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Get involved and Give It A Go with exciting activities for all Newcastle students and staff! Try something for the first time, meet new people, and gain experiences with activities from social sport sessions, to creative craft workshops, exciting day trips, discounted tickets, and lots more!

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Newcastle's Iconic Landmarks Self-Walking Tour: 11th January 9am - 30th June 5pm; Newcastle city centre; Give it a Go and discover Newcastle's iconic landmarks on our self-walking tour!; Give it a Go

Virtual Laing Art Gallery experience: 13th January 9am - 30th June 5pm; online; Give it a Go and experience the fascinating Laing Art Gallery with this virtual tour; Give it a Go

Step back in Tyne self-walking tour!: 15th January 9am - 30th June 5pm; Newcastle city centre; Give it a Go and take our self-walking tour of the history of Newcastle!; Give it a Go

Newcastle city scavenger quest!: 17th January 9am - 30th June 5pm; Newcastle city centre; Give it a Go and take part in our city scavenger quest!; Give it a Go

Quayside self-walking tour: 19th January 9am - 30th June 5pm; Newcastle city centre; Give it a Go and enjoy some fun facts as you walk along our suggested route along the beautiful Quayside!; Give it a Go

Ouseburn Farm's Lamb Cam!: 7th March 9am - 1st May 9am; online; Give it a Go and follow the live updates from Ouseburn Farm's new born lambs!; Give it a Go

Enterprise Hackathon!: 16th April 5pm - 18th April 5pm; online; Give it a Go and join in with the Leadership Society's online event where you will work as a team to create a unique product to put to the judging panel!; Give it a Go

Baking tutorial: 17th April 3pm - 6pm; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag; Give it a Go and take part in our baking tutorial to make some delicious home made treats!; Give it a Go

Monday Motivation (Exercise Class): 19th April noon - 12:45pm; Instructor led, live zoom class; Join us for a Monday boost, kick start the week with a short whole body workout! All fitness levels welcome.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Spanish Class 1: 19th April 6pm - 7pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and take part in the first of this three-part learn Spanish language class!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Beginners Yoga: 20th April 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Online Live Zoom Class; A free online beginners class, whereby Sally will take everyone through the fundermental processes of Yoga.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Midday Mindfulness: 21st April noon - 12:30pm; Live Zoom Class; Join us for our midday mindfulness, learning how to cultivate mindfulness, and a way to develop your natural capacity of awareness.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

An introduction to make up live experience with MUBYLEIGH: 21st April 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join professional make up artist MUBYLEIGH for this live virtual introduction to make up experience!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Ouseburn Social Walk: 22nd April noon - 1pm; Ouseburn, Newcastle; Give it a Go and join us for a social walk along the quirky Ouseburn area!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Zoomba Zumba 22/4/21: 22nd April 6:30pm - 7:30pm; zoom; Give it a Go and join the Zumba Society for this fun beginner's virtual Zumba class you can do from the comfort of your own home!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Let's Talk: Introductions to Pregnancy and Parenting for Students with Mature Students, Parents, Commuters and Carers Society: 22nd April 7pm - 9pm; zoom; Give it a Go and join the Mature Students, Parents, Commuters and Carers Society for this open discussion and opportunity to share experiences.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Bodyweight Class: 23rd April 4pm - 4:30pm; Instructor led zoom class; Challenge yourself on a Friday with 30minute bodyweight exercise class - Giving you a boost ready for the weekend.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Slow Pace Friday (Exercise): 23rd April 5pm - 5:30pm; Live instructor led exercise class (Zoom); A FREE gentle, slower pace exercise class perfect to unwind ready for the weekend. No experience or equipment needed.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Craft evening: 23rd April 6pm - 7pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for a fun and social craft evening!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Baking tutorial: 24th April 3pm - 6pm; https://www.facebook.com/NUSUgiag; Give it a Go and get creative in the kitchen with our baking tutorial!; Give it a Go

Monday Motivation Exercise Class: 26th April noon - 12:45pm; Online Live Zoom Class; Join us for a Monday boost, kick start the week with a short whole body workout! All fitness levels welcome.; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Spanish Class 2: 26th April 6pm - 7pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for our second Spanish Class where you will learn more useful phrases and practice in this fun and relaxed session!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Tuesday Yoga (All levels): 27th April 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Online Live Zoom Class; The classes is designed for all levels, so if you want to just flow gently or take the more challenging options you should find it in this practice.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Midday Mindfulness: 28th April noon - 12:30pm; Live Zoom Class; Join us for our midday mindfulness, learning how to cultivate mindfulness, and a way to develop your natural capacity of awareness.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Craft social - plant pot decorating: 28th April 4pm - 5pm; NUSU Stretch Tent (in front of Northern Stage), City Campus; Give it a Go and join us for a social outdoor craft session where we will personalise our own plant pots!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

MUBYLEIGH day make-up experience: 28th April 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join the live virtual experience with professional Hair and Make-up Artist MUBYLEIGH!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Yoga (Beginners & Returners): 29th April 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Online Zoom Class; This practice is aimed at those of you who perhaps have never done yoga or who are returning after a break and want to be reminded of the postures and alignment that suits your body and ability.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Origins of the Universe with Kielder Observatory: 29th April 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join the Astronomers from Kielder Observatory as we explore our magical universe in this fascinating virtual experience!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Bodyweight Class: 30th April 4pm - 4:30pm; Online class via Zoom; Challenge yourself on a Friday with 30minute bodyweight exercise class - Giving you a boost ready for the weekend.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Slow Pace Friday (Exercise): 30th April 5pm - 5:30pm; Live instructor led exercise class (Zoom); A FREE gentle, slower pace exercise class perfect to unwind ready for the weekend. No experience or equipment needed.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | GIAG Active

Turkish Language Course - Online Session 1: 30th April 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join the Turkish Society for a 5 week virtual beginners course in learning the Turkish language!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go | LDLU Events

Spanish Class 3: 3rd May 6pm - 7pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for a fun and social Spanish Class to learn or practice the Spanish language!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Virtual Book Swap: 3rd May 7pm - 8pm; zoom; Give it a Go and join us for a fun virtual social where we will discuss our recent reads and swap book recommendations!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Harry Potter Tour of Alnwick Castle virtual experience!: 4th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for an exclusive virtual experience of Alnwick Castle brought to life by the fantastic Rob Jones of Lundgren Tours!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

MUBYLEIGH evening make-up experience: 5th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and in with the live virtual tutorial and experience delivered by award winning MUBYLEIGH to show us how to create an evening make-up look!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Turkish Language Course - Online Session 2: 7th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join the Turkish Society for a virtual online Turkish language class!; Give it a Go | LDLU Events

Introduction to Face Yoga: 12th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for a GIAG favourite activity - Face Yoga! If you've not done this before it's a great activity to try and super relaxing too!; Give it a Go

Our Dark Universe with Kielder Observatory: 13th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and take part in this fascinating live virtual experience with the Astronomers from Kielder Observatory and explore the dark side of our universe!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Turkish Language Course - Online Session 3: 14th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join the Turkish Society for their beginners virtual Turkish language classes!; Give it a Go | LDLU Events

Face Yoga Course - Workshop 1: 19th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for the first workshop in our 4-week Face Yoga series! A super relaxing session and introduction to Face Yoga!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Turkish Language Course - Online Session 4: 21st May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join the Turkish Society for their beginners virtual Turkish language class!; Give it a Go | LDLU Events

Face Yoga Course - Workshop 2: 26th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for the second workshop of our Face Yoga series - this week will focus on the cheeks and lower face!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Turkish Language Course - Online Session 5: 28th May 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join the Turkish Society for their beginners virtual Turkish language class!; Give it a Go | LDLU Events

Face Yoga Course - Workshop 3: 2nd June 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for the third workshop in our 4-part Face Yoga series! Today's super relaxing session will focus on the jawline and neck!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Face Yoga Course - Workshop 4: 9th June 7pm - 8pm; zoom, online; Give it a Go and join us for the fourth Face Yoga workshop in our 4 part series! This week's super relaxing session will focus on the lips and mouth area!; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

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Kielder Observatory virtual experiences review

Our primary concern with any activity is to ensure its safe, so that all students can enjoy and have the best possible experience. In order for us to ensure we reduce the inherent risks involved with activities ask everyone to read and understand the NUSU Activities Health & Safety Document. Our risk assessments play a fundamental role in ensuring that we take into consideration all the needs of our participants, therefore please let us know of any disabilities or presenting issues ahead of the activity. Profile pages should be up to date in accordance with our T&C’s.

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Photography & Video Consent

Please be aware that photography and / or videoing may be taken during activities and shared on NUSU and GIAG social media and NUSU digital platforms. Activities may also be livestreamed, and you will be notified in advance if this is the case. Please contact us in advance if you have any questions regarding this.

Third Parties

In order to provide wide-reaching experience for students we do use 3rd party and community partners, therefore it’s advisable for all students to read the companies policies and procedures for participation by contacting us.

Refunds & Exchanges

We can give refunds and exchanges for Give it a Go activities where we have been notified 2 weeks or more in advance to the event date. All GIAG activities that include overnight accommodation are non-refundable unless in the event of cancellation.

NUSU Give it a Go

Get involved and Give It A Go with exciting activities for all Newcastle students and staff! Try something for the first time, meet new people, and gain experiences with activities from social sport sessions, to creative craft workshops, exciting day trips, discounted tickets, and lots more!

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Kielder Observatory virtual experiences review

GIAG Face Yoga review

GIAG Virtual Book Swap review

Student Mental Health blog

Health, Safety & Covid-19

Photography & Video Consent

Third Parties

Refunds & Exchanges

Meet the Team

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