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Newcastle University
Postgraduate Study 2018
Supporting you
Libraries
We have one of the best library
services in the country and we’ve
won multiple awards for our
excellent customer service, so
why not make the most of the
services we offer including:
• 1 million print books and
half a million e-books
• 26,000 e-journals
• 24/7 online library help
• over 700 computers available
across our library network,
with plenty of study spaces for
individual and collaborative
group work
• specialist subject librarians
to help with your research and
assignments
• The Philip Robinson Library ,
our main library, is open
24 hours in term time
• The Marjorie Robinson Library
Rooms offer a truly digital
library experience including open
spaces for individuals and groups
to think, collaborate and consult
• Our specialist subject libraries
are the Walton Medical Library
and the Law Library
Facilities
and resources
Sport
Everyone has the opportunity to
enjoy sport at Newcastle, whatever
their level. We’re consistently in
the top 15 of the BUCS league
and are investing over £30 million
in a sports facilities expansion
programme.
• Dedicated Sports Centre, and
high-quality outdoor facilities
including 28 grass pitches,
two artificial turf pitches and
a Water Sports Centre
• Over 60 sports clubs from
table tennis to snowboarding;
we have something for everyone,
including an inclusive programme
delivering para-sports
• ‘Give it a Go’, a sports taster
programme enabling you to try
new sports whatever your ability
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• Generous sports scholarships
for those already competing at
a high level
performance or contact us
direct at performance.sport@
IT facilities
Whether you want to work on an
essay in a computer cluster, connect
to the WiFi network, review a lecture
online or need some technical
support, our IT Service has it
covered:
• our Virtual Learning Environment
(VLE), provides access to reading
lists, course handouts and online
discussions with fellow students
and tutors
• lecture recording and online
streaming – great for revision and
catching up on anything you may
have missed
• free IT support, including a mobile
and laptop connection clinic
• 3,000+ networked computers
• mobile apps to help you find your
nearest PC, review your timetable,
manage your library account and
get the latest University news
Cultural campus
Our campus is a cultural hub,
enabling you to enjoy thought-
provoking theatre, hear influential
public speakers, see great art and
listen to professional musicians,
without leaving the University
grounds.
• The Hatton is a free art gallery
on campus that hosts a busy
programme of historical and
contemporary art exhibitions
• The Great North Museum
houses 3,500 natural history,
archaeological and ethnological
artefacts as well as a planetarium
• Our free public lecture series
‘Insights’ welcomes internationally
respected speakers to campus
each term
• Campus-based Newcastle Centre
for the Literary Arts runs a year-
round programme of readings
and events, featuring world-class
authors
• Our free lunchtime concert series
‘LIVE in the King’s Hall’ offers
professional recitals and student
performances
• Northern Stage, the North East’s
largest producing theatre company,
has a fantastic reputation for its
range of classical and modern
performances
We have invested millions in outstanding facilities
and IT services to support your learning. This
investment is underpinned by a strong postgraduate
student support network, helping you to get the
most out of the services we offer.
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libraries
open
24/7