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. As the season gets busier, it’s a great time to focus on staying safe and making the most of everything on offer.
If you're feeling the winter blues, why not grab a FREE one-week pass to the Sport and Fitness Centre with our Black Friday offer? Also, read the latest Student Wellbeing update to remind yourself of the support we can offer you.
In this edition, we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week and our aspiring entrepreneurs. Could that be you? Find out how START UP can support your ideas and check out the latest entrepreneurship opportunity with the Innovation Lab (i-Lab)!
Don't forget to keep the Careers Service updated with your latest plans and learn more about the benefits of a placement from our Marketing Placement Student, Sophie.
Submit a review with Whatuni? for a chance to win £100 plus we’re spotlighting ground-breaking research with a potato twist at SpudFest.
Dr Yvonne Chase
Head of Student Life
🚀 Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week and aspiring entrepreneurs
Are you ready to turn your ideas into reality? Do you have a side-hustle? Running a small business alongside your studies? Want to join a network of other student entrepreneurs?
Our START UP team is here to help you launch and grow your business, social enterprise, or freelance career. Whether you’re just curious or already on your entrepreneurial journey, START UP offers one-to-one coaching, workshops and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Access resources, networking opportunities, and expert advice. Ready to start?
As the nights get darker and the festive season approaches, we want to remind you of the support available to help you stay safe.
24/7 Security: If you have a problem on campus, call our friendly team on 0191 208 6817. Additionally, download the free SafeZone app to alert the team to your situation and location.
Campus police officer: Contact PC 2458 Gary White or attend our drop-in session in Great North House every Thursday, 12:00-13:00 (term time) to ask questions, share concerns or get practical advice on crime prevention and personal safety.
Safe Taxi scheme: If you are stranded without money during term time, call Budget Taxis on 0191 298 5050, quote reference NEW02, provide your name and student number for a taxi home (up to £8). The Students’ Union will contact you to check-in and organise payment.
Alcohol and drug safety: All students are required to complete the 2024 Induction on Canvas which includes training on Drugs and Alcohol Awareness. If you have not done so, we strongly recommend you complete it.
Scams and phishing emails: Read advice and explore resources from our Student Financial Support team on avoiding fraud. Check out the Cyber Security website from the IT Service (NUIT) for more information on tools, tips, and important resources to help you protect your personal data and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks.
For the chance to win £100, head to Whatuni? to write a review abut Newcastle University! It’ll only take a few minutes and your words could help future students find the perfect university and course.
From 25 November to 1 December, all students can sign up for a FREE one-week pass to our Sport and Fitness Centre. It’s the perfect chance to try out our amazing facilities including our high-tech gym and brand new functional studio. We also offer a wide range of fitness classes and sports activities to book and play with friends!
Don’t miss out on this exclusive Black Friday offer. Sign up for your free pass via the NCL Sport app from Sunday 24 November and kickstart your fitness journey with us!
By letting the Careers Service know where you are with your career planning, we can ensure that you get the right information at the right time. Whether you have no idea what you want to do after you leave university, have a clear plan mapped out or have a business idea that you need help getting off the ground, we can support you.
Take our short careers questionnaire on the Student Portal and we’ll be in touch with the information you need to take the next steps.
With so many benefits, completing a placement could be one of the best things you decide to do while at university. From gaining industry level experience in a field that you’re interested in to developing key skills that will help your job applications stand out, the advantages of doing a placement are enormous.
But don’t just take our word for it! Hear from Sophie, a Marketing Placement Student with the Careers Service about her experience so far.
In this edition of the Student Wellbeing update (accessible version), our team outlines the support we have on offer to all students, including counselling, disability, financial, chaplaincy and pastoral support.
We also highlight some important upcoming events and how you can get involved!
Applications now open for an exciting opportunity to collaborate with external partners, be paid to solve real-world business challenges, and gain valuable experience!
Open to all current students, no prior knowledge of business or entrepreneurship required. Deadline for applications: 1 December.
Join us at this year's SpudFest! Discover groundbreaking crop science, enjoy free potato tastings, and explore our vertical farming Innovation Hub, Vertitech.
Partnering with EAT@Newcastle and Newcastle Food Bank, surplus harvests aid families in need. Don’t miss games, research exhibits, and fresh greens to take home!
You may be aware from media reports that the UK Government has announced changes to maintenance loans and tuition fees for UK students studying in England from September 2025. Please visit the Student Noticeboard for further information, frequently asked questions and sources of support.
Fancy winning £1000? Register with the Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform, for your chance to win.
Getting a new mobile phone for Christmas or upgrading your handset soon? Remember that uninstalling the Authenticator app will disable your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method. Learn more to be prepared!
Are you interested in experimental social sciences? Discover how you can participate in paid research at the Business School Behavioural and Experimental Economics Lab!
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 students to support your leisure reading.
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