Students' Union
Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) is a gateway to a whole variety of different experiences to help you meet new people, discover new interests and develop valuable new skills:
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over 200 student societies and sports clubs covering different sports, subjects, cultural interests, politics and religion
- student media opportunities:
- The Courier, our weekly student newspaper
- Newcastle Student Radio, which broadcasts 12 hours a day
- TCTV (The Courier Television)
- community volunteering scheme, Student Communication Action (SCAN), offering over 200 different activities each year
- Give It a Go Scheme programme of one-off taster activities, helping you to make the most of your spare time
- Go Play programme, giving you chance to try a new sport under the guidance and support of coaches, with no experience or commitment necessary
- represents the interests of the students and is a valuable source of student support
Multi-million pound refurbishment
Newcastle University Students' Union reopened in autumn 2011 following an £8m refurbishment. The inside of the Grade II listed building has been transformed, with some outstanding new facilities in the heart of campus:
- 24-hour computer clusters and social learning areas
- brand new Student Advice Centre
- a dedicated sports, societies and volunteering area
- revamped bar serving food and drinks
- huge gig and event space, hosting live gigs and regular Saturday club nights
- Subway sandwich shop, banking services and ATMs
- café with facilities to work and relax
- shop selling student essentials
- IT repair centre
- print design service
Find out more
- Visit the Students' Union website
- Take a virtual tour of the Students' Union building
- Alternative Prospectus 2012 (PDF: 2.7MB) produced by the Students' Union