Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Excellence in research and teaching, in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has a global reputation as a centre for research, education and engagement across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.
We are home to an exceptionally broad range of disciplines. These sit across our 10 academic schools, research institutes and centres. Through our thinking, making, research and education practice, we seek to address social and global challenges.
As a values-based community of colleagues and students, we promote a supportive and inclusive culture. This is based on shared values of trust, integrity, diversity, academic freedom and social and environmental justice.
Comment: How eco‑dystopian novels from Asia and Africa push boundaries
Writing for The Conversation, Alastair Bonnett outlines some of his favourite eco-dystopian novels from China and Taiwan, Nigeria and India.
Castle Leazes redevelopment under way
Construction of new student accommodation at Newcastle University’s Castle Leazes has commenced, with the stairwell and lift cores in the first building now installed.
Radio show inspired by music project shortlisted for award
The Song Detectorists has been shortlisted for a prestigious New York Festivals Radio Award.