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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.

Latest news

New exhibition at the Hatton Gallery explores the future of ceramics

Newcastle University’s Hatton Gallery is preparing to showcase an exhibition of work by 12 contemporary artists at different stages of their careers.

Academics search for descendants of people buried in Ballast Hills

Newcastle University experts are calling for relatives of those buried in a historic city burial ground to get in touch..

Glaciation expert awarded prestigious Richardson medal

A glaciation expert at Newcastle University has been awarded the prestigious Richardson Medal by the International Glaciological Society (IGS).