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Famous artists donate work to Newcastle University auction

Antony Gormley and Sean Scully are among the renowned artists who have donated to this year’s Newcastle University Fine Art Postcard Auction.

Funding boost for thousands of doctoral students

Major funding to support the next generation of researchers has been announced.

Policy ‘pendulum’ holds back attempts to reduce regional inequalities

Constant institutional change and shifting resources have created decades of uncertainty and inconsistency in regional policy delivery, an expert at Newcastle University says.

Comment: What next for the special relationship in a second Trump term

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the issues Keir Starmer will have to navigate now Donald Trump has been re-elected.

Comment: Who was ‘Red Ellen’, whose portrait is now in 11 Downing St?

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Matt Perry discusses Ellen Wilkinson, the radical Labour MP of the 1920s, whose portrait is now hanging in 11 Downing Street.

With & Without You

Cultural exchange sees Newcastle University Fine Art students exhibit in Japan and art students from Kyoto, Japan, show work in Newcastle.

Universities re-affirm strategic partnership for city

With the new academic year now well underway, Newcastle and Northumbria universities have re-affirmed their commitment to working together to improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of Newcastle.

Speak for Yersel

New resources will create a digital snapshot of how language is used on the island of Ireland

Comment: Norman coin treasure

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Chloe Duckworth argues that the Norman coin hoard, which has become England’s most valuable treasure, could have been worth a lot more.

US election comes under the spotlight in public lecture

The consequences of the US election will be discussed in a talk two days after the American people choose their next President.

Newcastle University joins partnership to support Small Island States

Newcastle University is part of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) which will strengthen education, health and climate resilience in Small Island Developing States.

Comment: Why ghosts wear clothes or white sheets

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Shane McCorristine discusses the history of ghosts and why many are seen wearing clothes or white sheets instead of appearing in the nude.

Newcastle University playwright named Writer-in-Residence for RSC

Award-winning playwright Dr Zoe Cooper has been appointed Writer-in-Residence to the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).

Newcastle University announces Global Scholarships launch for 2025

Over 700 Scholarships Available for International and EU Students.

National competition win for postgraduate student

A Newcastle University PhD researcher has won a top prize for communicating her research project with the public.

Major new investment in smart data services for UK research

Newcastle University is to co-lead a major new project to transform the usability of satellite data for social science and health research and policy applications.

Comment: Religious hate crimes in England and Wales at a record high

Writing for The Conversation, Peter Hopkins discusses how despite religious hate crimes in England and Wales being at a record high, many still go unreported.

Exhibition celebrates peace heroines of Northern Ireland

Women who helped to bring about peace in Northern Ireland will be the focus of a special exhibition on Tyneside later this month.

Comment: Thatcher, Blair and a history of class in British politics

Martin Farr takes part in this podcast for The Conversation, discussing why Tony Blair’s decision to move Labour away from the working class was such a watershed moment.

North East's five universities to strengthen collaboration for impact

The five North East universities are to launch a new partnership to strengthen their collaboration to achieve even greater social and economic impact.

Funding boost for heritage science expertise

Heritage science experts at Newcastle University have received £1.5M in new funding to unlock the potential of existing heritage collections.

Comment: Why being like your boss still matters

Writing for The Conversation, Tom Lane discusses why being like your boss still matters, especially if you share political views

Unearthing the origin story of The Star-Spangled Banner

A radical ballad by Liverpudlian abolitionist is missing link in chain, says acclaimed historian Dr Oskar Jensen

Comment: Disclosures about impact on nature hide more than they reveal

Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang and Marwa Elnahass highlight that businesses that try to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal.

Dean appointed to prestigious business school role

Professor Stewart Robinson, Dean at Newcastle University Business School, has been appointed the new Chair of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

New hub for sonification innovation announced

Newcastle University experts will help deliver a project to improve how we communicate data through sound.

Curtain lifts on historic performance calendar

Painstaking research by a team of volunteers led by a Newcastle University academic has documented thousands of performances at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in its Victorian/Edwardian heyday.

Mali Morris: Returning

Hatton Gallery, 14 September 2024 – 11 January 2025

Pipelines: Newcastle University MFA Degree Show

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree Show brings together the work of emerging artists at both the midpoint and the culmination of two years of study, alongside work by PhD students.

Heritage expertise to lead new climate change project

Newcastle University heritage experts are to lead a groundbreaking project to understand the growing and multiple impacts of climate change on Hadrian’s Wall.

Professor Jacob Polley made a Fellow of the RSL

Professor Jacob Polley has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (RSL).

Statement from Newcastle and Northumbria universities

Joint statement from the Vice-Chancellors of Newcastle and Northumbria universities

Concrete Dreams

New exhibition and project explores radical urban transformations that changed Tyneside

Olympic success for University alumni

Newcastle University alumni are celebrating after gaining medals in rowing at the Olympic games in Paris.

Comment: Peace with Ukraine will need to factor in Russia's reasons

Writing for The Conversation, Nick Megoran explains why Russia’s reasons for invading Ukraine – however debatable - shouldn’t be ignored in a peace deal.

Distinguished figures receive honorary degrees

Outstanding individuals have been recognised with honorary degrees from Newcastle University.

Catrina McHugh Recognised With Honorary Degree

An award-winning playwright who was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters said it honoured "thousands of women thousands of women who have placed their trust” in her the theatre company.

Davina McCall made an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law

The household name, who has presented some of Britain's most popular television programmes, was honoured for the work she has done over the years to shine a spotlight on women’s health.

Glasshouse artists in residence announced

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music announces its three next generation artists appointed as Artists in Residence 2024/25, marking the start of a new partnership with Newcastle University.

Report calls for corporate courage to end racism

A Newcastle University anti-racism expert has led a review for the North East Chamber of Commerce into how businesses in the region can take action to promote diversity and inclusion.

Comment: Ziggy Stardust

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr examines how David Bowie developed the role that would bring him undying fame.

Reasons to be cheerful

Writing for Research Professional, Vice-Chancellor Chris Day assesses what the change of government could mean for the university sector

Comment: Alaska’s glaciers approaching irreversible tipping point

Writing for The Conversation, Bethan Davies discusses how the melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than thought.

Graduates celebrated in North East Emerging Artist Awards

Three local artists have been selected, with two out of the three being recent graduates from Newcastle University’s Fine Art programme.

Comment: Kang Youwei - thinker behind modern China’s transformation

Writing for The Conversation, Daniel Hutton Ferris discusses the revolutionary thinker who has had a profound influence on modern-day China.

University Fellow wins Northern Writers’ Award

Dr Laura Tisdall, NUAcT Fellow in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology has been presented with the Arvon Award as part of New Writing North’s Northern Writers’ Awards.

Melting of Alaskan glaciers shown to be accelerating

Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, research led by Newcastle University suggests.

Artist Emily Cropton to explore wellbeing in rural communities

Newcastle University and The Maltings (Berwick) Trust have appointed artist Emily Cropton to undertake a research commission to explore wellbeing in rural communities.

Comment: Tackling the ticket touts

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses why finally, the time to tackle ticket touts may have come.

Newcastle University academic wins Architects' Journal award

Jack Mutton, Lecturer in Architecture at Newcastle University, has won awards for his work to transform a derelict office block into artists’ studios and community spaces.