The Newcastle Institute for Social Renewal is the University’s response to the challenges facing society today. By bringing together our research with a social purpose we can make a difference to how individuals and communities thrive in times of rapid transformational change. As one of Newcastle University’s three Societal Challenge Themes it brings to life the University vision of a civic university with a global reputation for academic excellence.
Our research strengths span many disciplines from history to new business models, from film and media to geography, from health inequalities to legislative review. Newcastle University is a Russell Group University. It has a strong track record in high quality research.
Our research findings are used to inform, influence and involve a variety of sectors of society. For more information on the impact of our work see our ‘External Engagement’ section.
To mark the end of the Institute's launch year we have produced an Annual Review 2012 to highlight the varied and exciting activities which have taken place.
Newcastle University's alumni magazine, Arches, asked graduates, students and staff what 'Social Renewal' means to them. Below is the response from Professor Nina Laurie. Professor Laurie's research in international development sees her working with Shakti Samuha, an organisation in Nepal comprising women who have been trafficked.
Hear more about what Social Renewal means to our other graduates, students and staff.