Welcome to the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
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From the food we eat to the environment in which we live, our School continues a long tradition within Newcastle University of advancing knowledge through its teaching and research activities. We promote excellence in research and teaching in the natural and social sciences relating to food, agriculture, rural environments, the countryside, and the rural economy.

Our cutting edge research extends across the spectrum of food science and human health, agricultural science and management, soil and environmental science, rural economy and society, food and product marketing. The school houses two internationally renowned research groups: the Centre for Rural Economy and Nafferton Ecological Farming Group. Researchers within the school are associated with the multidisciplinary Institute for Research of the Environment and Sustainability.

We offer high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as higher degrees by research across the whole spectrum of subjects. Our aims are simple:

  • to inspire our students,
  • to create an exciting yet supportive environment in which to study,
  • to ensure the quality of our teaching and learning provision.

The wider community also benefits from our knowledge and experience through our business services.

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