Student Notices and Events

Newcastle Against Nurdles

Nurdles have washed up on beaches across the North East coast, prompting a significant community-led clean-up effort involving local residents, volunteers and environmental groups.

The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2026

DSUK’s surveys have a track record of influencing policy. By taking part you join thousands of students around the UK in improving Higher Education accessibility.

PC Cluster Refresh Programme – August/September 2026

NUIT will be carrying out a planned refresh of student PC clusters from Monday 3 August 2026. A full schedule of affected locations and dates is provided below.

How the Great North Run is benefitting our student community

We’re proud to announce that 35 colleagues, alumni and supporters will be taking part in this year’s Great North Run to raise funds for the Newcastle University Student Fund.

Academic support: what’s changing next year 

From the next academic year, the University is updating how academic support is organised to provide clearer, more consistent guidance throughout your studies. 

Be alert to SharePoint phishing emails

We are currently seeing an increase in phishing emails that use Microsoft SharePoint file sharing notifications to trick colleagues and students into clicking malicious links.

Northcote Postgraduate Scholarship for Study in Australia

Applications are invited from students normally resident in the United Kingdom wishing to undertake a higher degree at an Australian University for a period of up to three years.

Summer building work in the Philip Robinson Library

Work will be taking place over the summer to refurbish Level 1 of the Philip Robinson Library.