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Our Global Community

Newcastle University has a strong global community. We work together ethically with our partners to deliver education, experiences and research that positively impact the world in which we live.

A values-led global university

At Newcastle University, we embrace our role as a global institution, reflecting on our place in the world: past, present, and future.

We foster openness and a sense of care, guided by our core values:

  • social and environmental justice
  • academic freedom
  • equality, diversity, and inclusion

A hub for international engagement

Our university serves as a hub for global engagement through teaching, learning, research, our campuses and the student experience.

We support our students’ global mobility and employability. We also provide opportunities to be part of the international workforce.

Being a global university means we think, feel, and act globally. We recognize and nurture our connections to global communities, places, and institutions. By working ethically in partnerships we achieve more together than we could alone.

Our global strategy further outlines our ambitions and commitments in this area.

Working together to tackle global challenges

We work with our partners to make a positive difference to the world . Together we deliver education, experiences and research that involve our entire learning community.

Our collaborative work includes the International Coalition of Sites of Conscious (ICSC) and our collective efforts to promote social justice and a universal culture of human rights.

Study with us

Our 29,000-strong student community includes people from 145 countries. Each year, we warmly welcome thousands of new students from across the globe. They are drawn by our:

  • world-class education
  • rich heritage
  • vibrant multicultural life
  • lower living costs compared to other major UK cities

International students bring diverse perspectives to our lecture halls, labs, and the wider community. They enrich the cultural and intellectual life of both the university and the city.

This global exchange of ideas and experiences enhances the educational environment on campus, preparing students to thrive in an interconnected world.

Latest global news

There are lots of great initiatives and stories taking place across our network.

The power of protected status: New platform supports UK producers

A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched.

Travel industry must accept plus-size tourists “can and will travel”

Plus-size tourists “can and will travel” and the travel industry needs to wake up to their needs, according to a study of TikTok posts.

Comment: Empowering plus-sized travellers

Writing for The Conversation, Weizheng Zhang and Whitney Vernes discuss four ways that plus-sized travellers can feel empowered this summer.