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New Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion Launched

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place, has been appointed to the new Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, to build a more connected sense of community in the UK.

Newcastle University celebrates excellence in Tyne Design Week

University experts are taking part in a new celebration of North East creativity, innovation, and design.

Newcastle academic to host NATO Women, Peace and Security event

A Newcastle University academic will lead a discussion on the importance of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda, at a special event in The Hague on 23 June, ahead of the NATO Summit.

Pioneering project will create three Green Corridors in the North East

Three Green Corridors will transform urban, suburban, and rural spaces in Gateshead, Durham, and South Tees.

The power of protected status: New platform supports UK producers

A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched.

Travel industry must accept plus-size tourists “can and will travel”

Plus-size tourists “can and will travel” and the travel industry needs to wake up to their needs, according to a study of TikTok posts.

Comment: Empowering plus-sized travellers

Writing for The Conversation, Weizheng Zhang and Whitney Vernes discuss four ways that plus-sized travellers can feel empowered this summer.

Comment: Sly Stone: influential funk pioneer

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at the legacy of Sly Stone.

The Glasshouse Artists in Residence stage visionary projects

The Glasshouse International Centre of Music’s Artists in Residence, supported by Newcastle University, are ready to share their new work.

In Situ: Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show 2025

This year’s Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show at Newcastle University, explores the theme of In Situ.

Team Newcastle take on Great North Run in aid of our students

This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #TeamNewcastle in the world’s biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community.

Comment: Trump’s Middle East pivot aims to counter China’s influence

Writing for The Conversation, Maria Papageorgiou discusses how Donald Trump’s attempt to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East aims to contain China’s growing ambitions in the region.

Farrell Centre wins architecture award

Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre is a winner of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025.

Discover Festival to inspire future generations in the North East

Discover Festival will take place at Newcastle University on Saturday, 7 June, in an exciting one-day event that will showcase the university’s research and education to people in the North East.

Comment: Reform threat is unique in UK political history

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the threat to both the Labour and Conservative parties from a buoyant Reform Party.

Comment: Linguistics could make language learning more relevant

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Michelle Sheehan discusses how a languages curriculum oriented around linguistics could address the decline in language learning

Comment: Anti-environmentalism - full of contradictions

Writing for The Conversation, Alastair Bonnett discusses how anti-environmentalism is gaining ground, particularly among voices on the right, but the messages it offers are often contradictory.

A Scientific Encounter: The Complex

A new exhibition, curated by Newcastle University Professor Wolfgang Weileder, explores the intersections between cultural and scientific heritage.

Kamila Shamsie to give the 2025 PEN Lecture

The 2025 PEN Lecture will be delivered by award-winning novelist Kamila Shamsie at Newcastle University's Culture Lab.

Newcastle University Fine Art Degree Show 2025

The next generation of artists will be exhibiting their work at Newcastle University’s Fine Art Degree Show. .

The Pupa: BioKnit at the Newcastle Late Shows

How can growth transform a building and how can mycelium and textiles weave a new identity in an empty space?

In A Pinch: Newcastle University Fine Art students at the Late Shows

On Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May, all first year Fine Art students at Newcastle University will be exhibiting as part of The Late Shows.

Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others

The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament.

Newcastle geographers awarded prestigious Fellowship

Two Newcastle University researchers have been awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in recognition of their service to Geography.

Venice Biennale Special Mention for GBR – Geology of Britannic Repair

The British Pavilion, curated by a team including Owen Hopkins, Director of Newcastle University's Farrell Centre, wins accolade at 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

Pioneering music project inspires new BBC 3 radio show

A project which is transforming the understanding of historic music-making across England is the focus of The Song Detectorists.

Lead in the Pipes

‘Lead in the Pipes’ is an amalgam of liminal, surrealist and thought-provoking artworks by nine current Newcastle University Fine Art students

Play Grounded explores grief during Covid-19

A play written by a Newcastle University academic and based on real life experiences during Covid-19 is to be performed at the Alphabetti Theatre.

Student and graduate shortlisted for North East Emerging Artist Award

Bethan Harris and Wilfred Sears are among eight people shortlisted for the fourth North East Emerging Artist Award at Seaton Delaval Hall.

Comment: Why people in police custody are missing vital medications

Writing for The Conversation, Gethin Rees discusses why some people in police custody can face long delays in receiving medication - or be denied access to healthcare altogether.

Comment: The hyper-individualistic manosphere focuses on worth

Writing for The Conversation, Sophie Lively discusses how the hyper-individualistic and focused on worth manosphere is a product of neoliberalism.

Artistic exchanges during the Cold War

A new project examines how links between the former Eastern Bloc and Northern Africa have shaped modern art.

Care home documentary filmed during Covid-19 to tour UK

CARE looks at the realities of the care sector through the eyes of workers and residents.

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.

Comment: Five children’s books that feature positive male role models

Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson offers his recommendation for a book that aims to teach boys what it means to be responsible, compassionate and confident men.

Newcastle social scientist awarded prestigious Fellowship

Professor Cathrine Degnen, a leading expert in Anthropology, has been elected by her peers to become a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

New details of British Pavilion at Venice Biennale revealed

The British Council and its commissioned curators, which includes Farrell Centre Director Owen Hopkins, have announced further details of the British Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2025.

Placed

The Placed art exhibtion brings together the work of eight Newcastle University Master of Fine Art (MFA) students at Slugtown art gallery.

Farrell Centre shortlisted for architecture award

Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre has been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025.

Comment: Why aid budget cuts are an existential matter for Labour

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses how the decision to cut funding from international development to increase defence spending raises questions about what Labour governments are for.

New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled

The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet has been assembled by a team including scientists from Newcastle University.

What drives growth in the creative industries?

A new initiative will provide unprecedented insight into what drives growth in the creative industries sector.

Newcastle University staff celebrated for International Women’s Day

Inspirational Newcastle University colleagues are taking part in a special celebration to mark International Women’s Day.

Comment: Arts sector funding

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the winners and losers of the arts sector's £270m funding boost.

Comment: Starmer meets Trump: assiduous planning and deft diplomacy

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.

University announces new Pro Vice-Chancellor HaSS

Newcastle University has announced the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), Professor Jo Fox.

Comment: Podcasts are a great tool for political persuasion

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Katie East discusses how political podcasts have much in common with 18th century political writing.

Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day

Newcastle University academic’s film of classic novel finishes principle photography