welcome Our objectives and ideas have stemmed from the notion that a University campus

is a maze, but also, it is a metaphor for your journey through university, emotion-ally, personally, and academically. There are so many different paths to choose, so many ups and downs, and countless obstacles which you have to overcome, however, anything is possible when you have a little support and guidance. That’s where MAZE comes in. Whilst university may seem daunting, it is also aMAZEing. It is a fulfilling journey in which we believe you discover your skills, your expertise, and most importantly your personality, giving you a chance to develop into your real self. So the name of our magazine encompasses all aspects of what we believe university life to be, an aMAZEing journey, filled with challenges and choices, but we as a magazine are there to guide you through it. We believe that the very first day of Uni-versity is effectively the beginning of this journey, however, we feel as though mak-ing the correct decisions before this day

Mimi Jeffries andSOPHIE HABBOO

is immensely important. That’s why we aim to give you all of the relevant infor-mation you need when deciding whether or not to join us here at MCH Newcastle. As you progress in your academic studies and also in your personal life, hobbies and social life, you choose different paths and routes, which may bring you to different obstacles and outcomes, and MAZE will continue to be there for support in these times. These tests are all part of how Newcastle University will prepare you for the real world. As well as putting this message across to you, our readers, our magazine wants to offer you refreshing and up to date, aMAZEing content, that grabs your at-tention. With this magazine as your guide and your compass, you will feel at ease when commencing on your journey, there is no space to worry or be confused, as your campus compass is here to guide you through your university life, to en-sure you graduate, having had the most incredible and aMAZEing learning expe-rience of your life, and are ready to enter the next stage of your adventure as an adult.

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the heart and the home of the MCH department where you will find the majority of your lectures and seminars

BBCNEWCASTLE

offering work experience opportunities and tours to go behind the scenes of their television and radio world

THECOURIER

get involved by writing for the University’s

Student Newspaper, winner of Guardian Student Publication of the year 2012 and 2013

HERRITAGE

the new name to the department since 2015, uncovering much more content and new courses

use the Careers Service (in Kings Gate) to help you find the perfect summer placement

MACSOC

socialise with

NSR

get yourself heard on Newcastle University’s student radio!

RAG

stands for Raising and Giving! Get involved with the student led committee

STUDENTADVICE CENTRE

catering for any Welfare Requirements you may experience in your time away from home, there is always someone to talk too!

VENUE

located downstairs in the Student’s Union and the place for many student led shows, gigs and your weekly student night Throwback!

WRITINGDEVELOPMENTCENTRE

a fantastic service ran to help you in those upcoming assignments

of volunteers ensuring charitable work across campus all

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all years of study for your course and join them on BBC trips and their annual holiday, exclusive to MCH

GIVE IT A GO

the opportunity for society tasters, cocktail training, visits to York and London and so much more with university students of all years

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experience what it’s like working in media first hand!

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two of the big theorists used

throughout MCH. Get to know them and it will stand you well!

LIBRARY

a variety of places for you to study:The Old LibraryLibrary Roomsand the old favourite,but very busy,Robinson Library

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countless opportuni-ties in MCH and across campus!

TCTV The Courier Television! Gain the practical skills you may need and get involved with filming and photography opportunities across the campus and a fair

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available all over campus with £37 free credit given you!

with 96% of students saying they are satisfied overall

UNION

with a range of facilities catering for all of your student needs; food from Dominos and Subway; computer clusters, a shop and a bar!

EXTRA-CIRRICULAR

take part in over 60 different sports and hundreds of different societies in your spare time

YOURCHOICE

choose from modules each year with lots of flexibility from outside your course and even the option to study abroad

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see the interview with a deputy Head of Media, Culture, Heritageat page 11

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The original Media, Communication and Culture course at Newcastle University offers an academically rigorous program that steps away from the overly practical course that most universities offer. The course has three main focuses:Media: A look at the mass media, the press, technology and other aspects of the media sphere. Communications: How to impart thoughts and feelings, public relations and professional communication. Culture: In depth theory relating to the ideas and customs of various societies.

This creates a great mix of theoretical knowledge which can be applied to a variety of topics. You will also be given the opportunity to explore your more practical interests with modules in magazine publishing, journalism and advertising.This course often tops various league tables, and with world renowned teaching and a 96% student satisfaction rating, you won’t find anywhere better!

MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND CULTURAL STUDIES (PQL0)

JOURNALISM,MEDIA

AND CULTURE(P500)

The new journalism course combines the

media and cultural theory of the PQL0 course with a more in depth focus on

journalism. Through the course of your program,

you will be taught how to write for different

platforms, how to deal with the rise of digital

media as well as training in audio and visual media. This course is perfect for

anyone wishing to pursue a career in journalism as it will really prepare you for

life in the news room.

FILM AND MEDIA (P303)

Focused more on using digital technologies, this course combines both practical and theoretical methods towards non-fiction film-making. Alongside creative skills with producing films, students will study film theory and academics to broaden their

range in preparation for a future in the media industry. Film screenings, journalistic writing, technology and film online communications will offer students a mix of modules throughout the course, and with

state of the art film-making equipment available and student lead film and television societies within the university, it’s a perfect choice for any potential future film-makers!

Prospective students should apply to study media in Newcastle because our graduating students are so happy with their time with us. We have placed in the top decile of BA media studies

programmes for student satisfaction each year for the last three years, with more than 90% of our senior students saying they

were satisfied with their course. If the classes weren’t interesting, if the marks weren’t fair, if the feedback wasn’t good, we wouldn’t

get such a positive response in an anonymous survey from our current students. For prospective students trying to choose a

course, those are very good odds! The media industry is the crucial force in the modern time with versatile impacts on all aspects of life from the political systems we live by to economy and leisure.

Media Studies at Newcastle University brings together theoretical and practical sides of teaching and combines it with state of the art research in the field.

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This course offers the chance to explore so many current issues and gives you a chance to draw in on so many different

areas and to really have a kind of open and evolving disci-pline. Which gives you a lot of scope, reading varied areas and studying all sorts of texts beyond theory such as films, tv and

internet. Its an exciting discipline. Newcastle is a really good place, I’ve been really impressed so far. The people here are

really great, lovely city, so all in all, it’s very fantastic and I’m very happy to be here.

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Zacky Bensouda Media, Comms and Culture 3rd year The thing that stood out the most for me on is the range of modules we get to choose from. I have been able to com-bine some of my main interests, ranging from advertisng, marketing and PR down to Cultural Studies and Psychology.

‘The thing that stood out the most for me on our course is the range of modules we get to choose from.’

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Emma Brown Media, Comms and Culture 3rd year For me, I love discussions in semi-nars where everyone brings some-thing new and the lecturers present us with ideas that we have never consid-ered before. It’s absolutely fascinating to learn such new and relevant things that really do change how we look at what’s going on around us. Student life at Newcastle University is perfect: the nightlife is exciting and vibrant with student nights on every week-night and everything is within walking

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Louise Shaw Media, Comms and Culture 2nd year The city, the nightlife, the incredible course, the lecturers - all are amazing. My course offers both practical modules, such as Online Communication where you can design a website of your own; and theory based modules. As a lover of media theories, I loved the more intellectually stimulating theoretical modules , like Introduction to Media Studies 1 and

Advertising & Consumption.

Greta Magistrelli Media, Comms and Culture 3rd year I love our course, it gives the opportunity to approach both theoretical and practical subjects around Media and Communication. It is also one of the most International courses at Newcastle University, which means that you engage with students from all around the world, who differ for cultures and backgrounds and further enrich your knowledge and

personal development.

Sam Midwood Film and Media 1st year I enjoy the practical side of my course. It is particularly important to film students to be able to use the equipment and get better in the field rather than just learn the theory. It is very interactive and I have already became very good friends with a lot of people on my

course.

Ashleigh Goodchild Media, Comms and Cultue 3rd year Studying media and communications at Newcastle University has allowed me to learn about a broad spectrum of the media industry, its history and cultural aspects. The course is always interesting and there’s loads of variety

of modules to chose from.

ZeynepYiyener Media, Comms and Culture 3rd year Media, Communication and Cultural Studies opened a new door in my life. I learned how to analyze what is happen-ing around the world and to discuss these incidents from different aspects. I also had a chance to meet lots of people from different countries and cultures. Now I have a home in every country thanks to

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surrounded by an assortment of media textbooks, newspapers and quirky pop art, Darren Kelsey’s office is a perfect mirror to his down to earth teaching and dedication to media. Sat amongst the books; Darren recalls as to how his dedication and love for media has brought him from studying Journalism and Film at Cardiff University, to Deputy Head of Media, Culture and Heritage here in Newcastle.

MYTHOLOGIST

“I am fascinated by media.”

“As the old saying goes, the media cannot tell us what to think but it can certainly tell us what to think about. Therefore, media studies have a huge responsibility and role to play in monitoring, analyzing, critiquing and scrutinizing the role of media in our lives. I really believe that a critical, media savvy society is crucial in a democracy. I could talk all day about this!” The passion radiates throughout the office. Not only does Darren teach at the university, but he’s written a book on media, mythology and terrorism, has had his research published over 15 times in various academic fields, and “[he is] the editor of an interdisciplinary academic journal that I launched last year called Journalism and Discourse Studies”.

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“Not only do I enjoy sharing my research with students but I like to involve them in the development of ideas in order to see what they think about particular issues and theories that I am grappling with through my own work.” From this module in particular, he explains how the last year of teaching has been so productive and insightful that he will be thanking and including them in his next book, Affective Mythologies: The transpersonal politics of storytelling and ideology. For a module just created it’s amazing that it’s become so popular, and another reason why Newcastle University stands out for it’s media course consistently every year.

Not just all work and no play, Darren still loves spending quality time with his wife and daughter, and of course, like any guy, having a pint with his mates down the pub. Even when asked about his hobbies and interests Darren still recommends one of his favorite show’s, “Deutshcland 83” to students who study mythology at Newcastle, reflecting his passion and want to help and engage. After creating a new module, Mythology, from scratch, it was obviously important to Darren to pass over his passion and skills to the students. Not only does it offer analytical academic contexts and knowledge, but creates the space and ideology for students to look deeper into society around them and take away these skills and engagement to the “real world”.

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DARREN KELSEYMYTHOLOGIST

The course at Newcastle is created for its students to make the most out of everything they choose to do. After the merging of the course to Media, Culture and Heritage in 2015, it’s now even more creative and varied, and Darren believes this is what makes Newcastle stand out from other universities and courses. He admits and states he doesn’t like categories, even from all the different academic philosophers and concepts taught, and he’s still researching and confidently creating his own ideas. “If you want to call me anything, call me a mythologist!” But aside from Mythology, Darren explains how he loves the Politics and Communication module, as it’s not what “students expect it to be”. Wanting to move away from the preconceptions and feelings towards politics, Darren favors the module for engaging and helping students and creating a personal bond, something Newcastle is famous for in its Media course.“We care about our students. We get

to know our students and we are all one big team who work together.” Even with his other research and publications, a family and future in journalism, Darren is always positive and a great innovator for Media, Culture and Heritage at Newcastle University. With his constant smile still on his face, he believes the combination of theory and practice, consideration of skills and issues and “internationally respected researchers as well as highly experienced and respected practitioners” are what sets Newcastle University apart from other courses and universities. He confidently and passionately believes in what he’s saying and teaching, and it’s evident in the results too.

“This is why it is a great place to study and work. This is why we consistently finish at the top of various national league tables”the man

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“[Students] developed theirown ideas and they have been tremendous. [I] have been genuinely excited by every lecture and seminar because every week has been a shared experience where 60 minds come

together for analysis, discussion, debate and thought in a way that is truly inspiring. I have been blown away by the engagement of the

students this semester.”

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Work ExperienceWork experience has proved to be a significant way to enhance your chances of getting hired, and companies have been shown to employ an outstanding 70% of their work experience recruits. You will learn valuable skills you can exhibit to make you a unique and valued employee. If you are concerned about the financial side to work experience, the careers service may even be able to provide you with financial support. You can find out more about the Career Insights Bursary online.

Job applicationsIf you choose to go straight to applying for graduate job, you can do this through our very own Newcastle University website, where there is an easy, accessible

Careers Service NewcastleLike many students at universities, I’m sure you don’t know exactly what route or path you are going to take. Our unique careers service offers you a helping hand to simply ensure that you take full advantage of your best skills and talents, whatever they may be.

Self employment Here at Newcastle University, ‘Rise Up’ is part of the careers service, enabling you to explore your entrepreneurial ideas, develop skills, train, and build a business. Turning your hobby, passion, invention or idea into something is really just the start of it, with rise ups help it’s the chance to turn your idea into reality! The Rise Up team have a combination of over 10 years experience. They can draw on their expertise and professional networks in order to grant you with the opportunity to get the very best tailored support and advice. Rise- ups team has development officers, business advisers, professional partners and student interns, enabling you to gage the information, skills, connections and support you’ll need!

way of finding help in getting employed. Once registered, it enables students to upload their CV and put themselves out there to a wide range of potential employers and with this students will get job alerts, details, and be able to view their application history.

The Careers Service has a strong linnk with INTO, the global education partner. The main focal point of this is to attract people with the ‘passion and commitment towards international education’ (INTO website). The Human resources team have assistants ready to help within certain faculties and services that will guide and help you through job enquiries.

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This Morning was possibly my greatest achievement. Women were often overlooked in the TV market at that time and I wanted to create something for them to enjoy. I didn’t know it’d take off quite as much as it did!” She also made the courageous decision to base the show in Liverpool, filming live every morning. “It was really important to me to base the show in the north. I feel like the whole media industry is way too focused on London.”

As well as This Morning, in her role as ITV Productions Director of Daytime and Lifestyle Programming, she created Stars in Their Eyes, You’ve Been Framed and Loose Women as well as kick starting the careers of Richard and Judy and Jeremy Kyle. It’s definitely not an overstate to say that Dianne Nelmes has completely recreated the landscape of daytime television.

Despite growing up in the South, ever since her university days Dianne has seen the North East as her second home, staying committed to the area, in both her work and personal lives. “I love the Great North Run,” she says, “I try and do it every year. What better way to take in Newcastle’s beauty”. In 2008 she left ITV to became the production director for Liberty Bell Productions, a company

Sitting in the Robinson Library, emailing Dianne Nelmes, ITV’s Queen of Daytime TV; it’s odd to think that she could have once sat in this very seat. The creator of This Morning studied Politics and Economics at Newcastle in 1970 before deciding that media was the field for her.

Upon leaving university, Dianne became the President of the Student’s Union, claiming that she “wanted to make a difference to the student body”. She was a popular president filled with passion and dedication, so it

came as a shock to many when she opted for a career in media over politics.

based between London and Newcastle. Through this, she has shown great commitment towards the improvement and promotion of media production in the North East.

Her links to Newcastle University and MCH remain strong with her just completing a term as a Visiting Professor in Media and Journalism, something she described as “a really rewarding experience” adding that she was “disappointed that such an interesting media degree program wasn’t on offer when she was studying”. Despite this, Dianne was an active part of Newcastle student media, saying that it was The Courier that originally sparked her passion for journalism. “I really enjoyed getting involved and reporting on social issues in the area. It made me feel like I could make some sort of difference.”

She also regularly comes back to give talks to students, for example, last year she participated in the Inspirational Women’s Conference where she told her story to students and offered advice on how to break into the media industry. The students of MCH at Newcastle really couldn’t ask for a better mentor and Dianne Nelmes really is an inspiration to anyone looking to break into the media industry.

Dianne NElmes

Queen of DaytimeTV

“My first job was a G r a d u a t e

T r a i n e e J o u r n a l i s t with the H e m e l

H e m p s t e a d Evening Echo” she told me. “I had applied

for all of the journalism jobs I could and this was maybe the only one that came back

to me.” She noted that locking down that all-important

first graduate job usually boils down to perseverance. “A lot of people in this industry

have connections so it can be hard if you don’t, You just have to show people you have what it takes and

never give up. I was the first person in my family to go to university for a long time. I had no one to help me but if you believe in yourself then you can achieve anything.”

Dianne was later drawn back to Newcastle to work for the Journal but ultimately left print journalism in favour of the world of television. This is where she really made her mark on the country, changing the fact of daytime TV forever. “I think creating

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Marris HouseCost: From £96.88 per weekOne of the best value halls at Newcastle, Marris House is one of the largest self-catered and again most sociable. With Wifi, a fully licensed communal TV area and only a 10 minute walk to campus and town, these halls are great for those looking for low key and convenient halls to get on with your studies.

Park TerraceCost: From £121.10 per weekMore expensive than Windsor, Park Terrace only opened in 2014 and is brand new for students. Overlooking Exhibition park it’s only minutes away from campus and the library, as well as into the city centre. All bedrooms are en-suite, so if you want modern facilities and ease to campus, this is the one for you.

Windsor TerraceCost: From £96.88 per weekLocated only 5 minutes from the Robinson Library, university campus and city centre, location can’t get much better than Windsor Terrace! The halls have undergone recent refurbishments so are modern and come either with washbasins or en suites, and all have a communal living area with wifi. With each flat containing six bedrooms and a TV, this location is perfect for any students wanting a perfect sociable halls.

Best Location

Castle LeazesCost: From £96.88 per weekCastle Leazes is one of the most popular halls at Newcastle as it’s a self contained student village with over 1,000 students! With its own bar with large communal TV and cafe for those who prefer to have their meals included in their halls for hassle-free student life, it’s got something for everyone. From standard to deluxe en-suite rooms and only 10 minutes away from campus, Leazes is definitely one of the best halls at Newcastle.

Best Value

St. Marys CollegeCost: £81.27 per weekWest of the University campus, St. Mary’s is great for those who love to be sociable. With flats from 3-6 students, the accommodation comes with a communal hall with large snooker and pool tables, table tennis, table football, and a large TV. A courtesy bus runs early in the morning for those wanting to head into university and back in the evening, making it even easier for your first year at Newcastle.

There are plenty more accommodation choices at Newcastle University, and plenty of help ready for you to make your decision. From catered, to flats or even if you want to rent privately there will be something for you.

Whatever your preference and needs be, head over to http://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/students/accommodation/ to find out more!

Visit the halls like you are there! Check out the virtual tours:http://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/about/virtualtours.htm

Overview of ALL university accommodation:http://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/assets/documents/AccommodationOverview.pdf

Best Facilities

The ViewCost: From £128.13 per weekMore expensive than others but completely brand new in 2014, The View has the most modern communal flats around. Each bedroom comes with an ensuite, fully equipped contemporary kitchens, flat screen TVs and there’s a large common room with game console and pool table for those who wants to socialise. It’s also located next to St. James’ Park, making it 5 minutes to University Campus and into town, perfect! “As a student, life can get

busy. So I chose to live close to the uni, somewhere ideally located and a

place where I know what’s nearby. Living in halls makes you right in the heart of

everything, and I love it!”

“When you live in the accommodation, you basically have everything covered,

and staff are available 24/7. And for me, it’s nice to have that kind of support and feel ‘covered’ and safe, because it makes me feel more comfortable so i can focus

on my work

“Halls was the best experience for meeting friends! Everyone’s in the same situation, everyone groups together and it’s really

good for finding people on your course too. I remember when you were leaving before a night out just seeing everyone in fancy dress, anything from Gladiators to Leopards, never

a dull moment!”

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a cool and vibrant spot on Grey street to grab a bite to eat or a cocktail or two

ELDON SQUARE

right by the University for all your student shopping and high street favourites

FATHIPPOFATHIPPO

a must for burger lovers with two

restaurants to choose. Pop by at lunch for a £5 super saver special!

IGLOUU

JESMONDDENE

beautiful park accompanied by a petting zoo. Perfect spot for lunch and afternoon walks

MAGPIES!

one for the football fans! Watch Newcastle United play at St. James’ Park with discount tickets available at the SU NEW50STU!

50% off Dominos for New-castle Students!You are welcome!

OLIVE & BEAN

SHARKCLUB

sports bar and grill. A student favourite with wings starting at just 29p!

TYNEMOUTH

UNIDAYS

sign up with your univer-sity email address for exclusive student dis-counts!

have a coastal get away with a trip down to the Sunday markets and a taster of infamous english fish and chips

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Newcastle’s first and most popular burrito bar. Fast, fresh and healthy, chose your spice for a wrap of burrito heaven!

located near Central Sta-tion, whether it is food or drinks you will get a true English pub experience

be prepared to brace yourself with the cold winds coming in from the coast

for the rare days of sunshine in the toon, tuck into the best frozen yoghurt

a hidden gem for a healthy and tasty lunch or not so healthy slice of cake!

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ANGEL OF THE NORTH

BALTIC CENTRE

situated on the Quayside

a tourist highlight and a Newcastle must see

CINEMAS with a choice of global and

independent films shown all over Newcastle. Head to the Tyneside CInema, Empire at The Gate or even catch a showing on campus

GREAT BRITISHCUPCAKERY

for a sweet treat even Mary Berry will be jelous of

HATTON GALLERY

free gallery on campus display-ing historical, modern and contemporary art exhibitions including work by Newcastle Art Students

KHANS

head to Heaton for the best Punjabi curries in Newcastle

LOLAJEANS

a favourite drinking hole and eatery, great for those end of semester celebrations

PASTIES can be found everywhere

in Newcastle. You’re never more than 200 yards from

your local Greggs!

QUILLIAMBROTHERS

Tea rooms situated just by cam-pus for that perfect pot of tea from an endless list of choices

ROYALTHEATREshowcasing a variety of performanc-es for your

entertain-ment all year round

a scencic beach walk with all the classic seaside attractions. Don’t forget to grab a few scoops of the various ice creams

WHITLEY BAY

VIVA BRAZIL

Award winning Brazilian Steakhouse serving BBQ meats in the heart of New-castle

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Cast lesNewcastle literally wouldn’t be New-castle without its fair share of castles. Newcastle Castle in the centre of town is the city’s namesake. Built by the late Henry II, the castle was restored, refurbished and recently reopened to visitors on March 2015. Visitors can also go all the way to the top for a picturesque panorama of the city, explore various rooms filled with artifacts and audio-visual installations, or attend one of the many events they host each year.

If you’re willing to go a little further afield then hop on a bus down to Alnwick Castle and Gardens. The castle is well known as a commercial attraction as it’s a filming location for popular film series Harry Potter and the award winning drama, Downton Abbey. Alnwick hosts regular activities throughout the day for all ages such as Harry Potter broomstick lessons and medieval fancy dress and the adjoining garden even has a treehouse restaurant, making this the perfect place to visit if you want a bit of fun.

More information on these castles, visit

MuseumsThe Great North Museum: Hancock is situated on Newcastle University’s campus so is the perfect place for students to get their fill of history. Entry is free and it features various rotating scientific and historical exhibits as well as regularly hosting schools and group tours. There’s even a planetarium for any budding astronomists!

The Discovery Museum is another staple of Newcastle culture. Containing a huge archive of historical records, you will find yourself here to research some assignments in first year so you better get acquainted early. While you’re working, make sure you take a look around and keep your eyes peeled for their amazing events.

LIFE Centre is the scientific hub of Newcastle. It’s jam packed full of hands on exhibits for those who like to get involved. With a 4D cinema and an exhibition hall that brings in some of the world’s most renowned work, it can be a little pricey, but definitely worth a look.

Gal ler iesIf galleries are a little more your style then try The Liang or the world class BALTIC. Nestled on the Gateshead riverbank, BALTIC has housed the likes of Damien Hurst and Yoko Ono so is a real must for any art lover.

More information on museums and galleries can be found here: • http://www.

newcastlegateshead.com/things-to-do/galleries-and-museums

EXPLORECultural Places

• http://www.newcastlecastle.co.uk • http://www.alnwickcastle.com

Cultural Places

EntertainmentThe North-East region is not shy of entertaining with its fair share of large music venues, including some of the best stages both intimate and those more extravagant, all lying in the heart of Newcastle. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, theatre, live Jazz and Soul or the biggest DJs you can find it here.

Mens Bar & Venue is located in the Student’s Union and offers a great space for intimate gigs from James Bay, Sunset of Suns and Example to mention a few. Metro Radio Arena is a venue as large as its stage, host to the biggest stars that have graced the arena time and time again.

For smaller acts, but with an equally as good voice check out O2 Academy that has overtaken and refurbished an old bingo hall that creates a venue booming with great acoustics!

TOP TIP: Need a UK phone company? Choose O2 for priority access to gigs, queue jump, VIP and a free cloakroom at their Newcastle O2

academy!

Newcastle plays host to many comedy acts with many of the biggest names, such as Jack Whitehall, Jason Manford and Sarah Milligan all

taking a trip to the toon. The Hyena Club is the city’s main venue situated just off Leazes Lane, and doubles up as a bar - perfect for those comedy lovers and party goers right by the most popular halls of residence! With the biggest acts on at a weekend, try the last Thursday of every month for cheaper tickets and the freshest faces of stand up.

Another popular comical venue is The Stand, so for a long laughter-fest aimed at true fans of comedy, head here for some original and new material on a Wednesday for only £2. But no surprises here, get down early for the cheap laughs, it gets busy!

Newcastle plays host to fantastic venues for musical and theatre productions, situated on the north and south of the River Tyne. The Sage is beautifully located on the quayside for a picturesque view on and off the stage, and make sure you

visit the Theatre Royal around Christmas for a rendition of a classic pantomime and contemporary dance performances.

For the theatre on your door stop, you can’t miss NORTHERN STAGE as it’s situated on campus across from the Student’s Union and it’s the largest producing company here in the North East and in the Top 11 touring productions in the UK!

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Are markets not your thing? Would you rather eat under a roof, surrounded by four walls? Worried about the cost of dining out? Well don’t worry as the city council hosts two restaurant weeks a year, one in January, and one in August. Diners can enjoy a meal at loads of the finest restaurants in Newcastle for

Grainger Market

Quayside's Sunday Market

Opening hours: 9.30am-4pm Every Sunday

Opening hours:9am-5.30pm Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays and public holidays

Fancy some street food? The Sunday Market takes place along the Quayside where you can enjoy a wide variety of delicious freshly made food like crispy churros, homemade brownies, burgers, waffles and

a lot more. You can also find many unique homemade crafts such as stylish mirrors to make your room that little bit more inviting. What better way to spend a lazy Sunday?!

If you want to purchase cheap and fresh ingredients, you must have a look in Grainger Market! Grainger Market is a historical indoor market, which offers a large variety of food like fresh meat, fruits, vegetables and baked goods for a reasonable price. Come here to find the suitable ingredients to make your favorite dish. You can also pop by at lunch grab and grab a huge pizza slice for just £1.80!

Restaurant Week

only £10 or £15 per person. You won’t want to miss out on this excellent opportunity to get the best food at the lowest price!

Check out the link below to view the exclusive offers details!http://www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/restaurant-week/

Whether you’re a fan of fresh produce and home cooking or a fine diner on a student budget, here weve come up with some of the best places.

Location: Claremont Buildings

Love tea but fancy something new? Quilliam Bros offers you hundreds of choices in freshly brewed teas, as well as seasonal food menus and freshly baked goods. If that’s not enough, there’s also a small cinema and a gallery to entice you even more.

Location 1: 28 Ridley PlaceLocation 2: 9 Grainger Street

Burgers, pizzas and sandwiches occupy your every day lunch? No way…. Burritos could be your new choice of a tasty budget lunch! Zapatista was the first mexican bar in Newcastle, offering fresh, healthy and tasty food like burritos, nachos, salad bowls and a lot more.

Location: 77 Quayside

Quilliam

Brother's

Teahouse

Zapatista Burrito Bar

Catpawcino

Shark Club Location: Sandman Signature Hotel,

Heber Street

Location: 40-46 The Side, Quayside

If you are a chicken lover, popular sports bar Shark

Club has a special offer on every Wednesday and

Friday with only 29p per wing! Surrounded by big screens, you can chill out with your

friends whilst watching your favourite games. Remember to book your table in advance to

make sure you don’t miss out!

Have you been missing your feline friends at home? Catpawcino lets you enjoy your delicious coffee, surrounded by cats! The cats there are gorgeous, friendly and very playful. You can play with them and their favorite toys provided by the staff whilst indulging in your favourite beverage.

Prima

Situated centrally on Newcastle’s lively Quayside, Prima is a must visit for all Italian food lovers. Enjoy high quality Italian cuisine on a budget price with their wide variety of delicious pasta and pizza for only £6 during happy hour! Prima also offer homemade tempting desserts to complete your Italian gourmet journey.

WILLI’S 23 - 25 Clayton Road Jesmond NE2 1JP

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Starbucks20% off for Students

Non-alcoholic drinks are important so we’ve mapped out every coffee place you need to visit around Newcastle University. Whether you have a spare hour, lunch break, or simply the day off uni, you have come to the right place. Take a peek at our reviews from our selected high street and independent coffee shops.

T o e v e r y o n e ’ s d a i ly e s s e n t i a l

Pink Lane

Coffee

S p e c i a l i t y coffee shop, s i t u a t e d minutes from Central station. They aim to serve great quality coffee and local produce.

Starbucks Coffee

It’s the largest coffee house in the world, renowned for its signature roasts, light bites and free wifi. Every student’s dream all in one place, it has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Plus you can get it for 20% in the Student’s Union!

Olive &

Bean

This stylish cafe is a coffee shop, bespoke s a n d w i c h bar and delicatessen all rolled into one.

Costa Coffee

It is the second largest c o f f e e h o u s e chain in the world and the largest in Britain

Central Bean

With their aim to provide the highest quality beverages and food, expertly prepared & served in the coolest contemporary environment. With beans sourced from selected farms in Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia, then medium roasted to our unique profile in the UK, it’s easy to see why this is a firm favourite.

Caffe Nero

A European style coffee house, this family-run business has been serving fine coffee and a variety of food since 1997.

Flat Caps Coffee

Award winning coffee shop that is known for using three different brewing methods

Quay Ingredient

The cafe, located on Queen Street, on Newcastle’s Quayside, is the number one ranked coffee shop in the city on TripAdvisor.

Navaho coffee

Navaho Coffee is relatively new but appears to have the potential to become Newcastle’s next coffee

powerhouse. If you’re willing to travel a little further, this place is ideal for a coffee and muffin break.

Kuppa

This small basement coffee shop prides itself on offering exciting and exotic new varieties of coffee. It also offers a range of milk based drinks, espresso and a new drip bar

BEST BARS in TOWN

It might be famous for its nightlife and cheap drinks, but look closer and Newcastle has a lot more to offer students on its social scene.

TreblesNewcastle is famous for them. One of the only cities in the UK to legally serve these, trebles bars are a right of passage for students.Try Sinners and Sam Jacks for your cheesy sports bars, Mimo’s for cocktails and class and Gotham for indie classics.

Student BarsOsborne Road in Jesmond is consistently packed with students. Loaded with different bars down the road, happy hours to ‘push the button’ deals; heated outside seating and plenty of space to be sociable with your friends.Check out Bar Blanc on a Tuesday, and Osbornes Happy Hours every week night.

Bars and PubsThe Fourth and Town Wall are sat adjacent to each other, minutes from Central Station but both as chilled and cozy as the others. Stylish yet simple, they’re a great place to meet friends and The Fourth even has a terrace for those summer days.Nancy’s Bordello is another with a terrace for looking out over your city whilst enjoying a drink at the same bargain student prices as Mr Lynches in Jesmond. With the same offers and chilled out scene, it’s a student favourite.

CocktailsBeing a student doesn’t mean you are confined to trebles, and lots of smaller bars offer deals throughout the week. In Jesmond Sohe, an oriental fusion bar and restaurant offers 2 for 1 cocktails at selected times in the week. Definitely one to try and not one to miss!

In town itself, Lola Jeans is a small bar and restaurant located on Market Street, that specializes in oriental cocktails, hidden away from the bustling crowds. Gorgeous cocktails in gorgeous surroundings.

Alvinos bar is again a hidden gem aligned with retro style booths over 3 floors and a private terrace that’s great for a quiet week night or transforms into night out at the weekend. During the week enjoy 2 for £8.95 on all cocktails, making it a top choice for amazing yet affordable cocktails.

Jalou is also popular with students every Thursday with 50% off all cocktails, famous for its sweet spins on classic cocktails.

Finally, known especially for its vast array of gins, Pleased to Meet You is another great place for cocktails.

Serving 2 for £10 before 7pm on a weeknight, choose from a selection of cocktails in fancy surroundings to set off your evening or just treat yourself.

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SUNDAY

There's a reason newcasTle is consisTenTly in The Top range of ciTies for sTudenT nighT life, because There is liTerally someThing for everyone. wheTher iT’s dressing up for a nighT on The

One of Newcastle University’s favorite student nights has been faithfully popular for years now, giving Geordie Shore a good run for it’s money. Held in stylish House of Smith and Florita’s, Club Trop is open to anyone from R’n’B fans to House lovers.

Sunday is typically associated with being a day of rest! But if you aren’t ready to stop having fun then head to cosy joes for some karoke timw with your friends! Head to Cosy Joes for some karaoke, Lane 7 for bowling and cocktails or Tup Tup Palace again for a big night.

CLub TroP

80p entry, loads of students, cheap drinks and 4 rooms of music.

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newcasTle favouriTe.

Held in Newcastle’s very own Student’s union, Throwback has become a firm tradition for university students. As given in the name, Saturday night in the union is full of your favourite songs past to present. Enjoy every song you’ve ever loved played and sung by everyone in the union and you’ll be reminiscing one minute then jumping around the next. Held all year round for students, it’s definitely showing what the university can do!

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WEDNESDAY

TUESDAYSet in the same place as

Club Trop, this night gives a tropical spin on your usual

night. Drink some cocktails, grab a garland and you’re on

your way.

A huge night for societies, Tiger Tiger is the place to be on a Wednesday night. Head to infamous trebles bars Sam Jacks or Sinners first, then follow the crowd next door. (Fancy dress usually required)

Thirsty Thursdays, one of the most competitive student nights in Newcastle. The popular winner is Swingers, on Grey Street with the outdoor terrace being the place to be! Be sure to head down early because the queue swings round the corner!

Jesmond offers a variety of bars on the fanous Osbourne road. bar blanc is the favourite among students with regular offers and a livly buzzing atmosphere. So if you are looking for a more low key evening to socialise with friends, then head to Jesmond and take your pick from the selection of bars on offer!

Slightly different to the others, Cosmic ballroom on a Tuesday offers the best house and student DJ’s around. If you’re more about the music than your outfit, definitely check out Cosmic.

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METROCENTRE

NORTHUMBERLANDSTREET To

get to Eldon Square shopping centre from uni

campus, you get the added pleasure of walking through

Northumberland Street. Northumberland Street contains even more successful

high street shops such as Superdrug, H&M, WHSmiths, and most importantly Fenwicks. The prestigious department store, situated

adjacent to Eldon Square first opened in 1882, and has been one of Britain’s leading retailers ever since. With this

easy access to both Eldon Square and Fenwicks, there is nothing

unavailable for students at Newcastle Uni.

If you fancy having a day out, then the Metro Centre is perfect for you! The intu Metro Centre holds the title as Europe’s largest shopping and leisure centre. It consists of shops, restaurants and all the leisure activities you could ever want. The shopping centre is home to nearly 330 shops, including renowned department stores such as House of Fraser, Debenhams and Marks and Spencers. Intu Metrocentre offers you a full variety of shops, from high street, to boutiques, intu Metrocentre never fails to please. There’s even an Ikea if you want to personalise your room in halls on a tight budget.

Now, if you’re worrying about your mode of transport, then you can stop. Intu Metrocentre has many transport links which makes it ideal for students to access. Although it isn’t actually accessible on the Metro, there are numerous buses that can get you there from the city centre in around 15 minutes. If you’re lucky enough to have a car then there is free parking, with a maximum capacity of a huge 10,000 vehicles!If you want to make a real day of it then intu Metrocentre presents to you the only IMAX cinema in the North East. Not only this but the only Namco Funscape, where you can choose to go bowling, or hit the dodgems and much more.Additionally there is also over 60 fantastic restaurants and bars where you can choose whether you want a quick bite to eat, or fine dining. Whatever you wish you to do, intu Metro Centre has it to offer.

ELDONSQUARE

Newcastle is renowned for its fun and lively nightlife, with the city centre filled with nightclub venues ranging in all different shapes and sizes, however what you may not know is that Newcastle city centre is not just capable of delivering an entertaining night out, it is also very qualified in the fashion field. There are two diverse

shopping centres, Eldon Square, and the famous Metro Centre. Eldon square is situated within a 5 minute walk from the uni campus, making it ideal for students to nip into town to get a new outfit to hit the clubs in that night or to browse through the shops during your revision break from the library.

Eldon Square is not only convenient due to its proximity to campus but equally if you fancy a night off the town. Eldon Square offers an exclusive night time shopping experience for students regularly throughout the year. Not only this, but because of its recognition of students being a large percentage of the shop’s customers, many of the shops offer a fantastic student discount of up to 30%

and more.

Not only are the offers for students enticing, the leisure

side of Eldon Square is just as impressive. If all the shopping makes

you a little peckish, you are welcomed to dine at some of the country’s top restaurant chains; such as Nandos, Wagamamas and Pizza Express, or if you just fancy an on-the-go snack; Costa, Starbucks, Millies Cookies and many more are there at your service. Again some of these restaurants withhold an unbelievable offer for students, such as Pizza Express giving 40% off for students at

certain times.

Some of the most popular student shops

offering this discount are:

∙ Adidas ∙ Ann Summers∙ Lipsy ∙ Kurt Geiger ∙ New Look

∙ Office ∙ Paperchase ∙ River Island ∙ Ryman

∙ Schuh ∙ The Body Shop ∙ Topman

∙ Topshop ∙ Accessorize ∙ Hollister

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Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s hard to escape the impact that sport has on Newcastle University and the city as a whole. From football to basketball, BUCS to Premier League, there are countless opportunities to get involved in the sporting

community, both on and off the pitch.

Football:Newcastle United

St James’ Park, home of Newcastle’s Premier League football team, is an iconic

part of the city’s skyline. The fans are extremely passionate and on game days the city centre is flooded with black and white stripes. Football is a way of life here and you can get involved by attending a game, taking a stadium tour, or just going to the

pub to watch a match. There really is nothing else quite like St James’ on

game day and it’s a must for all students, at least once.

LET’S GETPHYSICAL

Get Involved with University Sport

AU and BUCSThe Newcastle University Athletic Union offers

62 wide ranging sports for all interests and abilities with most of these clubs competing in the BUCS

league on Wednesday afternoons. BUCS, the British Universities and Colleges Sport, is a nationwide

league that allows universities to compete against each other in a variety of sports. The scores for each

sport are then combined to create a leaderboard of the best sporting universities in the country. Newcastle consistently places within the top

10 and prides itself on being the highest placed university without a sport

degree program.

Basketball: Newcastle Eagles

If you’re looking for something a little different (and cheaper) then get stuck in to the British Basketball League and support the Newcastle Eagles. They’ve been crowned champions of the BBL for the last few years and the games are fast paced, high scoring and very exciting. Whether you’re a huge basketball fan or have never seen a game in your life, head down to Sport Central

to experience an interactive and exhilarating game. There’s even

cheerleaders!

Rugby: Newcastle Falcons

If you’re more of a rugby person then head to a Falcons game at Kingston Park

and watch them take on the country’s best in the Aviva Premiership. Newcastle has also recently played host to the Rugby World Cup and is frequently visited by

the England U21s and other national teams so there’s always something

for rugby fans to satisfy their cravings.

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Tips to

survive

uniJust the same as anything, everyone

needs a little help when it comes to a new chapter in your life. From student to

student, here are our top tips for university.

It’s always best to think ahead so have a look at our checklist and make sure you have

everything before you leave. Check out where your halls are and how to get around; it makes

everything much less daunting.

As soon as your first loan comes in you’ll feel like a millionaire, but it’s really not as much as you think. Everything adds up so make sure you at least have a rough budget right from the start.

When you get to halls, making friends seems daunting. Remember everyone is in the same position and will

want to make friends. Invite your flat and neighbours out, speak to those next to you in lectures. University

is the place to let go and try new things.

Be PrePared

Be SeNSIBLe

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