Skip to main content

Celebrating excellence

Leading figures recognised with honorary degrees.

Latest news

Notable figures honoured by Newcastle University

A leading poet, scientist and the former leader of Newcastle City Council are receiving honours from Newcastle University.

Longlist announced for Gordon Burn Prize 2026

The Gordon Burn Prize longlist is a mix of bold fiction and non-fiction, representing work from writers from the nations and regions of the UK, Canada, and the USA.

AI has not reduced demand for creativity skills, new analysis finds

AI is redefining rather than replacing the need for creativity, new research published by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC), has found.