Newcastle University: at the heart of a Science City
Prime Minister Gordon Brown designated Newcastle a 'Science City' when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, in recognition of its remarkable achievements in science and technology.
Newcastle University shares his belief that by working together, we can build a world-class economy in North East England to the benefit of the UK as a whole.
The University can supply the necessary research, technology and graduates - and we can build on our excellent relationships with businesses and the public sector.
We have joined forces with seven other leading universities in Northern England to form the N8 group whose combined research power rivals that of universities in London and the South East.
With Government support, the North East can develop new ways of applying science and technology to the benefit of society, perhaps serving as a blueprint for the rest of the UK.
The University has formed a partnership with Newcastle City Council and One NorthEast, the regional development agency, to create 'Science Central', an ambitious science, business and education complex in Newcastle city centre. A video and press release are available.
Science Central will be the hub of Newcastle Science City and will forge links with other innovative science and business sites in Newcastle, such as the Centre for Life, the Campus for Ageing & Vitality and the University itself.
The North East has already pioneered one industrial revolution and believes that history can be repeated, not with coal and heavy engineering but with the growth industries of the 21st century, such as biotechnology, and nanotechnology.
Professor Henry Etzkowitz, of the University's Business School, has published a report analyzing the success of Science Cities in the USA.
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Find out more about the University's work:
- Centres of Excellence
- Research Expertise
- The Science and Technology Council
- Services for Business
- Our Most Recent Press Releases
Other websites of interest:
- Newcastle Science City
- Newcastle City Council
- One NorthEast (Regional Development Agency)
- Universities for the North East
- Centre for Life
- The Northern Way
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Nanotechnology
Providing a focus for various research and training activities, the Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology (INSAT) houses a diverse range of expertise seldom found within a single institution.
Environmental
Seeking to provide sustainable solutions to environmental problems, the Institute for Research on Environment and Sustainability is based in the award-winning Devonshire building.
Life Sciences
Life sciences research at Newcastle has direct relevance to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries - evidenced by our extensive industrial collaborations.