NU-Cycle 2023

SIGN-UP TO NU-CYCLE SPONSOR THE TEAM

During the month of October we are cycling to raise money for the University’s Higher Education Without Barriers Fund.

We are inviting Northumbria’s students, alumni, staff and business partners to sign-up to cycle between 30 and 300 miles during October – either individually or as part of a group – to raise money for our students.

As part of this month-long cycle-a-thon, a team of Northumbria alumni and staff will be cycling - 300 miles over four days - from London to Newcastle Campus. So, if you don’t want to cycle, but still want to get involved and support Northumbria students, you can sponsor the Team.

To be entered into a draw to win a year’s Sport Central membership, simply register to take part and fundraise through our JustGiving page, NU-Cycle 2023 (T&Cs apply).

About The Fund

The Higher Education without Barriers Fund was launched in January 2022, to enable motivated students from all backgrounds to access and succeed at Northumbria. So far over £2.5m has been raised and over 2,000 students have benefitted from outreach activities, scholarships, hardship bursaries, mental health and wellbeing initiatives and student volunteering and enterprise activities.

Sport as an enabler of social mobility is an important part of the Fund and money raised from NU-Cycle will provide more students with:

alternate routes into study, with sport scholarships, so they can pursue their degree and develop their talents as athletes, coaches or officials;
sport volunteering and work experience opportunities that will help them to develop new networks and enhance their leadership and employability skills;
learning resources, kit and equipment to reach their potential in sport and increase diversity in the sporting arena;
opportunities to take part in physical activity, developing their teamworking skills, and enabling them to experience the benefits of an active lifestyle; and
mental health and wellbeing initiatives to support them during their studies.

To raise more money for the Fund, a Sport Dinner is being held at St James’ Park on Friday 20 October 2023.

NU-Cycle

Northumbria’s students, alumni, staff and business partners are invited to sign-up to cycle between 30 and 300 miles during October – either individually or as part of a group – to raise money for our students.

When you sign-up you’ll receive a fundraising pack with everything you need to get started, including information about free spin and exercise bike sessions, how to access bike helmets and bikes, and step-by-step guidance on how to fundraise. If you track your ride with the Strava app, you’ll be able to join our cycling community for your chance to appear on the leaderboard.

To be entered into a draw to win a year’s Sport Central membership, simply register to take part and fundraise through our JustGiving page, NU-Cycle 2023 (T&Cs apply).

London to Newcastle Campus Event

A team will be cycling from London to Newcastle Campus - more than 300 miles – from Tuesday 17 October to Friday 20 October 2023 to raise money for the Fund.

Meet the Team

	Dr Craig Hodgson Senior Research Assistant in Chemistry, Northumbria University. Alumnus: PhD Chemistry, 2023.
	Fiona Snook Executive Assistant, Northumbria University.
	Professor Florentina Hettinga Professor in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Northumbria University.
	Professor Glyn Howatson Professor in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Northumbria University.
	Graham Baty Head of Enterprise Development, Northumbria University. Alumnus: MA Human Resource Management, 2013.
	Mark Greenwood Partner, Greenwood & Bell. Alumnus: BA (Hons) Graphic Design, 1980.
	Professor Paul Greenhalgh Head of Built Environment and Professor of Real Estate and Regeneration, Northumbria University. Alumnus: PhD Real Estate and Regeneration, 2005.
	Poppy Scoffings Junior Designer, The Chase. Alumna: BA (Hons) Graphic Design, 2023.
	Robin Ferris CEO/Founder, Bankuet. Alumnus: BA (Hons) Marketing Management, 2003.
	Simon Newitt Chief Financial Officer, Northumbria University.
	Professor Steven Kyffin Emeritus Professor, Northumbria University; Creative Industries and Innovation Consultant, Kyffin & Kyffin. Alumnus: Hon DCL, 2009; BA (Hons) Design for Industry, 1981.
	Tom Butcher Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy, Northumbria University.
	Zeb Kyffin Professional Road Racing Cyclist. Alumnus: BA (Hons) Design for Industry, 2020.