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Monday 14th December 2020 to Christmas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the Fourth 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 important dates for your diary.\u00a0 Plus, our regular wellbeing, IT and assessment support, if needed, has now moved to the end of the newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Merry Christmas from the School of English Literature, Language & Linguistics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NEW FOR THIS EDITION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates for your diary!<\/strong>
Last day of online teaching before Christmas<\/strong><\/span>
Friday 18th December 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Office Christmas Closure<\/span><\/strong>
Monday 21st December 2020 – Friday 1st January 2021. Reopening Monday 4th January 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return to Studies for Semester 1<\/span><\/strong>
w\/c Monday 11th January 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

End of Semester 1 Assignment Hand-in Date<\/span><\/strong>
Thursday 14th January 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline date for submitting PECs<\/span><\/strong>
The deadline date for submitting PECs to guarantee a response in time for hand-in is Monday 11th January 2021 by 12 noon. Please remember to upload your accompanying evidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buffer \/ Enrichment Week<\/span><\/strong>
w\/c Monday 18th January 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THIS AND THAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does a PEC for Board of Examiners’ consideration mean?<\/span><\/strong>
Submitting a PEC for Board of Examiners\u2019 consideration is different to submitting a PEC for extensions.\u00a0 We\u2019ve put together some FAQs<\/a> to help answer your questions so please read at your leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Post on Time Management<\/span><\/strong>
One of our Student Bloggers, Hattie, has just written a blog post<\/a> all about time management.\u00a0 Here is what she also had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With many of us students now heading back home for Christmas (covid-safely, of course!), I wanted to share some time-management tips that have helped me study remotely for the past month or so.\u00a0 There are also some links to downloadable and printable time management resources at the end of the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas in Newcastle!<\/span><\/strong>
Newcastle University will provide a programme of support over the Christmas Holidays if you are unable to return home.\u00a0 Click on this link<\/a> for more information including Health & Wellbeing Support over the holidays.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This link<\/a> gives information on applying for a festive hamper if you are staying in Newcastle (you must complete the festive hamper application form on the link) and activities on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NUSU Festive Events<\/span><\/strong>
NUSU are running lots of festive events that students can take part in and feel Christmassy and less isolated, and click on this link<\/a> which is different to the last newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Chat – Tuesday 10-12 & Thursday 2-4pm<\/span><\/strong>
Just a reminder that if you need a quick response to a question, you can use our twice weekly online chat service for an instant reply.\u00a0 Further details are included in the Wellbeing and Support section including an example of where to find online chat.\u00a0 It will say \u2018chat with us\u2019 when we are online and \u2018contact us\u2019 when we are not.\u00a0 We also offer extra sessions during submission deadlines in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Professional Services Staff in the School of English Literature, Language & Linguistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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INSTAGRAM, BLOGS & TWITTER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELLL Student Leadership Programme<\/span><\/strong>
For exciting content from your Student Bloggers, make sure to follow the School’s Instagram account @NCL_English<\/strong>, where you’ll find loads of tips on how to engage in the SELLL Community. Why not also check our The SELLL Careers Blog? Make sure to subscribe<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss out on any internship opportunities or future posts.\u00a0 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<\/span><\/strong>
In SELLL, student wellbeing and support is one of top priorities. We’ve highlighted some of the key contacts, services and processes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Tutor<\/span><\/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<\/span><\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage 1 Senior Tutor<\/strong>:\u00a0 Dr James Cummings<\/a>
Stages 2 & 3 Senior Tutor<\/strong>: Professor Martha Young-Scholten<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

School Office Staff<\/span><\/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