Commemorating the life of Deanna Van Der Velde
It was with much sadness that we learned in February of the death of Deanna Van der Velde, who had been a dedicated Director of International Newcastle CIC since 2021….
Book now for remaining places for Festival of Languages in-person events for children and young people
Schools and groups are encouraged to sign up for the last remaining places for in-person events during Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages. Many of the in-person events are…
Ramadan 2026: Resources for schools and employers, prayer and safe fasting calendars
Ramadan is one of the holiest months of the Islamic calendar and is important for all our Muslim communities. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin around Wednesday 18th February and end…
Celebrating International Mother Language Day in the city and region
International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on 21 February and highlights the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism and the preservation of all languages and also aims to…
Newcastle young people become the North of England’s first youth‑led European Parliament Ambassador Group
Young people from the Newcastle Youth Council and Youth Parliament are set to make history as they become the first youth led European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) group in the…
Join Ursa Lingua the bear and dive into Newcastle City of Languages activities and resources for children!
Newcastle is proudly embracing its identity as one of the UK’s first and most successful ‘Cities of Languages’, celebrating the many cultures and voices that make up the city. Newcastle City…
Join in Newcastle’s Big Conversation to shape the future of the city (up to 20th March)
Newcastle City Council is asking the people who live, work and visit the city to get involved and share their views, thoughts and ambitions for Newcastle to shape the future priorities…
Support for Newcastle schools to apply for Turing Scheme funding
Following the Turing Scheme webinar for Newcastle schools on 5th February with Declan Baharini and Sarah Edgar, any schools intending to apply can access help and support to help prepare Turing…
Invitation to Japanese cultural evening in Durham
Our partners at Durham University and Teikyo University of Japan in Durham are inviting people to join them for an evening of Japanese culture and fun. Durham University students, teachers…
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Newcastle and find out about activities and resources for schools
Chinese New Year is always a huge celebration in Newcastle and the North East, with a vibrant Chinese community welcoming everyone to join in. The Chinese lunar new year begins…