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LIPID MAPS Learning Resources

PDF | Multiple Files | Year 12-13 These resources are designed for A-Level Biology students to use in self-directed study or revision, and to support Biology teachers with learning and… Read...

PDBe Learning Resources

PDF | Multiple Files | Year 12-13 These resources are designed for A-Level Biology and Chemistry students to use in self-directed study or revision, and to support Biology and Chemistry… Read...

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?

Catherine Douglas, Degree Programme Director for Agriculture, explains how agricultural scientists play a very important role in climate change research. Climate change and the environment are big concerns for all… Read...

10 Interesting Facts I have learnt over the course of my Psychology & Biology Degree

Third year Psychology and Biology student, James Hodson, shares a round up the most interesting things he has learned during his degree. 1. Antifreeze Frogs There is a frog called… Read...

Imogen’s Experience of Studying Food & Human Nutrition at Newcastle University

Tell us about you! Name: ImogenDegree Programme: Food & Human Nutrition Year of Study: 3 Why did you choose to study Food & Human Nutrition at Newcastle University? I chose… Read...

Scientists Answer Children’s Questions on Marine Biology

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

How to Make Water Walk with Science

You will need: Red, yellow and blue food colouring Kitchen roll 6 Clear cups, roughly the same size Add water to three of the cups so they are 3/4 full.… Read...

Beyond Biology

22 minutes At university, there is so many options related to Biology – in fact there are over 40! Our Degree Programme Director for Agriculture, Catherine Douglas, provides an overview… Read...

STEM Kitchen: Science of Bread

4 minutes Discover the science behind baking bread with a super simple bread recipe. https://youtu.be/C1Morx7qM5g Bread Recipe Requires 460g Strong bread flour 2 Teaspoons of salt 7g Sachet of fast-action… Read...

Dove Marine Diaries: The Princess Royal

7 minutes Dive into the world of marine science on board Newcastle University’s research vessel, The Princess Royal. Captain Neil Armstrong takes us on a tour of the research vessel… Read...

Careers in Biomedical Sciences

6 minutes Biomedical Sciences degrees open up a wide variety of career options, watch Amy talk through possible careers paths for graduates.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41Y8KojTKg

Biomedical Sciences Application Tips

4 minutes Hear from Amy, a recent Pharmacology graduate, on tips for your application to Biomedical Sciences!

LIPID MAPS Learning Resources

PDF | Multiple Files | Year 12-13 These resources are designed for A-Level Biology students to use in self-directed study or revision, and to support Biology teachers with learning and… Read...

PDBe Learning Resources

PDF | Multiple Files | Year 12-13 These resources are designed for A-Level Biology and Chemistry students to use in self-directed study or revision, and to support Biology and Chemistry… Read...

CCDC Bite-Sized Learning & Teaching Resources

PDF | Multiple Files | Year 12-13 These resources are designed for A-Level Chemistry students to use in self-directed study or revision, and to support Chemistry teachers with learning and… Read...

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?

Hope’s Experience of Studying Pharmacy at Newcastle University

Tell us about you! Name: HopeDegree Programme: Masters of Pharmacy Year of Study: 3Home town: NewcastleA Levels: Maths, Chemistry, Psychology Why did you choose to study Pharamcy at Newcastle University?… Read...

Scientists answer Children’s Questions on Chemistry

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

A Year in Industry as a Chemical Engineering Student

Chemical Engineering student, Rosie, gives us an insight into her placement year, working for AstraZeneca. After my 3rd year of studying a 4 year integrated masters in Chemical Engineering, I… Read...

How to Make Rock Candy

This weeks Try This Tuesday takes a while, but you end up with a tasty treat! You will need: A wooden skewer or chopstick Peg 1 cup of water 2-3… Read...

STEM Kitchen: Science of Bread

STEM Kitchen: Honeycomb Reaction

5 minutes Learn about the science of honeycomb – what makes all those bubbles!? https://youtu.be/_daS-HknyA0 Honeycomb Recipe Requires Baking Tray Greaseproof Paper/ Butter Saucepan Wooden Spoon Stove 100g Sugar 2.5… Read...

Pharmacy Careers

4 minutes A Pharmacy degree can lead to lots of exciting careers, watch as we take you through the career options open to Pharmacy graduates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UqT_UNsvJ8&ab_channel=NewcastleUniversityWebinars

Chemistry Career Journeys

10 minutes Where could chemistry lead you? Three Scientists share their journeys with Chemistry from A Level to career. https://youtu.be/jWUKVd2YVPk Hear more from our Chemists If you want to hear… Read...

Holmes Lectures: Women in STEM

30 minutes + 50 minutes Part 1: Where are the Women in STEM? This interactive lecture uncovers the history of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the reasons why the… Read...

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

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Computing Videos

Red Diamonds for Quantum Computing

This is a 3 part mini series covering quantum computing and its applications. It was created as part of a 3rd year BSc Outreach project, with the aims to enthuse… Read...

Introduction to Classical Computing, Quantum Computing, and Cryptography

This two part mini-series looks at the science of classical and quantum computing, as well as cryptography. The videos below were produced as part of the output of a third… Read...

Holmes Lectures: Women in STEM

Computer Science Career Journeys

9 minutes What can you do with a Computer Science degree? Our experts share their career journeys in computing. https://youtu.be/lXMMWoLfqN0 Hear more from our Computer Scientists If you want to… Read...

What is your Best Invention?

5 minutes Scientists and Engineers at Newcastle University share their best inventions, designs and creations for British Science Week 2021. The theme of BSW 2021 is Innovating for the Future.… Read...

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

Engineers answer Children’s Questions on Engineering

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

Engineers Abroad: A Semester in Australia

Chemical Engineering student, Rosie, tells us all about her studies in Australia for her semester abroad. At Newcastle University I studied a 4 year integrated masters in Chemical Engineering, and… Read...

A Year in Industry as a Chemical Engineering Student

A Short Guide to Civil Engineering at Uni – What I Wish I Knew!

I have just finished the final year of my Civil Engineering degree and it has been completely different from what I had imagined, so I’ve put together a few things… Read...

A Short Guide to Studying Civil Engineering (Year 2)

In this post, recent Civil Engineering graduate Jasmine continues her guide through the degree, and details what you can expect to study and gives some helpful tips on what to… Read...

Geospatial Alumni Experience

4 minutes Here from graduates from Newcastle University’s Geospatial Engineering courseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdPNAXOfUgw&ab_channel=NewcastleUniversityWebinars

Engineering Career Journeys

16 minutes How do you become an engineer? Engineers from different backgrounds and disciplines share their journeys to becoming an engineer. https://youtu.be/HDQvaYxeu9A Hear more from our Engineers If you want… Read...

Holmes Lectures: Women in STEM

What is your Best Invention?

Advice for Girls Aspiring to a Career in STEM

7 minutes Newcastle University’s scientists and engineers share their advice for young women who may be thinking about a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Special guest, Chi… Read...

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

KS4-5 STEM Activity Pack

PDF | 8096KB | Year 10-13 Pack of fun STEM activities to be completed in school or at home for a ks4-5 audience.

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?

How to Make a Flower Bouquet with Science

Last week, Street Scientist, Ailie, showed us how to make a colour wheel with kitchen roll. Now we’re going to use that same technique to create a colourful bunch of… Read...

How to Make Water Walk with Science

You will need: Red, yellow and blue food colouring Kitchen roll 6 Clear cups, roughly the same size Add water to three of the cups so they are 3/4 full.… Read...

Scientists answer Children’s Questions on Being a Researcher

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

The Science of the Winter Olympics

As the Winter Olympics draws to a close this weekend, scientist and Newcastle Graduate Ambassador, Ashleigh, takes us through some of the most interesting sports science stories of the games.… Read...

STEM Kitchen: Science of Bread

STEM Kitchen: Honeycomb Reaction

STEM Kitchen: Mug Cake

4 minutes Learn all about the science behind microwaves and discover how to make a cake in a mug! https://youtu.be/Syathe36lBU Mug Cake Recipe Requires 4 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons… Read...

Holmes Lectures: Women in STEM

What is your Best Invention?

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?

Scientists answer Children’s Questions on Earth Science

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

Pacific discoveries show wealth of life still present in our oceans

We hear from Dr Alan Jamieson and Dr Thom Linley about their most recent exciting discoveries in the deepest parts of the Pacific. We live in a time where the… Read...

Geospatial Field Trip: Eight Days at Seathwaite Valley

A vital part of many of our courses at Newcastle University is practical work; giving student’s the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge is essential in helping them to progress.… Read...

Field Trip: Measuring the Lake District

Every year our first year Surveying and Mapping Sciences and GIS students take part in an eight day field trip to the Seathwaite Valley in the heart of the Lake District. In… Read...

Ask our Hydrologist

6 minutes Newcastle University’s Liz Lewis answers your questions on water and climate change Liz answers the following questions: What is hydrology? How is climate change linked to flooding and… Read...

Geospatial Alumni Experience

4 minutes Here from graduates from Newcastle University’s Geospatial Engineering courseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdPNAXOfUgw&ab_channel=NewcastleUniversityWebinars

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

Engineers answer Children’s Questions on Engineering

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

Virtual Treasure Hunt

To celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day we have put together a virtual treasure hunt that you can do from a phone or computer. For this treasure hunt you… Read...

Newcastle University – Working with Aspiring Engineers

This week we’ve been helping out with the Engineering Education Scheme. Lots of year 12 students from the local area have been working with industry to come up with a… Read...

How to Guess Someone’s Birthday with Binary

Here’s a little trick you can play on your friends, or someone you don’t know well enough to already know their birthday… With the five cards below, you can “guess”… Read...

Our Best Science Jokes!

We asked some of our students for their favourite STEM jokes. Scientific explanations are underneath each one. Neutrons make up the middle (nucleus) of atoms and don’t have any electric… Read...

Engineering Career Journeys

Holmes Lectures: Women in STEM

Advice for Girls Aspiring to a Career in STEM

A Future in Maths

13 minutes In this recording of our Future in Maths talk, Matt takes you through: Why is maths important? What it’s like to study maths at university Maths careers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsFpVmPIaXw… Read...

A Future in Engineering

16 minutes In this recording of our Future in Engineering talk, Matt takes you through: The basics – what to engineers do? Different types of engineering: chemical, civil, electrical, geospatial,… Read...

Alternative Work Experience for Medicine and Dentistry

PDF | 303KB | Year 12-13 Guide to alternative work experience for medicine and dentistry courses during covid.

Applying to Dentistry

PDF | 660KB | Year 12-13 Guide to applying to dentistry at Newcastle University.

Applying to Medicine

PDF | 649KB | Year 12-13 Guide to applying to medicine at Newcastle University.

Medicine Personal Statement Guide

PDF | 583KB | Year 12-13 Guide to medicine personal statements at Newcastle University.

Medicine and Dentistry Interview Guide

PDF | 526KB | Year 12-13 Guide to medicine and dentistry interviews at Newcastle University.

Nutrition and Food – FAQs

PDF | 506KB | Year 12-13 Frequently asked questions about our Nutrition course.

Sports and Exercise Science – FAQs

PDF | 474KB | Year 12-13 Frequently asked questions about our Sports and Exercise Science course.

Hope’s Experience of Studying Pharmacy at Newcastle University

Imogen’s Experience of Studying Food & Human Nutrition at Newcastle University

Tell us about you! Name: ImogenDegree Programme: Food & Human Nutrition Year of Study: 3 Why did you choose to study Food & Human Nutrition at Newcastle University? I chose… Read...

Natalie’s Experience of Studying Medicine at Newcastle University

Tell us about you! Name: NatalieDegree Programme: Medicine (A101)Year of Study: 3Home town: PrestonA Levels: Maths, Chemistry, Biology & French Why did you choose to study Medicine at Newcastle University?… Read...

Agne’s Experience of Studying Sport & Exercise Science at Newcastle University

Tell us about you! Name: AgneDegree Programme: Sport & Exercise ScienceYear of Study: 2Home town: Kansas, LithuaniaPrevious studies at school: Maths, Biology, Lithuanian, English & Chemistry Why did you choose… Read...

James’ Experience of Studying Dentistry at Newcastle University

Tell us about you! Name: JamesDegree Programme: DentistryYear of Study: 3Home town: NewcastleA Levels: Maths, Biology, Chemistry Why did you choose to study Dentistry at Newcastle University? When I Newcastle… Read...

Pharmacy Careers

Careers in Biomedical Sciences

6 minutes Biomedical Sciences degrees open up a wide variety of career options, watch Amy talk through possible careers paths for graduates.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41Y8KojTKg

Pharmacy Application Tips

4 minutes Learn about some top tips for applying to Pharmacy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXKf91Fjp-Y&ab_channel=StudyMedicalSciences

Biomedical Sciences Application Tips

4 minutes Hear from Amy, a recent Pharmacology graduate, on tips for your application to Biomedical Sciences!

Newcastle University Dental School Tour

3 minutes Join Amy, our Outreach Ambassador, as she shows you around the Dental School at Newcastle University.

Careers for Climate Change

PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

How to Make Water Walk with Science

You will need: Red, yellow and blue food colouring Kitchen roll 6 Clear cups, roughly the same size Add water to three of the cups so they are 3/4 full.… Read...

Engineers answer Children’s Questions on Engineering

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

Scientists answer Children’s Questions on Earth Science

When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...

How to Bend Water

This week’s experiment is quick and simple but sure to amaze! You will need: A balloon An indoor tap Clean dry hair Method: Turn the tap on so there is… Read...

Students Answer your Science Questions

As we have reached the end of the school year, here is a little round up of some of our favourite questions that children have asked us during STEM workshops.… Read...

Red Diamonds for Quantum Computing

This is a 3 part mini series covering quantum computing and its applications. It was created as part of a 3rd year BSc Outreach project, with the aims to enthuse… Read...

Introduction to Classical Computing, Quantum Computing, and Cryptography

This two part mini-series looks at the science of classical and quantum computing, as well as cryptography. The videos below were produced as part of the output of a third… Read...

STEM Kitchen: Mug Cake

Engineering Career Journeys

Physics Career Journeys

9 minutes What can you do with a Physics degree? Three Physicists share their career journeys and insights into a career in Physics. https://youtu.be/Y2MxpLSEaj0 Hear more from our Physicists If… Read...

Where Could Your A Levels Take You?

Powerpoint | 559MB | Year 11-13 Find out where your favourite A Level subjects could take you, from university and beyond. Explore a whole library of university courses, categorised by… Read...

10 Interesting Facts I have learnt over the course of my Psychology & Biology Degree

Third year Psychology and Biology student, James Hodson, shares a round up the most interesting things he has learned during his degree. 1. Antifreeze Frogs There is a frog called… Read...

Chloe’s Experience of Studying Psychology at Newcastle University

Tell us about you! Name: ChloeDegree Programme: Psychology with Professional PlacementYear of Study: 4Home town: NottinghamA Levels: Psychology, Biology, English Literature and AS History. Why did you choose to study… Read...

The Science of Smells and Memory

In this week’s blog post, psychology graduate, Maria, explains the science behind smells that help us recall vivid memories. We probably don’t analyse why we see the world around us,… Read...

How to Make a Valentine’s Day Optical Illusion

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love can confuse your brain, and so does this week’s Try This Tuesday. You don’t need any equipment to try this experiment at home – you just need… Read...

How to Get on Top of Revision: Get some sleep!

With exam season upon us, we thought we would help you guys out a little bit with a useful piece of procrastination – revision tips backed up with scientific research!… Read...

Psychology Application Tips

4 minutes Learn some top tips to help your Psychology application!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz0YiszYdpU&ab_channel=StudyMedicalSciences

Newcastle University Psychology Tour

3 minutes Join Dr. Amy Fielden and Prof. Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon as they shows you around the new home of Pscyhology at Newcastle University.

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