Living at Home or University: Which Option is Right for You?

Cardiff University set to cut 400 staff

Cardiff University has confirmed its intention to cut 400 full-time jobs over funding worries....

28th January 2025

Oscar Jenkins

Over £40,000 raised by Newcastle University Movember

Movember ambassador Sam Horton speaks on fundraising efforts, both individual and university-wide....

Adelaide Dodson

Lives to be saved with Kidney Organ Donation changes: Newcastle University Researcher Discovers

A global change to donor polices could save lives, researcher discovers. ...

5th January 2025

Tiahna Fox

COP29: Climate Discussions on the World Stage

Long-term climate goals agreed upon at COP29, with targets set for 2035....

20th December 2024

Amelia Thompson

JG Windows: The End of an Era in Newcastle

Financial difficulties in a digital world cause a North-East music icon to go under....

14th December 2024

1 2 3 … 279 Next »

Opinion

US President Donald Trump declares entire citizenry to be female (yes, really)

Lets go girls... redefining [her]story...

Georgia Mulligan

The Royal Family - an Asset or a Burden?

Now we know the extortionate price of the coronation this writer asks if the royals are worth it. ...

23rd January 2025

Birmingham Yardley, leaving the house hardly: a timeline of Elon Musk’s terminally online winter

What has Donald Trump's lapdog been up to lately?...

USA blocks Gaza Ceasefire resolution: is the UN fit for purpose?

Can the United Nations really fulfil it's intended role?...

18th January 2025

Ali Choudhary

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire and its future under Trump

Ali Choudhary analyses the impacts that the Trump presidency could have on the Israel-Hezbollah conf...

Alex Paine

Gregg Wallace: A Closer Look at the Masterchef Star's Controversies

Alex Paine analyses the recent scandal surrounding Gregg Wallace, and how this reflects on the BBC....

1 2 3 … 142 Next »

Campus Comment

Grace Boyle

Beyond the Bylines: Stories from Student media

75 years of Student Journalism. Here are our stories...

7th February 2025

Emily Martin-Taylor

Living at Home or University: Which Option is Right for You?

How much of the 'classic' university experience is dependant on living on campus? ...

25th January 2025

Safia Adia

How Long is Too Long for University Breaks?

How much time do we really need away from Uni?...

22nd January 2025

The lure of Luther’s: does a Wetherspoons take away from the SU bar experience?

One writer explores the pros and cons of having a Wetherspoons on campus......

Adelaide Dodson

Beyond the bubble: what can students do to help the local community in 2025?

Want to become a local in the toon? Here are a few ideas you could implement to benefit and integrat...

It was lovely to see many fami

Alicia McEvoy

Third Year's Campus Resolutions for 2025...

What are your campus resolutions for the new year?...

14th January 2025

1 2 3 … 64 Next »

thecourieronline

Thanks everyone for coming to our SMA today! 🦁💙 What a pleasure it was to have James Honeyborne as our guest speaker. See you all next time … 📰

📸 by @nooee.jpg

Check out this weeks Student Media Afternoon with

Get involved with this years student Elections!!!

We’re so BACKKK!

First SMA of the year!!!!!!

Come check out the Courier tomorrow at the Re-Fres

Check out this article online and fill in the surv

See what we got up to in 2024 with Courier wrapped

What could be better than a Courier photoshoot?! O

🔥 THE LATEST COURIER IS OUT NOW!!

New year, ne

Follow on Instagram

Watch NUTV: latest output here!Listen to NSR Live!

Science

Ella Saint

Fluoride Fiasco: The Controversial Journey from Public Health Hero to Villain

From communist plots to bad teeth, one of our writers covers the history of water fluoridation ...

12th January 2025

Safia Adia

Is a lack of ethics regarding science the cause of rising scientific illiteracy?

One of our News Sub-Editors looks at this concerning new problem... ...

11th January 2025

Why your kitchen utensils might be poisoning you

Our Head of Culture looks at how your spatula may be preying on our downfall... ...

Sapphire Ling

What Happens When You Donate Your Body to Science?

Ever wondered what happens? Read on to find out... ...

Alicia McEvoy

Anti-deforestation efforts help public health in Brazil

Our Head of NUTV looks at why public health is improving......

Amy Marsh

Calm in a capsule: breakthrough brain discovery may lead to "yoga pill"

One of our writers looks at this fascinating new development......

1 2 3 … 139 Next »

Lifestyle

Isabelle Murphy

Micro-individuality and Microtrends: The Two Extremes of the Internet

Always trying to fit to a certain aesthetic and follow the hashtags? Time to buck the trend......

Chantelle Badhan

New Year but Not New Me: Attainable Resolutions

Time for a resolution revolution.......

11th January 2025

Keira Gratton

Your 2025 TBR: the Courier writers' picks

Whether you've ran out of books to read or have an empty shelf to fill, find your next read here......

11th January 2025

Lucy Langdon

Exercise: Changes to the body and mind

Get fit and healthy in more ways than one......

Jess Mooney

Women in male fields: a trending discourse

Once again, a TikTok trend exposes modern-day misogyny... ...

Lila Cooksley

Unpacking "I'm just a girl": is it feminist?

One of our writers delves into the internet's favourite phrase......

1 2 3 … 153 Next »

Fashion & Beauty

The commodification of personal style: fashion in the age of capitalism

When personal style becomes a product, what happens to authenticity?...

30th January 2025

Remembering Virgil Abloh

Honouring a visionary who redefined fashion, art, and culture......

29th January 2025

Melissa O'Reilly

Holiday sales: worth spending your money?

Looking for discounts on your shopping? Here’s the best time to spend your money after pay day....

28th January 2025

Emma Stephenson

Fashion in film: Wicked

We're all holding space with the fashion from this year's most anticipated release......

Sanya Tayal

Is the pixie cut still revolutionary today?

A redefinition of femininity can be found in the form of the pixie cut. ...

Marta Fojtel

How to breathe new life into your wardrobe without breaking the bank

Unlock the secrets to refreshing your wardrobe without stretching your student budget......

1 2 3 … 181 Next »

Relationships

Charley Dobson

What Men Don’t Understand About Women

What do men often struggle to grasp about women?...

23rd January 2025

Raven Orteza

How to Manage Internal Anxious Thoughts

How can you take control of internal anxious thoughts before they take control of you?...

23rd January 2025

Abigail Johnston-Blyth

Signs That Your Romantic Relationship Is Expiring

How do you know if your relationship is coming to the end?...

Jess Mooney

21st Century Witch-Hunts: Why do we hate the women of Hollywood?

Exploring the double standard in the media between male and female celebrities......

Safia Adia

Is Sex Ed in the UK Sufficient?

Is the current sex education in the UK truly preparing young people for the realities of modern rela...

18th January 2025

Chantelle Badhan

My Relationship With Academic Validation

Academic validation plays a big part in many of our lives. Here's one of our writers relationship wi...

6th January 2025

1 2 3 … 61 Next »

Travel

Ruby Tinkler

Step Into the Screen: Top filming locations from your favourite shows to visit

Dive into your favourite show's filming locations with our author's picks......

Scarlet Davies

No Space In Your Suitcase? How to Travel Light

Pack smarter, not heavier......

29th January 2025

Editorial Team

Beamish Living Museum: the Disneyworld of the North East

A subeditor spotlight: the infamous Beamish Living Museum and why we love it... not sponsored! ...

16th January 2025

Tom Tarlton

Travel trends to leave behind in 2025

What have we seen enough of in the travel industry? ...

Rosie McKenna

Methanol spiking in Laos: How to stay safe when drinking whilst travelling.

After the recent spiking of tourists in Laos, staying drink-safe has never been more important......

Maddy Kendall

What should you gift your travel-obsessed friend?

The uni budget doesn't quite cover an all-inclusive... so what are some budget-friendly gift ideas?...

1 2 3 … 104 Next »

Food & Drink

A Toast to Spanish Tavern Culture

Struggling to find this year's holiday location that's packed full of music, life and endless drink ...

Esther Arnold

The future of food needs YOU!

A perfect opportunity for students who want to bring in a few extra bucks whilst making a difference...

Elin Auld

Recipes to Cure the January Blues

Post-Christmas recipes to blow the cobwebs away......

Does a meat-free diet entail more ultra-processed food?

Is being veggie and vegan actually better for your health?...

BITESIZED: Scrambled Tofu

The first edition of our new snack-fixation column, read on to find out what this writer just can't ...

New Year, New Me: Food and Cooking Habits I Want to Stick to in 2025

Eating habits to start the new year off right......

7th January 2025

1 2 3 … 69 Next »

Music

Dylan John Thomas live at NX review: indie hero packs a punch

Dylan John Thomas' recent visit to Newcastle had the crowd happily bouncing along all night long....

Agnes Kargbo

Girls Don't Sync live at NX review: unrivalled energy

Agnes Kargbo reviews Girls Don't Sync's eclectic set at NX....

Rebecca Martin

A tribute to Shane MacGowan

Rebecca Martin pays tribute to Irish musician, Shane MacGowan....

Tom Wood

Local heroes Little Comets: "Every song we release has to make you feel something"

The renowned indie band have a new album in the works - their first since 2017 - and have plans for ...

Olivia Fee

3 artists to look out for in 2025

Here are three artists to add to your playlists in 2025....

13th January 2025

Lily Tidman

Everything Everything at NX review – high-octane art-rockers climb every mountain

This hometown show for the Northumberland experimental rock outfit showcased their eclectic back cat...

12th January 2025

1 2 3 … 261 Next »

TV

Amy Mescus

K & J Dramas to watch if you loved Squid Game

Waiting for season three of Squid Game? These dramas can help you pass the time......

6th February 2025

Lauren Wilkinson

Ted Lasso: Is Season 4 on the Horizon?

Would you like to see the return of Ted Lasso? ...

30th January 2025

Isla Cordes

Tot Trumps: Nostalgic Childhood TV shows

What are your favourite Childhood Telly shows? ...

13th January 2025

Cory Gourley

Actor Spotlight: Julia Sawalha

One of your TV Sub Editors shine the light on the Absolutely Fabulous Star, Julia Sawalha…...

Zoe Lett

Product Placement on TV: Can it be tastefully done?

Or is it just another cash grab?...

7th January 2025

A Year in Review: 2024 TV Wrapped

We take look back at the past year in telly land. ...

6th January 2025

1 2 3 … 198 Next »

Film

Varya Darling

Queer: Nirvana meets Call Me By Your Name

The second Luca Guadagnino film of 2024, is this just as steamy as Challengers? Answer: Yes....

6th February 2025

Jess Mooney

It's a happy nifty review of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl!

Move over Gavin & Stacey - this writer reviews Christmas's biggest TV event, the return of Wallace &...

Christine Soloch

'A Real Pain' Review: A Road Trip through Grief, Guilt and Connection

How does A Real Pain balance a heartwarming family drama with heavy focus on the Holocaust?...

Jess Hughes

Nosferatu: Review

Worthy take on a classic story or pale imitation? This writer reviews the much-anticipated Nosferatu...

30th January 2025

Erin Robinson

Nickel Boys: Modernity burdened with bigotry

Is Nickel Boys an engaging and well-told tale of black America? This writer offers their thoughts......

28th January 2025

Talia Pope

'We Live in Time': Film Review

This writer shares their feelings on the latest film to tug on our heartstrings!...

1 2 3 … 260 Next »

Arts

Matt Miers Jones

‘And Then There Were None’ – NUTS Crush Christie Classic!

Resident thespians take on Agatha, with a directorial debut from Abi Hymas...

Taylor Roth

New year, new you, new tattoo? Is this the best time to get a tattoo?

Thinking about getting new ink? Maybe the new year is the time for a refresh......

Talia Pope

Artists as place makers: who has the power to create identity for a place?

One of our writers discusses the authority artworks and architecture have over creating a place's id...

4th January 2025

Cory Gourley

North East Wrapped: Standout Creatives of 2024

2024 wasn’t just the year of Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Drew Starkey and Sarah J. Maas....

18th December 2024

British Museum receives £1bn worth of Chinese ceramics amid ongoing scandals

Fine China for Britain during a turgid time for its national museum......

18th December 2024

Matt Miers Jones

Albion Review: Newcomers debut their talent.

NUTS host a new rookies only performance...

17th December 2024

1 2 3 … 189 Next »

Gaming

Ashley Levy

Which 2000s MMORPG is the GOAT?

Our writers advocate for their favourite MMORPG from their childhood......

29th January 2025

Megan Grimston

The Until Dawn movie trailer: when 'based on' becomes 'inspired by'

Our Sports sub-ed has some things to say about the upcoming adaptation of this beloved video game......

22nd January 2025

The New York Times games, ranked

One of our sub-editors ranks the NYT games......

Newcastle Gaming Market headed to Gateshead this March

The gaming market is back!...

Discussing Seasonal Game Updates

Genuinely sincere or a heartless cash-grab?...

6th January 2025

Amy Mescus

Memory Card: Castle Crashers

The cutest combat game ever?...

3rd January 2025

1 2 3 … 140 Next »

Sport Features

Safiyya Merali

Catching up with the WSL: three sides race for the title amid record-breaking transfers

Keeping track of business in the English women's top flight......

5th February 2025

Christopher Jenkins

City fall to a 5-1 defeat against Arsenal- is their season over?

Student becomes teacher as the Premier League title holders are put to the sword again...

Megan Grimston

American Airlines Flight Crashes with International Figure Skaters Onboard

In honour of the victims of the recent American Airlines collision. May they rest in peace. ...

2nd February 2025

Megan Grimston

“If this doesn’t work, something else will.” Guenther Steiner on Formula One management, Niki Lauda, and the mental game.

An interview with former Haas Team Principle, Guenther Steiner. ...

22nd January 2025

Emily Martin-Taylor

F1’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter: Progress or Performative?

Formula One introduced the new Diversity and Inclusion Charter, however, fans of the sport have open...

Cavan Smith

Why is there more American Investment in English football now?

Why is it that American investors have migrated towards English football?...

18th January 2025

1 2 3 … 164 Next »

Sport on Campus

Amelia Thompson

NUBS Movember Tournament

Recently, the Newcastle University Business Netball team held an intramural tournament in aid of Mov...

19th January 2025

Newcastle University Volleyball Club delivers nail-biting action in Varsity Showdown

First round of Varsity Volleyball creates a great athmosphere for players and students. ...

NUGC Crown Themselves in UGC Competition

Newcastle's gymnasts compete across the country....

16th January 2025

Mech Eng's Movember Tournament: the Qin/Han take it

A roundup of intramural football's Movember....