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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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Those with health issues denied medication in police custody

People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable due to a lack of medical staff on site.

Comment: Hypermasculine influencers can be good role models for boys

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Richardson discusses how hypermasculinity influencers can offer an authentic and positive connection for some young men.

Newcastle University researcher to capture 40 years of HIV history

A Newcastle University researcher is to conduct a groundbreaking project to review forty years of HIV oral history across the globe with a unique fellowship award.