Work by Students for Host Organisations

Students on placements are often tasked with carrying out research and writing reports for their host organisations. Selected reports and other work produced by students are provided in this section.

Youth Focus: North East - Loneliness Report PDF 2,189Kb

Report written for the charity, ‘Youth Focus: North East’, exploring whether the implementation of mental health support mechanisms for students in Newcastle University are sufficient to combat the growing population experiencing loneliness and isolation.

The Key - Youth Engagement Report PDF 1,451Kb

Engagement and participation of young people in the governance and decision-making processes of organisations.

Youth Focus: North East - Youth Participation Report PDF 248Kb

Report based on the findings of a survey on views about young people, how young people themselves believe they are viewed by society, and what platforms are available for young people to make a change or make their voices heard and how useful they are.

Groundwork: Tyne Estuary Partnership Project MSPowerpoint 1,493Kb

A placement student presentation on work carried out for Groundwork as part of collaborative project with the Environment Agency to build the Tyne Estuary Partnership (the Partnership) and develop priority projects for improvement.

Groundwork: Youth Mental Health PDF 714Kb

A portfolio of research work relating to youth mental health in the Northeast.

Groundwork: Lobley Hill Report PDF 374Kb

A report on the issue of community engagment in Lobley Hill.

Sport Northumberland: opportunities for sport and activity in Northeast PDF 976Kb

Research relating to the opportunities in the Northeast for sport and activities for young people and children, especially with special educational needs and disbilities.

North East Solidarity and Teaching Impact Report PDF 843Kb

Report on impact of NEST activities on refugees and asylum seekers in Newcastle.

West End Refugee Service PDF 512Kb

A skills and interests audit of refugees using the Newcastle West End Refugee Service.

Stomping Grounds EDI Policy 2022 PDF 39Kb

Draft EDI Policy

YFNE Drugging and Young People Report 2022 - Polokova PDF 325Kb

This report presents the findings of our research, which focused on the problem drugging and young people in the North East of England.

YFNE Drugging and Young People Report 2022 - Guy PDF 517Kb

Report on understanding night outs for younger people in the North East of England.

The Key - Stages Progression 2022 PDF 843Kb

Research to investigate the factors that influence progression through the stages of The Key and the impact of participating at higher levels.

The Key - Impact on Young People 2022 PDF 3,042Kb

Research into the impact that The Key project has on young people

Blaydon Labour Party Report on impact of Covid-19 on mental health in NE 2022 PDF 557Kb

Research into the impact of Covid-19 in the Northeast with particular focus on mental health and the Blaydon Constituency

Wansbeck Labour Party - HE Alternatives Report 2022 PDF 65Kb

The report highlights the levels of poverty in the area mainly impacting the youngest in society. The recommendations in this report explain the need for a focus on vocational courses, technical training and apprenticeships for students opting out of university and ensuring they have a secure route into work. This report will promote the local options for young people in Wansbeck and general Northumberland outside of the traditional university route. This report aims to highlight the opportunities available to young people and showing they do not need to move out of the area for secure work.