Monday 15^th March to Sunday 28^th March 2021

Welcome to the Ninth 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.  Lots of extra Health and Wellbeing information included in this edition.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Online Meditation for Relaxation Session
Next session is Tuesday 16^th March at 12.05
Scroll down the page on the link for the March Meditation session and how to join.

Mental Health in 20^th Century Literature Reading Group
Tuesday 16^th March at 5-6pm on Zoom
We will be discussing extracts from Albert Camus’ The Outsider. It’s set to be an exciting session, as this will be our first discussion on a work in translation, as well as tacking the expansive and philosophical realms of existentialism. For the session, we will be reading Part 1, Chapters 1 and 6 and Part 2, Chapter 1, all of which can be found online on the Internet Archive website:  The group is open to undergraduates and postgraduates.  To register your interest and for the Zoom link, please email m.stevenson1@newcastle.ac.uk

Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA)
Thursday 18^th March from 7pm to 8pm via YouTube
NCLA’s next free online event featuresNatasha Pulley in conversation with Newcastle University’s Laura Tisdall about ‘The Lost Future of Pepperharrow’.   You will be transported to Japan, where time, destiny and love collide to electrifying effect… 

‘As intricate as an origami sculpture.’ Spectator 

‘Wildly inventive, full of eeriness and magic, and fiendishly intricate plots.’ The Times 

To book a place, and view the remainder of the spring/summer events programme visit NCLA 

Girls Club Meeting via Zoom
Tuesday 23^rd March, 6pm-7.30pm on Zoom
Informal discussion group on a different text/piece of media each month. Current theme for this term: On Consumption. Everybody welcome and not just for girls. Contact: t.rees1@newcastle.ac.uk  

NEW RESOURCES IN THIS EDITION

Personal Extenuating Circumstances also known as PEC – is the process to use if your studies or assessments are seriously affected by unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.  This video takes you through why you might need to submit PEC, what you will need and talks through the process of filling out the application.

Exam Boards
For more information on Exam Boards, download a copy of the PowerPoint (Understanding Degree Classifications and other Exam Procedures) that Aditi Nafde, the Chair of the Undergraduate Board of Examiners in SELLL has prepared.   Scroll to the end of the SELLL Blog, on the Board of Examiners PEC questions link to ‘Exam Board and marking for students 20-21’ and click Download.

SVC student reps are available to contact on the ncl app.  There is now an anonymous feedback form in the app that is available to all SELLL students, so if anyone would like to raise anything with the School, or Committee anonymously, you can do so in the app.

Weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service
If you are interested in reading the weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service for the University community.

Continue reading “SELLL UG Fortnightly News 9”

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Enrichment Week – A time to pause, reflect and explore
w/c Monday 1st March 2021

Please review the SELLL Enrichment Week Canvas Pages for more information on what is going on this week within the School. Also the University has general events, courses and materials that take place during enrichment week for you to take part in.

The Literature Speaker Series is open to all UG students
An upcoming talk by Grace Lavery (Berkeley) on Tuesday 4th March 2021, 4-5pm via Zoom.

Grace Lavery (Berkeley), “Some Objections to the Anti-Pornographic Reading of The Old Curiosity Shop“. These online events aim to help the SELLL community think critically about the value of literature and to reflect on the big questions animating the field of literary studies. Please join us for what promises to be an exciting discussion. Zoom details are below.

Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts
Tuesday 11th March 2021 at 7pm

NCLA’s next online event is jointly hosted with the Poetry Book Society, featuring Jen Hadfield and Rowan Ricardo Phillips in conversation with SELLL’s John Challis is on Thursday 11th March at 7pm. To book a place, and view the spring/summer events programme visit NCLA 

Covid-19 Living Cost Support Fund
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 5^th March 2021

An email has recently been circulated about this Support Fund and how to apply, but there is still time.  More details about the Fund, including eligibility criteria and how else you can be supported if you are struggling financially can be found here.

If at any point you are in need of support and are not sure where to go, remember you can always email covidsupport@ncl.ac.uk and the team will be able to signpost you to the right services, be it financial hardship, emergency food supplies or wellbeing support.

ACTIVITIES & FURTHER INFORMATION

Are you a current UG Stage 1 student, worried about finding a flatmate in Stage 2?
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 above students should contact the Student Advice Centre in NUSU.  More information is included on the above link and also to Sign up for one of the online events.

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!

Online Meditation for Relaxation Sessions in March
These gentle guided mindfulness sessions will help you chill out and recharge your batteries.

Sport & Fitness – Virtual fitness classes
Virtual can never replace the thrill and excitement of a real class, but it’s the next best thing.  Register now and download the mywellness app to enjoy.

Weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service
If you are interested in reading the weekly newsletter from the Chaplaincy Service for the University community.

Continue reading “SELLL UG Fortnightly News 8”

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 15^th February, 5.30-6.30pm AND Monday 22^nd 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 19^th 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 24^th February 2021, 6-7.30pm (full details below)

End of Semester 1 Module Marks and Feedback
Available from Thursday 25^th 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 – 24^th 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 28^th 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 28^th 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!

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