- Libraries:
- There is a decent sized library at the main site which isn't very attractive. There is some minor provision at the other sites. On the whole availability of books and study space are common gripes.
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- Computing:
- Computer facilties are OK in terms of modernity provision and access, nothing more than that though.
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- Sports:
- There are facilties at Coach Lane and City. In the general theme of Northumbria, they have recently been refurbished! What is important is that sports are run by the Athletic Union which is seperate from the Students' Union. This doesn't have a huge impact but can reduce coordination in social activities. The range of facilities is quite good but not amazing.
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- Future Plans:
- Plenty going on here. A refurbishment programme has encompassed much of the institution, nowhere more evidently than the student's union. 350 grand has made it into an Island Bar, complete with palm trees and real Hawaiians. (I made that bit up).
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- Disabled Students:
- Some buildings are adapted, others are not. Be sure to check which courses use which buildings or you could have problems. Hearing and sight impaired and dyslexic students are catered for.
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- Student Welfare:
- 4 full time counsellors are provided and there are nurses as well. There is no dedicated doctor though which is bizarre for a university of this size. We think that there are also creche facilities available...but check this out well in advance, as it seems to fill up quick.
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- Parking:
- Expensive, very little available, excellent public transport. No need for a car.
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- University Shops:
- There is a shop on the main City campus site and one at Coach Lane. They both sell the usual mix of overpriced food and branded rugby shirts.
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- University Bookshops:
- A bookshop in the main site is well equipped and has a member of staff popularly known as memory man. If you tell him your course he'll tell you the books you need!
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- Banking:
- There are cash machines outside the union and a cash back service at the Coach Lane site. Other than this it is no more than 2 mins walk to a bank.
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- Transport Policy:
- A bus runs between the main sites and there is a late night service. Other than that the metro is good.
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- Green Areas:
- Plenty of Parks between Northumbria's main site and that of Newcastle. St Mary's place is where 'posh kids' meet 'poly kids.' Guess which is which! There is also Exhibition Park. On bank holidays virtually the entire student body, and the North East for that matter, heads for Whitely Bay.
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