International Student Welcome Pack

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CONTENTSPresidents’ Welcome

Sabbatical Team

Top 10 Student Tips

Entertainments Guide

Fast Friends

Activities Guide

Meet & Greet Coffee Bar

Societies A-Z

Reps & By-election

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NORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS’ UNION

OUR VOICE YOUR FUTURE

www.mynsu.co.uk

Hello,

Welcome to Northumbria, one of the best and most vibrant Students’ Unions in the country. Here at Northumbria we have a thriving international student community and we want to help you get the very best out of your time here.

Remember, you’re automatically a member of the Students’ Union. Myself and your other Sabbatical Officers are dedicated to enhancing your experience by campaigning on your behalf for changes that matter to YOU including anonymous marking, extended campus opening hours or an emergency taxi service.

Here’s a taste of what we have here at Northumbria Students’ Union:

Now for the best part! Welcome Week. It’s going to be our biggest and best yet! Don’t miss out, get your Welcome Pass online at www.mynsu.co.uk/welcomeweek or complete the form in this pack. Places are limited so get there before they’re gone.

Stay connected and keep in touch by checking our website for latest updates www.mynsu.co.uk, join us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mynsu) or follow us on Twitter (@NorthumbriaSU). You can also download our official smartphone App. Enjoy the rest of your summer and I look forward to seeing you all in September.

Good luck and welcome to what will be some of the best years of your life!

Natalie-Dawn Hodgson Students’ Union President

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2 Sandyford Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8SBTel 0191 227 4757 Email [email protected]

Your Sabbatical Officers

The Base - where you can meet other like-minded people and get involved with our many activities, societies or volunteering opportunities – great for your CV.

Here to help, our Advice & Representation staff provide free, independent and confidential advice on everything from academic appeal to complaints.

Award Winning Bars! Habita, Reds and Domain host some of the biggest names in the business and offer great value morning, noon and night!

Coach Lane students can relax in our café, the perfect place to catch up on emails whilst enjoying a drink and a bite from our menu.

Apply for your NUS Extra Card and get thousands of discounts exclusive to students, all for just £12.

SABBATICAL TEAMNorthumbria Students’ Union

Nicole PeggVice-PresidentAcademic Affairs

Jamie Thompson Vice-PresidentWelfare & Equality

Sarah PriceVice-PresidentActivities &Development

Mike PotterVice-PresidentCommunications& Democracy

Natalie-Dawn [email protected] 0191 227 3708 NSUPresme

[email protected] 0191 227 3703

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I make sure you know everything that’s going on in your Union throughstudent media. I also make sure the Union is democratic and elections are fair.

I make sure students keep safe and healthycampaigning for their rights on and off campus.

I lead studentvolunteering whichhelps you develop yourskills and have a betterUniversity experience.

I make sure you’rerepresented on academicissues and help change things on your coursefor the better!

I am here to listen to yourissues and represent youto the University and everyone else!

We’re here to help you get the best from your time at university. Contact us at www.mynsu.co.uk

I am here to listen to your issues and represent you to the University, locally and nationally.

I make sure you’re represented on academic issues and help change your university education for the better.

I lead student volunteering, which helps you develop your skills and have a better university experience, making you a more employable graduate.

I make sure you know everything that’s going on in your Union. I also give you the tools to shape your Union through elections and student council

I make sure students keep safe and healthy; campaigning for their rights on campus and in the local community.

1. Open a Bank Account - There are many banks in Newcastle city centre that you can open an account with. To open an account, you will need your ID (your passport), a document confirming your overseas address, a document confirming your UK address, and a letter from your Faculty confirming you are enrolled at Northumbria University.

2. Get some insurance to protect your belongings - Although Newcastle is one of the safest cities in the UK, students are often targeted by burglars & thieves here. It is important that you protect yourself in case any of your valuables get stolen or lost. An insurance company called Endsleigh is the insurance provider recommended by The National Union of Students and has expertise in understanding students’ needs. You can find out more at www.endsleigh.co.uk

3. Register with a local doctor - It is important to register with a GP (general practitioner) soon after you get settled in the UK, and not wait until you are in need of health care. You will be given information on different GPs that you can register with at your induction.

4. Buy a TV License - If you would like to watch television whilst you are here, even if it is on your laptop or other device, you must pay for a TV license. It costs £145.50 for a year, and you can find out more through this website: www.tvlicensing.co.uk

5. Find your local supermarket - There are many different supermarkets in Newcastle including Morrisons, Tesco, ASDA, Marks & Spencer, and Sainsbury’s. Some of these supermarkets offer online shopping and delivery which may help you if you don’t live close to one. You may also find their websites helpful in determining which of them is the cheapest.

TOP 10 TIPS 6. Get familiar with your transport links - Newcastle has an underground train service called the metro as well as many different bus services. To find local transport routes that will help you, visit www.nexus.org.uk/home . You may also need a taxi when the bus & metro routes aren’t suitable - you can call BUDGET taxis on 0191 298 5050.

7. Learn the culture - Whilst in the UK you will experience a different way of life. Useful tips about British culture include: a hand shake is usually the accepted greeting when meeting new people; punctuality is valued so if you are due somewhere at a certain time, be there at that time or just before; most British people will queue when waiting for any kind of service; it is customary to leave a 10% tip at restaurants (not fast-food restaurants); and manners, saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, are also highly valued.

8. Buy an NUS card - These cards will get you student discount in shops all over the UK. You can receive big discounts on a wide range of services and shops, so it can really help you save money! Your Students’ Union sells these cards and you can get one by visiting our Welcome Desk on the ground floor.

9. GET INVOLVED - Your Students’ Union offers many different services you can use and activities that you can take part in. It is a great place to meet new friends and share new experiences. Have a look on our website for more information on all we have to offer - www.mynsu.co.uk

10. Advice and Support - If you need anything throughout your stay here, the University and Students’ Union offer many different services that can help you. The University’s Accommodation Office can help if you have any problems with your accommodation; if you are accused of academic misconduct, your Students’ Union can offer you independent advice; and the University’s Student Support & Wellbeing Service can help you with your visa and has a counselling service you can access.

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HEADLINING

LEE NELSONHuw Stephens

WELCOMETO NORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS’ UNIONWe’re sure you know that you’ve chosen to come to Uni in one of the

Northumbria, we have sourced some of the best live acts and club nights for your fresher’s line up, to make sure you start your year with a bang!

This September we have 7000 new students arriving, all in the same

get to know everybody than having a few drinks, a good laugh and more importantly having a massive weeklong

PARTY!

WHAT IS WELCOME WEEK?We bring you the best live acts from this Summer, including Radio 1 DJ’s and live performers fresh from this year’s

ball, a foam party and the launch of the

you will not wanna miss out on this once

COUNT ME IN, WHAT DO I DO?Although we have 7000 new students rocking up in September, we only have

love to!

partying you have TO BUY A WELCOME PASS NOW! It’s the only way to guarantee entry to all the events!

It is the most important pass you will get

Each year the passes are a sell out, so make sure you don’t miss out on yours

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FOR EASE AND SIMPLICITY... buy your pass online NOW at www.mynsu.co.uk/welcomepasses out the form on page 18 and send it to us in the FREEPOST envelope provided by

to

HOW TO APPLYNot only is Welcome Week the best way for you to meet and socialise with the people you will spend the best years of your life with; it also gives you guaranteed access

chance to see chart toppers; Labrinth, Naughty Boy, Huw Stephens, Loveable Rogues and enjoy a jam packed week of top class entertainment up close and personal

A party this huge is priceless, but because we know you are going to be strapped for cash, we’ll swap you a Welcome Pass in

£55, bargain! Then the only cash you will need is your beer money!

because you don’t want to be the one listening to everybody else telling you how amazing their week has been!

If you don’t want to miss out then book

of October to get FREE entry to some of

Your pass will be available to collect from the Students’ Union Welcome Desk; all you need to do is bring proof of ID on one of the following days:

Fri 13th Sept Sat 14th Sept Sun 15th Sept

PLEASE NOTE: NO PASSES WILL BE SENT OUT IN THE POST, THEY ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM NSU

call our Welcome Pass Hotline on 0191 227 4757 Mon to Fri between

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Thursday 12th SeptUN IVERSAL WELCOME PARTY Get down to Reds for a chance to meet some of your fellow

Our Live DJ will be playing some of

WHERE: Reds Bar WHEN:

For you early birds, come and check out

yourself to a pint, a nice glass of wine or maybe even a cocktail and listen to our

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Friday 13th SeptWELCOME WARM UP

in Domain for some kicking

yourself properly warmed up and ready for the rest of the

your Welcome Week 2013

WHERE: Domain WHEN: 9pm

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Saturday 14th SeptSOCCER SATURDAY Join us in Habita for all the live Premiership

WHERE: HabitaWHEN: 12pm

THE B I G ONEYou’ve seen the hype now come and check it out for

Northumbria! We are proud to announce that we are the new

featured on MTV’s Geordie Shore!

a special performance by The Loveable Rogues who will be performing their huge hit ‘Oh What a Night’,

WHERE: Domain & RedsWHEN:

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Sunday 15th SeptSOCCER SUNDAY


LO RE I D HYPNOT I ST SHOW Not for the faint hearted,

will have you reeling as she persuades volunteers from the audience into all

with a sense of humour and you might just

For those less willing, just sit back a have a

WHERE: DomainWHEN:

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Monday 16th SeptHEADPHONE D I SCO

summer you will probably have come across a Headphone Disco, but if not here’s how it works; Take a room full of clubbers, arm them with a set of wireless headphones,

WHERE: DomainWHEN: 10pm

FL IRTLAUNCHN IGHTJoin us for the launch of

WHERE: RedsWHEN: 10pm

THE UK’S BIGGEST STUDENTS NIGHT

theme every week along with amazing student

performances!

For more details check us out on nsuents

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Tuesday 17th SeptL IVE STAND- UP COMEDY Starring Simon Brodkin as Lee Nelson Join us for a hilarious evening with the one

Help ease your mid week hangover with this hilarious act who will have you rolling in the

Plus

Finalist in the ‘Amused Moose Laugh’

Mark Smith

Chortle WHERE: Domain WHEN:

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Wednesday 18th Sept

We’re proud to announce Labrinth as our Welcome Ball

Pass Out and under his belt he is guaranteed

Ella Eyre who recently had a number 1 hit with Rudimental and will be performing with a full live band!

WHERE: Domain & Reds WHEN:

Thursday 19th SeptX FACTOR KARAOKE

Come down and take us on at a special

to be won!

WHERE: HabitaWHEN:

SCHOOL D I SCO FOAM PARTY Everyone’s favourite theme with

massive party night by digging out the school uniforms and geek glasses! We will be playing the best anthems from your school days and

Plus prizes for the best dressed and more!

WHERE: Reds & DomainWHEN: 10pm

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Friday 20th SeptUV RAVEFeaturing URBAN

Our legendary UV Rave

Combining massive dance anthems with chart mash ups in a way

They add a whole new dimension with massive screens and live video

Get down early for your free UV paint and glow

WHERE: DomainWHEN: 10pm

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Saturday 21st Sept

OFF I C I AL LAUNCH N I GHTFeaturing

Its Saturday which only means

place to be this Saturday

Naughty Boy, who had the anthem of the summer with his number one La la la featuring Sam Smith as well as working alongside some of the

moment including Professor Green and

It’s the place to see and be seen!

WHERE: Domain & RedsWHEN: 10pm

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MEGA FRESH QU I Z

Get down from 7pm to make your teams up and get ready to be fully

games and huge cash prizes to be won

WHERE: DomainWHEN: 7pm Doors 8pm Start

Why stay at home when you can get amazing offers at the Students’ Union? Remember all the money you spend in the Students’ Union is recycled into better facilities and services for YOU!

Opening HoursMonday to Friday8.30am until lateSaturday and Sunday12pm until late

Scrumptious Table Service Food

Starbucks Coffee

Amazing Drinks Offers

Big Screen Sport

Outside Sun Terrace

Quizzes, Karaoke and more...!

Funky Resident DJs

Note: Alcohol served from 11am weekdays

WELCOMEPASSAPPLICATION

Please accept £55 for a WELCOME PASS

WHO IS PAYING? Parent/Guardian Spouse You (Student)

I enclose a UK Bank Cheque payable to NSU for £55 (Sterling ONLY)

PLEASE DEBIT MY CARD: Visa Mastercard Delta Maestro

Security Code Card Holder’s Name

Card Holder’s Contact Number

About you (The Student)

Surname/Family Name

Course

Home Address

Postcode

Home Tel Mobile

Email

Signature

To get your Welcome Pass simply go online to and follow

this form and return to Northumbria Students’ Union in the FREEPOST envelope by Monday 9th September Be sure not to miss out on the

straight away!

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WELCOME FA IRS MON 16th SEPT - TUES 17TH SEPT 10am - 4pm @ DOMAINFill your boots with tonnes of freebies and

SOC I ET I ES AND VOLUNTEER I NG FA IRWED 18TH SEPT 10am - 4pm @ DOMAIN

Course Reps, community volunteering,

are endless!

COACH LANE FA IRWED 25TH SEPT

10am - 3pm For those of you at

Coach Lane look out for our Reps at your enrolment sessions and around Coach Lane Students

our Website for more

can get involved at Coach Lane and for details on the

free bus provided to get you in

NORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS’UNION

WELCOME TEAM HERE TO HELP(they’re not hard to spot in their red and

sure you have the best Welcome Week and

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10% off your next purchaseGet 10% off your next purchase at Blackwell’s Northumbria.

Bring in this voucher before 31st October 2013 and save 10%*.

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Email:

Course / year of graduation:

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Where did you pick up this flyer?

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EXPERIENCE THE UK 2013

TRIPS & SOCIALS FOR ALLNORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS

How to buy your ticket!For tickets visit the Students' Union Welcome desk or visit us online at:www.mynsu.co.uk/fastfriends orwww.northumbria.ac.uk/fastfriends

We are committed to ensuring that our Fast Friends events are accessible to all students. However some venues and transport options may be less accessible than others- so, if you are disabled, please contact us on 0191 227 4967 so we can talk about any adjustments you may require.

Terms & Conditions· Fast Friends trips are ONLY available to current Northumbria University Students and their guest (guests must be 14yrs or above). This is something we have no discretion on and relates to insurance cover and our legal duty of care to registered Northumbria University students. · Students who purchase a ticket at the Students’ Union Welcome Desk are strongly requested NOT to transfer the ticket to a third party. Where students choose to ignore this request, they need to be aware that the University will not accept responsibility for the third party and as such any complaints or requests for recompense in relation to the Fast Friends trip will be referred to the student who transferred the ticket to a third party.· Tickets will only be refunded if the claim is made 14 days (or earlier) before the date of the purchased trip.· If a trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, refunds will be issued up to 30 days after the trip date.· If a trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances ticket refunds will be issued up to 30 days after the purchased trip date.· By ticking this box you are agreeing to the terms and conditions

What is fast friends?Fast Friends is a programme of trips and social events held throughout the year for all Northumbria University students.

Over the year you will be able to buy tickets for trips throughout the UK to places like Leeds, Edinburgh , York, Keswick, Manchester, as well as attending social events such as the Newcastle Ghost Walk.

Manchester citySaturday - 22/02/14£17.00Visit this vibrant cosmopolitan city with its Tra�ord Centre, Old Tra�ord stadium and the indoor ski resort. Discover more Manchester's past with guided walks or an audio tour. Including ghost walks, underground or canal tours and Airkix. Or how about Manchester Craft & Design Centre? This little hidden gem is great for a bit of creativity.

Fast Friends SOCIAL EVENTFRIDAY - 31/01/14, 4.30PM-6.30PM, The Students‘ UnionFREEThe quickest, easiest and funway to meetpeople and make friends in the comfort of of the Students’ Union.

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Trips & socials for all northumbria students

Visit this vibrant cosmopolitan city with its Tra�ordCentre, Old Tra�ord stadium and the indoor ski resort.Discover more Manchester's past with guided walks oran audio tour. Including ghost walks, underground orcanal tours and Airkix. Or how about Manchester Craft &Design Centre? This little hidden gem is great for a bit ofcreativity.

The quickest, easiest and fun way to meetpeople and make friends in the comfort ofof the Students’ Union.

Fast Friends is a programme of trips and social events heldthroughout the year for all Northumbria University students.Over the year you will be able to buy tickets for trips throughoutthe UK to places like Leeds, Edinburgh , York, Keswick,Manchester, as well as attending social events such as theNewcastle Ghost Walk.

· Fast Friends trips are ONLY available to currentNorthumbria University Students and their guest(guests must be 14yrs or above). This is somethingwe have no discretion on and relates to insurance coverand our legal duty of care to registered NorthumbriaUniversity students.· Students who purchase a ticket at the Students’Union Welcome Desk are strongly requested NOT totransfer the ticket to a third party. Where studentschoose to ignore this request, they need to be awarethat the University will not accept responsibility forthe third party and as such any complaints or requestsfor recompense in relation to the Fast Friends trip willbe referred to the student who transferred the ticketto a third party.· Tickets will only be refunded if the claim is made 14days (or earlier) before the date of the purchased trip.· If a trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances,refunds will be issued up to 30 days after the trip date.· If a trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstancesticket refunds will be issued up to 30 days after thepurchased trip date.· By ticking this box you are agreeing to the terms andconditions

Tickets for each trip are available from the Students’ Union Welcome Desk

We are committed to ensuring that our Fast Friends events areaccessible to all students. However some venues and transportoptions may be less accessible than others- so, if you are disabled,please contact us on 0191 227 4967 so we can talk about anyadjustments you may require.

For more information visit us online at

www.mynsu.co.uk/fastfriendswww.northumbria.ac.uk/fastfriends

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Alnwick Castle and Gardens

NEWCASTLE GHOST WALK

LUMIERe FESTIVAL

EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKET

Leeds City Centre

Fast Friends LAUNCH EVENTSunday - 16/09/13, 4pm, Students’ UnionFreeThe quickest, easiest and most fun way to make friends.

Alnwick Castle and GardensSaturday - 28/09/13 £17.50 (entry Castle/ grounds)

£24.50 (entry Castle/ grounds and Gardens)Alnwick is one of the largest inhabited castles in Europe with art collections by Titian, Canaletto and Van Dyck. Put your knightly skills to the test with Dragon Quest. Delve deeper into the castle’s rich history in the museum. View the beautiful Alnwick Gardens with their tree house or Poison Garden.

Holy Island/Bamburgh CastleSaturday -26/10/13£17.70 (includes entry into the Castle)Discover the secrets of this tidal island. HolyIsland is home of the Lindisfarne Gospels and Bamburgh Castle, which was once Northumberland’s greatest Fortress.

Newcastle Ghost WalkFRIDAY - 25/10/13£6.80Join us for a weird and ghostly history tour around Newcastle, with wild stories of the wicked North East Ooooohhhhhh!

Edinburgh City & Christmas MarketsSaturday - 30/11/13£15.50 Edinburgh is a city of many attractions including a magni�cent castle, zoo and great shops. The Christmas market sells a range of classic and modern gifts as well as German food and drink.With Scottish foodie treats to woolly hats and Scottish teddy bears, this market is eclectic, vibrant and fun.Beneath the Edinburgh Wheel and above the ice rink, the lovely location of this market makes Christmas shopping a real pleasure.

York CITYSaturday - 07/12/13£13.50 York is one of the most amazing cities in the UK. With its beautiful cobbled streets, ancient city walls and cafe culture. Create your own Chocolate bar in ‘York’s Chocolate Story’. Explore York's Roman, Viking, and Medieval heritage plus a wealth of attractions like the iconic York Minster, York Maze, JORVIK, the National Railway Museum, Castle Museum and Cli�ord’s Tower. York at Christmas is magical!!

Leeds CITYSaturday - 25/01/14£14.00 From stylish shopping and decadent dining, tocontemporary art. Leeds is abundant withthings to do. The compact city centre is easyto explore, and boasts breathtaking architecturelike the Leeds Town Hall, and the Victoria Quarter. Forthose a little more adventurous why not try Xscape which boasts the country’s biggest REAL snow slope,rock climbing walls, indoor skatepark & lots more.

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Durham CAthedral city & LUMIERE FESTIVALSaturday - 16/11/13£6.80 Durham city is world famous for its Cathedral and Castle.A picturesque town with fantastic shops and attractionsThe Lumiere Festival sees dozens of artists; lightingdesigners & community groups bring a sprinkle of wintermagic to the city with a breath-taking installations andprojections illuminating Durham’s buildings, streets &bridges, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.

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Trips & socials for all northumbria students

Visit this vibrant cosmopolitan city with its Tra�ordCentre, Old Tra�ord stadium and the indoor ski resort.Discover more Manchester's past with guided walks oran audio tour. Including ghost walks, underground orcanal tours and Airkix. Or how about Manchester Craft &Design Centre? This little hidden gem is great for a bit ofcreativity.

The quickest, easiest and fun way to meetpeople and make friends in the comfort ofof the Students’ Union.

Fast Friends is a programme of trips and social events heldthroughout the year for all Northumbria University students.Over the year you will be able to buy tickets for trips throughoutthe UK to places like Leeds, Edinburgh , York, Keswick,Manchester, as well as attending social events such as theNewcastle Ghost Walk.

· Fast Friends trips are ONLY available to currentNorthumbria University Students and their guest(guests must be 14yrs or above). This is somethingwe have no discretion on and relates to insurance coverand our legal duty of care to registered NorthumbriaUniversity students.· Students who purchase a ticket at the Students’Union Welcome Desk are strongly requested NOT totransfer the ticket to a third party. Where studentschoose to ignore this request, they need to be awarethat the University will not accept responsibility forthe third party and as such any complaints or requestsfor recompense in relation to the Fast Friends trip willbe referred to the student who transferred the ticketto a third party.· Tickets will only be refunded if the claim is made 14days (or earlier) before the date of the purchased trip.· If a trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances,refunds will be issued up to 30 days after the trip date.· If a trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstancesticket refunds will be issued up to 30 days after thepurchased trip date.· By ticking this box you are agreeing to the terms andconditions

Tickets for each trip are available from the Students’ Union Welcome Desk

We are committed to ensuring that our Fast Friends events areaccessible to all students. However some venues and transportoptions may be less accessible than others- so, if you are disabled,please contact us on 0191 227 4967 so we can talk about anyadjustments you may require.

For more information visit us online at

www.mynsu.co.uk/fastfriendswww.northumbria.ac.uk/fastfriends

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Representati onHelp shape how your course is delivered; sign up as a course

rep. Union will train and support you to

succeed in this great opportunity.www.mynsu.co.uk/arc

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OUR VOICE

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DATES FORYOUR DIARY

2013/14RAGRaise and Give to charity! Give something back by volunteering for RAG and have some fun at the same ti me!

Last year we raised over £70,000 for good causes! Find out more atwww.mynsu.co.uk/rag

Volunteer

Northumbria Volunteer for the community

and planet. Give your ti me and

get lots back; new friends for

life plus bett er job prospects!

Join our group.

www.mynsu.co.uk/vn

Societi es

What’s your

interest? We’ve got

something for you from

jumping out of planes to

breakdancing to meeti ng others

from a similar culture or religion. Join

our group to fi nd out how you

can be a part of a society at

Northumbria. www.mynsu.

co.uk/societi es

RAG Week7th - 15th November

ChristmasVolunteering Week 2nd - 6th December

Volunteer Northumbria Week

24th February - 1st March

Electi ons Your Union, Your Vote 17th - 21st March

AnnualAwards

Recognising the success of our Students 1st May

Stand out from the pack Recruitment for our leadership positi ons takes place in March.

our group to fi nd out how you

can be a part of a society at

Northumbria. co.uk/societi esNU:TV/

NU:LIFE - Media

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Write, Film

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Present – Got a passion for

Media ? See your name in

print and on the big screen

– join our group. www.

mynsu.co.uk/nulife

Sign up for these acti viti es and check out hundreds more at www.mynsu.co.uk/welcomeweek

GET INVOLVED@

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great CV enhancing opportuniti es

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Sign up for these activities and check out hundreds more at www.mynsu.co.uk/welcomeweek or email [email protected]

Monday 16th SeptemberGrow Your Own Grub Students’ Union Quad 11am FREE

Fancy some free food and some good green fun? Come down and plant your own home grown veg.

Tuesday 17th September Meet your rep for students with disabilities

Students’ Union 1pm - 3pm FREE Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Rebecca Farren, your student representative will answer your questions about getting the best out of your time at Northumbria. Coffee and cake included!

Wednesday 18th SeptemberSocieties and Volunteering Fair Students’ Union 10am - 4pm FREE Come along and join one of over 50 societies from Musical Theatre, Pole Dancing to Real Ale to religious. Plus find out about the other volunteering and community projects you can get involved in! Plus a few freebies thrown in for good measure!

Sports Fair Sport Central 10am - 4pmNorthumbria has a wealth of sporting opportunities available.

Nominations Open 10amAre you a BME, EU, Mature student, or a student with faith?Why not stand and represent your peers? For more info email [email protected]

Get Involved, Make Friends, Enhance Your Experience!Thursday 19th SeptemberPicnic in the Park Students’ Union 12pm FREE

Make new friends and enjoy the open air!

Brewery Tour Students’ Union 2pm £5

Our Real Ale Society will be hosting a tour of the Tynebank, a local micro brewery for your chance to sample the region’s finest ale!

Horseriding Students’ Union 12pm £12

Fancy learning to ride or itching to get back in the saddle? Come meet the horses and enjoy the countryside.

Fast Friends Newcastle Students’ Union 12pm £1

A gentle walking tour to Jesmond Dene to help new students orientate themselves.

Hip Hop Taster Students’ Union 2pm FREE

Join the award winning Dance Society who will teach you some new shapes to impress your mates!

Friday 20th SeptemberPole Dance Give it a Go

Students’ Union 3pm FREE

Have a giggle with Northumbria Pole Society who’ll be teaching you how to work that pole! No experience needed!

Art of Eco Campaigning Students’ Union 2pm FREE

An afternoon of creativity, campaigning and exceedingly good cake! Creating postcard art to lobby our MPs for a greener world.

Give Singing A Go Students’ Union 3pm FREE

‘Give Singing a Go’ – Unleash your inner diva with a chance to try out classical and pop singing with our Music Society.

Saturday 21st September Pool, Fifa & Pub Games Students’ Union Reds Bar 1pm £3

For hustlers and novices alike, come along to Reds for a variety of games from Pool to a Fifa games tournament organised byour Computer and Video Games Society

Thursday 26th September Garden Makeover Students’ Union 2pm FREE

Get out in the fresh air, get some exercise and your hands dirty in our gardening project, all to the benefit of the local community!

Eco NSU Fashion Fix Students’ Union 10am FREE

Up-cycle your clothes for the new term. Bring along your pre-loved items and make them anew with our crafty fashion fix session.

Salsa Taster Class Students’ Union 6.30pm FREE

Come and learn the basics of Salsa in this fun taster session. No experience required just enthusiasm!

Friday 27th September Computer Video & Gaming Society Students’ Union 1pm Travel fare and entry fee required

Join CVGS on a trip to the Metrocentre’s Namco Arcade.Play games, go bowling, meet members and have fun!

Saturday 28th SeptemberEco NSU Nature Park Project Students’ Union 10am FREE

Come along on our trip to the local Benwell Nature Park and find out how you can help protect and preserve our natural environment.

Sunday 29th September Fast Friends Newcastle Students’ Union 11am £1

Discover the hidden jewels of Newcastle on this walk through the Town Moor via Exhibition Park. Bring a picnic too!

Eco NSU ‘Be Beside the Seaside’ Students’ Union 10am Travel fare required

Come and join us on a trip to the wonderful local coastline and learn more about our regular Beach Clean project.

Saturday 5th October Volunteer Northumbria Tea Dance Domain 2pm FREE

The Union’s legendary tea dance for older members of the local community, come along and help, meet new friends and find out more about volunteering at your Students’ Union!

Monday 14th October Voting Opens 10amVoting opens for our by election for BME, EU, Mature and Students with faith representatives. To vote go to www.mynsu.co.uk/votenow or DesktopAnywhere.

Jazz Taster Students’ Union 11am FREE

Join the award winning Dance Society for a free taster class in jazz taught by our professional teachers.

Monday 23rd SeptemberFuture of Higher Education Students’ Union 6pm FREE

This debate will highlight what you need to know about the next three years and what it means for your degree and your pocket. We start at 6pm so make sure you are here in plenty of time to get a seat.

Wednesday 25th September Media Training Students’ Union 10am - 4pm FREE

Interested in film making and production? NU:TV will be running a drop in session for any student who would like to volunteer.

Writing Wonderland Students’ Union Reds 2pm - 5pm FREE

A “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” themed fancy dress social for writers of all disciplines, hosted by Northumbria Writers’ Society.

Volunteering Drop In Students’ Union 1pm - 5pm FREE

For anyone who is interested in volunteering, drop in to see us and find out

more.

Drop in for Students with caring responsibilities Students’ Union 1.30pm - 3.30pm FREE

Are you a carer or a parent and a student? The Students’ Union is here to ensure you get the most from your University. Come and meet Amy, your representative. We’ll provide healthy snacks, drawing materials and toys to keep younger children entertained.

Green Screen Students’ Union Stage 2 6pm FREE

Come relive your childhood with free popcorn, pizza and an exclusive big Green Screen of kids classic ‘Up!’.

Fast Friends NewcastleStudents’ Union 2pm £1

A chance to see a different part of Newcastle, this is a gentle walking tour to the Ouseburn Valley to help new students orientate themselves. Coach Lane Welcome Fair 10am - 3pm FREE

Come and find out about all the activities, services and campaigns the Union operates on your campus and pick up your NUS Extra card plus a few freebies thrown In!

Aerobic DanceAmerican StudiesArchitecture SocietyBarnardo’sBollywoodBook Club (Bolib)CatholicChildreach InternationalChristian UnionComputer & Video GamesConsultancy SocietyDanceDebatingDJ SocietyDramaEnglishEquestrianErasmusFashion DesignFilm ClubFriends of Palestine SocietyGaming & Role PlayGateshead SupportersGlobal BrigadesGrey (Law)Handball SocietyHistorical SocietyHuman Rights Society

IslamicJapanese Culture, Animations and ComicsKartingLGBTMalaysianMARS (MOOTING, ADVOCAY AND RE-SEARCH SKILLS)Mathematics SocietyMaximum ImpactMusicMusic Appreciation SocietyMusical TheatreN501 - DartsNewcastle Links St Johns AmbulanceNHSF Northumbria (Hindu Society)Nursing SocietyPaintball SocietyPhotographyPokerPole DancePsychSocReal Ale SocietyRock SocSalsa SocietyScreening RoomSky Diving (NUTS)Snow SportsStage RightStitch, Bake and BitchStocks and SharesThai StudentsVietnamese SocietyWritersFind out more about societies on our

website: www.mynsu.co.uk

Societies A-Z

6TH, 9TH, 10TH & 11TH September 2013

5pm - 8pm @ The base, Students’ Union

Great chance to meet other new students.

Get to know interesting stuff about the university, the city of Newcastle & the North-East region.

For a friendly chat over a nice cup of tea or coffee cometo our Meet & Greet Coffee Bar!

Meet & Greet Coffee Bars

Your RepsEach year, students elect a number of Equality Reps to ensure

that you are represented. They work hard to get you the very best education.

BME Students’ Rep: vacant, for info contact [email protected]

Coach Lane Students’ Rep: Nichola McKenzie, [email protected]

Disabled Students’ Rep: Rebecca Farren, [email protected]

EU Students’ Rep: vacant, for info contact [email protected]

International (non-EU) Students’ Rep: Eiman El Banhawy, [email protected]

LGBT Students’ Rep: Roy Blewitt, [email protected]

Mature Students’ Rep: vacant, for info contact [email protected]

Part-time Students’ Rep: Mark Thorn, [email protected]

Students who Live at Home Rep: Quincy Raymond, [email protected]

Students with Caring Responsibilities’ Rep: Amy McAllister, [email protected]

Women Students’ Rep: Rachael Scott, [email protected]

We are looking for an European Union students representative to champion the views of all European Union students on campus.

To find out more e-mail us [email protected]

Vote for your

European Union

STUDENTSREPRESENTATIVE

VOTING OPENS 14–16TH OCT

Are you the voice ofEuropean Union students?

We are looking for a mature studentsrepresentative to champion the viewsof all mature students on campus.


Vote for your

MATURE



Are you the voice ofmature students?

We are looking for an Black and Minority Ethnic students representative to champion the views of all Black and Minority Ethnic students on campus.


Vote for your

Black and Minority Ethnic



Are you the voice of Black and Minority Ethnic students?

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