Newcastle University

If you are currently being affected by international events please be assured that the following help and assistance is available: 

Impact on your studies/examinations/assignments
If you are struggling with your studies because of these events we would recommend that you talk to your personal tutor.  You could also consider submitting a Personal Extenuating Circumstance (PEC) form . 

Accommodation
If you have any concerns about accommodation you should contact the Accommodation Service at King's Gate on 0191 208 3333. 

Outstanding Tuition Fees
If you have any concerns in relation to either your sponsor not paying your tuition fee on your behalf, or where you are personally responsible for the payment of the fee, being unable to make the payment, please contact the Tuition Fees Team on 0191 222 5520 or by email . 

Visa Concerns
If you have visa concerns as a result of the current ongoing situations please contact the Visa Team as soon as possible.  Further information available online .  

Financial Support
If you are concerned about finances you may be able to receive some financial support from the UK government.  This is for students who are limited leave with a 'no recourse to public funds' condition and who have a temporary disruption of funds.  The funds are available for a period of 6 weeks.  If you wish to investigate this further we would recommend that you contact the Student Advice Centre for support with this process.  You can contact them on 0191 239 3979 or by email .  You can also apply to the Financial Assistance Fund in the University.  Further information about this fund is available online .   

Emotional Support
When distressing events such as those happening at the moment take place, that we or our families and friends are personally involved in, it is often a traumatic time emotionally and psychologically.  It is obviously very normal to feel very distressed in these circumstances.  People in this situation may feel anxious about themselves, their friends and family and the future, they may struggle with their sleep, with their concentration and motivation to work.  This is all usual in such difficult circumstances.  If these types of difficulties become more long term, for example 2 to 3 months after the events then we would advise you to access the Student Wellbeing Service or your GP.We would also recommend that you speak to your friends and families for support.  If you feel you would benefit from more intensive support such as counselling then please access the service.  This would be about helping you process and explore the emotional and psychological difficulties you are experiencing.  Staff in the Student Wellbeing Service would not be in a position to discuss the political implications of any event. In addition to the above you could also speak with a Chaplain .