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Student Support

Get help with common student problems like accommodation, health, finances, and more. Don't suffer alone - reach out to our dedicated support team for guidance and assistance.

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Student Support

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  1. Student Support John Kirby Graduate School Faculty of Medical Sciences

  2. Common problems • None at all • Most common of all!

  3. 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!

  4. Common problems • Being a human being • Heath issues

  5. Common problems • Being a human being • Money worries • For advice on grants, fees, council tax etc. first ask in the Graduate School office

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

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