Marketing and Management BSc – Final Year
UCAS code(s): NN52
Your Welcome Week starts on 20 September 2024.
To help you transition smoothly back into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities and fun activities.
Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider university.
You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.
Please note that:
- all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
- your activities may be a mix of in-person and online sessions. If applicable, links to online sessions will be provided in the activity description.
- some activities may require sign-up in order to attend. If applicable, sign-up links will be provided in the activity description.
- most sessions are compulsory, but some are optional – this will be specified in the activity description.
12:30 - Welcome back for Placement and Study Abroad returners - NUBS 1.03
Time: 12:30 to 13:30
Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), Room 1.03
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: No
Ellen Arkless and Sarah Carnegie welcome you back to the programme following your placement or year abroad. This session will include a reminder of key University resources including the Library and ASK, as well as some top tips on how to use the skills developed during placement/study abroad in your final year.
Saturday 21 September - Induction Activities (optional - sign up required)
Saturday Induction Welcome Event
Time: 10:00 to 14:00
Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), Ground Floor Foyer
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: Yes
Join us for an engaging and relaxed morning where you can engage in a range of bite-size activities, meet our Employability team here at Newcastle University Business School, and network with your peers whilst getting to know all that Newcastle has to offer. Food and refreshments included.
Places are limited - Sign up here
Tuesday 17 September to Wednesday 18 September - Students’ Union Clubs and Societies Fair
Time: 10:00 to 16:00 (10:00 to 11:00 Quiet Hour)
Venue: University Sports Centre
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: No
At the Clubs and Societies Fair, you will find members from the majority of the 65 clubs and 200 societies, ready and willing to answer any question you may have about joining, cost, socials, training and more! It’s the perfect opportunity to see what we have on offer and mingle with those already involved. You may even see some demonstrations. From Archery to Zumba there really is something for everyone with our fantastic student led clubs and societies.
Please note: 10:00 to 11:00 is Quiet Hour whereby we will be making adjustments to the environment to make it less sensory stimulating for those that may have a hidden disability.
For further information about NUSU Clubs and Societies see: Newcastle University Students' Union (nusu.co.uk)
W/c Monday 4 November - Business School Careers Success Week
Our annual employability conference aims to help you explore a range of business sectors and build your skills in a range of activities and sessions. You will have the opportunity to take part in the events listed below.
- Management Consultancy Day: with insight session and consultancy workshop
- Skills sessions in: Digital Marketing, Design Thinking and Project Management
- Networking and Speed Mentoring Events
- Career Treks to London and Manchester
- Industry sector insight sessions
- Business Challenges with prizes