Francesca Eke

Managing Editor

Francesca Eke
Location
UK
Education
Newcastle University
Expertise

Universities, student news, stories and lifestyle, campus culture, higher education, literature, Netflix and American sitcoms

  • Francesca is the Managing Editor at The Tab and currently oversees all of The Tab’s local sites, which are directed regionally at different universities
  • She is knowledgable on universities, student lifestyle, campus culture and all associated trending topics after being part of The Newcastle Tab as a student
  • When she’s not assisting student journalists, Francesca loves both travelling and reading and spends most of her free time outdoors

Experience

Francesca joined The Tab as an Assistant Editor in 2023, becoming Senior Assistant Editor after one year and Managing Editor after two. She initially started writing for The Tab as an undergraduate.

Education

Francesca graduated from Newcastle University in 2023 with a BA Honours in Geography. During that time, she completed her final dissertation on sustainability and renewable energy.

THE TAB'S EDITORIAL POLICIES

The Tab's journalism is brought to you by young reporters who like being first. On university campuses, our writers deliver local news you care about. At The Tab HQ, our experienced journalists write about everything from breaking news to politics to pop culture to TikTok trends to the latest entertainment and celeb gossip. Our aim is to deliver sharp, original, and agenda-setting journalism to young people. All our stories are fact checked and sources verified. Further information on our editorial policies and processes can be found here.

Posts

Wait, people on TikTok are saying oat milk is actually bad for you but is it really?

This is not the news I need right now

Wait, people on TikTok are saying oat milk is actually bad for you but is it really?

This is not the news I need right now

TikTok has launched a new instant photo feature like BeReal and people aren’t impressed

It’s giving little sister copying everything you do vibes

TikTok has launched a new instant photo feature like BeReal and people aren’t impressed

It’s giving little sister copying everything you do vibes

Bijoux is hosting a competition to pay one student’s tuition fees for an entire year

An additional five runners up will have their textbooks paid for

Anything and everything you need to bring to uni this September

Freshers, take note!

Newcastle University has ranked 76th in the country in a new mental health league table

80 universities across the country were surveyed

Everything in Newcastle that should be on your summer bucket list

Cue day drinking, BBQs on the beach and dodging rugby balls on Little Moor

All the Newcastle festivals you need to know about this summer

Did somebody say resident discount?

Tributes pour in after Newcastle graduate dies two weeks before starting ‘dream job’

Alice Birchall was described as ‘the most caring and considerate young woman you would ever wish to meet’

Tributes pour in after Newcastle graduate dies two weeks before starting ‘dream job’

Alice Birchall was described as ‘the most caring and considerate young woman you would ever wish to meet’

Meet your Newcastle BNOC 2022: Bex Lynch

After weeks of voting, we finally narrowed 13 amazing contestants down to one.

Round three: Vote for Newcastle’s BNOC now

The third and final group have been announced

Newcastle University Fashion Society’s annual fashion show is back!

The event will be held at the Discovery Museum on June 4th

How to celebrate British Sandwich Week right in Newcastle

It’s British Sandwich Week!

Round one: Vote for Newcastle’s BNOC now

It’s here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, It’s time to vote for your BNOC out of our first group of nominees

Ten punny captions for your graduation post

So you’ve handed in your dissertation, finished your last exam. Now all that’s left is the equally stressful task of devising your Instagram caption

Trolled by shopping trolley: Metro disruption as trains suspended

A shopping trolley has caused travel disruptions between Four Lane Ends and Tynemouth

The Tab’s guide to student friendly summer holidays

No summer holiday plans? It’s not too late!

Eight things we’re going to miss most about Stack

Crying in the Tipi

Eight places to eat in Newcastle that you’ve forgotten about

When is it ever a bad idea to eat out? Exactly

Eight easy ways to improve your uni room

Big up FreePrints

Eight Newcastle shops for last minute Valentine’s gifts

Last minute love? We’ve got you covered

How to have the best Christmas in your uni flat

Here’s our tips for making the most of Christmas in Newcastle

A last minute student’s guide to Bonfire Night

If you’ve left it last minute or are stuck for where to go this year, look no further

A Newcastle student’s guide to clubbing in winter

Tips to make the walk to Munchies a little less grim

What I discovered inside the Old Schools occupation

Students were working away quietly on their laptops, some engaged with designs and promotions for the movement, others working on their essays and supervision work

Madonna’s son is a Fine Art fresher at UAL and a total snack

He’s a big vibe

Madonna’s son is a Fine Art fresher at UAL and a total snack

He’s a big vibe