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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.

Latest news

Antarctic mountains could boost ocean carbon absorption

Research involving scientists from Newcastle University has revealed new hope in natural environmental systems found in Antarctica which could help mitigate the overall rise of carbon dioxide.

Subjective Atlas presents alternative view of Bosnia and Herzegovina

A new book conceived by Newcastle University academic offers a contemporary view of life for young people in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the war that ravaged the Balkans in the 1990s.

New education centre to provide opportunities for local young people

Young people facing disadvantage from Gateshead and surrounding areas will have an enhanced opportunity to attend higher education, thanks to a new children’s education centre in the town.