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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

New global leader appointed at Newcastle University

Newcastle University has appointed strategic academic leader, Professor Li Li as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global.

Newcastle University student creates unique art for Mercury Prize

A Fine Art student has been commissioned to provide 12 pieces of artwork as part of this year’s Mercury Prize 2025.

Sustainability analysis reveals UK business performance

Experts from Newcastle University have contributed to a new report assessing how UK business sectors are performing on sustainability and where more action is urgently needed.