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Monday 30th<\/sup> November \u2013 Sunday 13th<\/sup> December 2020<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the Third 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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some new items below for this edition, and our regular wellbeing, IT and assessment support, if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep on top of all the SELLL News and Events.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carers Passport \u2013 If you have caring responsibilities during your studies<\/strong>
Student Health and Wellbeing Teams recognise the specific needs and challenges student carers can face, including that you may not even be aware that you are a carer.\u00a0 They will work with you and your academic School to create a Carers Passport, which may include adjustments to your academic commitments.\u00a0 Click on this link<\/a> for more information and\/or email: disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid Module Assignment Submission & Feedback<\/strong>
For those modules that have a mid-module assignment,\u00a0submissions are well under way.\u00a0 Your marks and feedback should be available within 20 days of the submission date.\u00a0 For further information on submission dates, how to submit your work, etc. please click on this link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Girls Club Meeting (everyone welcome). Online Zoom<\/strong>
Tuesday 1st December 5pm-6pm<\/strong>
We are keeping the current theme\u00a0girls club: on power and the text is the viral personal essay Buying Myself Back: When does a model own her image?<\/em>\u00a0by Emily Ratajkowski. If you haven’t attended a meeting before\u00a0EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 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\u2019s only reading group – everyone is welcome!\u00a0 Any questions, comments or concerns please do email Tamsin at t.rees1@ncl.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Window for students returning home between 3-9 December 2020<\/strong>
Once the period of national restrictions comes to an end on 2 December, the Government has advised that any student who wants to and is able to, will be able to return home during the student travel window<\/a> which will run from 3-9 December<\/strong> and testing is available before travelling.<\/strong>\u00a0 Online teaching will continue after this date until term ends on Friday 18 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The testing site will be managed in accordance with Government guidelines and will open from Tuesday 1 December.\u00a0 It will be located in the Frederick Douglass Centre.\u00a0 Emails have already been circulated with all the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Events from the Newcastle University Students\u2019 Union<\/strong>
If you haven\u2019t already, check out the Upcoming Events through NUSU link<\/a> including Festive Activities, sharing recipes, online exercise classes, Virtual Quiz Nights and more.\u00a0 Click on each event for all the details and many are free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INSTAGRAM, BLOG AND TWITTER <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For exciting content from your Student Bloggers (Hattie, Leanna and Quinn) and your Caf\u00e9 Leaders (Raine and Anna) make sure to follow the School\u2019s Instagram account @NCL_English<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll find loads of tips on how to engage in the SELLL community, as well as information on upcoming Virtual Caf\u00e9<\/strong> events.\u00a0 Why not also check out the Student Bloggers recent posts on The SELLL Careers Blog?<\/strong>\u00a0 Make sure to subscribe<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss out on any internship opportunities or future posts. Did you know that the School has its own Twitter<\/a> account too?\u00a0 Follow @NCL_English<\/strong> to see what we\u2019re tweeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Wellbeing & Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In SELLL, student wellbeing and support is one of our top priorities. We\u2019ve highlighted some of the key contacts, services and processes available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Tutor <\/strong>
Your Personal Tutor<\/a> is your first point of contact for any issues you might be having.\u00a0 If you need further help, they can recommend contacting the Senior Tutor or Student Wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Tutors<\/strong>
The senior tutors act as a second point of contact for you. They can also be contacted with queries about the personal tutor system or in the event of more complicated issues affecting your academic studies.
Stage 1 Senior Tutor<\/strong>:\u00a0 Dr James Cummings<\/a>
Stages 2 & 3 Senior Tutor<\/strong>: Professor Martha Young-Scholten<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Office Staff<\/strong>
The SELLL School Office is currently open Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm. Members of staff are also available to contact via email. Key contacts are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n