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.
What history can teach those working the hospital night shift
A pioneering study led by Newcastle University is looking into the history of the night shift on hospital wards, exploring how the UK can create better, safer working conditions for hospital workers.
Comment: Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister
Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses what we've learned from Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister.
Comment: The dog who waited for Odysseus
Writing for The Conversation, Susanna Philippo and Sally Waite discuss how Argos, the dog who waited for Odysseus, reflects the deep human‑animal bonds of ancient Greece.