Monday 15th February to Sunday 28th February 2021
Welcome to the seventh Edition of our SELLL UG News, for a fortnightly round up compiled by Caroline Ede, with contributions from Professional Services (PS) colleagues in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics.
Some new items below for this edition and important dates for your diary and please note that this section of the news is now included within the email. The regular Student Wellbeing and Support section is now a separate attachment to the email.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
SELLL UG Town Hall Style Event on Zoom with our new Head of School Professor Jo Robinson
Monday 15th February, 5.30-6.30pm AND Monday 22nd February, 5.30-6.30pm
As a newcomer to Newcastle and the School I’m keen to find out what you’ve enjoyed, and what has been more challenging – with the awareness that these have not been the easiest times this year!
I’ll be joined by Dr Adam Mearns, who is the School Director of Excellence in Learning and Teaching. If you’d like to come along, please book a slot for one of the following times via the link here, and if you want to send any questions through in advance please send these to english@ncl.ac.uk.
PEC submission deadline for BoE in Semester 1
Friday 19th February 2021 by 12 noon
All students are able to advise the Board of Examiners of any Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) that may have affected their performance in their studies, during the Semester 1, 2020-21 academic year. Please submit your PEC through S3P in the usual way.
Next Girl’s Club Meeting on Zoom
Wednesday 24th February 2021, 6-7.30pm (full details below)
End of Semester 1 Module Marks and Feedback
Available from Thursday 25th February 2021
If you have had a PEC extension your marks and feedback may be released a little later.
ACTIVITIES & MEETINGS INFO
Book a study space at Marjorie Robinson or Walton Library
If you want to book a quiet place to study at the Library, book your space here.
Give It A Go
Give It A Go is NUSU’s activity programme for ALL Newcastle students! With fun activities all year round from crafts, to cooking and baking, learning languages, fitness sessions, mindfulness and yoga, and exciting events with our many societies and clubs – there really is something for everyone.
Give It A Go is a great way to try something new, gain experiences and meet people. All our activities are delivered safely online this term meaning you can get involved from wherever you are!
Zoom Girl’s Club Meeting – 24th February, 6-7.30pm
The new theme for this semester is girls club: on consumption and the text for this month is the very brilliant recent television series It’s a Sin available to watch online at Channel 4/4od.
No problem if you don’t have time to watch the whole series, everyone is still very welcome to pop by for a chat! It is a really informal space for us all to get together, have a chat and spill the tea (or wine). And to clarify it is not a girl’s only reading group – everyone is welcome!
Any questions, comments or concerns please do email Tamsin at t.rees1@ncl.ac.uk
Online Meditation for Relaxation Sessions in February & March
These gentle guided mindfulness sessions will help you chill out and recharge your batteries.
Sport & Fitness – Free virtual fitness classes until 28th February 2021
Virtual can never replace the thrill and excitement of a real class, but it’s the next best thing. Register now and unlimited usage of our on-demand class library will be free of charge until 28th February 2021.
SOCIAL MEDIA
INSTAGRAM, BLOGS & TWITTER – SELLL Student Leadership Programme
For exciting content from your Student Bloggers (Hattie, Leanna & Tom) make sure to follow the School’s Instagram account @NCL_English, where you’ll find loads of tips on how to engage in the SELLL community. Why not also check out the Student Bloggers recent posts on The SELLL Careers Blog? Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on any internship opportunities or future posts. Did you know that the School has its own Twitter account too? Follow @NCL_English to see what we’re tweeting!
EXTRA SUPPORT
Student Financial Support
The Student Financial Support Team have put together a short Microsoft Sway presentation which summarises the different support funds they offer.
Student Health and Wellbeing Team
Wellbeing support is available from our Student Health and Wellbeing Teams who continue to offer one-to-one counselling appointments and wellbeing workshops.
Covid-19: Supporting our Students
Here are some of the ways you can receive support during lockdown and through this difficult period. From Rent Rebates, IT loan scheme, Wellbeing Support, Academic Safety net and more, click on this link for more detailed information.
Library Services while you’re away from Campus
We know that many of you are studying and working away from campus in line with Government and University guidance in response to the national lockdown. The Library is still here to provide you with the information resources and support to help you study and research. From E-Books to Click and post please follow this link for more information on these services.
Weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service
If you are interested in reading the weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service for the University community.
And sorry, due to popular demand 😊 we’re back to signing off with a joke…..
Why did Shakespeare only write in pen?
He couldn’t decide which type of pencil to use – a 2B or not 2B.
Thanks for Reading
From the Professional Services Staff in the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics