Spark your curiosity:
Join us for Discover Festival
You are invited to our festival of interactive family-fun on our city-centre campus on Saturday 7 June. Immerse yourself into a world of wonder and exploration, with a day filled with activities and events to inspire all ages.
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.
New blood test developed to rapidly diagnose rare genetic diseases
Researchers have developed a blood test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare genetic diseases in babies and children, eliminating costly and invasive procedures and giving earlier access to treatment.
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.

How is our new method for scans transforming lung research?
Respiratory disease is the third largest cause of death in the UK. Now, a revolutionary new method of scanning lungs could help medics identify any decline in l...

Creating a new code of conduct for true crime content
Crime content is everywhere. It snakes across platforms, influences how we view others and ourselves, fixes societal boundaries, and helps to construct and sust...

What steps are we taking toward net zero?
As a world-leading institution, Newcastle University has always recognised its responsibility to protect the natural environment: whether through trailblaz...