Newcastle
and Northumbria Universities are asking residents to nominate students who go
the extra mile for their community.
The Best Neighbour On Campus award,
established last year by Newcastle University and its Students’ Union,
celebrates the great work students do within their communities, either through
volunteering, supporting local residents or being considerate, responsible
neighbours.
A
successful first year saw 17 students recognised, receiving up to £1,000 to
help towards their rent and living costs in recognition of being good
neighbours.
In
further recognition of the good work done by students for the whole of
Newcastle, this year sees Northumbria University and their Students’ Union join
as partners in the campaign.
Professor
Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University, said:
“Improving student-resident relationships can only be a good thing for our
students and the permanent residents they live alongside. The different
lifestyles of students means that this will always be a challenge, but we are
committed to doing as much as we can and working with residents in order to
create harmonious relationships.
“We
are delighted to be working with Northumbria University on the BNOC campaign.
This shows our joint commitment to rewarding the hugely positive contribution
students from both universities make to our city.”
Professor
Andrew Wathey CBE, Vice-Chancellor of Northumbria University, added: “Students
are a real asset to our local communities and help make Newcastle the diverse,
culturally rich city that it is today.”
“We
already know that our students contribute to business and the community,
whether through internships or placements, in cultural organisations, at local
NHS trusts or by offering free consultancy through Northumbria’s Business
Clinic or Student Law Office.
“This joint
campaign with Newcastle University will help to highlight the positive work
done by students in our local communities. I look forward to seeing
nominations from across the city.”
Each
month from March, the aim is to find Newcastle’s Best Neighbour On
Campus.
Leaflets
are being distributed to residents living in student areas across the city
giving information on how to nominate, and a panel of judges will decide which
of the entries they feel has had the most positive impact on the community.
The
judging panel includes local residents, local councillors and representatives
from the Universities.
More
information and details of how to nominate and the terms and conditions of the
competition can be found on the awards website bit.ly/bnocvote
