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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.

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Comment: What Andy Burnham means for the arts

Writing for The Conversation, Adam Behr discusses the impact Andy Burnham, as new Prime Minister, could have for the arts.

North East strengthens global leadership in creative industries

Newcastle University is showcasing the North East's status as a hub for pioneering creative industries research as the Creative Industries PEC welcomes 43 new Fellows to its Research Fellows Network.

Local knowledge can improve early warnings of glacial lake floods

Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can enhance Early Warning Systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods.