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NSU Sabb Team
Hello everyone,
Welcome to Northumbria!
2015-16
president
Adam Crawley
Vp education
Joe Holt
We know all too well that starting uni is a total whirlwind
of new experiences and you’ve probably already been
given enough information to last a lifetime. So we’ve
put together the NSU Essential Student Guide – a handy
booklet to keep for the year, which includes all the
information about NSU as well as some useful hints and
tips about Newcastle, to help you make the most of your
time living here.
This book will be a useful reference throughout the first
few weeks of term with handy campus maps and public
transport information. It’ll also be useful a few months
down the line when major NSU events are happening,
including Elections, Volunteering Week, society gettogethers and some of the best club nights around. It also
has loads of great ideas about how to spend your student
loan!
We hope you have the best year and remember if there’s
anything you need, you can come and see us any time.
Cheers!
Your sabb Team 2015-16
Vp Activities
Laura Charlton
Vp communications
Tom Bromwich
Vp Welfare
Matt Auden
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NSU Contents
CONTENTS
NSU
Here to Help
3 Sabb Welcome
5 NSU
6 What is a Student’s Union
7 You Said We Did
9 First year survival tips
38 Here to help
39 Emergancy Info
41 Health and wellbeing tips
42 NU:LETS
43 Accommodation advice
44-45 Key dates
46-47 City Campus Map
48 Coach Lane Map
49 Coach Lane bus timetable
Speak Up
10 Speak up
12-13 Your Sabbaticals
14 Student Council
15 Diversity at Northumbria (Reps)
16 Elections
17 Representation
18 Course Rep
19 Blackwells
Get Involved
20 -23 Get Involved
24 Fast Friends
26 Things to do at your NSU
28 Campus Essentials - Food & Drink
29 Shops & Services
Be Social
30 Be Social
32-33 Bars & Venues
34 Entertainment & Events
35 Recycling your money
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Living in
Newcastle
50 City Centre Map
52 Metro Map
53 Number 1 Bus Timetable
54-55 Top ten places to visit
56 Gym Membership & Sports Teams
57 Places to eat
58 Places to shop
NSU
NSU
Northumbria Students’
Union (NSU) is here is here to
make sure that your time at
Northumbria is the best it can
be – in fact; it’s our mission to
have a positive impact on the
lives of all our students.
You can find us at City Campus,
Coach Lane and London Campus,
working hard to make sure you’ve
got everything you need, whether
that’s a drink at one of our award
winning bars or some advice
about your course from our free
representation service. Maybe you
want to Get Involved with one of
100+ societies and make a few new
friends. Whatever you’re looking for,
chances are you’ll find it at NSU.
NSU is run by a team of students,
known as Sabbatical Officers (Sabbs)
elected by fellow students to
represent you and Speak Up on your
behalf to the University and beyond.
If you have any issues with any part
of your University experience - from
coursework to living arrangements
- tell them and they’ll work to make
the changes you want to see.
Made up of bars, nightclubs,
entertainment venues, coffee
shops, workspaces, chill out zones
and meeting rooms your NSU has
everything you need to make the
most of your time as a student – all
backed up by a highly qualified staff
team who are here to offer support
in every aspect of student life and
most importantly to make sure you
have a good time.
So no matter who you are, how old
you are or where you’re from, make
sure you come along to NSU – it’s
time to make some memories.
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NSU is independent of the University and you automatically become a member
when you become a student. We exist to benefit students and help you get the
most out of your time at University. We do this by representing your views to the
University, campaigning on issues important to you and providing a range of
services to benefit you and enhance your uni experience overall.
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Do you like the idea of cheaper food on campus? Opening hours that suit how
you learn? Space to study? NSU has pushed for your interests in all these areas.
For example the campus library used to close at 8pm. Because students said this
didn’t suit their needs, the Union fought for the City Campus Library to be open
24 hours a day and, in 2014, for the City Campus East to open until midnight.
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Two years ago students were struggling to financially support themselves so
NSU negotiated the University to offer up to £4,000 in bursaries to students
from low income backgrounds.
We’ve also got students cheaper and healthier food on campus, a bigger library,
improved the standard of feedback on your work and so much more. As well as
all this we offer a student friendly place to meet, drink coffee and eat, day and
night, great entertainment all year round, dozens of societies to join and loads
of opportunities to help you get a great job when you graduate.
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What we do each year depends on what you tell us, so Speak Up.So what do
you want your Sabbatical Officers to be working on this year?
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Here are just some of the achievements we’ve accomplished in the past year.
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Want to get in touch with NSU?
NSU is here for you, if you want to
stay connected, have any questions
or comments, want to sign up to the
latest events or just generally want to
find something out, get in touch!
@mynsu
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NSU First Year Survival Tips
FIRST YEAR
SURVIVAL TIPS
Your first year at Northumbria is guaranteed
to be an incredible, fun and emotional ride,
making friends and having experiences that
will stay with you for life. It’s easy to get carried
away in the excitement of it all, so we’ve pulled
together some Top Tips to make this year the
best it can be.
1. Make friends with your flat mates - They’ll probably
be the first people you really experience Newcastle
with. Make a deal that you won’t leave each other alone
in town and that you’ll tidy up after yourselves and
things should get off to a great start. If you don’t get on
don’t panic – just let the advice team at NSU know and
we’ll help get you settled.
2. Stock up on pasta and beans and ditch big name
grocery brands to make sure you are eating well on
your tight budget.
3. Stay safe on nights out - Newcastle is a great party
city but make sure you stay safe by sticking together
and make sure you get home safe in a licenced cab –
keep a taxi number handy and never walk home alone
at night!
4. Always use a condom – It’s important to practice
safe sex to protect yourself from STI’s and unwanted
pregnancy – Make sure you pick up plenty of free
condoms during our Fresher’s Fairs and throughout the
year at the Welcome Desk! – find out more on pg 41.
5. Join a Society – They are a great way to make new
friends and to broaden your horizons whilst at Uni. We
have literally hundreds to choose from but if none take
your fancy, you can start your own!
www.mynsu.co.uk/societies
6. Don’t skip lectures! As tempting as day time TV can
be, make sure you drag yourself out of bed and attend
your lectures and seminars – Degrees don’t come
cheap these days so time on campus is valuable, make
the most of it!
7. Vote! – Make your voice heard by voting in the SU
Elections held in March. Make sure the right person
represents you by voting for the manifesto that best
suits your needs. If none sound right, run yourself – you
could be the next leader of NSU!
8. Volunteer – We have hundreds of volunteering
opportunities to help you exhance your CV and make
you stand out from the crowd – come along to the
Societies and Volunteering Fair on the 16th Sept to find
out more – you can sign up on the day and throughout
the rest of the year via our website.
10. Get to know your programme rep. This is an NSU
volunteer who can help you with any problems you
have and get changes made.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Kudos for taking this big step out of your comfort zone
and coming to study in a foreign country.
Travelling to and living in a different part of the world
can be both enriching and intimidating. And the good
news is, you are not in this alone. We, at the Students’
Union are here for international students to provide
you with any support and information that you may
need during your time here at Northumbria.
This guide has information about the Students’ Union
and the north-east, which may be quite different from
your home country, we hope it helps you get settled.
Welcome to Northumbria!
HAVE AN AMAZING FRESHERS WEEK
AND FIRST YEAR AT NORTHUMBRIA
UNIVERSITY!
9. Ask for help – If you have a problem no matter how
big or small, on or off campus our trained Advice and
Representation staff are Here to Help and support you
all the way.
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Speak Up
SPEAK UP
Part of our mission to have a positive impact
on your lives is to speak up on your behalf
to the University, local community and on a
national level. We listen to what students want
and need to ensure you get the best education
and all round experience possible whilst at
Northumbria.
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NSU is a democratic organisation made up of
students in various important and influential
roles including Sabbatical Officers, councillors
and department and equality reps, as well as
hundreds of volunteers.
You can make your voice as a Northumbria
student heard in Elections where you can vote
for the students who’ll represent you, at student
Council where you can hold your officers and
councillors to account for the promises they
make and to officers and representatives, who
can listen to your feedback and make positive
change in the University with our ‘You Said, NSU
Did’ campaigns.
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KNOW YOUR REPS!
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Hi, I’m Adam Crawley and I’m the President of NSU. I am the figurehead
and spokesperson of your Students’ Union and represent you to the
University and the wider community. My job is to make you feel part
of the NSU community and to ensure that you get the best experience
possible at Northumbria!
As President, I coordinate the Sabb Team made up of myself and the four
Vice-Presidents. I represent Northumbria students at a University, local,
and national level, with the help of such bodies as the National Union
of Students (NUS), and I’m the principal contact for these groups. I sit on
many University committees including the Board of Governors, putting
forward your views as students and ensuring your voice is heard.
Most importantly, I’m here for you, the students. Whether you’re an
undergrad, postgrad, mature student, international or domestic student;
if you want to come and talk to me about something you like or dislike,
or if you’ve got an idea, drop by any time.
My door is always open!
EMAIL:
TEL:
TWITTER:
[email protected]
0191 227 3708
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Hi guys,
I’m Joe and I am your Vice President Education. My role is to help
you with any academic issues and/or concerns, as well as any
feedback you have. I am your voice on University committees and I
build relationships with university staff, working to ensure you are
heard on all the topics that concern your experience. Additionally,
I run all the education related campaigns and projects on campus,
and provide support to our Advice and Representation service.
JOE HOLT
VP EDUCATION
I’m also the lead mentor for all academic reps such as Programme,
Department and Postgraduate Reps. I run their training as well as
providing support and guidance so they can represent you and
your views to the university, and make the changes you want to see.
Essentially my role is just to make sure you get the best education
from Northumbria that you can – it’s why you’re here after all!”
EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0191 227 3703
TWITTER: @NSUEducation
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I am the lead officer for Freshers’ Week, so along with our
amazing volunteers, I go all out to ensure that you are given a
warm welcome and settle into uni life as quickly and stress free
as possible! I also work with our incredible RAG (Raise and Give)
committee and organise fun, money raising activities for various
charities, selected by students. Additionally I oversee all the other
activities that the union provides, such as our societies, volunteer
projects, Fast Friends trips and so much more!
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LAURA CHARLTON
VP ACTIVITIES
It’s my role to ensure that you can have fun whilst you’re here and hopefully make you more
employable in the process.
Have a great year at Northumbria, and hopefully see you soon!
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Hi everyone,
I’m Laura, your Vice President Activities – arguably the most fun
Sabb role! I am here to make sure that there are lots of new and
exciting activities for you to take part in throughout the year, as
well as plenty of opportunities to help you develop important skills
to enhance your employability.
EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0191 227 3711
TWITTER: @NSUActivities1
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Hey everyone,
I’m Tom, your Vice-President Communications. I’m over
at NSU making sure you have the chance to get involved
in our awesome media opportunities whether that’s
creating content for NSU/Media, which could be anything
from writing an article in our magazine to producing
programmes for our student-led TV and Radio Stations.
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Hello everyone,
I’m Matt, and I’m your Vice President Welfare.
I am here all year making sure that all students
at Northumbria have an amazing experience
regardless of age, race, sex, lifestyle, and that
any issues affecting you outside of the lecture
theatre don’t stop you from being happy and
succeeding in your studies.
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I also look after the Students’ Union website
www.mynsu.co.uk which has just been redesigned and
looks amazing!
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TOM BROMWICH
VP COMMUNICATIONS
I also take care of your very own Student Council, ensuring
NSU remains democratic and I make sure you really do
have a say on the way things work over here. If any of
these opportunites are up your street come and Get
Involved! Just give me a shout on the email below and
you could be part of the NSU/Media team before you
know it.
The other Sabbs and I always want to hear from you so feel free to pop in and have a chat
at NSU anytime. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0191 227 3701
TWITTER: @NSUCommsOfficer
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VP WELFARE
I lead on housing, health, crime & safety,
equality & diversity, finance and any issues you
might face in the local community affecting
your wellbeing.
I’m always here for anything you need, whether
it’s objective advice or just someone to talk to.
Please come and find me at NSU, no appointment necessary, or contact me via
the details below.
University should be the best time of your life; my job is to make sure that your
wellbeing is looked after outside the classroom.
EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: 0191 243 7683
TWITTER: @NSUWelfare1
Speak Up Student Council
Student Council
Student Council sets the political direction of the Students’ Union
and holds our elected officers to account. It has 32 members who
set the policy of the Union, mandates Officers to undertake activities
and campaigns, and hold account the work of the Officers and
representatives.
Any student can attend meetings of Student Council. If you feel
strongly about a particular issue and would like to see it debated,
email [email protected] for details of how to bring
a motion to Council by petition or contacting your representative. If
you’re interested in ethical, environmental or welfare issues, why not
email us for details of how to get involved in those Forums?
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Speak Up Diversity At Northumbria
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There are up to sixteen representatives who
speak up for different parts of the student body,
particularly groups whose views are normally
underrepresented or who face specific issues at
University, linked to their identity.
Every Rep sits on Student Council, having a
say in how NSU shapes policy and works with
Sabbatical Officers.
If you identify with any of any of these
groups you can contact your rep at any
time, find out more by visiting http://www.
mynsu.co.uk/speakup/reps
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Speak Up Elections
Elections
To make sure NSU is truly student-led
we hold elections every year for key
leadership positions. These democratic
elections are your chance to choose the
people who will Speak Up and act on
your behalf.
Each year we hold two elections; the National
Union of Students (NUS) Conference Elections
and the Students’ Union Election in March.
The NUS Conference election takes place in
November when students elect delegates to
attend the NUS Conference who will speak on
your behalf at a national level. We will also be
electing any unfilled Equality rep positions.
March is when NSU elections take place.
This is your chance to elect our Lay Student
Councillors, Equality Reps, as well as the paid
Sabb Team positions.
WhatisaSabb?
Sabbatical Officers, or ‘Sabbs’ are students who
take a year out - either between studying or
once they’re due to graduate - to lead NSU as
trustees, student councillors and as the main
student representatives to University’s senior
management.
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Leading the Union as a Sabb is a unique
opportunity to gain experience as a board
member of a professional organisation with a
150+ strong staff team, be the voice that the
University listens to and inspire students to
make the most of their time.
Sabbs lead NSU to ensure it makes a positive
impact on all of your lives while you’re
studying at Northumbria. They also deliver
campaigns, lobby and work to create a culture
where you can shape your own university
experience. What’s more is it’s fun! Sabbs are
at the heart of all student activities, events
and campaigns meaning they get very little
sleep during term time but their memories are
priceless.
TherearefiveSabbpositionsyoucould
stand for:
• President
• Vice-PresidentEducation
• Vice-PresidentActivities
• Vice-PresidentCommunications
• Vice-PresidentWelfare
Any student can run for election to become
one of the five Sabbatical officers. As an officer
you take a year out from studies either during
or at the end of your course, being paid to
work full time leading the Students’ Union,
driving campaigns and working to improve
the student experience at Northumbria.
This is an excellent opportunity not only to
make a difference to the way the University
is run but also to enhance your CV and your
future employment opportunities.
If you’re interested in getting involved and
championing the rights of your peers, you should
consider standing for election. To find out more
contact [email protected].
Speak Up Representation
Representation
If there is an issue you feel strongly about we are
here to help you make a change. Any student can
propose a motion to push for a change within the
University, NSU or any part of student life.
Speak to a Sabbatical Officer, a Lay Councillor
or put a motion direct to Student Council. If the
proposal is accepted it then becomes Union policy
that it must be acted upon.
Not sure where to turn? If you’re worried about
something, be that finances, sexual health or
problems getting your deposit back, we’re here to
help. Each of our Sabbatical Officers specialises in
different elements of student life and we have a
network of contacts we can seek advice from. We
don’t want you to suffer in silence so please get in
touch no matter how large or small the problem
and anything you tell us is held in the strictest
confidence.
For more info on what the Union can do for you
visit: www.mynsu.co.uk
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University is a great time to try new
things, meet new people and have some
fun; at NSU we combine all of these
things with opportunities to make your
CV outstanding.
Want to ‘do your bit’? Volunteer with
one of many Union projects, such as
IT Classes for the elderly or story time
reading sessions for children.
Make change with Raise and Give
(RAG) where students do pretty much
whatever it takes to help local charities a passion for fancy dress is key.
Why not expand your hobbies and
interests by joining or leading a Society
– there’s over 100 already and we’d love
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Students are entertained by some weird and wonderful
things. Fancy throwing yourself out of a plane?
Watching all the Harry Potter films in one sitting in
fancy dress? Or playing a few video games in the bar
with your mates? We have more than a 100 societies
at NSU that you can Get Involved in, from Snow Sports
to LGBT*, Maths to Afro-Caribbean and everything in
between, there really is something for everyone. And
if you can’t see a society that suits you, you can set up
your own. It’s as easy as that.
Raise and give (RAG) gives you the
opportunity to do your bit for the community whilst
having the time of your life and meeting lifelong
friends.
By Getting Involved with NSU Societies you’ll be able
to make loads of new friends, go abroad, learn new
skills or perhaps do things you’ve never done before, all
while having the time of your life at Northumbria. It’s
all about making memories after all. Why are you still
sitting here thinking about it? Join a society now!
There’s not a lot we won’t do for RAG, from the typical
fancy dress fundraising and RAG Raids, to clothes swap
shops, Man Vs Food challenges, sports competitions,
awesome parties and socials all to help raise money for
charities selected by the committee at the beginning of
the academic year.
There is also a dedicated RAG Week starting 13th
November when we organise a jam-packed
week of fun fundraising activity and socials.
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NSU/Community is the Union’s community volunteering
programme, which focuses on making a positive impact on the
people and places in and around Newcastle. There are loads of worthy
projects that you can Get Involved with, see the list below, and if there
isn’t something you fancy you can set up your own project too, we’re
very flexible like that.
Got a question?
Give us an email [email protected]
NSU/Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to do something positive with your
time, whilst giving back to the community and if you love to ‘do
your bit’ then you’re in luck, as the volunteering opportunities are
in abundance here at NSU. Whether you fancy helping thousands of
freshers to move into halls each September; raising money for local
charities, helping the older generation use modern technology with
our IT classes or taking up independent volunteering opportunities to
achieve your Duke of Edinburgh award, NSU/Volunteer is for you.
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NSU/Media
Duke of
Edinburgh
Northumbria Students’ Union is proud to
run The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, an
internationally recognised scheme which
gives give young people recognition for
activities they take part in in their spare
time. The scheme is open to anyone under
the age of 25 and NSU are offering students
the opportunity to complete their award
at both Bronze (minimum of 6 months to
complete) and Gold (18 months).
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NSU/Media is the Students’ Union’s student media channel and
it’s the only official voice of Northumbria students. There are
three outlets; NSU/Life (our lifestyle and trend magazine); radio
station, NSU/Radio and TV station, NSU/TV that you can Get
Involved with. So whether you fancy yourself as a budding writer,
film-maker, radio presenter or photographer; make sure you Get
Involved with NSU/Media.
NSU/Life -The magazine is written by students for students and
has an estimated monthly readership of 20,000 students .
NSU/Radio - Our radio station launched in 2014 and has been a
runaway success.
NSU/TV - Last year alone the channel gained nearly 30,000
Youtube hits.
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Get out and see the UK with Fast Friends trips
to cities, towns and events.
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Fast Friends is a great opportunity for you and your friends to explore,
shop till you drop and meet new friends from all over the planet! For
a bargain price we’ll take you to the city of your choice, and the day is
yours to do as you want and explore.
We’lltakeyoutoplacessuchas:
• Edinburgh
• York
• Leeds
• Alnwick
• Ghost tour of Newcastle
Fast Friends is run jointly by the Students’ Union and Student Services
open to all Northumbria Students’ and has pick up points at both City
Campus and Coach Lane.
Fast Friends Buddies
Fast Friends Buddies provides social support to any current student
needing help making the most of their university experience.
If you are a new student you may use the service to settle in
more easily, or if you are an existing student you may just
need some support in getting out, making new friends and
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Get Involved Things To Do At Your NSU
THINGS TO DO
AT YOUR NSU
ThereissomuchtoGetInvolvedwithatYourStudents’Unionsowehave
compiledalisttomakesureyougetthemostoutofyourfirstfewweeks!
The Union can open up so many volunteering opportunities to students that can
massively improve your experience whilst at university and your employability after
graduation. Whether your passion lies in media, representation or societies, it’s easy to get
involved and is a great way to meet people outside of your course or halls.
Visit our Website at
www.mynsu.co.uk
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Get Involved Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Feeling peckish? Habita - our stylish ground floor cafe bar serves
food from our extensive menu daily from 8.30am. Take a seat
and relax with our free WI-Fi facility while our friendly staff look
after you.
Plus, we are a licenced Starbucks vendor so pop in any time of
the day to enjoy your favourite beverage right here on campus.
If it’s something stronger you fancy, we are also fully licenced so
you can swing by after lectures and enjoy a cold bevvie or two!
Daytime Menu available from:
Shops & Services
Blackwell’s work in conjunction with your course leaders to ensure they
are stocked with all the books you need to accompany your studies. If you
can’t find what you’re looking for our friendly staff will be able to order it
for you or locate in our sister branch at Newcastle University. We also buy
and sell second hand textbooks. Find us located near the main entrance of
the Students’ Union.
Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 9.00pm*
Sat - Sun 12.00pm - 9.00pm*
* We are open until late to serve alcohol
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The Deli
If you’re hurrying between lectures and need to grab something
on-the-go, pop into our Deli Sandwich shop located adjacent to
the Welcome Desk and choose from a variety of filled baguettes
and sandwiches - freshly made while you wait.
Open Mon – Fri 10.30am – 3pm
The only official and approved student letting agency of Northumbria
University. We act in the interest of the tenant, finding quality housing by
reputable landlords. We have listened to you and have provided a lettings
service which doesn’t charge any fees and offers quality accommodation
and reputable landlords. What’s more, it’s based right on campus on the
ground floor at NSU.
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Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
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Welcome Desk conveniently located in Coach Lane west.
Come and see us to purchase your NUS discount card
or buy NUFC match tickets. Perhaps you’d like to join
one of our Societies? There are six NSU Societies based
specifically at Coach Lane: Social work; Nursing; Mental
Health Nursing; Physio; Occupational Therapy and
Yoga. With a further 100 City based societies to choose
from, we believe we have something for everyone and
of not, we’ll support you to set up your own society or
volunteering project.
NSU at every campus gives you the chance to Get
Involved and make the most of your Student Experience;
from Representation to Befriending, Volunteering to
Academic Advice. If you want to know more, get in
touch.
NSU/Coach Lane
#NSUCoachLane
Home to our Healthcare, Social Work,
Physiotherapy and Education students;
Coach Lane is a unique, professional
Campus with a community feel.
NSU understands Coach Lane life and the demands on
its students. Now with a dedicated Student Engagement
Manager permanently based at Coach Lane, we are
working hard to provide tailored activities and bespoke
events when, where and how suits you best.
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Be Social
BE SOCIAL
Life at University is all about meeting new people, trying new
things and making some memories. Here at NSU we know how
important it is to blow off steam after a busy day/week/month at
uni, so we do everything we can to make sure that you can play as
hard as you work.
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Our award winning bars and venues have everything you need to
get that much deserved R&R -from everyday good value on food
and drinks to quality entertainment; including performances from
up and coming acts, to your home team football games being
shown on our big screens.
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BARS & VENUES
Habita
Our stylish and
relaxed cocktail bar
has won awards
for a reason. With
great value on
drinks every day,
table service, a delicious menu of lite- bites,
sharing plates and main meals and our very
own ‘Push the Button’ bar game which gives you
the opportunity to win your drinks every day
between 5-7pm.
If alcohol’s not your thing, we proudly serve
Starbucks coffee with the cheapest prices in
town. Habita is also home to firm favourites
including big screen sport, Karaoke, ‘Coffee House
Sessions’- a laid back acoustic performance from
the country’s up and coming musicians that takes
place every Thursday afternoon and of course the
Big Fat Quiz of the Week with huge prizes on offer
all term for those of you with impressive general
knowledge!
OPENING TIMES:
Mon-Fri: 8.30am until late
Sat-Sun: 12noon until late
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Reds
Reds bar is unlike any other bar in Newcastle. A venue
with personality, Reds can welcome as many as 900
students at a time.
The bar has played host to some epic gigs and its theme
club nights have developed quite the reputation;
typically you’ll find cheesy music, candy floss, rodeo
bulls and some off the best fancy dress around - plus
during the day you can grab a quiet Starbucks!
Reds is open all day and you can bring your own lunch.
Be Social Bars & Venues
Domain
Domain is NSU’s biggest venue – so big in
fact we can easily fit inflatable bungy runs
and bouncy castles in there during the
biggest parties throughout the year.
It’s also a great venue for the bigger gigs we
host with big names guests including Ed
Sheeran, Ella Eyre and London Grammar. It’s
ideal for the occasions when we celebrate
how fantastic our students are, such as our
Annual Awards show.
Stage 2
Stage 2 is a firm favourite with students
who love to perform. A purpose built
performance space, the room is used for
student assessments and shows. Thanks to
the high-tech AV and lighting equipment
in the room we’ve also welcomed several
production companies to broadcast
live programmes such as the BBC’s Big
Questions and Question Time, direct from
NSU.
Escape
Aptly named, Escape is a great place to get
away from it all. With giant bean bags (great
for a nap between lectures!), sofas and
computers around the room you can come
and chill out, check your emails, eat lunch
and maybe catch up on some work. Feel
free to bring your own lunch, too as we’ve
now got a microwave in there.
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Be Social Entertainment & Events
Entertainment
& Events
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We have a huge programme of free entertainment
including Karaoke and our infamous quiz, to some
amazing one off club nights and live music you will
never be bored at Northumbria Students’ Union.
Keep an eye out for our termly Ents Wall Planners so
you know exactly what we’ve got planned to keep
you busy all year round!
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liVe music
If live gigs are your thing then we won’t
disappoint. We have hosted some of the biggest
live acts in the UK in recent years, from
EdSheeran to LondonGrammar. Be sure
to check out the website for our up-to-date
programme for the coming months.
GREATDRINKSPRICES
ALLDAYEVERYDAY
Look out for our great officers which we update
on a regular basis. We make sure you always get
great value for money at YOUR Students’ Union
and don’t forget all the money we make is
reinvested to improve the services we offer you!
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Be Social Recycling your Money
Recycling your Money
Unlike our high street competitors, all
the money we make in the bars is put
back into NSU to make sure that your
student experience is as good as it can be,
whether that is extra funding for societies,
providing equipment for NSU/TV or better
entertainment and events.
We listened to you and discovered you
would like to see a modern stylish new
building and facilities. That’s why we’ve
recently invested £7 million into our State
of The Art Student’s Union building with
top of the range equipment throughout.
This is just one example of how we recycle
our profits into making things even better
for YOU.
Without YOU the Students’ Union
will not be able to provide all the
exciting activities, events and student
representation as you are the most
essential ingredient to our success. Just
think whilst all the bars and shops in town
make loads of money out of you, we are
consistently looking at ways to make
your student experience a great one by
Recycling your Money!
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The money you spend is put
back into representation,
services, activities and
entertainment for you.
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Here To Help
HERE TO HELP
Life at university can be a bit of a whirlwind and
sometimes you may be finding your studies
difficult or feel that complications in your
personal life impact on your education. Whatever
challenges you might be facing – on or off campus
- NSU’s highly trained, experienced and friendly
staff is here to help.
Student Welfare is at the heart of everything we
do, NSU exists to make sure you’re well looked
after whilst you study, whether that’s helping you
look after your finances, finding a quality place to
live or just keeping you safe in the city.
Find out more about our investment in Student
welfare at www.mynsu.co.uk/HeretoHelp
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Emergency Information
If you are completely new to the city one of the
first things you need to do is make sure you
are signed up with a local doctor’s surgery and
dentist. Although you may be busy having fun
and your health is not at the forefront of your
mind you should not neglect your bodies!
The Freshers’ fair is a great start if you are looking
for a recommended doctors or dentist but if
you happened to miss out, the university do
a great publication ‘Keeping Healthy, Keeping
Safe’ – Available for download from the Student
Support section of the university website www.
northumbria.ac.uk . This has all the info you may
need on health and wellbeing including a list of
doctors and dentists by area and info on how you
may qualify for free dentistry.
If you have an emergency or have an
embarrassing problem that you don’t want
to discuss with your GP there are a number of
services within the city also listed in this guide. A
couple to note would be:
Walk In Centre
If out of hours or you can’t wait for an
appointment this walk in centre is open 8am –
8pm including bank holidays.
Here To Help Emergency Information
Molineux Street NHS Centre Byker Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1SG
Tel: 0191 2755862
Sexual health Walk In Centre
Any concerns or queries about your Sexual Health
– Drop in or make an appointment:
New Croft Centre
New Croft House, Market Street East
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6ND
Tel: 0191 229 2999
Out Of Hours
If you are concerned about something but it’s not
an emergency you can contact:
Northern Doctors 0300 123 4343
NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
or call 0845 46 47
Accident and Emergency
Call 999 or go direct to Newcastle RVI
A&E Department:
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP
Dentist Emergency Out of Hours
If you are experiencing severe pain and cannot
wait for an appointment
Tel: 0845 608 0324
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health and wellbeing tips
RegisterwithaDoctor– Don’t leave it until you
fall unwell to sign up! Make sure you make an
informed choice on who you register with based
on their services. Follow this link for a full list of
GPs in Newcastle www.nhs.uk.
Eathealthily- A lack of routine; excessive
partying & drinking; a heavy workload; cooking
for yourself; and being in charge of your own food
intake for the first time; can all affect your eating
habits as a student. You might also experience the
phenomenon of the Fresher’s 14 - students reckon
they put on 14 pounds in weight when they start
Uni. Planning your meals, avoiding eating out too
much and reducing your alcohol intake can all
help you to stay healthy.
SexualHealth – Alcohol can lower your
inhibitions, and when you have been
drinking it’s easy to feel overly confident.
An STI/STD (Sexually Transmitted Infection/
Disease) or an unwanted pregnancy could
be the worst hangover you’ve ever had! If
you could be sexually active, be prepared
and carry a condom with you. Remember the
contraceptive pill does not protect you from
STI/STDs and they can be caught just as easily
through oral sex!
Here To Help Health And Wellbeing Tips
Sometime love hurts, but if that pain is physical
you’ll need to get it checked out. Prevention
of course is better than a cure, so we offer
free advice and contraception at NSU. It’s
completely confidential and professional,
delivered by our partners at Chlamydia and
Gonorrhoea screening. The friendly team
offer sexual health and contraception advice,
chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing and they
provide ‘c-cards’ – handy little cards that you
can use to pick up FREE condoms at the NSU
Welcome Desk throughout the week – don’t
be shy about it, we promise nobody will crack
any jokes – we’re just here to help you be as
responsible as possible.
MentalHealth – If you are worried at any time
that you may be suffering from mental health
problems, whether it is depression, anxiety
or exam stress, it is important that you speak
to someone about it. The University’s Student
Support & Wellbeing Service can help you. You can
find out more on their website www.northumbria.ac.uk
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Here To Help Accommodation Advice
Moving away from home to start university can be a daunting
experience and thankfully most students are eased into this new
style of living by spending a year in halls – providing you with a
buffer between life at home and this new lease of independence
in a thriving and exciting city. Then second year comes along
and in most cases it’s time to find a new place to live.
For some people this process is a piece of cake,
they know who they want to live with and where,
and they sign contracts for a new house safe in the
knowledge their landlord is a good guy and there’ll
definitely be no arguments about whose turn it is to
do the washing up or who’s making too much noise
after a night out in town – however for the majority
of students the process of finding a place to live
while at university can be a bit of a minefield. Which
areas are student friendly? Does this landlord have
the right credentials? Will I get on with my course
mates when we’re living together?
There’s a lot to consider and NSU is here to help
student renters, whether you’ve done it all before
or not! We want to make finding a student house or
flat a great experience to help you make sure your
time at university is the best it can be – that means
being happy in and out of the classroom. We’re so
passionate about comfortable, quality and safe
housing for Northumbria students that we set up our
very own letting agency, NU:LETS.
www.nu-lets.co.uk
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Here To Help Key Dates
KEY DATES
Key University Dates
Key STUDENTS' UNION DATES
International Student Enrolment
Inductions
NSU Freshers Week Starts
NSU Freshers Week Starts
Term Two Ends
Nightline Opens
Home student enrolment starts
Term Three Starts
Returners Week Starts
Semester One / Term one Starts
Assessment Weeks
Deadline for Societies Grants
Central Welcome Event
Semester Two Ends
Programme Rep Election Week
Xmas Congregations
Term Three Ends
Societies Grants Deadline
Term One Ends
Results Published
Student Council
Assessment Weeks
Summer Congregations
Student Engagement Forum
10/09/2015
11/09/2015
12/09/2015
14/08/2015
14/09/2015
07/12/2015
11/12/2015
04/01/2016
Semester Two Starts (New Students)
11/01/2016
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11/01/2016
18/03/2016
11/04/2016
03/05/2016
20/05/2016
03/06/2016
24/06/2016
07/07/2016
11/09/2015
12/09/2015
21/09/2015
02/10/2015
05/10/2015
05/10/2015
15/10/2015
20/10/2015
NUS Zone Conferences
25/10/2015
Open Nominations for NUS Conference
Societies Grants Deadline
RAG Poppy Collection
NSU Community Week
RAG Week
Student Council
Close of Nominations for NUS Conference
SLTA Close
NUS Conference Elections
Candidate Question Time
Student Council
Sabbatical Elections
Xmas Volunteering Week
Results Night
Open Nominations for Sabbatical Elections
Deadline to submit to NUS Conference
Student Engagement Forum
Student Council
Societies Xmas Ball
NUS Conference
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06/11/2015
13/11/2015
13/11/2015
23/11/2015
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30/11/2015
30/11/2015
02/12/2015
03/12/2015
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29/02/2016
04/03/2016
04/03/2016
21/03/2016
19/04/2016
SLTAs Open
18/01/2016
Refreshers Week
18/01/2016
Northumbria’s Got Talent
22/01/2016
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City Campus Map
City Campus Map (Key)
1 21 & 22 Ellison Place
2 Campus Services
3 Burt Hall
4 Camden Court
5 Clapham House
6 Claude Gibb Hall
7 Drill Hall
8 Ellison Building
9 Ellison Terrace
10 Former Sports Facility
11 Glenamara House
12 Hadrian Centre
13 Health Centre
14Library
15 Lipman Building
Northumbria Students’
Union - ‘Habita’
16 Lovaine Halls & Flats
17 The Newcastle Business School & School of Law Building
18 Newcastle College
19 Newcastle Unitarian Church (Durant Hall)
20 Nixon Hall
21 Northumberland Building
22 Pandon Building
23 Rutherford Hall
24 St James’ Church
25 The School of Design Building
26 Sport Central
27 Squires Annexe
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Squires Workshops
Student Support & Wellbeing Centre
Students’ Union
Sutherland Building
Sutherland House (Security)
Trinity Building
University Gallery
& Baring Wing
Victoria Hall
Wynne-Jones Centre
MEA House
Reception/Information Centre
Parking
Cycle Parking
Bus Stop (Free Bus)
Public Bus
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Manor House
Mitford Hall
Monkchester Hall
Rothbury Hall
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Student Services
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of Light
River Wear
Sunderland City Centre
South Hylton
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Chichester
Tyne Dock
Brockley Whins
Pallion
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North Shields
Simonside
Bede
nexus.org.uk/metro
There are Metro stations in the heart of Newcastle
city centre (Monument and Haymarket), at Newcastle
Central Station and Gateshead town centre (Gateshead
Quays is just a 10 minute walk or short shuttle bus
journey from Gateshead station).
Tynemouth
River Tyne
Gateshead
The Metro links NewcastleGateshead with the rest of
Tyne and Wear and has been rated as one of the UK’s
most efficient rapid transport systems.
Meadow
Well
Howdon
Newcastle International Airport also has its own Metro
station and the journey time from Newcastle City
Centre to the Airport is around 20 minutes. The Metro is
great if you want to explore the coastal areas of North
and South Tyneside.
University
Millfield
Sunderland
Park Lane
Tickets are purchased via ticket machines at the Metro
station, so have some change ready. If you’re planning
on making a few journeys, look out for a Metro Day
Saver which gives all day unlimited Metro travel.
For further information on both Metro and bus services,
call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or visit www.nexus.org.uk/metro/visitors
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Living In Newcastle Top 10 Places To Visit
TOP 10
PLACES
TO VISIT
Want a break? Need to get
away from it all? In Newcastle
there is no limit to the amount
of things to do and places to
see!
1. Quayside / Millennium
Bridge: An amazing but short
3. Hadrian’s Wall: Pull on your
walk. There’s even a little market
on Sundays and loads of great
photo ops which are Facebook
gold!
2. The Baltic: On the Gateshead
side of the Tyne – take a stroll
across the Millenium Bridge to this
fabulous centre for contemporary
arts. Free entry and a great view
from the top.
4. The Angel of the North:
5. St James’ Park: Home to
6. Jesmond Dene: A haven in the
walking boots and venture up to
Northumberland and witness the
wonder that is Hadrian’s Wall. It’s
a perfect place for a picnic on a
sunny day and a massive part of
North East heritage – it’s definitely
worth the trip!
There is so much to see and
do in Newcastle and the
surrounding area, so make
sure you make the most of
your time here by following
our guide to the top 10
cultural places to visit.
The iconic statue is a now a symbol
of the region and one not to be
missed. Jump on the bus from the
Monument and take your camera!
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Newcastle United, this city centre
stadium holds an impressive
52,000 fans and is one of the
biggest stadiums in Europe. One
for the football fans amongst you!
heart of Newcastle, this leafy dene
is perfect for stroll on a Sunday
afternoon. Be sure to pass by ‘Pets
Corner’ to see the animals and
grab an ice cream.
7. Tynemouth and the Coast:
The North East coast line is a mere
20 minute metro ride away and
features acres of beaches and some
lovely seaside towns. Tynemouth
has some great little bars and
restaurants and you can walk along
the pier and check out the surfers
catching a wave. Also catch the
ferry from North Shields to South
Shields if you fancy a traditional
day at the seaside with amusement
rides and fish and chips!
8. The Castle Route: Head up
the coast to Alnwick, home to
the castle where Harry Potter was
filmed and an equally magical
garden; Bamburgh a stunning
castle over-looking stunning
Northumberland coastline and
Warkworth – ruins where jousting
competitions and medieval fairs
still take place throughout the
year.
10.Beamish: The living museum
of the North is a fascinating insight
into North East life in years gone
by. Jump on a tram and visit the
working farm or mine.
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9. Laing Art Gallery: Located in the Centre of Newcastle, the
Laing Art Gallery is a beautiful venue, featuring more traditional
art and oil paintings from classic and modern day artists.
Exhibitions change frequently so worth a regular visit.
If you’re a fresher, or if you’re only here for the year, you can also use
the “Fast Friends” trips to go a little further than you could on your own
and more importantly cheaper than you could! A great way to see more
of the region and to meet new people – check out the website for more
information on this year’s programme.
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Living In Newcastle Places To Eat
PLACES TO EAT
As many of you will
be experiencing living
on your own for the
first time, you may
be finding it hard not
having mum cook your
tea every night. So we
have hand picked a
list of places to eat in
Newcastle that won’t
stretch the budget,
giving you a welldeserved break from
your beans on toast.
1. Coop Chicken House This place
2. Zapitista Newcastle’s first dedicated
4. Saigon This little gem in the Bigg
5. Butterfly Cabinet A student fave,
their full English breakfast is arguably the
best in the Northeast. Get there early to
avoid queing for their legendary Sunday
morning hangover cure!
boasts the best chicken you’ve ever
tasted! Spit roasted over a flame
pit, served the way you want it and
they offer student discount too, like
Nando’s with a bit more style.
Market serves quality authentic
Vietnamese cuisine at Student Friendly
prices, sometimes the menu is a bit of a
mystery but that’s part of the fun! Look
out for their meal deals for great value.
Mexican inspired Burrito Bar is a firm
favourite with students, with two
restaurants where you can sit in or take
away. From burritos to tacos and all
in between this place will satisfy your
craving for central American cuisine!
3. Fat Hippo If you love good food,
messy fingers and juicy burgers get
along to this popular boutique burger
bar. With restaurants in Jesmond
and the City Centre, Northumbria
students won’t have to travel far for
the Fat Hippo experience!
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Living In Newcastle Places To Shop
PLACES TO SHOP
Newcastle is renowned for many things and shopping is most
certainly one of them, plus it’s getting bigger and better all the
time. Go armed with your NUS Extra card and you can qualify for
amazing discounts in many outlets across the city!
Eldon Square & Northumberland St
Grainger Market
Monument & Grainger Street
Metrocentre
You will find all the main high street
shops in Eldon Square which forms
part of Northumberland Street,
the largest shopping street in the
city centre. Top Shop, All Saints
and Primark are amongst the most
popular ones - but wait before you
rush down there and splurge all your
student loan!
One place you cannot afford
to miss is the Grainger Market,
located just down the road from
Grey’s Monument. It’s a cheap and
reliable place to find located just
down the road from cobblers to
cupcakes and some of the best
value fruit and veg around. It’s
cheap and cheerful with bargains
that’ll see you eating like royalty.
For high-end brands head for the
shops around Grey’s Monument
where you will find the likes of
Michael Kors and Reiss. There
are also regular farmers markets
held here including the Christmas
market where you can sample
food from a variety of street sellers.
But, for something a bit more
niche, try the many vintage and
independent shops located along
High Bridge St (the cobbled one
just down the hill!)
One of the largest shopping
destinations in the Europe - visit
the Metro Centre for an array of
shops, restaurants and the North
East’s only IMax cinema. Jump
on the 100 express bus from the
Monument or catch the train from
Central Station.
Eldon Square regularly holds a
student night in late September or
early October with discounts of up
to 20% or more off your favourite
brands! Fenwick department store is
also worth a visit with hundreds of
brands of clothing and cosmetics all
under one roof.
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24/7 stuff 24/7
Get your student
discount
card today
Every
penny
goes
available at the NSU Welcome Desk
10%
to help students
Morning
off
25% off
Discounts from
toast to toilet rolls
5% o
Noon
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o
Savings from
textbooks to travel
Night
Up to
40% ooff
Cheaper pizza
and playlists
Get your student discount card today
available at the NSU Welcome Desk
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£12 for 12 months
Get your student discount card today
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That’s only £1 a month!
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