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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Excellence in research and teaching, in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences.
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has a global reputation as a centre for research, education and engagement across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.
We are home to an exceptionally broad range of disciplines. These sit across our 10 academic schools, research institutes and centres. Through our thinking, making, research and education practice, we seek to address social and global challenges.
As a values-based community of colleagues and students, we promote a supportive and inclusive culture. This is based on shared values of trust, integrity, diversity, academic freedom and social and environmental justice.
New exhibition connects art and ecology to a public audience
Through a collaborative project involving academics, artists, and scientists, Listening to the Voices of the Rivers explores the vital role rivers play in sustaining communities and ecosystems.
New book tells hidden history of Newcastle prison
A new book co-written by a researcher at Newcastle University brings to life the forgotten history of Newcastle’s once-notorious prison.
How creativity can help children with long-term health issues
The impact of creativity on the health and wellbeing of youngsters with long-term health conditions is being investigated by a team of researchers led by Dr Emily Murphy from Newcastle University.