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Covid-19 Testing
Covid-19 Advice
Quarantine and Self-Isolation
Covid-19 and Campus Safety
Quarantine
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Return to Campus in 2021
2020/21 Academic Year
Teaching
Research students
Induction
Graduation
Mitigating circumstances
Student Services and Facilities
Student Services and Facilities
Staying safe on campus and in the community
Your Students' Union
Exams & Assessments
Safety Net 20/21
Exam Dates and Timetable
Alternative Arrangements and Exam Support
Results and Awards
Exam Arrangements and Personal Circumstances
Accommodation
Applications, Room Allocation, Payments and Contracts
Living in University Accommodation
2019/20 Returns and Belongings
Private-sector Accommodation
Registration
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Tuition Fees, Funding & Finance’
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Student Support, Health and Wellbeing
Support for students
Travel and VISAs
Travel and VISA FAQs
BREXIT
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Information and guidance on the academic support available to you, including during the return to campus in 2021 and support for your online learning.
Return to Campus in 2021
When will I be able to return to Newcastle for the Spring term 2021?
Am I required to return to campus for Semester Two?
Letter from Minister of States for Universities, Michelle Donelan MP on January 2021 return to University.
Do I need to provide evidence if I am travelling back to Newcastle?
How can I collect my student card over the winter break?
When does Semester 2 start?
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2020/21 Academic Year
What will my teaching programme be like in 2020/21?
Will there be face-to-face teaching in Semester two?
My programme of study requires me to be present-in-person for Semester two, but I am unable to be, what should I do?
How will my attendance be monitored during 2020/21 under Covid-19 disruption?
What can I do if I don't have access to computer facilities or internet connection required to complete my studies?
What will my course be like including modules and course content this year?
I am planning on going on a work placement/study abroad exchange in the 2020/21 academic year- will these still be available to me as part of my course/still go ahead?
Will I get a refund on my fees if present-in-person teaching is cancelled?
What are Enrichment Weeks and when will they take place?
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Teaching
Guidance for Online Learning
How am I expected to behave in online learning and teaching sessions?
How do I access Canvas virtual learning environment?
How can I access In-Sessional English Language Support?
What software is available for students accessing learning remotely?
How will the University practice social distancing in teaching spaces?
Who can I ask for help if I have a question about my studies?
Where can I find resources to support my remote learning?
What are the planned teaching weeks for the 2020/21 academic year?
If I choose to interrupt my studies, will I be able to do my preferred dissertation project/go on placement once I return to my studies?
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Research students
Are PGR students classified as 'critical workers' by UK Government?
Can researchers and research students continue to access specialist facilities on campus, continue to do so during national lockdown?
How should I maintain contact with my Postgraduate Research Supervisor?
How can I access eBooks to support my research?
How will supervisory meetings be conducted for new Postgraduate Research students?
I am a new Postgraduate Researcher, can I still access campus, buildings and workspaces?
Are there any training and development opportunities for new Postgraduate Research in the 2020/21 academic year?
What is an Interruption of Studies for PGR students and what impact does it have on my research degree studies?
How can I complete the Introduction to Learning and Teaching in HE (ILTHE) before I start teaching?
When will I be able to recommence primary research (such as fieldwork, observations and interviews)?
I am a Tier 4 Visa holder PGR student, can I apply for an Interruption of Studies?
When will I be able to return to campus to undertake my research work and have access to the University's specialist facilities in laboratories, studios etc.?
How can PGR students work remotely?
Will I be able to return to my home country to undertake primary research?
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Induction
How do I get my University Smartcard?
Graduation
Do I have to physically attend a graduation ceremony to graduate?
Mitigating circumstances
Can I take a leave of absence/interruption of studies because of the impact that Covid-19 is having on my studies and learning opportunities?
What if I have individual circumstances that affect my ability to study remotely?
What evidence will I need to submit a Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) form?
How can I submit a Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) form?