Newcastle University

Living in Newcastle

Find out what some of our current students think about working and living in Newcastle

• Abhyuday (Adam) Deshpande
  
  I moved to Newcastle in Sept ’09. Having never lived in the North of England, I was a bit sceptical! But in a very short space of time, I began to like Newcastle very much. Newcastle is really compact and anything you need you will find on Northumberland Street! Newcastle is really great for going out and socialising. Not only are there many bars and clubs, the Newcastle students union is highly active and often arranges exciting nights out! I also play badminton for Newcastle University and for anyone who is into sports, I would recommend that you seriously consider Newcastle University as it has great sports facilities. Well, I hope to see all of you very soon at one of our social gatherings!
  
  
• Elizabeth Gemmell
  

  The University campus is ideally situated in the city centre, 5 minutes’ walk from a great variety of shops, restaurants and bars. It’s an attractive place to live and small enough that you don’t need a car. If you fancy a day out of the city the metro takes you to the stunning coast in half an hour, or 10 minutes drive west and you’re out in the beautiful wilds of Northumberland.

• Richard Tomsett

  I always describe Newcastle to my friends as the City of Dreams. There’s a fantastic amount to do and see, but the city is small enough not to lose yourself in. It mixes architectural beauty with urban grit perfectly.

• Rafal Czapiewski

  I do like living in Newcastle! Apart from great opportunities at Newcastle University there are lots of possibilities in this town. To name a few: cinema with alternative movies, regular gigs of most interesting musicians, restaurants with food from around the world and plenty of places to have a drink and dance. Moreover, fans of modern art will also be satisfied with galleries and workshops. Best of all is the multicultural community in this city, which proves that Geordie people are tolerant and open-minded. If I had to make this choice again I would pick Newcastle upon Tyne.
  
• Dean Hallam
  

  Newcastle is a small friendly city with lots of transport links, making it easy to explore. The city is also packed with culture, with many art galleries and music venues. The Institute of Ageing and Health is the best research environments I have come across in my career. It is clear to see why the IAH is a world class research centre.

• Victoria Ewan

  I really love living in the Newcastle area- the people are incredibly friendly and there’s a real sense of community here, as well as having amazing deserted beaches, Hadrian’s wall, the lake district and great places to visit. Also train links to London and Edinburgh are excellent so it’s easy to visit people from here.

• Paul Innerd

  I’m a Cardiologist in training who came to Newcastle from Scotland for a job opportunity 10 years ago. I’ve never left since. I’m now settled with a family here. Newcastle is big enough to be interesting and small enough to be manageable. For a city there is lots of easy- to-get-to green space in the middle and all around. The people are funny and friendly. The ever evolving University campus is a great space and, although a small thing, and a bit random at that, being able to access IT via RAS from anywhere in the world is fantastic.
  
  
• Diego Manni
  
  

  Newcastle is a really nice please to live, prices are not too high and the city is full of places to socialize with people from around the world. The University is really good as well, with great care to international students that could have language problems.

• Nicholas Murphy
  
  Having grown up in Liverpool and then spent the first four years of my academic life in such small, historic cities it was nice to come back to the vibrant buzz of a big city.  The university environment is much different to those I had grown accustomed to but has more than surpassed my expectations.  It is satisfying to know that you are never too far from something to do, whether that is studying hard or playing hard.  If you are keen on trying something new you will surely find it here – particularly if you are willing to venture out to the coastal regions there is an abundance of adventurous activities to try (the view from the air is a personal favourite of mine).
  
  
• Casey William
  

  As a foreign postgraduate student studying in Newcastle, I have found the city and people to be exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The Institute for Ageing and Health has not only been excellent in the research being conducted, but highly enjoyable to work in as well. It is an environment where you have the support of great mentors and fellow students who encourage and reinforce creative contributions to the progress of biomedical science.
  
  

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