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Last week, we welcomed over 2000 of you to our Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair to meet over 140 employers and explore the opportunities available.

Thank you to everyone who attended the event! Don’t forget to now take advantage of the Careers Service’s online resources to help with your CV, covering letters and interviews.

In this edition, we share an important update about the transition to eVisas – make sure to check when your BRP card expires. Explore our useful resources to help you thrive during your time at university in the UK too! 

Wondering how to access Student Services whilst King’s Gate Levels 1 and 2 are being redeveloped? Watch Music student Ollie as he shows you how to find Great North House. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win £1000 with the Santander Brighter Futures Grant! 

Getting enough rest is vital to academic achievement. The recent Nurture-U study revealed that many students experience poor sleep. Luckily our Student Content Creator, Angelina, has shared some useful tips for a good night's sleep! 

With Halloween soon, we share important information about staying safe and being considerate of your neighbours and each other. You may also wish to check our recommendations for sober fun from our Student Content Creator, Rachel. 

Dr Yvonne Chase 

Head of Student Life 

📄 Transition to eVisas 

🚶 Come with us to Student Services  

Whilst King’s Gate Levels 1 and 2 are closed for redevelopment, you can still access Student Services: 

• Book appointments online. 
• Call our usual phone line: +44 (0) 191 208 3333 
• Visit our helpdesk for face-to-face assistance from our friendly Student Engagement Team, temporarily located at Level 1, Great North House on Hancock Street. 

Follow Music student Ollie as he shows you how to find the Student Services helpdesk at Great North House from The Arches 👆 

Student Services will be back in a refurbished King’s Gate to welcome students for the 2025/26 academic year!  

💰 Win £1,000!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Brighter Futures Grants programme in collaboration with Santander. You have the chance to win one of 10 grants, each worth £1000, to support your academic journey.

To enter: 

1. Register for Santander Open Academy, a free online learning platform.  
   
   
2. Follow the verification link in your confirmation email. 
   
   
3. Log in and choose ‘Get Started’ to complete your entry into the Brighter Futures Grants programme. From the menu, select Newcastle University. 
   
   
4. Submit your entry by 5 December 2024 for your chance to win! 

🎃 Staying safe this Halloween

With spooky season right around the corner, please be considerate of your neighbours when celebrating: 

• Be mindful of noise – especially if there are young children or pets nearby.
• Join in community events like NUSU’s ghost walk or bonfire night at Blue Flames.
• Stay safe by drinking responsibly, staying hydrated, and eating well. 
• Clean up after any gatherings to keep your neighbourhood tidy and safe!  

For more tips on staying safe, visit our Student Health and Wellbeing Page.  

⛰️ Recommendations for sober fun in Newcastle 

Sober curious this October? Or just looking for some new things to do – that don’t involve drinking? Well fear not, our Student Content Creator, Rachel, has come up with an exhaustive list of wholesome activities to keep you busy for the rest of the year! From pottery painting to vintage shopping, there’s recommendations for everyone!

💤 Struggling to sleep?

Recent findings from the Nurture-U study revealed that many students experience poor sleep quality over the academic year! More than 1,000 students completed the surveys and over 40% reported good or very good sleep at the start of term compared to only 28% by March (source: Nurture-U study report, Newcastle University).

Check out useful tips from Angelina, our Student Content Creator, to help you get a good night’s sleep, so you can wake up feeling fresh and ready for your classes.   

Don’t miss your chance to win one of four £200 cash prizes by completing the latest Nurture-U student survey by Friday 25 October. Your involvement will help inform how we support our students with their mental health in future! 

🍃 Student Wellbeing Update

The latest edition of the Student Wellbeing Update (accessible version) explores the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and how you can implement them into your daily life!

Additionally, it includes various tools and information to help you better understand how to manage your wellbeing. 

📝 Careers Service online resources  

You might have attended our Graduate Recruitment and Placement Fair last week and feel inspired to start applying for jobs and placements. If that’s the case, we want to remind you about the excellent online resources you can take advantage of.  

CareerSet can help make your CV or covering letter stand out by providing AI-generated feedback, highlighting your skills and experience in a way that appeals to employers.  

If you’re further along in the process and looking to perfect your interview technique, Graduates First can assist. Sign up to practise video interviews and a range of psychometric tests for free. 

📚 Library Search, reserving and recommending books 

Library Search is the way to discover library resources such as books, e-books and journal articles for your assessments. If a book is out on loan, you can make a reservation and you will be notified when it’s available. If we don’t have a book that you need, then use our recommend a book service. 

🧰 Useful resources

Looking for opportunities and information to help you thrive during your time at university in the UK? Explore some of our useful resources: 

• Complete the 2024 Newcastle University Induction on Canvas.
• Visit the Academic Skills Kit for resources to help with your studies, including the Understanding Academic Culture collection.
• Explore Student Circus, an online job search platform dedicated to international students.
• Check out Give It A Go at your Students’ Union to get involved in hundreds of free or discounted activities, taster sessions and trips.
• Take on responsibilities, develop your skills and help support the local community with Go Volunteer.
• Enrol in the Managing Your Wellbeing When Studying in the UK course. Created in partnership with the British Council, it covers everything from understanding British culture to finding the support you need.  

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Go Global Fair - TODAY!

Come along to the Go Global Fair and find out how you can gain an international perspective, make cultural connections, discover a new country and enhance your skills and CV by undertaking a global experience as part of your degree. 

Drop in today to find out more! 

📅 Tuesday 22 October, 11:00-14:00 

📍 Boiler House 

ncl+ Award

Did you know that if you take part in any extra-curricular activities while at university, you can be recognised for them? Whether it’s playing sport, volunteering, or taking part in an internship, the ncl+ Award offers you the opportunity to showcase your involvement.

🔗 Quick links

• Connect with employers and alumni to explore careers in Agriculture, Environmental and Food Business at the Planet Connect Recruitment and Skills Fair on Tuesday 29 October, 10:00-15:30 in the Lindisfarne Room. 
  
  
• 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. 
  
  
• The Students’ Union’s Home and Living Market is back on Tuesday 29 October, 11:00-16:00 in The Venue! From jewellery to posters, sweet treats to plants, you're not going to want to miss this event.