Student Communications
See how we communicate with you at Newcastle University
The Student Life team oversee the central University emails you receive. We aim to support your student experience by providing targeted, relevant and timely communications.
Find out more below about our newsletters. Missed an email? Follow the links to read the latest editions!
We also work with students to co-create communications and content. We recruit a team of Student Content Creators each academic year who create Reels, TikToks, other videos, blog and newsletter content. Look out for their work across our Experience blog, social media and emails!
If you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate taught student, you will receive the Student Life newsletter every fortnight during term time.
This newsletter includes important and helpful information from across the University, including updates, events, and opportunities from services like Wellbeing, the Library, and the Careers Service. We also feature exciting, relatable content from our Student Content Creators!
The newsletter is sent to your University email account. Please ensure to read it!
Top tip: Not receiving our newsletters? Check your ‘Other’ inbox in Outlook!
Read Student Life newsletters from Semester 2
February 2025
Sent on 11 February
- Undergraduate Students (New)
- Undergraduate Students (All other UG)
- Undergraduate (Finalist)
- PGT Students
Watch the new Your Behaviour Matters video, make the most of your assessment feedback and sign up for Creative Careers sessions.
January 2025
Sent on 28 January
- Undergraduate Students (New)
- Undergraduate Students (All other UG)
- Undergraduate (Finalist)
- PGT Students
Start the new semester with wellbeing and mindfulness tips, remind yourself of support available and explore the top events for February!
Read Student Life newsletters from Semester 1
January 2025
Sent on 14 January
Kick off the new year with wellbeing tips, free pasta on campus, exciting January events and the chance to win big prizes!
December 2024
Sent on 10 December
Get involved with Winter in Newcastle, read key information about the closure period and explore support resources!
Sent on 3 December
Explore our Winter in Newcastle programme plus it’s your last chance to win £1000 with Santander Brighter Futures Grant.
November 2024
Sent on 19 November
- Undergraduate students (new)
- Undergraduate students (all other)
- Undergraduate students (final year)
- PGT students
Enjoy a free week at the Sport and Fitness Centre, win £100 by submitting a Whatuni review and get the most from your Careers Service and START UP!
Sent on 6 November
Discover stress-busting tips and support, enhance your CV, check out our new breakfast sandwich deal and your chance to some fantastic win prizes!
October 2024
Sent on 22 October
Your chance to win £1,000 from Santander, an update on eVisas (for international students), support from the Library, find Great North House, stay safe this Halloween, wholesome activities around the city, improve sleep hygiene and loads more!
Sent on 9 October
Discover essential tips on staying safe on campus and online. Celebrate Black History Month with us and get ready for World Mental Health Day with our latest resources and a chance to win £200!
September 2024
Sent on 24 September
Meet your Academic Skills team, enter a prize giveaway from NUIT, find out about the Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) policy and explore internship and part-time jobs opportunities.
If you're a postgraduate research student, you will receive the PGR newsletter every month.
The newsletter is sent to your University email account and contains important and helpful information. This includes news from the Doctoral College, updates from the Research Culture team and more PGR-specific opportunities. Please ensure to read it!
Top tip: Not receiving our newsletters? Check your ‘Other’ inbox in Outlook!
Read PGR newsletters from Semester 2
January 2025
Your latest PGR Newsletter (sent on 30 January)
Kickstart 2025 with events from the PGR Community Hub and read important updates about vivas and Doctoral College Research Enhancement Fund.
Read PGR newsletters from Semester 1
December 2024
Your latest PGR Newsletter: Season's Greetings! (sent on 13 December)
Get involved with Winter in Newcastle, read key information about the closure period and explore support resources!
November 2024
Your latest PGR Newsletter: November 2024 (sent on 28 November)
We share an update about the Doctoral College Research Enhancement Fund, plus join the University-wide conversation about our behaviours and values.
October 2024
Your latest PGR Newsletter: October 2024 Home students (sent on 31 October)
Your latest PGR Newsletter: October 2024 International students (sent on 31 October)
Important information about your eVisa (International), win £1,000, meet Jo Baker, Judges' Choice at the Three Minute Thesis competition, shape the future of researcher development and lots more!
September 2024
Your latest PGR newsletter: September 2024 (sent on 26 September)
We extend a warm welcome from Professor Matthew Grenby and Linming, your new PG Officer, plus details on how to win a touchscreen monitor and meet your PGR Community Hub.
August 2024
Your latest PGR newsletter: August 2024 (sent on 29 August)
We highlight an important upcoming email about ORCiD, details of the Talk Campus app and upcoming events, including the NUAcT Celebration Event and Failing Forward Launch Event.
Read the Student Wellbeing email
February 2025
Need to talk to someone? Discover the support available to you at Newcastle University (sent on 6 February)
- School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape
- School of Arts and Cultures Student Wellbeing
- Newcastle University Business School Student Wellbeing
- School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences Student Wellbeing
- School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics Student Wellbeing
- School of Geography, Politics and Sociology Student Wellbeing
- School of History, Classics and Archaeology Student Wellbeing
- Law Student Wellbeing
- School of Modern Languages Student Wellbeing
- Combined Honours Student Wellbeing
- Philosophy Student Wellbeing
- School X PG Wellbeing
- School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences Student Wellbeing
- School of Dental Sciences Student Wellbeing
- School of Medicine Student Wellbeing
- School of Pharmacy Student Wellbeing
- School of Psychology Student Wellbeing
- School of Computing Student Wellbeing
- School of Engineering Student Wellbeing
- School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics Student Wellbeing
- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Student Wellbeing
From Personal Tutors to Student Wellbeing Advisers, we have a dedicated support network ready to help you.
Read Examinations Team emails from Semester 2
February 2025
Additional Exam Support and Adjustments (sent on 5 February)
Guidance for students who may require additional exam support.
Read Examinations Team emails from Semester 1
January 2025
Get Exam Ready (Final Checks) (sent on 2 January)
If you have an in-person exam in the upcoming exam period, we have some useful reminders to help ensure that you’re exam ready.
December 2024
Get Exam Ready (sent on 13 December)
If you have an in-person exam in the upcoming exam period, we have some useful reminders to help ensure that you’re exam ready.
November 2024
Final Semester One Exam Timetable (sent on 22 November)
You are now able to access the final Semester One Exam Timetable.
Provisional Semester One Exam Timetable (sent on 15 November)
You are now able to access the provisional Semester One Exam Timetable.
October 2024
Exam Support / Adjustments (sent on 10 October)
Guidance for students who may require additional exam support.
Welcome emails
If you have registered as a new Newcastle University student, you will have received a Welcome email from Professor Ruth Valentine, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education.
If you are a returning undergraduate student, you will have received a Welcome Back email from Professor Ruth Valentine, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education.
Read the Welcome email for new students
September 2024
- Undergraduate students (Home)
- Undergraduate students (International)
- PGT students (Home)
- PGT students (International)
- MBA students (Home)
- MBA students (International)
- PGR students (Home)
- PGR students (International)
Professor Ruth Valentine, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, welcomes you to Newcastle University. We also share important information, handy resources and useful support ahead of your arrival on campus.
Read the Welcome Back email for returning students
17 September 2024
- Undergraduate students (final year)
- Undergraduate students (all other stages)
Professor Ruth Valentine, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, welcomes you back to Newcastle University. We share important updates about the new Student Portal and how to access Student Services whilst King's Gate Levels 1 and 2 are being redeveloped.