Pro:NE mentoring scheme, funded by the Office for Students, connects students with mentors from Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside universities. The initiative aims to support your academic development and career progression with at least four hours of personalised mentoring from experienced academics, offering advice, insights and guidance tailored to your individual needs. The goal is to help you overcome barriers, navigate academic challenges and thrive in your research and career path.
A massive congratulations to Francesca Trotman, a Marine Science PhD student, and founder of Love The Oceans, a non-profit marine conservation organisation, for receiving the 2024 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award in the Transformational Category. Francesca (right) and Love The Oceans’ marine biologist, Yudmila Chunguane (left), accepted the award on behalf of the team at COP29 in recognition of their gender equity projects in Mozambique.
Don’t miss out on the chance to win one of ten Brighter Future Grants in collaboration with our partners Santander! The grants are each worth £1000 to support your academic journey - spend the money on rent, bills, study resources or anything else you need! To enter:
Follow the verification link in your confirmation email.
Log in and choose ‘Get Started’ to complete your entry into the Brighter Futures Grants programme. From the menu, select Newcastle University.
Submit your entry by Thursday 5 December 2024, 23:00 for your chance to win!
This opportunity is open to ALL Newcastle University students; you do not need to bank with Santander to enter. Read what previous Newcastle University winners had to say!
For the chance to win £100, head to Whatuni? to write a review abut Newcastle University! It’ll only take a few minutes. Select '4 year+', complete your review and your words could help future students find the perfect university and course.
If you’re expecting a new mobile phone for Christmas or upgrading your handset soon, be prepared! Remember that uninstalling the Authenticator app from your current phone will disable your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method.
To make the transition smoother, set up the Authenticator on your new mobilebefore removing it from the old one. This will ensure you have continuous access to your account without any issues over the holidays.
In December, the Library is hosting a series of supplier-led workshops, aimed at PGRs, to highlight key research databases and provide expert advice on making the most of their features. Featuring live demos and expert insights, these workshops are a great way to enhance your research skills.
Applications are now open for an exciting opportunity to collaborate with external partners, be paid to solve real-world business challenges and gain valuable experience!
The innovation-Lab (iLab) is open to all current students, no prior knowledge of business or entrepreneurship required. Deadline for applications: 2 December.
Do you have any unwanted computing devices or equipment lying around? NUIT is hosting an IT Kit – Return, Repurpose or Recycle Scheme from Monday 2 to Friday 6 December.
Simply bring your items to the drop-off points on campus!
At Newcastle University we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to express their ideas, while also ensuring support is available for those affected by views they find hurtful or distressing.
IT Service (NUIT) are delighted to announce that all University students will havefree access to Adobe Expressfrom 2 December 2024.
This festive season, grab a large luxury mince pie for just £1 (usually £2.50!) with any purchase in one of our University-owned cafes on campus. While stocks last from Monday 2 to Friday 20 December 2024.
Applications are now open for in-person and virtual internships with the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC). Apply for opportunities with the global network of historic sites and initiatives which connects past struggles to today's human rights movements.
Read the latest edition of the Student Wellbeing update (accessible version). The team outlines the support we have on offer to all students, including counselling, disability, financial, chaplaincy and pastoral support.
We want to help ensure you are supported and work on reducing the risks and negative impacts associated with drug and alcohol use. Having the experience of Newcastle students will go a long way in supporting this important work and that’s why we are helping to raise awareness in the annual S.O.S-UK Drug and Alcohol survey. Find out more on the Students' Union's website.
Explore our updated Libby titles: Check out the new audiobooks, e-books and magazines added to the Library’s growing Libby collection, available to all Newcastle University students, to support your leisure reading.
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