A little bit of history…

  • In 1871 the College of Physical Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne was founded.
  • In 1883 it became affiliated to the University of Durham and was renamed Durham College of Science at Newcastle upon Tyne.
  • In 1904 it was renamed Armstrong College (University of Durham).

  • In 1834 The Newcastle upon Tyne School of Medicine and Surgery was founded.
  • In 1852 it became affiliated to the University of Durham and was renamed Newcastle upon Tyne College of Medicine in connection with the University of Durham.
  • In 1870 it was renamed University of Durham College of Medicine

  • In 1937 Armstrong College and the College of Medicine were amalgamated to form King's College (University of Durham.)
  • In 1963 King's College became the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.