Combined Honours at Newcastle University

There’s still time to visit Finding Home in Education! 🎨🌍

As part of Refugee Week, this exhibition explores the experiences of refugees and people seeking sanctuary through education, featuring artwork, personal stories, and a short film. Led by the University of East Anglia, this project brought together students and academics from across the UK to create artwork alongside renowned artists, Majid Adin and Dana Olărescu.

📍 King’s Gate, Level 1
📅 Until 19 June
🕘 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Offer Holder Day! It was great to welcome you onto campus, and we hope to see many of you joining the School X community this September ✨

As we get everything ready for your arrival, we’d love to hear your questions about student life in Newcastle and studying at Newcastle University. From societies and accommodation to careers support and making the most of your time here - ask away!

Drop your questions in the comments below 👇

So you want to work in teaching? 🍎 | pt 5

Considering life after university? It might be worth considering what the world of teaching has to offer!

Wondering where to get started? Take a look through this handy guide we have put together, and let us know which sectors we should look at next! ⬇️⬇️

“Despite what ABBA may tell you, there’s a lot of things you can do without money - especially in Newcastle”, says Bill, a second-year Computer Science student.

In this week’s blog, Bill dives into the best things to do and see in Newcastle on a budget. From beautiful walks in nature, to the city’s rich cultural scene - this is one post that you won’t want to miss! 🌞🎨

🔗 Check out the link in our bio to read the full article!

Looking for your next read? 📚

Welcome to the final instalment of books to read based on your degree.
This week’s picks: Media & Communications, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Portuguese, Sociology, Spanish & Latin American Studies, and Urban Studies! 🎙🎶🤔🇵🇹👫🇪🇸🌇

Would you add any recommendations to the list?

Thank you to everyone who attended the preview of ‘A Sense of Belonging’. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout in support of this student-led exhibition ✨

Exploring the theme of belonging, the exhibition brings together a range of perspectives, celebrating what makes members of our community feel at home through creativity and expression 🎨

If you weren’t able to attend the preview, the exhibition remains open until Friday 1 May (12PM).
📍 Kings Gate, Level 1

So you want to work in publishing 📚| pt 5

Considering life after university? It might be worth considering what the world of publishing has to offer!

Wondering where to get started? Take a look through this handy guide we have put together, and let us know which sectors we should look at next! ⬇️⬇️

🚨 Save the Date!! 🚨

As part of INSIGHTS Public Lecture series, Professor Tommy J. Curry (University of Edinburgh) will be delivering a public lecture on campus:

‘Enlightenment Ideas and Today’s Racial Fears’

📅 12 May 2026
🕠 5.30-6.30PM
📍Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building

Tickets are free, but pre-booking is required. Tickets go on sale 5 May via Eventbrite‼️

Calling Stage 1, Stage 2, and Intercalating Combined Honours Students: It’s time to start planning your modules for the next academic year! 🎓

From the history of photography to sports law, the subject website has now been updated with the full range of modules available. Explore your options, discover something new, and start building a shortlist of what excites you most.

Module selection (pre-registration) opens:
9:00am, Tuesday 28 April – for current Stage 2 and intercalating students progressing to Stage 3
9:00am, Wednesday 29 April – for current Stage 1 students progressing to Stage 2

🔗 Head to the link in our bio for full details, and reach out to the Combined Honours Team with any queries!

🚨 REMINDER! ‘A Sense of Belonging’ exhibition opens on Friday, and everyone is welcome! ☁️🖼️

School X has commissioned four artists to create original works inspired by the theme of belonging. Our community brings together both home and international students, many of whom develop a lasting connection to Newcastle University.

This exhibition celebrates what makes the artists in our community feel at home, and demonstrates this diversity through creativity and expression.

Preview Event:
📍 Kings Gate
📅 Friday 24 April
🕞 3PM

The exhibition will run from Friday 24 April - Friday 1 May (12PM), so make sure you come along! 🎨✨