School of Engineering
Phase 1 of our £110million redeveloped Stephenson Building is now open, providing world-class facilities for the engineers of tomorrow.
Engineering shapes the future all around us
Engineering is everywhere you look. It plays a role in every aspect of our modern lives:
- from robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence
- to mobile phones, medical technology, and driverless cars
Here in Newcastle is where great innovators such as Armstrong, Stephenson, Merz and Swan developed ideas that changed the world. We are proud to continue our city's rich history in world-leading engineering, innovation and creativity. We carry out ground-breaking research. We work closely with our governmental and industrial partners. We address global challenges such as:
- climate change
- sustainable energy
- transport
- clean water supply
- waste management
Our latest news
One year of twinning: Newcastle University and NUWEE, Ukraine
Newcastle University delegation met NUWEE colleagues to discuss water security in Ukraine.
European Geosciences Union honour for leading climate expert
Professor Hayley Fowler has received the prestigious Sergey Soloviev Medal from the European Geosciences Union (EGU).
Royal recognition for water research
Newcastle University has won a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its long-standing excellence in water research.