Common problems
• Being a human being– A roof over your head
• Accommodation office, colleagues etc
– Safety, security and food• If you are new to Newcastle ask for advice
from people who have been here a while– Despite appearance we were all new once!
Common problems
• Being a human being– Money worries
• For advice on grants, fees, council tax etc. first ask in the Graduate School office
Common problems
• Being a human being– Money worries
• For advice on grants, fees, council tax etc. first ask in the Graduate School office
• Student welfare service– Access to learning fund, loans etc
Common problems
• Being a human being– Money worries
• For advice on grants, fees, council tax etc. first ask in the Graduate School office
• Student welfare service– Loans, hardship funds etc
• Student advice service– Within the Union building
Common problems• Being a human being
– Medical worries• If you need to take time off tell the Graduate
School – we can ‘stop the clock’
– Disability issues• Comprehensive support provided through the
student welfare service
– Personal worries• Student’s counselling service
Common problems• Being a Research Student
– Your supervisor and/or project• Don’t suffer in silence
– Who can I talk to?• Your supervisor(s)• Your mentor or School postgraduate tutor• Your assessment team • Me or Barbara in the Graduate School• The Dean, Barry Hirst
– In whatever order you choose
Common problems
• What shall I do with my life?– During your course, you will be
introduced to a number of career options
– The careers service is excellent and can provide a one-to-one service• Graduate School contact is Rachael
Roberts
The bottom line
• Don’t keep a problem to yourself!– The University has dealt with thousands of
students – it is unlikely your problem is unique
– Don’t be afraid to talk to someone• You can talk to male and/or female staff• We can and do respect confidentiality
– If the Graduate School can’t help you directly, it will almost certainly be able to direct you to someone who can