Welcome to Newark Hall!
Opened in 1999 and with over 400 residents Newark Hall is one of the largest and most modern university-run halls at Nottingham. The hall has an amazing community atmosphere and its JCR is renowned for hosting the biggest and the best parties. Newark is situated on Jubilee Campus, which boasts a wealth of useful services including a Natwest Bank, a Union shop, a Blackwell’s bookshop, a café, and a library and learning resource centre. Newark is a fun, spacious and modern hall; you’ll have a great year here.
Newark JCR Committee
The Current JCR Committee is in post until 31st October.
President: Hunain Khan
The President is here to lead the JCR committee, liaise with the Hall Warden and Management, the Students’ Union and other stakeholders and represents your hall at the monthly Students’ Union Council.
Vice-President: James Taylor
Responsible for the JCR’s website, publicity and communications, co-ordinates the JCR committee elections and undertakes all Presidential duties in the absence of the President.
Treasurer: Peter Wade
Prepares and manages the JCR budget, income and expenditure throughout the year and keeps the committee, residents, Students’ Union and University updated about the accounts.
Social Secretary: James Luton and Elliot Denham
Plan and run activities and events in your hall, organises publicity and ticket selling for events and liaise with Karni and Week One Reps.
Sports Coordinator: Dan Matthews
Coordinates your Hall sporting events, liaises with team captains for the intra-mural sports league, organises equipment and kit for your hall sports teams and represents your hall sports through meetings with the Students’ Union.
Welfare Reps: Alex Edwards and Katie Wood
Look after the welfare needs of the residents in your hall, represents your Hall’s welfare concerns to Hall Management and the Students’ Union runs welfare campaigns and is a member of the Students’ Union Welfare Rep Network.
Environmental Officer: Gavril Borovonski
Liaise with the Students’ Union Environmental and Social Justice Rep to raise awareness and campaign about environmental issues in your hall, represent your Hall’s environmental issues to Hall management and the Students’ Union.
International Rep: James Okuwidili
Provides support for International Students living in Newark by organising events, liaising with the Students’ Union International Officer about activities and promoting these.
News and Events
The year of 2011 has come to sleep and your JCR Committee is looking forward to providing the people of Newark with an amazing 2012 experience!
Sports
Newark takes part in the Intra-Mural Sports (IMS) League, competing against other Halls and Societies. Teams include: Basketball and Football. Speak to Dan, the JCR Sports Coordinator, about getting involved in these teams or other sports which the IMS League offers.