As we move into the summer months, many of you will be turning your attention to dissertations, research projects and final assessments, while others may be balancing study with work, placements or making the most of everything Newcastle has to offer over the summer.
In this edition, you'll find opportunities to build your skills and experience, support for your studies, and some ideas for getting out and exploring the city during the months ahead.
All the best,
Yvonne
Head of Student Life
In this edition:
📝 Student stories
🌞Summer in Newcastle
💼 Gain real industry experience
♻️ ResLife ReHome reminder
📈 Summer Careers Service support
👂 You said, we listened, we acted
📰 Other news
📝 Student stories
The latest news, thoughts and recommendations from students across campus and the city.
🏃 Discover Newcastle's best running routes
Swap the treadmill for Newcastle's riverside paths, green spaces and bakery-fuelled adventures this spring.
Explore Yumeka's favourite running routes around the city, from the Quayside and Town Moor to a scenic 5K run out to Jesmond.
From family festivals and art exhibitions to funfairs, markets and community events, discover some of the best things happening in and around Newcastle this June.
With summer officially here and our final-year students starting to graduate, the campus might feel a little quieter. But don’t worry, the Careers Service isn’t going anywhere.
We provide in-person and online bookable appointments right throughout the year and it could be the perfect opportunity for you to access our support.
Find out more about what the Careers Service can do for you this summer.
Over the year, we’ve been sharing how student feedback has helped shape changes across campus, from libraries and wellbeing to catering, careers, facilities and digital services.
Take a look at the actions taken in response to your feedback and see how your views are helping improve the student experience at Newcastle.
📧 Be alert to SharePoint phishing emails: We are currently seeing an increase in phishing emails that use Microsoft SharePoint file sharing notifications to trick students and colleagues into clicking malicious links.
📚 Philip Robinson Library refurbishment: Level 1 will be refurbished over the summer to create a more modern, accessible and collaborative study space. Alternative study spaces will be available across campus while work takes place.
😎 Your summer wellbeing [accessible view]: Explore how to make the most of summer to maintain wellbeing, staying safe while having fun, and ideas for reading and activities.
💰 Support to help you to stop or reduce gambling: If you are concerned about the gambling you are participating in or the gambling of someone you know, there are services available to support you.
