NUSU Student Advice Centre

Are you worrying about managing your energy bills this year or in the future? Would you like tips and tools on how to budget and manage them?

On November 30th the University will be running an Energy Bills Workshop from 1-2pm in the Barbara Strang Teaching Centre.
Follow this link to find out more information and to book a place:
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainable-campus/news-and-events/event/energymanagingandbudgetingworkshop.html

If you are wanting to leave your course, read these steps published by Gov.uk.
You can always book in with our Finance Adviser to discuss how leaving your course would affect your Student Finance.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/what-to-do-if-you-want-to-withdraw-from-your-course

What to do if you want to withdraw from your course Follow these steps once you have decided to leave your course to avoid getting a further student finance payment.

Come along to NUSU's annual Housing Fair from 11-4pm, in the Venue, where you can meet local accommodation providers, speak to us from the Student Advice Centre and see the return of the poster sale!

The 22/23 Housing Guide is now available, this can give you tips on how to rent in the privately rented sector. It can also be a helpful tool for when you are moving in or out:

https://nusu.co.uk/support/advice-centre/housing

The Office for Students has launched a survey for international students and recent graduates on their experiences in UK higher education in England:
https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/studentnews/1968/OfS-survey-on-wellbeing-and-support-for-international-students-

They are interested in hearing about your experience of accessing and using wellbeing and support services. If you complete the survey, you are entered into a draw to win 1 in 10 Amazon gift cards (£50).

Deadline to complete is today!

UKCISA - international student advice and guidance   The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a survey for international students and recent graduates on their experiences in UK higher education in England.   They are interested in hearing about your experience of accessing and using wellbeing and support services for international students. By...

re you a first year registered at Newcastle University, who's still looking for flatmates to live with next year? Then why not join the "Find a Flatmate" organised by for an opportunity to chat with prospective flatmates? 🤝
And if you're a second year student and above, please get in touch with us at the Student Advice Centre via our online booking form. Link in the bio. 🙂

To all international students: The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) are looking for your help to improve! Click on the link below to take their website satisfaction survey. 📝

https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/studentnews/1860/UKCISA-website-satisfaction-survey

UKCISA - international student advice and guidance   We’re excited to announce that UKCISA has recently begun a two-year project to improve our website. Whether you're an international student or a member organisation, our aim is to improve your experience and make it easier for you to find the information you’re looking for. That’s why we wa...

🏠 Experiencing housing issues? Join the Home Truths Campaign! 🏠

NUSU Students its time to complain about your student housing 📢📢 Tell Us Your Home Truths ➡ nusu.co.uk/hometruths/

Calling all Students in Newcastle! Home Truths is your campaign ran by your NUSU Sabb team to give you somewhere to let us know about the challenges and issues you have faced with your house or flat.

We want to know all about your rented accommodation whether it is in Jesmond, Sandyford, Heaton or somewhere else in the city.
Tell Your Home Truths!

Looking to destress after exams? 😌 Then why not join an online meditation session held by the Chaplaincy this Thursday 27.1.22. It starts at 1:15pm start and will last 30-40 minutes. Meeting details below.

https://newcastleuniversity.zoom.us/j/85900403952
Meeting ID: 859 0040 3952
Passcode: 101221

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⚠ ResLife Find a Flatmate Event ⚠
Have you heard about the ResLife Find a Flatmate Scheme? It's for single students who are looking to share private accommodation, and who wish to join with others to form a group. Interested? Than why not join your ResLife Coordinator tomorrow, January 12th, 2-3pm for an informal information session to ask any questions about how Find a Flatmate might help you in finding others to live with.
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/current-students/reslife/findaflatmate/

ResLife Find a Flatmate - Accommodation - Newcastle University ResLife Find a Flatmate The ResLife Find a Flatmate Scheme is for single students who are looking to share private accommodation, and who wish to join with others to form a group. This service is available to all current first year registered students of Newcastle University. Any second year and ab...

The Christmas holiday period can bring about its own set of challenges, especially if your plans have changed last minute. 😬Student Minds have put together some articles with useful ideas about what you can do to make your Christmas break work for you. Why not have a read?

https://studentspace.org.uk/wellbeing/the-christmas-break

The Christmas break Make the Christmas break work for you, whatever your plans or circumstances.

❄️☃️As of next week the Student Advice Centre's opening hours will change for the Christmas holidays period. Our opening hours will be as follows:

December 20-21 (11am-3pm)
December 22 (Closed)
December 23th (11am-noon)
December 24-January 3 (Closed)
January 4 (11am-3pm)
January 5 (Closed)
January 6-7 (11am-3pm)

We will return back to our usual opening hours from Monday, January 10th onwards. 😊

✨UKCISA Fest 2021 Recordings✨

From the 15-17 November 2021 UKCISA held a 3-day event to celebrate International Students’ Day and International Education Week. Did you miss it? No worries, you can find links to the recorded Facebook Live Sessions here: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/studentnews/1830/Recordings-UKCISA-Fest-Facebook-Live-Sessions

UKCISA - international student advice and guidance Recordings of UKCISA Fest 2021 Facebook Live sessions are now available below. Please share with your students.   What to do when things go wrong? The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) is an independent organisation which support students who have experienced a proble...

Try to broaden your friendships beyond your housemates. Living with people can be challenging. NUSU’s Housing Guide (https://www.nusu.co.uk/pageassets/support/sac/housing/Housing-Guide-21-Final.pdf) can help.

Planning your first private student property can be both exciting and daunting. Do you have any housing questions? The Student Advice Centre will be at the Housing Fair today (15.11) in the Venue (NUSU level -2). Why not come pay us a visit? 🙂

Wrong! Lots of properties don’t get advertised until later. NUSU’s Housing Guide (https://www.nusu.co.uk/pageassets/support/sac/housing/Housing-Guide-21-Final.pdf) can help you focus on making the right choices.

There are many reasons why it might be good to wait a while before renting. Check out NUSU’s Housing Guide (https://www.nusu.co.uk/pageassets/support/sac/housing/Housing-Guide-21-Final.pdf) for more information.

⚠ An update of the sabb statement on spiking! ⚠

Do you have any finance frighteners you need help with? 😱 Our finance adviser can help! To book an appointment, head over to our online booking form: https://form.jotform.com/201984142287055

Terrified from housing horror stories? 😱 Want to make sure your student accommodation is committed to providing you with a better living experience? Then this video is for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r0r9YSTK0s

The National Code is an accreditation scheme run by Unipol that seeks to improve standards in student accommodation above the legal minimum. Large providers can voluntarily join the National Code and are committed to helping students be secure and comfortable in their accommodation. Check if your provider is part of the National Code here: https://www.nationalcode.org/Pages/Category/members-directory?Take=24

National Code - No Tricks, Just Treats

A statement from the NUSU sabbatical team addressing the spiking situation.
Newcastle University Students' Union

CW: Spiking/Assault. As a Sabbatical team and as a Union, we are deeply concerned and saddened by the awful increase in spiking incidents. We understand that many might be scared and anxious at this time, and honestly, so are we. We want you to know that we hear you, we stand with you, and we are doing all we can to combat the situation. Please read the Addressing Spiking: A Statement from your Sabbatical Officers at https://www.nusu.co.uk/news/article/7710/Addressing-Spiking-A-Statement-from-your-Sabbatical-Officers/

We've updated our opening hours (and brought in some new plant friends from the Houseplant Sale in front of NUSU 🌵🌿)!

Monday: 10-4
Tuesday: 10-4
Wednesday: 12-4
Thursday: 10-4
Friday: 10-4
Weekend: Closed

You can book an appointment with our advisers via the online booking form https://form.jotform.com/201984142287055 or by visiting us on floor 0 of the NUSU during our opening hours.

Have you ever submitted a PEC form? Share your experience with your Education Officer by filling out this form (it's only 4 questions 🙂).

https://form.jotform.com/212844502930350

PEC Experience Feedback 2021 Please click the link to complete this form.

Loan Sharks are unauthorised money lenders https://www.nusu.co.uk/support/sac/finance/

Do you know the warning signs of a loan shark? 🤔

❌ Won't provide you with receipts or proof of payments

❌ Increase the debt or add additional amounts without your permission

❌ Refuse to give information, such as the interest rate or how much you still owe on the loan

❌ Not allow you to settle your debt

❌ They may resort to intimidation, threats or violence

❌ May suggest other forms of payment

If you have been targeted by loan sharks or have concerns about someone you know, please speak to us.

We are here to offer advice and support on our 24/7 Helpline on 0300 555 2222 and via Live Chat at www.stoploansharks.co.uk