Global and Cultural Awareness
Issued on 25 Jun 2025 by
Newcastle University
Expires: 25 Jun 2030
This badge shows that the bearer, a student at Newcastle University, has been actively engaged in activity to enhance global and cultural awareness. The participant has engaged with relevant events/activities and has submitted a reflective report to evidence an appreciation and understanding of global and cultural awareness and a commitment to developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes in support of this.
The badge demonstrates engagement with activities, events, services and resources that will allow students to:
• Examine local, global and intercultural issues
• Understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others
• Engage in open, appropriate and effective interactions with people from different cultures
• Act for collective well-being and sustainable development
Issuer
Newcastle University
ltds@ncl.ac.uk
Criteria
To be awarded the digital badge, students would need to undertake and reflect on one or more of the following activities:
- Participation in a global study/exchange/internship/work experience programme
- Participation in University’s Study Abroad and Exchange Buddy Scheme or assisting at International Welcome Week
- Attending extracurricular language classes (at NU or recognised partner institution)
- Participation in a global virtual exchange or engagement programme or event
- Volunteering for an organisation with an international/ cultural focus in the UK or overseas
- Engagement with NUSU club or society with an international/cultural focus (for instance: International Society, Model United Nations, Students for Global Health)
- Participation in a project or event (academic/non-academic) focusing on cross-cultural or global issues
- Participating in a Career Service programme that focuses on international careers
