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The Best Freshers' Week Events in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Luke Williams

21 Sep 2026

Nine days. Ten events. One new postcode to learn. If you’re moving into Orme House, Hassells Bridge Apartments, Keele House, or One London Road this September, Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Freshers’ Week will be the backdrop for meeting everyone you’ll spend the next year with. When does it start? Keele SU’s own Freshers 26 Pass is valid from […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

The COMPLETE Student Guide to Things To Do In Newcastle-under-Lyme

Luke Williams

25 Aug 2026

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a small market town, but there’s plenty here for students beyond a night out. From cocktail bars to a purpose-built theatre-in-the-round, cultural sites to authentic Italian food, here are eight places worth making time for when you’re not at lectures. Drinks at Bloom Bloom is a floral, tropical bar and restaurant on the […]

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Careers Newcastle-under-Lyme

Side-Hustle City: Where to Find Part-Time Work in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Luke Williams

14 Aug 2026

Two universities, one small town, and more part-time jobs within walking distance than most students expect. Keele and Staffordshire University students both end up in Newcastle-under-Lyme, and rather than competing for the same handful of roles, they’ve got an on-campus supermarket, a retail park, a proper town centre and a second university’s job board all […]

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General Newcastle-under-Lyme

Your Newcastle-under-Lyme Commute: How to Get to Campus Quickly

Luke Williams

13 Jul 2026

The morning rush does not have to be a headache. Moving to a new town means figuring out a brand new routine, but getting to your lectures can actually be the easiest part of your day. If you are heading to Keele University, your Newcastle-under-Lyme commute is quick, simple, and remarkably cheap. You do not […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

Where are the Best Parks in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Luke Williams

7 Apr 2026

The library is a dependable friend, but when the Newcastle-under-Lyme sun breaks through the clouds, it feels almost wrong to stay hunched over a desk. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the student community moves outdoors. You see it in the groups huddled on blankets and the solo readers propped against […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

Why a Quiet Student Life in Newcastle-under-Lyme Could be for You

Matt King

2 Jan 2026

Students at the University of Staffordshire and Keele University have plenty of choices in the Potteries for nice places to live. If you are searching for a slightly quieter pace of life, in a pretty market town but a place that still has loads going on, Newcastle-under-Lyme is a great choice for your university years. This guide will look at a few of the […]

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Leisure Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Best Pubs in Newcastle-under-Lyme for a Day of Sport

Matt King

25 Nov 2025

When we talk about the best pubs in Newcastle-under-Lyme, you don’t want to get confused with Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It may not be a big, vibrant city, but Newcastle-under-Lyme is a bustling market town close to Stoke-on-Trent with plenty going on. Although it has strong ties to Stoke, and students for the universities in the area might […]

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Nightlife Newcastle-under-Lyme

Best Bars in Newcastle under Lyme for Students

Matt King

6 Aug 2024

We’ve helped you out in the past with the tastiest places to eat in Newcastle-under-Lyme, a great student town, and now we’re here to give you all the best tips for bars in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We all need a favourite bar when we’re studying at university. It can’t all be about hard work. When you need […]

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Food Newcastle-under-Lyme

Tastiest Places To Eat In Newcastle-under-Lyme

Elizabeth Wood

27 Jun 2023

After a long day of studying, cooking may be the last thing you feel like doing, but thankfully if you live in Newcastle-under-Lyme, you’ll have so many amazing restaurants on your doorstep. If you feel unmotivated, then it is time to get out of your lovely student accommodation in search of a restaurant who will […]

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Food Student Life Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Yummiest Chinese Takeaways in Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Elizabeth Wood

21 Jun 2022

Who doesn’t love a Chinese takeaway? As a student you may not have time or want to cook something yourself. The next best thing (and the quickest) is a good old takeaway. One of the most popular choices to go for is Chinese food – we think you would agree, right? If you are studying […]

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