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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...

Newcastle University Conservative Society implicated in discriminatory online activity

Newcastle University Conservative Society has faced backlash after reposting controversial content on their official Instagram account. ...

The 26/27 Sabbs are here! A rundown of elections night

And the results are in... A rundown of Elections Results Night, and introducing your new 26/27 Officer Team...

North East Students’ Unions share support for the Student Finance Bill

North East Students’ Unions have shared their support for a new piece of legislation that could reshape how student maintenance loans are paid, as p...

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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

Libby Griffiths & Jess Mooney

The Watchdog Role: how journalism holds power to account

In conversation with Kate Adie, Pippa Crerar, Ruth Sunderland, and Kayleigh Fraser, industry-leading...

Phillipp Andreewitch

Research roundup at Newcastle University

Recognising just a few of the ways in which Newcastle University has delivered and continues to cont...

What is going to affect students into the 2026/27 year ?

One of our writers discusses what students should look out for in 2026/27...

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

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

Newcastle University Conservative Society implicated in discriminatory online activity

Newcastle University Conservative Society has faced backlash after reposting controversial content o...

Greens win in UK by-election

See how the former two-party system has been shifted by the Green Party win....

25th March 2026

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Opinion

The Importance of Your Vote as a Student in the Local Elections

Our writer discusses why it's crucial to get involved in the upcoming local elections......

Is the ‘free speech’ argument used as a reason to justify ill-intended viewpoints?

Our writer discusses the controversies around freedom of speech......

Meta glasses: are we in a surveillance state?

Can we find privacy anywhere nowadays? Our writer discusses......

Emma Capdeville

Are we normalising global crises or are we simply desensitised?

Our writer discusses the impact that global crises are having on young people around the globe......

Reflecting on the legality of lying as an MP and the distrust of Parliament

Politicians are known for swerving around the truth. Could this bill change that?...

Jemima Ashton-Roberts

AI influencing local policies and budgets within Newcastle Council

AI continues to be ever-more prevalent in our lives......

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Campus Comment

Victory for the ballroom! Newcastle Dance Societies pass their motion to use the ballroom in the Culture Lab.

The fight for the ballroom... ...

Scarlett Palmer

A Reflection on my year at University: Freshers advice

Want to know what to look out for in your second year?...

Hidden gems of Ouseburn that every Portland Green student should visit

One of our writers discusses what Ouseburn has to offer...

29th March 2026

International women's day – Why it’s more than an Instagram share.

Uncover why International Women's Day matters now more then ever.......

23rd March 2026

The reality of being a commuting student

From cancelled trains to delayed buses, find out what it feels like to be a commuting student......

16th March 2026

Reading between the wines

Do you enjoy wine with a side of reading? ...

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Want to become an editor for everyone’s favourite newspaper next year?🦁💙📰

Joining the editorial team is a great way to gain hands-on journalism experience, meet like-minded people, make friends, and be part of a really welcoming team 💙 Apply through our link in our bio, you won’t regret it!

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Did someone say the biggest awards event of the year? 👀

🏆 That’s right - our annual MEDIA AWARDS are coming up next month!! And we want to celebrate all the hard work YOU’VE done for Student Media this year - whether you’ve been writing for The Courier, hosting a radio show with NSR, or even presenting or producing with NUTV! 🗞️🎙️🎥

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Want to get involved in covering this year’s student elections?

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It’s that time of the week again! We’ve got ou

It’s that time of the week again! We’ve got our second Student Media Afternoon of the semester tomorrow (Wednesday 4th February) from 1:30-2:30pm!

As usual, you can come along and find us in the Bamburgh room, where our editorial team will be waiting with lots of lovely articles for you to pick up!

This week, we will also be joined by Marc Jobst, a Newcastle University alumni who has directed, produced and written for several hit television shows!

Not sure where to find us? Don’t worry! Keep an eye out on our story for directions before the SMA starts. We can’t wait to see you there!

At present, most students receive their maintenanc

At present, most students receive their maintenance loan in three large installments across the academic year, a structure designed around university terms rather than the realities of modern living.

Jess Mooney discusses the impacts the Student Finance Bill, brought in by Luke Charters York MP and backed by North East sabbs will have on students.

Read more on our website: www.thecourieronline.co.uk

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Science

NASA announces significant change to its Moon landing plans

What is set for space exploration after Artemis II?...

The Social Life of Trees: How forests communicate through underground fungal networks

One of our writers take you into the 'Wood Wide Web' where trees communicate and form alliances...

Hannah Carlebach

You are not being ‘dramatic’ : the very real pains of endometriosis

1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis. Intense, life-disrupting period pain should not be some...

Koalas bounce back: DNA clues reveal a genetic comeback

How do you know when a baby koala is happy? They jump for joey!...

Oldest wildlife trust in the UK has bought land to create a new reserve

A new nature reserve is in the works and one of our writers talks about it...

Pauline Verbeelen

Sleep on it: why your brain needs downtime to function

One of our writers explain the science behind sleep and the importance of getting enough rest...

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The "Ossick Lass": How Scientists Rewrote a Mesolithic Story

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Shaping global policy: Dr Stuart Mackintosh reflects on economics, climate, and community

Lifestyle

Jessica Lancaster

Seasons change and so do you: Graduation

Reflecting on the years gone by.......

In conversation with Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj: Stress, Resilience, and Student Life

Rajyogi Brahma Kumar Nikunj was, by his own admission, a rebellious teenager – one whose parents h...

How to remain persistent in your political voice while staying positive about your future

Finding the balance between advocacy and optimism......

Media I have consumed this week

This writer shares the content that defined their week......

Does your luteal cycle really affect how you look?

This writer explains how hormal changes impact womens physical appearance......

31st March 2026

How to spend the brighter Newcastle nights

A guide on how to cherish the sun in the Toon with the annual daylight savings time......

30th March 2026

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'Girl Dinner' and the infantilisation of women through social media archetypes

Everything my mother has taught me over the years

‘Chat GPT is my therapist’: is AI domesticating us?

Evening out the playing field: why women's health must be taken seriously

Jin, Jiyan, Azadî: Women, Life, Freedom

Fashion & Beauty

Campus Catwalk: Varsity Edition

The annual spring Varsity Rugby match provided the perfect catwalk for Jesmond attire to be showcase...

Fight Night Fit Check!

Here's what one of our writers and commentators wore on the night......

27th April 2026

Katherine Thomson

Falling in love with pink again

On reclaiming the colour we once pushed away... ...

26th April 2026

Inside the fashion of Harry Styles' new era: the ultimate tour outfit guide

Some inspiration for the upcoming tour......

25th April 2026

What the black and white shirt really means to Newcastle

The significance of a Newcastle shirt and how to style the iconic stripes......

24th April 2026

Scarlett Palmer

Beach day outfit ideas that you won’t freeze in

You might want to leave those bikinis at home......

23rd April 2026

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Relationships

Pussy Power: Is it empowering to sexualise yourself?

An exploration of the dynamics around feminism and sexual empowerment....

A Love Letter To My Nan

One of our writers explores their experience of grief....

“I’d Give Up My Metro Seat for You” - the lost love language of inconveniencing yourself.

Have we lost the art of inconveniencing ourselves for others?...

The Courier's afternoon at The Familymakers Show: talking sapphism, solidarity, and sperm

Reflections on a Tyneside celebration of Queer families......

Birthday on a budget: celebrating at uni

A guide to making birthdays at uni special......

30th March 2026

Rosie Greatorex

Passion or priorities: should we focus on our careers or our happiness?

The battle between financial stability and artistic expression......

30th March 2026

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The art of the first date: how to avoid the awkwardness

Dating apps: yay or nay?

The trad fad: why is there a rise in traditional values in relationships?

The long Northern winter: what I do to keep happy

How female friendships carry us through major milestones

Travel

Isabella Bertozzi

Your summer interrailing guide

One of our writers provides some tips for your interrailing trip over the summer!...

What to do now? How to get the confidence to solo travel after graduation

Our sub-editor Paula discusses how to gain the confidence to solo travel after graduation......

Is the age of social media changing how we travel?

Are you more likely to book a trip based on the latest social media spot?...

The trip that changed me

One of our writers discusses their life-changing trip to Costa Rica......

Abigail Doughty

Putting yourself on the map: How travelling transforms an individual

One of our writers discusses how travel can influence your life skills and outlook......

A new beginning: my first hostel experience in the UK

One our writers discusses their experience in a UK hostel…...

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Souvenir Stash: my favourite Whitley Bay treasure

Is it worth the extreme day trip?

Northumberland walks accessible from the city centre

How to make the most of your travels whilst a student

Alnwick, Northumberland — a town where magic comes to life

Food & Drink

Recipes are teaching us the wrong things

Part of growing up is realising that your parents are actually always right......

Katherine Thomson

Identi-Tea Crisis: Yorkshire Tea or PG Tips?

Do you have a passionate favourite teabag? Is it based on a genuine preference, nostalgia, habit, or...

Sophie Campbell

Pairing hot cross buns and tea appropriately

Level up your hot cross bun game with some fun hot drinks to match you flavour of choice perfectly.....

20th March 2026

BuzzBallz: are they worth the buzz?

Is the newest pre-drink on the scene worthy of becoming your go-to?...

19th March 2026

Free Food Tuesdays and Burger Thursdays: the Tyne Bar’s unbeatable dinner deals

The Tyne Bar's deals are hard to top, so why not head down and try them out?...

18th March 2026

Newcastle food markets: everything you need to know

The Newcastle food markets are the perfect spring weekend activity......

17th March 2026

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Music

When listening became looking: how music turned into an aesthetic

Today’s biggest artists are not just releasing songs, but building worlds for fans to step into......

The £100 Gig Night...

When Did Live Music Become a Luxury?...

Leeds Fest Living: A North East Youth's rite of Passage

Festival season: freedom, friendship and absolute survival mode......

My summer song

I share Olivia Rodrigo’s love for The Cure’s classic Just Like Heaven; the reference in her new ...

27th April 2026

Record Store Day: Why Music Fans Still Queue For Vinyl

Whilst most people spend their Saturday morning in bed, I was standing outside Beatdown Records at 7...

26th April 2026

Noelia Fernández Pérez

The Great Divide review: Noah Kahan balances growth and vulnerability

Noah Kahan is back with a very personal album. It builds on Stick Season and looks at fame, family, ...

24th April 2026

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When listening became looking: how music turned into an aesthetic

The £100 Gig Night...

Leeds Fest Living: A North East Youth's rite of Passage

TV

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!...

HBO Harry Potter and Cash-Grab Reboots

Is there any original content left?...

Charlotte Burley-Hnat

The Predator of Seville: in conversation with Gabrielle Vega

CW: this article discusses sexual assault and violence against women....

Katherine Thomson

How Bridgerton’s diversity is changing TV

One of our writers discusses how Bridgerton's diversity is impacting TV...

28th March 2026

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Popular Posts

Middle Child Syndrome: The Other Bennet Sister

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

Film

What Sunderland’s proposed film studio could mean for the North East’s creative future

As a student wanting to venture into a creative industry, this is a groundbreaking proposal......

It's finally hee-heere: 'Michael' review

You’ve been hit by, you’ve been struck by, a not so smooth biopic!...

The art and appeal of music biopics

Where has this new wave of cinema come from, and how has it been so reliably profitable for the silv...

Monique Ellithorn

Making time matter: 'About Time' and the Third Year University experience

Here's a film that perfectly encapsulates those final months of uni......

Rosie Greatorex

'Evil Dead' meets 'The Exorcist' in sprawling horror gore-fest: 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' review

A premise that feels primed for success…...

19th April 2026

Aradhya Neogy Singh

'The Drama' review: a story about second chances

There are some movies that once you watch them, you just have to sit with for a while. Not because t...

13th April 2026

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Popular Posts

Best Irish films for St Paddy's day

Are film awards still relevant?

Singers switching sectors: 'The Moment' review

Can films succeed without social media?

2026 Academy Awards: Courier edition

Arts

The art of banner-making

A reflection of North East culture......

Rosie Greatorex

'Shy Girl' by Mia Ballard - Is there ever a space for AI in literature?

A reflection on AI assistance in the publishing industry......

Tracey Emin - Can womanhood exist without the expectation of motherhood?

Tracy Emin’s ‘A Second Life’ exhibition builds on a career of raw self-exposure and refuses an...

Monique Ellithorn

Reclaiming autonomy: The power of motherhood in 'Waitress'

A reflection of motherhood within the realm of musical theatre......

Fraser Anderson appointed permanent Chief Executive of The Glasshouse

The local cultural hub welcomes a new CEO......

13th April 2026

I don't want you to go to uni.

A poem about facing change and letting your loved ones go......

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I spy: Take a tour to discover the hidden public art around Newcastle

The art of the Metro

The art of judging a book by its cover

Don’t push us into the sea, frame us instead

Full disclosure: NUMTSoc’s ‘The Addams Family’ was a hit!

Gaming

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 ...

Why cross platform services are paramount to making gaming accessible to everyone.

I remember when I was around 12 years old, after having played the infamous Xbox 360 console for the...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and LGBTQ+ Representation in Gaming

Inclusivity and Diversity is what makes the gaming community so wonderful....

Memory Card: Friv

Flash games made so many of our childhood memory's........

25th March 2026

The best budget friendly set up options for students

With RAM prices rapidly increasing due to AI, consoles going up in price due to tariffs and the cost...

24th March 2026

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Wildlight Entertainment Lays off Half of Staff and Closes Highguard Website as Player numbers Dwindle

Overwatch Devs face backlash as new champ Anran's face is changed to look more 'feminine'

Mewgenics makes back its development budget in 3 hours since its launch. A deep dive into the game and its controversies.

The best budget friendly set up options for students

Sport Features

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...

No Room For Racism: how the Premier League are tackling racism in football

Racism has no place in the Premier League ...

Back-to-back glory for McIlroy at the Masters.

Rory does it again: following in Tiger Woods’ footsteps with his back-to-back win on Sunday 12th....

21st April 2026

Sports Betting: has it become more entertaining than sport itself?

Has sports betting taken the lead on making sports entertaining?...

Mohamed Salah set to leave Liverpool at the end of the 25/26 season

The end of an era might be closer than anyone at Anfield wants to admit....

25th March 2026

I always thought tennis was for rich people. Then I took a lesson.

Have you ever been scared to try something new?...

23rd March 2026

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Sport on Campus

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…...

Noelia Fernández Pérez

Newcastle reclaim the crown after 3 years of drought

Big BUCS Wednesday saw three Newcastle University teams competing for gold in Loughborough but only ...

19th April 2026

Isabella Bertozzi

Racing at BUCS Head: Newcastle University Boat Club's display of determination

What our very own boat club got up to on the Tyne…...

17th March 2026

Noelia Fernández Pérez

Jack Bond jumps into being Newcastle's new Sports Officer

Our Head of Sport interviews Jack Bond, Newcastle's new Sport's Officer! ...

16th March 2026

“Why can’t a sport be sexy?”: Ilsa Hartley on feminist expression in artistic sports.

From continued fighting for respect to the sexiness of strengh, NUSU President Ilsa Hartley talks to...

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