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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New £50m centre to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies
A new research centre involving Newcastle University experts aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy.
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.
Aspirin a day keeps bowel cancer at bay
Taking a single, small dose of aspirin a day can prevent bowel cancer in people at high risk of the disease, according to the results of a major clinical trial.