Newcastle University

Our mission
To be a world-class research- intensive university, to deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality and to play a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England.
Research with a global impact
At Newcastle University, we’re channelling our research towards meeting society’s most pressing needs.
Team Newcastle students excel in the sporting arena
Newcastle is ranked among the top 10 universities for sport in the UK.
Preparing for the effects of global warming
Newcastle University scientists have outlined measures needed to enable major cities to continue to grow in the face of climate change.
Top marks for teachers!
Students have given Newcastle University lecturers excellent scores for their teaching and enthusiasm in the National Student Survey.
Flying the flag for fairtrade
Newcastle University's Fairtrade status demonstrates our commitment to the growth and sustainability of the Developing World.
Latest News
AA president goes back to his roots
Leading transport spokesman Edmund King is returning to Newcastle after almost three decades to take up the role of Visiting Professor with the university's Transport Operations Research Group.
Global computing giant joins forces with Newcastle
A new centre that will focus on the research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing and virtualisation has been set up at Newcastle University.
Link found between liver disease and falls in old age
A study carried out at Newcastle University has discovered a link between liver disease and the rate of falls in elderly people.
Events
Insights: Public Lecture Series
14th January 2010 - 18th May 2010, Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts
21st January 2010 - 10th June 2010, Time: 10:00 - 07:00
Irresistible Forces
6th March 2010 - 16th April 2010, Time: 09:00 - 17:00




