Research-informed Teaching
Newcastle is a member of the Russell Group. This is a group of 24 UK universities that are recognised for being at the forefront internationally for research in their respective subjects.
The research we produce at Newcastle is not only helping to find solutions to global challenges, it also has a huge impact on what we teach at undergraduate level. This is because, for the majority of our degrees, the staff doing the research are also the people who will be teaching you.
Degrees shaped by our research
The teaching on the majority of our degrees becomes more specialised at each Stage. We encourage our experts to design their teaching material around their research. So, depending on what you’re studying, this means you could be, for example:
- exploring the biology of ageing in the School of Biomedical Sciences
- analysing the archaeology of frontier communities of Roman Britain with our archaeologists
- learning about the novel technologies that have the potential to revolutionise the way chemical plants are designed and operated
In some cases, the research expertise is unique to Newcastle, helping to distinguish our degrees from similar degrees offered by other institutions.
Inspiring the next generation
We want to inspire and train up the next generation of innovators who can continue to extend our knowledge of the world around us. So you’ll have plenty of opportunities, both within and outside your degree, to do your own research, with support from our experienced researchers.
Our reputation for world-class research means we can recruit the top academics and tutors from around the world – many of the staff you will learn from at Newcastle lead the UK, and sometimes the world, in their area of expertise. They also bring an international perspective to your teaching acquired through their experience.
Maintaining teaching quality
We view teaching and research as equally important and interconnected. That’s why supporting the continuous professional development of our staff is a priority:
- our dedicated Staff Development Unit provides year-round staff training
- all staff receive training in new learning technologies to enhance your learning experience
Our management of academic standards and quality of learning opportunities across the University received a ‘judgement of confidence’ from the auditor of higher education, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the best rating available.
The quality of our research-informed learning experience is reflected in the success of our graduates.