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Academic Support for Current Students

Academic Support for Current Students

Information and guidance about the academic support available to you.

Industrial Action

I have heard there will be a marking and assessment boycott. When will this happen?

How will the marking and assessment boycott affect my assessments?

What is a 'no detriment' approach?

Will the ‘no detriment’ approach be applied to all degree programmes?

When will the missing marks be available/my degree classification be confirmed?

I have received an interim classification, what does this mean? Can I still graduate?

How do I appeal against an academic decision/my interim classification?

How is the University protecting the integrity of its degrees during the industrial action?

What will happen if once a missing assessment is marked it is found to contain an assessment irregularity, e.g. plagiarism? Will it still be covered by the ‘no detriment’ approach?

What if my MAB impacted modules require resits? Can I still register for the next academic year?

I have a module that is deemed to have passed. Can I resit the module?

I am an international student, how will my visa be affected by the marking and assessment boycott? Will I still be able to apply for a Graduate Route visa?

What can I do if I am an exchange/study abroad student who needs the credits from my semester/year abroad to graduate/progress at my home institution and my marks are impacted by the boycott?

I am a Doctoral or MPhil student, how will the marking and assessment boycott have potentially affected me?

I am a Doctoral or MPhil student and I have submitted my thesis for examination, how will the marking and assessment boycott have affected me?

I am a Doctoral or MPhil student and I have a Project Approval or Annual Progress Review deadline coming up, how will the marking and assessment boycott have affected me?

How will the University support me to progress onto further study or to secure employment/ an internship opportunity if my marks are missing and/or my degree classification is not confirmed?

How do I get a fees refund?

I don’t understand why UCU is striking/taking industrial action - can you explain?

Why is this now affecting marking of exam papers/assessments?

Why is Newcastle University not negotiating with the unions locally to reach agreement?

Why can’t you just pay more to resolve the dispute?

Will my school be affected by strike action?

If I have a question about the strike action, who should I contact?

What is the University doing to minimise the impact of the industrial action on students?

What support arrangements will be available to students during the industrial action?

How will my attendance be monitored during the industrial action?

If a class is cancelled in advance due to industrial action, do students still log their attendance (recognising that the cancellation may come direct from their lecturer or via the school office)?

If my classes are cancelled due to the industrial action and not re-scheduled, how can I be assessed on my knowledge in the end of year examinations?

Can I get a refund of my travel costs if I arrive at University to find my lectures/seminars are cancelled due to strike action?

Will my work be marked if lecturers are on strike? Do I still need to submit my work for marking?

What if my supervisor does not attend a meeting on my dissertation or final year project due to industrial action?

Will students be entitled to an extension for their dissertation, research project or other submission of work if the deadline falls within the strike period?

How should I notify my school of issues that have affected me during the Industrial Action?

What should I do if I feel the Industrial Action has had a serious detrimental impact on my studies or my assessments?

Why can’t the University stop its colleagues going on strike?

What is the actual breakdown of the £9,250 fee that a UK student pays to the University each year?

I’m an international student. Will the strike action affect my visa status?

What if my postgraduate research (PGR) supervisor does not attend a supervisory meeting due to industrial action?

I am a postgraduate research student and my thesis submission deadline is approaching (during the industrial action), do I still need to submit my thesis by my deadline and will it be examined?

How will the strike action affect postgraduate research students who also teach?

I am a postgraduate student that teaches/demonstrates. My session has been cancelled due to strike action, will I still be paid for the work planned?

What should I do if I feel uncomfortable crossing the picket line?

Why does the University withhold the pay of colleagues who are striking?

What happens with the money the University makes from pay withheld from colleagues who strike?

I have marks missing as a result of the marking and assessment boycott. How will my module marks change once all component marks have been received?

Now that the marking and assessment boycott is over, when can I expect to receive my missing marks/final degree outcome?

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Teaching

Who can I ask for help if I have a question about my studies?

How do I access Canvas virtual learning environment?

What can I do if I don't have access to computer facilities or internet connection required to complete my studies?

How can I access In-Sessional English Language Support?

If I choose to interrupt my studies, will I be able to do my preferred dissertation project or go on placement once I return to my studies?

Do I have to physically attend a graduation ceremony to graduate?

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Research students

What is an Interruption of Studies for PGR students and what impact does it have on my research degree studies?

How can I access eBooks to support my research?

I am a Student Visa holder PGR student, can I apply for an Interruption of Studies?

What do I do if I wish to conduct primary research (such as fieldwork, observations and interviews) away from campus?

How can PGR students work remotely?

How should I maintain contact with my Postgraduate Research Supervisor?

How will supervisory meetings be conducted for new Postgraduate Research students?

How can I complete the Introduction to Learning and Teaching in HE (ILTHE) before I start teaching?

Are there any training and development opportunities for new Postgraduate Research in the 2023/24 academic year?

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Mitigating circumstances

Can I take a leave of absence/interruption of studies due to the impact a change of circumstances is having on my studies and learning opportunities?

How can I submit a Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) form?