Newcastle Student Union News Feed News From Newcastle Student Union http://www.nusu.co.uk All information is copyright and owned by Newcastle Student Union Freshtival & The Gate win Purple Apple Merit at this year's Purple Apple Marketing Awards Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com The 2012 Freshers’ Week main event ‘Freshtival’, which was held at The Gate complex, was recognised nationally last week when The Gate were awarded a Purple Appple Merit at the Purple Apple Awards Ceremony held in The Brewery London. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=373633 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=373633 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:00 +0100 A Recap of the final Student Council of 2012/13 Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com The final Student Council of the academic year took place on the 2nd of May in the History Room. This was a chance for the newly elected Student Union officers for next year to experience Council... http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=372283 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=372283 Tue, 07 May 2013 14:26:00 +0100 Enactus Newcastle: The Road to Nationals Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Enactus is a world-wide, not for profit organisation, that sees students all over the world engage in social outreach projects that tackle needs in their local and international communities. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=371803 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=371803 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:25:00 +0100 Recap of the NUS National Conference 2013 Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com On 8th April 2013 students from all over the country gathered in Sheffield for 3 days to debate and create national policy for the upcoming year. 6 delegates from Newcastle joined the 700+ other students with mandates in hand http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=371723 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=371723 Wed, 01 May 2013 13:23:00 +0100 2013 Student Survey Winners Announced! Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com It is our pleasure to announce the winners of this year's Student Survey competition. Each student who filled out the survey was entered into a prize draw to win some fantastic prizes. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=370353 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=370353 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:30:00 +0100 Newcastle wins Gold at this year's NUS Green Impact Awards Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Following on from last year's success of gaining silver at the awards in Manchester, Newcastle University Students' Union have gone one step further this year by achieving gold. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=367933 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=367933 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:48:00 +0100 Newcastle University students on track to benefit from adidas deal Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com A deal to enhance sports opportunities at Newcastle University has been made with adidas. The sportswear giant will provide scholarships, as well as funding for improving coaching and support for the Athletics' Union http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=370033 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=370033 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:07:00 +0100 Newcastle University in hot water over selling naming rights to companies Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Newcastle has come under the spotlight today, after members of the general public quickly noticed that the University has sold the naming rights to some of its buildings, and that of the organisation itself. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=368883 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=368883 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0100 Want to be a part of something exciting? Join The Co-operative Young Members’ Board Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com We thought you might like to know about an exciting new initiative called The Co-operative Young Members’ Board (CYMB). This is a fantastic opportunity for 15 talented young people to have their say in how The Co-operative is run. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=368553 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=368553 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:40:00 +0000 Student Spring Clean Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Does your student house still look like a dull winter’s day even though the spring sun is shining outside? Don’t worry, thanks to FASHION FOR HOME all Newcastle students have been offered a 15% discount on their products to brighten up their homes thi http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=365533 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=365533 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:31:00 +0000 Newcastle's new 'Find a Flatmate' forum is now up and running at nusuforum.co.uk Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Have you still not sorted out accommodation for next year? Wanting to find someone new to live with or housemate/s to make up numbers in your new student flat? http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366493 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366493 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:31:00 +0000 Students’ Union once gain scores highly in the International Student Barometer Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com The International Student Barometer is an annual survey of international students that looks at all aspects of their induction to the University. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366363 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366363 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:40:00 +0000 SCAN Upcoming Environmental Activities - Volunteers Needed! Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Want to get involved with some of the Environmental Activities that SCAN have got coming up? Then continue reading as they have something for everyone... http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366293 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366293 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:26:00 +0000 Newcastle University extend record to win Stan Calvert Cup for the sixth year in a row! Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Whilst it may not have been the demolition of last year’s 100.5-52.5 victory, Team Newcastle continued the tradition of sweeping their Northumbria counterparts away this weekend http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366073 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366073 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:28:00 +0000 Student Council this Thursday! All welcome, with free food and drink... Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Last Student Council included the Students' Union AGM, and proved a great success with an array of issues being discussed and decided upon, including NUS quotas, the Syrian crisis, and the new AU sponsor! http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=365233 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=365233 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:46:00 +0000 Have you completed The National Student Survey this year? Big Prizes to be won! Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com The National Student Survey (NSS) is a survey of all final year UG students and it helps the University see where it is doing well and what areas could be improved. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366083 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=366083 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:39:00 +0000 Winners announced as Students’ Union sees voter turnout reach over 20% Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com 48 candidates, 4 days, and 4,000 votes… The February Elections kicked off on Monday 25th February this year, which saw over 20% of the student population at Newcastle, vote for who they’d like to see as their next representatives. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=364753 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=364753 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:23:00 +0000 You and YOUR hall reps! Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Hall Reps are there to give students in University Accommodation a voice. The following Halls now have the following hall reps representing them... http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=363683 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=363683 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:52:00 +0000 Local City Councillor Come to speak about Budget Cuts Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Councillor McCarthy from Newcastle City Council will be coming in to give a short presentation about the city council budget cuts and there will also be an opportunity to ask questions. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=363383 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=363383 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:36:00 +0000 Using statistics to improve your grades! Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com The right statistic can go a long way to support your studies. Accurate data can provide the basis for your argument as well as the vital evidence for your conclusions. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=363703 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=363703 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:05:00 +0000 Part-Time Officer nominations deadline extended to Wednesday 13th February Newcastle Student Union newcastle@bamuk.com Part-time officer positions currently have no nominations and so we have extended the deadline for nominations until Wednesday 13th February at 10am. http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=361773 http://www.nusu.co.uk/news/index.php?page=article&news_id=361773 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:29:00 +0000