Find out more about Newcastle University
Find out about geography at Newcastle University
Newcastle University offers the following outreach and engagement opportunities for schools, students and teachers:
Events and lectures
Head Start to Uni: Year 13 event
This event gives you the opportunity to:
- Discover information about applying to university
- Tailor the event to develop your knowledge where you need it
- Gain confidence in the application process
- Enhance your critical thinking skills
- Meet and chat with current students
- Explore the campus
Tyneside Geographical Society Lectures
Visits to and from schools
Outreach workshops
- Explore Geography (KS5), off campus, 30-60 minutes
- Explore Geography and History (KS5), off campus, 30-60 minutes
- Geography: Comparing countries (KS2), off campus, 30-60 minutes
- Geography: Flags of the world (KS2), off campus, 30-60 minutes
- Where could your A Levels take you? events (KS5), on campus
Find out more and book a visit
Bespoke sessions for your school community
Newcastle University can draw upon University expertise from across the institution, including Admissions, Student Finance and their award-winning Careers Service. They have used this expertise to develop teacher-focussed sessions in collaboration with the teacher community.
Sessions may include (but are not limited to):
- UCAS application process for referees and teachers
- Contextual offers and supported entry routes: an overview
- How to maximize Outreach programmes for your students
Open days
Find out more about open day dates using our Directory of Open Days
Summer schools
Bitesize Uni (BSU)
Bitesize Uni (BSU) is their free Year 12 summer school. Stay on campus, try out subjects, and take part in fun social activities. Find out more
PARTNERS Programme
Through the PARTNERS Programme students can:
- Receive a lower contextual offer to study at Newcastle University.
- Attend the PARTNERS Academic Summer School.
- Develop the skills necessary to be a successful at University.
- Meet other students and increase your confidence.
- Receive support throughout the application process, on results day and after entering the university
Scholarships, funding and opportunities
North East Uni Connect programme
Newcastle University is the lead partner institution for the North East Uni Connect Programme. The programme is a partnership between the universities and colleges in the North East. It supports young people and their networks to explore education options. It works to remove barriers to higher education, including academic, financial, and cultural. North East Uni Connect delivers their work through two programmes: FutureMe and Outreach North East.
Realising Opportunities
Newcastle University leads Realising Opportunities, a collaboration of research-intensive universities. The partnership supports 16–19-year-olds and promotes fair access to higher education. It also encourages social mobility for underrepresented students. Find out more
North East Raising Aspirations Partnership
Newcastle University leads the North East Raising Aspiration Partnership (NERAP). It is a collaboration of the five universities in the region. They work together to support young people to think about their futures and how higher education can help them reach their goals. NERAP offers free workshops and activities in schools and online. These cover various topics, provided by our five university partners. Students in Key Stage 2 and 4 can participate. NERAP provides extra support for care-experienced students. It also gives additional support to young carers. These targeted programmes provide an immersive experience to support young people throughout their educational journey. Find out more
Teacher CPD and resources
Resources and CPD for teachers
Studying Geography at university - How to succeed in the first year of your new degree - book available to purchase.
Contacts
Outreach Team: outreach@newcastle.ac.uk
Raksha Pande for the annual Tyneside geographical Lecture
