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About Newcastle University
As a founding member of the Russell Group, Newcastle University is a world-class research and teaching university, ranked in the top 150 of the world’s best universities. The University is proud to be ranked in the top 10 in Europe for teaching excellence. As well as this, they have been awarded Gold status by the UK government in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of the provision of consistently outstanding teaching, learning and graduate outcomes for all students. Newcastle University is consistently highly ranked in the UK for student experience, and the commitment to graduate success is demonstrated by the strong graduate employability record, with 95% of graduates employed within six months.
Ranked as the fourth best city for students, Newcastle is proud to welcome students from 138 countries. The city’s nightlife is famous across the country and provides students with countless ways to unwind. The university has recently undergone a transformation to meet the needs of all these students. Along with a new £58m Urban sciences building and a £34m teaching and Learning Centre, the new Sports Centre will open on September 21st 2019. It will offer 200 free weights stations, new multipurpose rooms and state of the art sports science facilities.
All undergraduate and postgraduate students are guaranteed University accommodation in their first year of study at the university. The campus is in the heart of the city meaning students are surrounded by culture, world-class arts, music, sport and heritage.
“Newcastle University was my first choice for university for a number of reasons; it’s a Russell Group university, my course sounded great, the city is (in my opinion) the best for a student in the country and it’s a high performance rowing centre. I was attracted to NUBC in particular as it offers all experiences, there is the opportunity to trial and train with some of the best student athletes, and there is the chance to train and race in bigger boats and win the big competitions. The training is tough but so rewarding, and it’s sets up a friendly and motivating atmosphere within the club. I have achieved so much with NUBC and if I had the chance I would do it all again as I have made the best memories and met some of my best friends through the club.”.”
Fiona Chestnutt - BUCS Winner, HWR Winner, 2019 U23 Team & Ex-Women’s Captain
“Picking Newcastle Uni was a pretty easy decision for me, as it offered great degrees from a Russell Group university, is one of the top rowing programmes in the country and has the results to prove it. The Boat Club has great coaches, facilities and an unrivalled team culture, that continues after you leave uni, that makes everyone develop to their very best, personally and as rowers. You work hard, have a lot of fun, and make some unforgettable memories. Best 4 years of my life.”
James Stevenson - Ex-Men’s Captain, BUCS Winner & 2018 U23 Team
