International Newcastle

05/06/2026

Are you passionate about diversity, inclusion, languages, culture, international connections, or creating opportunities for young people? International Newcastle is looking for up to 3 new Directors to join our Board. We're particularly keen to hear from people who can bring perspectives from Newcastle’s diverse language, faith and cultural communities and young people's voices and experiences (18+). Find out more and how to apply:

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Could you help make Newcastle an even more welcoming, connected and internationally minded city? International Newcastle is seeking up to three new Company Directors to…

28/05/2026

Brighten your day! Read our 2026 Mother Tongue Other Tongue digital anthology - a joyous celebration of North East children's writing in 46 different languages. 3,960 took part this year and we are delighted to showcase examples from across the region: https://expressyourselfne.com/2026/05/28/mtot2026/

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27/05/2026

We are delighted to share five short films about this year's Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages, sharing the experiences of children and young people, teachers and partners and showcasing the impact of our record-breaking, flagship event: https://internationalnewcastle.org.uk/festivalfilms26

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Five short films have been produced to showcase 2026 Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages. As well as one ‘Festival Highlights’ film, the Festival, the…

26/05/2026

Newcastle schools were successful in accessing around £500,000, with our help, for 15 visits to partner schools abroad this year – and highlights from some of these visits are included in an article published on our website. We supported schools to submit a further £570,000 of applications in March (results in June) for visits in 2027, in the final round of Turing Scheme funding:

Newcastle schools were successful in accessing around £500,000, with our help, for 15 visits to partner schools abroad this year – and highlights from some…

26/05/2026

There are some great events for people of all ages to get involved in this summer in Newcastle. July sees the GemArts Masala Festival and Pride celebrations. August brings the Novum Summer Festival and the annual Newcastle Mela: https://internationalnewcastle.org.uk/summer-festivals-2026

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There are some great events for people of all ages to get involved in this summer in Newcastle. July sees the GemArts Masala Festival and…

19/05/2026

The UK has rejoined the Erasmus+ programme and funding will be available for international placements and partnerships for organisations working in education, training, youth and sport. Find out about UK-wide information sessions in June to support involvement and our in-person session on 11 June for Newcastle schools: https://internationalnewcastle.org.uk/erasmus-plus

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The UK has rejoined the Erasmus+ programme – which is great news for Newcastle and the UK, as it opens new opportunities for children and…

16/05/2026

Join in and celebrate A Day of Welcome in schools (12th June) and Refugee Week 2026 (15-21 June). Find out more about events, activities and resources available to support your participation: https://internationalnewcastle.org.uk/dow-refugeeweek26

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International Newcastle supports A Day of Welcome and encourages schools to get involved. This is an annual day of solidarity and learning in schools that…

12/05/2026

International Newcastle is delighted to announce the appointment of Dimitra Boutsioukis as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 July 2026.

Dimitra will succeed our current CEO, Declan Baharini, whose leadership, commitment and passion have played an important role in strengthening our organisation and expanding our impact across the city, region and internationally. As an organisation dedicated to fostering international understanding, championing language learning and celebrating cultural diversity, we are excited about this next chapter and the opportunities ahead.

Over the coming months, Declan will work closely with Dimitra, our Board, partners and supporters to ensure a smooth transition and continue building meaningful international connections and creating opportunities for communities across Newcastle and the North East.

https://internationalnewcastle.org.uk/new-ceo-dimitra-boutsioukis

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International Newcastle is delighted to announce the appointment of Dimitra Boutsioukis as our new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 July 2026. Dimitra will succeed…

12/05/2026

The Stephen Spender Prize 2026 poetry translation competition is open for entries (deadline 31 July). Pupils and teachers can translate into English any published poem from any language (including BSL), with a chance to win cash prizes and publication. https://internationalnewcastle.org.uk/ssprize-26

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11/05/2026

Students who are studying for A-level Arabic are invited to a special Film Viewing and Discussion event organised by the North East Arabic Teachers’ Council on 16th May at Newcastle City Library. Wadjda is a highly acclaimed Saudi film and a valuable cultural resource for A-level study.

The event will include a guided discussion exploring key themes, characters, and cinematic techniques, as well as opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking and debate. This session is designed to support A-level students’ understanding of Arabic society, culture, and film analysis, while also enriching their exam preparation in an engaging and interactive way.

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Find out how to register here:

Students who are studying for A-level Arabic are invited to a special Film Viewing and Discussion event organised by the North East Arabic Teachers’ Council on 16th May…