The University works in collaboration and partnership with many regional organizations, for the benefit of the wider community.
The Newcastle Partnership is the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) for Newcastle. It brings together at a local level a range of public, private, community and voluntary sector groups; allowing different initiatives and services to support one another so that they can work together more effectively. It is responsible for producing and delivering Newcastle's Local Area Agreement and Sustainable Community Strategy.
The region's research, technology and skills base has been maximized by the creation of Centres of Excellence. These centres will help build a knowledge economy and rejuvenate the North East. The creation of these centres has been developed in close partnership with the Regional Science and Industry Council, One NorthEast and the region's universities.