School of Engineering
With over 150 years of engineering excellence, we are shaping the future through cutting-edge teaching, research, and partnerships.
Engineering shapes the future all around us
Engineering plays a pivotal role in every aspect of modern life:
- from robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence
- to medical technologies, electrified transport, resilient infrastructure and clean water systems
Here in Newcastle, innovators such as Armstrong, Stephenson, Merz and Swan developed ideas that changed the world. Today, we build on that legacy. We develop research and education that integrate disciplines to address complex, system-level challenges.
We work closely with government and industry to advance:
- electrification and the energy transition
- sustainable infrastructure and water resilience
- digital and AI-enabled engineering systems
- low-carbon transport and mobility
- resource efficiency and circular economy solutions
Our latest news
Newcastle University recognised with geography award
Newcastle University has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK’s open-access, dedicated video platform.
Newcastle expert highlights climate crisis in a new film
A leading Newcastle University climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK.
Warming intensifies rainfall in North Atlantic storms
Rapid ocean warming is likely to make tropical cyclone rainfall more intense and longer lasting, increasing flood risks in parts of the North Atlantic region.