Alumni Events
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INSIGHTS Public Lectures
Newcastle alumni are invited to these free lectures on campus, showcasing the best thinkers of today.
- Guest Speakers
The Rage and Bonds Machine: Social Media, Misinformation, and the Rise of Radical Populism
Join Dr Martin Farr (Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History) and Dr Majid Khosravini (Reader in Digital Media & Discourse Studies) to explore the explosive rise of radical populism and the powerful role media outlets play in fuelling it.
- Guest Speakers
- Online Viewing Available
NUWRFC Old Girls Weekend
Are you ready to get your boots back on and get back on the turf at Cochrane Park against our current 1XV? How about a night out in the toon? If so, bring on our Old Girls Weekend.
The Watchdog Role: Journalism as a Check on Political Power
Join an all‑female panel of world‑leading journalists for a powerful conversation on how the press shapes democracy. Explore the evolving role of journalism and ask what responsibilities reporters will carry in shaping democracy in 2026 and beyond.
- Guest Speakers
The New Global (Dis)order
We live in a world where the only certainty is uncertainty and economic and moral issues are intertwined. Join this discussion to explore what the ongoing (dis)order means for our economic prospects, our business outlook and individual livelihoods.
- Guest Speakers