Loans Boxes: How to Collect & FAQs

How do I reserve a loans box?

Since everybody’s needs are likely to be slightly different, we haven’t set up a fancypants  online booking system:  just drop us a line and we’ll sort you out!

In most cases, we’ll ask you to pop into our lab to collect and return your box.

How do I collect a loans box?

You collect the box from NUSTEM’s home base, Think Lab, on the Northumbria University campus in the centre of Newcastle. Start by coming to Ellison Place:

Now follow these photo directions:

Along with your box, there’ll be a slip for you to sign confirming that you’ve collected it.

How much do the boxes cost?

For our partner schools: nothing!

Other schools: you’re very welcome to contact us to discuss. We give priority to our partner schools, but when a box is available, we aim to make it usable as widely as possible.

For how long can we borrow the box?

Normally, up to six weeks.

How do I return the box?

A member of school staff should bring it back to Think Lab, as above.

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