Established in 1834, Newcastle University is located in an ancient city steeped in a rich and productive history – from roman times to the birth of the industrial revolution.
Newcastle itself became synonymous with coal, shipbuilding and heavy engineering – but it was science and innovation from Newcastle that has truly revolutionised the modern world:
- the invention of mining safety lamps saved lives and increased production
- Stephenson’s Rocket - the most advanced locomotive of its day
- Sir Joseph Swan’s electric light bulb
- Lord Armstrong’s artillery
- Charles Parsons’ revolutionary steam turbine engine.
From these proud roots in North East England has grown a civic University with global ambitions and a world-wide reach.
Brussels
Our research teams are part of an international network – funded by the EU – of more than 1,300 collaborators.
The smartCEM project is a collaboration of 4 European cities/regions - aiming to demonstrate the potential for electric vehicles and to encourage their use through advanced information services.
- Read more about the smartCEM project
Netherlands
We have a strong strategic partnership with the University of Groningen, delivering innovative degree programmes and conducting research.
These jointly delivered degree programmes ensure our students graduate as global citizens with the skills, knowledge and aptitude they need to thrive in the international job market.
Maryland
Working collaboratively with Loyola University, we are creating a new science-focused study abroad centre.
Traditionally it has been difficult for students in the sciences to find an overseas program - now Newcastle will be as accessible to science students as it has been for their classmates studying business or the humanities.
- Find out more about the University’s new study abroad centre.
Brazil
Science without Borders is a scholarship programme and Newcastle University is a key destination for Brazilian students.
The programme enables Newcastle to attract the most talented Brazilian students, and provides us with a great opportunity to build links and establish new partnerships with Brazilian universities.
- Read more about coming to Newcastle through Science without Borders.
- You can also find out more on the Science without Borders website.
Nigeria
We have developed and delivered a successful training programme for higher education professionals for the Nigerian State and Federal University lecturers.
Our training was designed to assist academics to produce the kind of skilled graduates industry needs.
- Find out more about the University developing staff in Nigeria.
Angola
The Centre of Excellence in Science for Sustainability in Africa (CESSAF) in Angola, is a higher-education PhD facility designed to promote teaching and research in applied science for sustainability in Angola - and throughout sub-Saharian Africa.
As a founding partner, we not only support the development of new academic leaders - our collaboration shapes research programmes addressing the problems facing sustainable development.
Iraq
Newcastle University archaeological expert Professor Peter Stone advised the UK Government about the risks of invasion to Iraq’s cultural heritage.
He is currently working with the UK Ministry of Defence and NATO to integrate cultural property protection into training, and is urging politicians to ratify legislation on this issue.
- Find out more about Professor Peter Stone.
The Middle East
We work with a wide range of business sponsors, universities and government agencies to provide staff training and development and to raise capacity.
India
Our Global Experience Programme supports Newcastle University students in industrial placements across India.
The Bharti Foundation school programme, which provides free education to over 38,000 underprivileged children in 254 schools in villages across India, uses teacher training techniques and materials developed specifically for India by Newcastle University’s Dr Pauline Dixon.
Nepal
A team of Newcastle University researchers have been working with survivors of trafficking in Nepal to highlight the discrimination and social rejection trafficked women typically encounter on returning home.
Professor Nina Laurie, Professor Diane Richardson, Dr Meena Poudel and Dr Janet Townsend have been investigating the experiences of women post-trafficking, working in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Nepal, and Shakti Samuha, a Nepali NGO set up and managed by trafficked women.
They are lobbying for equal rights for men and women to apply for citizenship.
Find out more
Monash - Australia
We have significant research partnerships with Monash University particularly in the fields of neurosciences and business.
Neurosciences
We established collaboration between Newcastle's Institute of Neuroscience and the Monash University Centre for Brain and Behaviour (MUCBB).
It will focus on areas of psychobiology and systems neuroscience.
- Find out more about our links with the Monash University Centre for Brain and Behaviour Collaboration
Business
Executive MBA students taking the elective in ‘Management Consultancy’ undertake a company-based project jointly with MBA students from Monash.
Newcastle University Business School also has a number of visiting professors from Monash.
Malaysia
When NUMed Malaysia opened in 2011, we became the first UK university to establish a medical campus overseas.
NUMed now has 220 students and in time will train 1,000 medics to support the nation’s health service.
Based at ‘EduCity’ in Johor, it will be the first to access the full suite of shared amenities on the multi-varsity site. The site includes a 5,000 seat stadium, an aquatic centre and indoor arena.
We offer courses at undergraduate level:
- MB BS Bachelor of Medical Sciences (NUMed Malaysia)
- Biomedical Sciences BSc Honours (NUMed Malaysia)
There are also postgraduate opportunities to study at NUMed.
- Find out more about NUMed Malaysia.
Singapore
Our campus in Singapore offers degree programmes in:
- Marine Engineering
- Naval Architecture
- Offshore Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Food and Human Nutrition
- Electrical Power Engineering
We partner with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and offer more degree programmes than any other of its partners. 300 students enrol every academic year.
In 2014 SIT will open five new buildings that will provide much improved facilities for Newcastle students and staff.
- Find out more about Newcastle's Singapore Campus.
Indonesia
We are working with top universities in Indonesia to raise educational standards.
A collaborative initiative with Universitas Indonesia is supporting Masters and Doctoral Training in Medical Sciences.
- Find out more about Newcastle's involvement with Universitas Indonesia.
Xiamen - China
A Confucius Institute was launched in 2012 to build closer academic, cultural, economic and social ties between the North East of England and China.
The new institute will open in Autumn 2013. It will be based at the heart of Newcastle University’s campus. It is a joint venture with Xiamen University.
Find out more about:
Japan
Newcastle University is one of 12 leading research-intensive universities in the ‘RENKEI’ partnership, from the UK and Japan.
RENKEI encourages knowledge transfer and research collaboration between the two countries.
The aim is to strengthen links with industry in the fields of science and technology.
- Read more about the RENKEI partnership and Newcastle's involvement.
This map shows Newcastle University's key campuses: Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne; NUMed Malaysia; Singapore.
It also shows our global influence and connections through partner institutions and research collaborations.
Newcastle University has grown from proud roots in North East England into a university with global ambitions and a world-wide reach.