Newsletters
Stay up to date with emails designed to help you make the most of your student experience.
You’ll receive important information and updates to your University email account.
It’s important to check your inbox regularly so you don’t miss anything. We recommend turning on notifications on your phone or laptop to stay up to date.
Sometimes emails can go into your ‘Other’ inbox instead of your ‘Focused’ inbox, so make sure you check both.
Missed something? Follow the links below to read the latest editions.
Student Life newsletter
If you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate taught student, you’ll receive the Student Life newsletter every two weeks during term time.
It brings together useful updates from across the University, including:
- latest news, ideas and recommendations from students across campus and the city
- events and opportunities
- support and wellbeing
- careers and employability
- library and study support
- competitions and prize draws
PGR newsletter
If you’re a postgraduate research student, you’ll receive the PGR newsletter every month.
It includes important updates and opportunities tailored to you, such as:
- news from the Doctoral College
- updates from the Research Culture team
- funding, training and development opportunities
Make sure to read it so you don’t miss out.
Read Student Life newsletters from Semester 2
June 2026
Sent on 02 June:
- Undergraduate and continuing students: See you September! ☀️
- Final year undergraduate students: Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉
- PGT Students: Your Summer study toolkit 🛠️
May 2026
Sent on 19 May: Countdown to summer ⏳
Discover summer plans, with checklists, stories, and more!
Sent on 5 May: Your assessment prep checklist 📚
With assignments due and exams around the corner, discover student tips, study resources and wellbeing support to keep you on track.
April 2026
Sent on 21 April: Your spring guide to Newcastle 🌸
- Undergraduate students (new)
- Undergraduate students (all other)
- Undergraduate students (final year)
- PGT students
Discover free things to do, favourite study spots and student ideas for making the most of spring in Newcastle.
March 2026
Sent on 11 March: Your mental health matters 🧠
Check out practical wellbeing tips and uplifting student stories to inspire you this University Mental Health Day.
February 2026
Sent on 24 February: Financial Support 💸
- Undergraduate students (new) - home
- Undergraduate students (new) - international
- Undergraduate students (continuing) - home
- Undergraduate students (continuing) - international
- Undergraduate students (final) - home
- Undergraduate students (final) - international
- Postgraduate taught students - home
- Postgraduate taught students - international
Explore financial support, elections and other student updates.
Sent on 10 February: Careers Service in Focus 🔍
- Undergraduate students (new) - home
- Undergraduate students (new) - international
- Undergraduate students (all other) - home
- Undergraduate students (all other) - international
- Undergraduate students (final year) - home
- Undergraduate students (final year) - international
- Postgraduate taught students - home
- Postgraduate taught students - international
Are you ready for what’s next? Careers events, internships and student opportunities!
January 2026
Sent on 28 January: Improve your university experience 📣
- Undergraduate students (new)
- Undergraduate students (all other)
- Undergraduate students (final year)
- PGT students
Share your feedback, stand in the Student Elections, and explore what’s on this term.
Sent on 13 January: Self-care tips this assessment season ☕️
Free food, wellbeing support and self-care tips to help you through exam season.
Read Student Life newsletters from Semester 1
December 2025
Sent on 9 December: Season's Greetings 🎅
- Undergraduate students (new) - home
- Undergraduate students (new) - international
- Undergraduate students (all other) - home
- Undergraduate students (all other) - international
- Undergraduate students (final year) - home
- Undergraduate students (final year) - international
- Postgraduate taught students - home
- Postgraduate taught students - international
November 2025
Sent on 25 November: End of term essentials ✅
Sent on 11 November: Wobble Week 🦁
October 2025
Sent on 28 October: Level up your learning 🚀
Win £1000 with Brighter Futures Grants and discover ways to level up your learning this term!
Sent on 14 October: Safe, secure and supported 🔐
- Undergraduate students (new) - home
- Undergraduate students (new) - international
- Undergraduate students (all other) - home
- Undergraduate students (all other) - international
- Undergraduate students (final year) - home
- Undergraduate students (final year) - international
- Postgraduate taught students - home
- Postgraduate taught students - international
As autumn settles in, here’s your guide to staying safe, secure and supported on campus and through seasonal events 🍂
September 2025
Sent on 30 September: Belonging at Newcastle 🌍
Explore tips for making friends, discover fun in the city, visit King's Gate and embrace being part of the University community!
Sent on 16 September
- New students: Start your semester strong 💪
Meet your Personal Tutor, complete induction essentials and discover exciting part-time job opportunities.
- Returning students: Welcome back! ✨
Complete your induction, find jobs and internships, explore support and win with Santander.
Read the Welcome email for new students
September 2025
- Home undergraduate students
- International undergraduate students
- Home PGT students
- International PGT students
- Home PGR students
- International PGR students
Find out about upcoming events and the latest updates ahead of you joining us on campus!
Read PGR newsletters from Semester 3
June 2026
Your latest PGR newsletter: June 2026 (sent on 25 June)
Read our new PGR Strategic Delivery Plan and explore the latest opportunities
Read PGR newsletters from Semester 2
May 2026
Your latest PGR newsletter: May 2026 (sent on 28 May)
Explore our new values, upcoming events, our summer checklist and more!
April 2026
Your latest PGR newsletter: April 2026 (sent on 30 April)
From PGR strategy updates to wellbeing support — here’s what’s new this month.
March 2026
Your latest PGR newsletter: March 2026 (sent on 26 March)
From the 3MT competition to extra Research Retreats, here’s your March PGR roundup!
February 2026
Your latest PGR newsletter: February 2026 (sent on 26 February)
Travel booking updates, academic news, financial support and more!
January 2026
Your latest PGR newsletter: January 2026 (sent on 29 January)
Research opportunities, writing groups, retreats, elections, wellbeing support and February events.
Read PGR newsletters from Semester 1
December 2025
Your latest PGR newsletter: Season's Greetings (sent on 11 December)
Get ready for Winter Break - here's everything you need to know!
November 2025
Your latest PGR newsletter: November 2025 (sent on 27 November)
Explore the new PGR Wellbeing Toolkit, meet our Student Content Creators, watch the Health & Wellbeing video, and find surveys, internships, and events
October 2025
Your latest PGR newsletter: October 2025 (sent on 30 October)
Win £1000 with Brighter Futures Grants, explore upcoming PGR Community Hub and Library workshops and try out for the University Challenge team!
September 2025
Your latest PGR newsletter: September 2025 (sent on 25 September)
Welcome to the new academic year! Meet your Academic Officer, explore PGR opportunities, and find support for your studies.
Read Examinations Team emails from Semester 3
July 2026
Your Final Exam Timetable is now ready (sent on Friday 24 July)
The FINAL Resit/Deferral Exam Timetable (Monday 3 August – Friday 14 August) is now available.
Provisional Resit/Deferral Exam Timetable (sent on Monday 20 July)
The PROVISIONAL Resit/Deferral Exam Timetable (Monday 4 August – Friday 15 August) is now available.
Read Examinations Team emails from Semester 2
May 2026
Exam Reminder: Mobile phone and smart device rules (sent on Friday 15 May)
Important guidance on phones and smart devices in exams, what to bring and what to avoid
Digital exams - be ready! (sent on Thursday 7 May)
Be prepared for your in-person digital exams: check your PC log-in details and arrive early.
April 2026
Get Exam Ready (Final Checks) (sent on Thursday 30 April)
If you have an in-person exam in the upcoming exam period, here are some useful reminders to help ensure that you’re exam ready.
March 2026
Your Final Semester Two Exam Timetable (sent on Thursday 19 March)
The FINAL Semester Two Exam Timetable is now available.
Your Provisional Semester Two Exam Timetable (sent on Thursday 5 March)
The provisional Semester Two Exam Timetable (11 May to 29 May) is now live.
February 2026
Inclusive Exam Arrangements (sent on Wednesday 7 January)
Guidance for students who may require exam support/adjustments.
Read Examinations Team emails from Semester 1
January 2026
Exam Timetable Issue (sent on Wednesday 7 January)
We are aware of the issues with the exam timetable overnight and this morning and can confirm that the issue has now been fixed.
Reminder: Digital exams - be ready! (sent on Monday 5 January)
Be prepared for your in-person digital exams: check your PC log-in details and arrive early to avoid delays.
Get Exam Ready (Final Checks) (sent on Friday 2 January)
If you have an in-person exam in the upcoming exam period, we have some useful reminders to help ensure that you’re exam ready.
December 2025
Digital exams - be ready! (sent on Tuesday 16 December)
Be prepared for your in-person digital exams: check your PC log-in details and arrive early to avoid delays.
Get Exam Ready (sent on Thursday 11 December)
If you have an in-person exam in the upcoming exam period, we have some useful reminders to help ensure that you’re exam ready.
November 2025
Your final Exam Timetable is now ready (sent on Friday 21 November)
The final semester one Exam Timetable (Tuesday 6 to Tuesday 20 January 2026) is now live.
Provisional Semester One Exam Timetable (sent on Friday 14 November)
You are now able to access the provisional Semester One Exam Timetable.
October 2025
Inclusive Exam Arrangements (sent on 6 October)
Guidance for students who may require exam support/adjustments.