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Student Support. John Kirby Faculty Postgraduate Tutor Graduate School Faculty of Medical Sciences. Common problems. None at all Most common of all! I get lonely waiting to talk to someone…. Common problems. Safety and security
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Student Support John Kirby Faculty Postgraduate Tutor Graduate School Faculty of Medical Sciences
Common problems • None at all • Most common of all! • I get lonely waiting to talk to someone….
Common problems • Safety and security • If you are new to Newcastle ask for advice from people who have been here a while • Despite appearance we were all new once! • Talk to current students • Estate security service (telephone ext 6817) • A roof over your head • Accommodation office, colleagues etc
Common problems • Health issues
Common problems • Money worries • For advice on grants, fees, council tax etc. first ask in the Graduate School office
Common problems • Money worries • For advice on grants, fees, council tax etc. first ask in the Graduate School office • Student wellbeing service • Access to learning fund, loans etc
Common problems • Money worries • For advice on grants, fees, council tax etc. first ask in the Graduate School office • Student wellbeing service • Loans, hardship funds etc • Student advice service • Within the Union building
Common problems • Illness • If you need to take time off tell the Graduate School – we can ‘stop the clock’ • Disability issues • Comprehensive support provided through the student wellbeing service • Personal worries • Student’s counselling service
Common problems • Your supervisor and/or project • Don’t suffer in silence… • Who can I talk to? • Your supervisor(s) • Your Institute Postgraduate Co-ordinator • Your progress review team • Me or anyone in the Graduate School office • The Dean, Barry Hirst • In whatever order you choose
Common problems • What shall I do with my life? • During your course, you will be introduced to a number of career options • The University careers service is excellent and can provide a one-to-one service • Reviewing your CV • Interview experience
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 respect confidentiality • If the Graduate School can’t help you directly, it will almost certainly be able to direct you to someone who can