Engage with Us

The Hatton Gallery and the Great North Museum: Hancock are part of Newcastle University. They are two of the nine museums and galleries run by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM).  

The gallery and museum bring world-leading research in art, science and culture, to diverse public audiences. For example, through our partnership with TWAM, we work with school-age children. We want to give them the confidence that they can change the world around them. 

TWAM holds collections and archives of international importance in:  

• art 
• science and technology 
• archaeology 
• military and social history 
• fashion and natural sciences 

The opportunities for growing unique new knowledge and stimulating impactful and innovative research are boundless.  

The National Trust and Newcastle University have a strong history of working together. We recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cement our partnership. Our new agreement builds on several years of collaboration. This involves:  

• student projects 
• research projects 
• knowledge transfer initiatives 

We share a commitment to making the world a better place for current and future generations. Whether this relates to heritage, culture, families, sustainability, or the environment.  

Citizens UK (CUK) is a national charity that organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good. Newcastle University is a founding member and strategic partner of Tyne & Wear Citizens, the local chapter of Citizens UK.  

Together we work to develop reciprocal, non-partisan working relationships with decision-makers across Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. Community organising is used to create systemic change. We aim to enable human flourishing and dignity in democratically selected areas.  

Training in community organising is free to staff and students at Newcastle University. It's embedded in our teaching work.  

Here is what some of our students had to say about this training:  

"I've learned about myself, the way I work, and values that are important to me. I now have confidence...knowing I can be a part of something bigger" (student reflections, 2018/19).  

"Engaging with the Just Change campaign encouraged me to apply to Teach First. I felt empowered by the Citizens approach, allowing children to give testimonies and voice their concerns... I want to develop this method in the classroom, especially with concerns after the pandemic. I want to ensure the needs of students in my care are listened to and positive change is created" (student reflections, 2020/21).