About us
Find out more about our organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance.
Who we are
The information in this section shows how the University is organised. It includes the legal status of the University, which member of staff or group within the University is responsible for specific functions and where they fit in the overall structure of the University.
Find out more about:
Student activities
For more information about the NUSU operations and activities, constitution and governance arrangements visit their website.
Legal framework
Corporate status
Ultimately the corporate status of the University is conferred by relevant statutes, including:
- the Education Reform Act of 1988
- the Further and Higher Education Act 1992
These are available from the Office of Public Sector Information.
The University Statutes document and details of our Charity Status and requirements are available on our website.
History of the University
Newcastle University was officially founded in 1963 through an Act of Parliament but it is in fact a much older institution. It can trace its origins back to 1834 to a School of Medicine and Surgery and also to the Armstrong College, which was founded in the city in 1871 for the teaching of the physical sciences.