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Northumbria University
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 Northumbria University is located in the city of Newcastle. Northumbria University was set up in 1969 as a polytechnic, becoming a university in 1992. It is split across two campus's. One is located in the city centre and devided into east and west campus, a few hundred metres from Newcastle University. Another campus is located a few miles north of the city. It is called Coach Lane Campus. FacilitiesLibrariesThe library at City campus is open until midnight every night and goes through 24 hour opening periods at the end of each semester and throughout the exam period. There are IT facilities avalible as well as a shop and vending machines in the basement. The library requires the university smartcard for entry and exit, it also enables books to be self checked in and out. Staff are very helpful and there is a help desk on the first floor. IT and ComputingThe university has many open access ICT areas for all students to use. Pandon basement is avalible 24/7 all year apart from Christmas and New Year's Day. The Library on City campus also has large PC facilities with the option of borrowing a laptop for use too. Internet access is not usually monitored although some areas are specifically for those doing work such as The Matrix in Pandon. The university provides desktop anywhere, which allows students to access their work saved onto the school network and can also be used to access some of the software such as Microsoft Office and SQL from a home computer without the programs installed on it. Blackboard is also very good within the university, with almost every module having all of the notes and materials accessible through it. Every week a list of assignments which must be handed in that week gets posted up by the school office. SportsThere are two sports centres at the university, one at the city centre campus and another at Coach Lane, the city membership is currently £125 for the year which includes memebership to any sports teams. They are open seven days a week with well-maintained equipment, weights, squash courts, sports halls and showers. There are loads of sports at Northumbria and many people join a sports team, some of which include ice hockey, football, american football, netball and many many more. Northumbria University fights for the Stan Calvert cup against University of Newcastle Upon Tyne every December. Northumbria won the cup in December 2006.
At the beginning of the year the sports centre has an open day (usually the Thursday of freshers week) and stalls representing many of the sports so it's a good chance to go along and look around. WelfareStudents Services are a semi-autonomous service within the University, which are comprised of a team of welfare advisers and administrators who work closely with staff from across the whole university to ensure you get the most comprehensive advice and assistance on financial matters, and practical issues of relevance to you as a student. The Student Welfare Services acts to provide support, advocacy, professional and impartial advice in order to empower students with the information they need to be successful during their time at Northumbria. HealthcareFreshers week allows the chance to be signed up for a doctor, the nearest hospital is the RVI which is only a 5 minute walk from the city campus, it has an A + E as well as providing emergency dental treatment for those in need. There is no Medical Centre on campus however there is a doctors on ellison place next to the finance office this also has a chemist. The Students' Union run regular 'Pee in a Pot' Days as part of their ongoing sexual health campaigns, allowing all students to be tested for chlamydia free of charge, the nearest sexual health clinic is approximatley a 10 minute walk from campus. TransportThe university's city campus is located right in the centre of Newcastle, a few minutes walk away from Haymarket and Monument Metro stations, city campus East is also situated opposite Manors metro station. With the city campus now being in two different locations a new bridge has been built across the central motorway to allow easy access between the two sites. The new bridge was officially opened on 22/01/2008. Haymarket bus station is only a few minutes away with busses leaving frequently for places all across the north east, for those living slightly further away Central station is about a 10 minute walk from the city campus. There is also a shuttle bus between the City and Coach lane campus running every 10 or 15 minutes which is free to university students. Careers servicePart-time jobsThe university has a website. Religious facilitiesSocialNewcastle upon Tyne City Guide
Clubs and societiesThe Students' Union have over 70 ratified societies - from Snowsports through to The Psychology Soc., there's something for everyone to experience. Team Northumbria hosts many sports clubs ranging in ability level from recreational to BUSA. AccommodationAccommodation policyIt offers accommodation to all applicants. FacilitiesResidencesPrivate sectorThere's an abundance of private student accomodation in the vicinity of both City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. The most popular areas being: Jesmond, Sandyford, and Heaton. Prices vary significantly within these areas with Jesmond being the most costly. Student unionNorthumbria Students' Union is a autonomous, membership based representation organisation run by students for students. It's based in the heart of City Campus West, where it's prime location makes it perfect for hosting events and all important graduation pictures! On enrollment, students automatically become a member of the Union and can benefit from all the services on offer. The Union has 2 dedicated bars, Reds and Bar 1 and two dining areas. It is the host of one of the most successful Saturday night student clubnights in the UK, Wiggle. Wiggle is held every Saturday night during university terms.
Northumbria Student Union Website PricesOnce into Wiggle, the prices are actually fairly good. Northumbria's Student Union also hosts the Final Fling. EnvironmentArchitectureMost buildings are concrete, although a large number of buildings are recent builds. Local areaTeaching qualityTeaching qualityApplying to NorthumbriaThinking of applying to Northumbria? Why not read some Personal Statements which were used for applying here? Other Northumbria ArticlesWhy not read these other Northumbria Articles?
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