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Newcastle University met with criticism after awarding Anant Ambani sustainability professorship

The university’s appointment of the Indian oil heir has come under fire from academics and environmentalists. ...

Newcastle University to cut ties with Turnitin amidst proposals to use student work for AI training

The plagiarism-detection giant is facing sector-wide pushback following proposed changes to its End-User Licence Agreement....

Fourth-year medical students at risk of last-minute relocation to Carlisle

For fourth-year medical students preparing for their placement year in Northumbria, plans for the year ahead have been thrown into uncertainty....

The Watchdog Role: how journalism holds power to account

In conversation with Kate Adie, Pippa Crerar, Ruth Sunderland, and Kayleigh Fraser, industry-leading female journalists and Newcastle University alumn...

Over 20,000 weekend students told to return loans and grants after 'error'

The Department of Education has blamed the 15 Universities involved...

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British Medical Association Student Committee launches ...

BMA Medical Student Committee lead 'Fix our Funding' forum, to raise awareness about the financial p...

Ed Miliband targets young people in the North East with...

UK's Clean Jobs Fair aims to create 15,000 new jobs in the North East in the clean energy sector. ...

Newcastle University honoured with top UK prize for gro...

Newcastle University receive Queen Elizabeth Prize in recognition of three decades of pioneering wor...

War in Sudan: The background of the world's forgotten g...

One of our writers explores the complexities of the Sudanese war and the origins of the crisis....

Mi, maiself, and ma: Phonetic varieties of "my" in Tyne...

One of our writers discusses the Tyneside usage of the word "my"...

Luther’s Bar has good beer! NUSU’S own Wetherspoons...

Now, if this doesn’t attract prospective students to Newcastle’s campus, we don’t know what wi...

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News

‘Significant progress’ on new Castle Leazes

Recent updates from the construction site where Castle Leazes once stood reveal the new accommodatio...

22nd October 2026

Concepción Vázquez Pérez

A Victorian copy of the Bayeux Tapestry on display at Great North Museum: Hancock

A copy of the Bayeux Tapestry created by schoolboys in the 1800s will be shown at Great North Museum...

22nd October 2026

Callum Borkowski

Rents rise by 4.2% in Newcastle

Rent prices are rising across the nation. This trend is even impacting students in Newcastle, one of...

21st October 2026

Newcastle University met with criticism after awarding Anant Ambani sustainability professorship

The university’s appointment of the Indian oil heir has come under fire from academics and environ...

20th October 2026

Trinity Eadie & Shama Eyasu

Newcastle University to cut ties with Turnitin amidst proposals to use student work for AI training

The plagiarism-detection giant is facing sector-wide pushback following proposed changes to its End-...

19th October 2026

Home Office lifts pause on new housing for asylum seekers in County Durham

County Durham will continue to house asylum seekers a year after the decision to pause....

24th September 2026

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Opinion

Katherine Iosifova

Importance and role of student journalism in society

Small paper, small audience, small impact? Think again.......

22nd October 2026

Does the UK need a National Care Service?

Will a National Care Service actually benefit the UK?...

21st October 2026

Tuition fees: do they need review?

How effective is the current student loan system...?...

20th October 2026

Is being on a society committee actually worth it?

An interview with two committee members provides an insight into the benefits of being on a society ...

19th October 2026

The importance of pre-reading

It is always another thing to do, but does pre-reading really benefit academic success?...

19th October 2026

Can you still be a good student if you skip your 9am lectures?

Are your grades at risk if you skip your 9ams?...

15th October 2026

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Campus Comment

Your flatmate is not your soulmate: surviving student accomodation at Newcastle

Struggling to settle into your new home? Here is how to make the most of student accommodation......

21st October 2026

The impossible task of Newcastle on a student budget: surviving your financial crisis

Look it is time for a reality check. You spent way too much during freshers (it is okay we all did)....

21st October 2026

From "what course are you on?" to actual friends: making friends at Newcastle University

True friends at university are hard to come by, but maybe this guide can give you a hand......

20th October 2026

We’ve all been there: Newcastle student shares the advice they wish they’d had in first year

Advice for first years on being patient with yourself and how to tackle uni lifestyle from a second ...

20th October 2026

Returning back to Newcastle University

How are you feeling about returning to Newcastle?...

30th September 2026

Is September the new January: navigating the academic year as a new or returning student

Should we be treating September as the University new year?...

26th September 2026

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Science

Scientists at Newcastle amongst the first in the UK to use new brain tumour test for diagnosis

Newcastle Hospitals develop novel brain tumor test in collaboration with Newcastle University....

22nd October 2026

Newcastle University co-lead a 5-year national initiative for improvement in maternal health inequalities across the UK

A greater look into the new initiative co-lead by Newcastle University aiming to improve maternal he...

21st October 2026

Northumberland: a success story for red squirrels during a time of decline

Northumberland retains its place as a 'major stronghold' for red squirrels during a time of their de...

21st October 2026

Humyra Siddiqua

New species of wildcat identified in Bolivia

Incredible news as a new species of wildcat has been added to the 41 previously recognised in Bolivi...

19th October 2026

Newcastle marks UK first with new-generation technology used in kidney transplant

First life-saving kidney transplant carried out through the Newcastle Organ Assessment Hub using new...

19th October 2026

Research on early warning systems to prevent glacial lake outbursts spearheaded by Newcastle University

The university's latest integrates data with local knowledge to improve flood warnings......

2nd October 2026

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Research from Newcastle University on how neurotransmitters can control brain states, between sleep and consciousness

What to eat as a university student to help focus, maintain energy and impact long-term health

Research on early warning systems to prevent glacial lake outbursts spearheaded by Newcastle University

Collision on the River Tyne results in 1 billion plastic pellets released into the ocean

New species of wildcat identified in Bolivia

Lifestyle

How important really is a clean kitchen?

Is a spotless kitchen essential for a happy house, or is a little mess simply part of student life?...

22nd October 2026

Are we romanticising autumn to make student life easier?

Is Gilmore Girls the antidote to autumnal anxiety? ...

22nd October 2026

Everything I did this week in Newcastle

From frozen yoghurt to the beach, here's some inspiration for your next week in Newcastle....

21st October 2026

Humyra Siddiqua

Cold autumn nights: how to find motivation for those 5pm lectures

Three top tips to make it through the day. ...

21st October 2026

How to spend the perfect autumn day in Newcastle

A step-by-step guide for a Pinterest-worthy day out in the Toon....

20th October 2026

A love letter to Newcastle Wellness Club

How Newcastle Wellness Club made a space for friendship, self-expression and girlhood. ...

19th October 2026

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‘Make the most of it’: does this advice create unnecessary pressure for new students?

10 things I wish I knew before coming to Newcastle University

Top tips for staying safe on a night out in Newcastle

Homesickness: how to battle loneliness at university

How important really is a clean kitchen?

Fashion & Beauty

The best local shops outside of Eldon Square and the Metrocentre

Tired of the same styles on repeat? It's time to find your new favourite independent boutiques......

22nd October 2026

Matilda Bennett

The fashion trends around campus this autumn

From cosy cardigans to skinny scarves, Newcastle students are bringing their Pinterest boards to cam...

22nd October 2026

Annie O’Rourke

An interview with Effie's: a Y2K dream

Ouseburn's newest vintage shop has all the fashionable charm of your favourite romcom style icons!...

21st October 2026

The politics of numbness: are we normalising Botox?

Should Botox be on students’ minds as much as it is on celebrity foreheads?...

20th October 2026

Connie Proudlock

Halloween on a student: the best ways to spookify the clothes you already own

Top tips for creating a fresh Halloween costume on a student budget......

20th October 2026

Meta glasses and Oura rings: fashion statement or mass surveillance?

The cameras have moved from the audience to the runway… should we be concerned?...

19th October 2026

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Relationships

Star-crossed skeletons? Couples costumes on the Toon

Does the couple's costume phenomenon have a place in university's community culture? ...

22nd October 2026

Love at first sight: a first year's first opinions on Newcastle as a city

How Newcastle's vastness compares to it's communities through the eyes of a first year......

22nd October 2026

What are the deal breakers? Red flags to look out for in university dating?

Beware of these warning signs when choosing your next partner! ...

20th October 2026

A year after the bang bus, what remains?

In light of its publicity on Geordie Coppers, how are students viewing Bonnie Blue's bang bus contro...

19th October 2026

The parent trap: letting them know without letting them know

How do students juggle their newfound freedom with the pressure to stay connected?...

12th October 2026

Long-distance: disaster or dream?

Tips for starting the year with a newly established long-distance relationship......

4th October 2026

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Long-distance: disaster or dream?

Navigating flatmate conflict early

Hinge in a new city: hopecore, horror and the business of finding someone

The parent trap: letting them know without letting them know

What are the deal breakers? Red flags to look out for in university dating?

Travel

A guide to cheap flights from Newcastle Airport

Cheap flights can often feel hard to come by, and like a gold mine to stumble across. What does Newc...

22nd October 2026

City of the Week: don't forget Durham!

For our weekly 'City of the Week' section, we have somewhere very close to home - Durham!...

22nd October 2026

Abigail Doughty

Mind the gap: a year out or straight into lectures?

One of the hardest decisions after A-Levels is whether to take a year out, or go straight on to univ...

22nd October 2026

Our last summer: dealing with holiday blues

For when even ABBA can't cure your post-holiday depression......

8th October 2026

Metro-politan: best day trips from Newcastle

Newcastle’s easiest escapes by rail......

30th September 2026

Travel the Toon: top tips and tricks for navigating your new city

Secrets and shortcuts for your next adventure......

23rd September 2026

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Travel the Toon: top tips and tricks for navigating your new city

Metro-politan: best day trips from Newcastle

Our last summer: dealing with holiday blues

City of the Week: don't forget Durham!

Mind the gap: a year out or straight into lectures?

Food & Drink

Lunch in my city

TikTok's great solution to the battle of where to go for lunch......

20th October 2026

Louisa Scullion

It can't always be LA, somebody's got to hold it down in Newcastle

The opening of 'Goods' on Northumberland Road. Could it be the Erewhon of the Northeast? ...

20th October 2026

Caffeine is a university student's best friend

Coffee fixes, student deals and where to find them......

19th October 2026

Sophie Campbell

Greggs: a Geordie bakery with heart

It's so much more than just a steak bake......

16th October 2026

Want to live out your Carrie Bradshaw dreams?

Take your girls to these cocktail spots around Newcastle! ...

29th September 2026

Health is wealth: learning to cook for one

Pot noodles won't always be there to save you!...

24th September 2026

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Music

Superior Spinning: the best record stores in Newcastle for students

For all you vinyl junkies out there... ...

22nd October 2026

Man/Woman/Chainsaw - live at The Grove

A great gig from one of this years most exciting new bands......

22nd October 2026

The 9075 performance and surprise celebrity appearances at North East charity gig

Another great event from the Sunday for Sammy trust! ...

21st October 2026

Newcastle put a smile on for Keo: record release gig review

Reviewing the next era of indie music......

21st October 2026

multiple writers

NUSU Sessions: celebrating North East student talent

Reviewing a night of celebrating Newcastle's finest student bands......

21st October 2026

Eleanor Roberts

Gig review: Sports Team live at Digital

Mosh pits and human pyramids: Sports Team took over Digital and we were there for it......

21st October 2026

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Popular Posts

PM to cut business rates for live music venues: what this means for Newcastle’s grassroots scene

Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle as North East music continues to gain recognition

O2 City Hall vs Utilita Arena: where do students get the better concert experience?

The Courier team’s guide to a perfect pre-drink playlist

“We’re always trying to find new ways to reimagine our sound” an interview with Twayn

TV

What are Newcastle students watching?

Sit back. Relax. And kick your feet back, its time for some tv talk......

19th October 2026

How to get hands-on production experience alongside your studies with NUTV

Student media at Newcastle University is not just limited to this paper you’re reading......

12th October 2026

Return of the sitcom ‘slow-burn’: how the eight episode series reels student viewers in

In the age of streaming, a short but comedic sitcom is easy to pick up in our all-too-needed breaks....

7th October 2026

Middle Child Syndrome: The Other Bennet Sister

Because the middle child deserves love too!...

Life Advice for Men Based on Negative Masculinity in Invincible and The Boys

Sometimes superheroes aren't so super... one of our writers discusses toxic masculinity in superhero...

Marvel’s TV evolution: Wonder Man review

Marvel is stepping up their game with newly released show Wonder Man!...

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Popular Posts

Return of the sitcom ‘slow-burn’: how the eight episode series reels student viewers in

How to get hands-on production experience alongside your studies with NUTV

What are Newcastle students watching?

Film

'The Love Hypothesis', disproven: review

Hypothesis: When you hold a book too dearly to heart, it’s probably best to keep those feelings de...

22nd October 2026

Man's best friend tale found lacking: 'Heart of the Beast' review

Does the second creative partnership between David Ayer and Brad Pitt live up to its predecessor?...

22nd October 2026

Slow burn turned thrill-ride: 'Verity' review

Can Verity, the latest film adaptation from the rather twisted imagination of Colleen Hoover, live u...

21st October 2026

The impact of romance book adaptations on the rom-com genre

Has BookTok had a positive impact on the film industry? ...

20th October 2026

A day at Jam Jar: the independent seaside cinema giving film back to the community

What started as a single-screen cinema in a former JobCentre building in Whitley Bay is now a lively...

20th October 2026

From 'Resident Evil' to 'Backrooms': have video game adaptations finally found their groove?

Would you believe it, video-game adaptations have actually been getting good......

19th October 2026

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Popular Posts

The best films about new beginnings ahead of the academic year

Netflix rumoured to buy Letterboxd: what happens when your film diary becomes studio data?

Press play together: how students are reclaiming communal film watching

Tyneside Cinema on the "privilege" of showing 'The Odyssey' in 35mm film

Inside The Grove's ‘Outdoor Movie Nights’

Arts

Poembox: And you would be there also

I don’t believe in resurrection......

22nd October 2026

What is 'radical'? Books From Below and the quiet revolution

For sometimes it is the seemingly quietest voices which can spark the biggest change......

21st October 2026

When Monet came North: rethinking art outside London

What happens when art leaves its usual London postcode?...

20th October 2026

Concepción Vázquez Pérez

Books to get you in the autumn mood

Your autumn TBR just got a little longer......

20th October 2026

What The Courier’s Editorial Team are reading

Five books you need to add to your TBR......

19th October 2026

Noelia Fernández Pérez

New faces, instant memories: in defence of the Polaroid camera

Every group of friends has an unspoken role: the photographer... ...

16th October 2026

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Popular Posts

To read or not to read: do university students still need books for their courses?

Mul’s Running Hearts: a tour of the ‘DiscoVibes’ street art lining Newcastle’s walls

From college to collage: the art of a decorated wall

New faces, instant memories: in defence of the Polaroid camera

Craft ideas to bond with your flatmates

Gaming

Game over: Newcastle’s ‘Four Quarters’ arcade bar shuts its doors

What does this mean for gaming culture across the city and for students wanting to avoid the club an...

22nd October 2026

'Genshin Impact': trailblazing or lagging behind?

Six years on, is the game still paving the way?...

21st October 2026

Noelia Fernández Pérez

Switch socials: how the Nintendo Switch became a secret university essential

While most modern gaming consoles aren't designed with local multiplayer in mind, this device was bu...

6th October 2026

Building the house you can’t afford: the appeal of cosy games for students amid the housing crisis

Do cosy games imagine a world without capitalism, or imagine a world in which capitalism is cosy?...

23rd September 2026

Jacksepticeye to produce an animated Bloodborne movie. Why fan involvement with videogame IP is crucial.

One of our writers takes a look at the rise and the falls of gaming adaptations.......

Oversexualisation and Racial Exclusion: Why diverse and inclusive character design is so important in gaming.

Character design is integral to representation and diversity in gaming. One of our writers explores ...

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Building the house you can’t afford: the appeal of cosy games for students amid the housing crisis

Switch socials: how the Nintendo Switch became a secret university essential

Game over: Newcastle’s ‘Four Quarters’ arcade bar shuts its doors

'Genshin Impact': trailblazing or lagging behind?

Sport Features

Manchester City found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules: how does this affect the wider football pyramid?

Outrage in the footballing world as Man City are exposed as financial swindlers......

21st October 2026

‘No politics’? Sydney Sweeney’s betting app advert sets back women in sport

To some, the Sydney Sweeney Novig advert reinforces the sexualisation of women in sport. One of thos...

20th October 2026

Newcastle United Women lead the WSL2 table four games into the 26/27 season

The Lasses go on as they mean to, with an impressive track record so far......

19th October 2026

Newcastle Red Bulls suffer heavy defeat to Northampton Saints in first Prem game

Does a difficult season lie ahead for Newcastle Red Bull's after their defeat to previous champions,...

19th October 2026

Sunderland are back in Europe for the first time since the 70s

After an incredible first season in the Premier League, the white and red side is preparing for thei...

26th September 2026

Newcastle Red Bulls: will the project work by the end of the year?

After a hard season, the Newcastle Red Bulls are looking forward to the new star of the team. ...

25th September 2026

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Sport on Campus

Polo: open to all abilities, and more budgets than you'd think

With the new academic year beginning, have you considered Newcastle Universities polo club as a spor...

22nd October 2026

Champions Once More: NURFC emerge triumphant in Varsity victory

Newcastle University defeated their rivals once more, here's how the match unfolded......

19th October 2026

Noelia Fernández Pérez

Bringing Varsity back to life during Big Welcome Week

With Varsity kicking off at the end of the week, here is what we can expect from the event. ...

22nd September 2026

Mia Wijayatilleke

Beyond fitness: why you should join a Sports Club

Our Sports Officer and Club members share the benefits of sport at Newcastle......

22nd September 2026

Noelia Fernández Pérez

In conversation with Ollie Fletcher: ‘There’s definitely a different buzz’

After the first season under Red Bull's sponsorship, Ollie Fletcher sat down with us to give his opi...

Sun’s out, goals out: Newcastle hit 12 past Northumbria

Goals by the dozen for Newcastle’s Ladies…...

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Beyond fitness: why you should join a Sports Club

Newcastle Red Bulls: will the project work by the end of the year?

Sunderland are back in Europe for the first time since the 70s

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Bringing Varsity back to life during Big Welcome Week