Who We Are
We exist to advance education and research and to help society tackle the many challenges it faces.
Inspiration and innovation
As a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive Universities, we’ve been working to understand our world since 1834.
We push the boundaries of knowledge through innovation and creativity. Ranked as a Global top 140 University, our research and teaching are world leading.
We have three campuses in Newcastle, Singapore, and Malaysia. Our 29,000-strong student community is drawn from over 135 countries. Our community of over 270,000 alumni are creating outstanding impact around the globe.
We educate for life. We’ve nurtured generations of students to play their part in building a society that’s better, stronger, and fairer.
We’ve developed a global network of strategic industry partners and employers. Our collaborations are providing ideas and solutions of economic, social and cultural benefit for our world.
We are a University of Sanctuary. We promote a culture of welcome, engagement and safety for people fleeing persecution and violence.
From Newcastle. For the world.
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About Newcastle
Latest from Newcastle
£22 million to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation
Newcastle University has been awarded £22M by the National Institute for Health and Care Research to continue research identifying emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices and digital technologies.
Climate expert awarded Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship
Professor Hayley Fowler has been awarded a Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship to tackle extreme weather risks.
Business expert honoured for contribution to management history
A Newcastle University business expert has been awarded the prestigious Daniel A. Wren Research Award for Contributions to Management History by the Academy of Management (AOM).