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News and Events within the Department of Arts

From fascinating research, outstanding achievements and exciting exhibitions to forthcoming open days and high-profile public lectures, you can find information about the latest news, events and activities within the Department of Arts.

The news articles below show the exciting stories and work taking place within Arts, including stimulating comment and opinion from our academics – many of whom are leaders in their fields.

The events show our wide range of exciting activities taking place, including public lectures, performances, conferences, open days, and much more.  Many of our events are free and open to the public.

Latest News and Features

a black and white x-ray image of painting of the baby Jesus in a crib
Pictured from left to right: Executive Director and Joint CEO of Live Theatre Jacqui Kell, Director of Cultural Partnerships at Northumbria University Neil Percival, and Director of Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM) Keith Merrin.
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Sir Vince Cable and Professor Andy Long pictured outside Northumbria University
Chiara Ingravallo and Nathan Goodison from Northumbria University collect the award for Best Student Drama at the Royal Television Society Awards for the North East and Borders.
Camera operator John Shier encounters an Arctic wolf in Blue Planet III. BBC Studios/© Ronan Donovan
Diana Cecil, Countess of Elgin, by Cornelius Johnson. English Heritage
Honorary Graduate Clio Barnard.
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Upcoming events

TaPRA Conference 2024
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Babel Lecture 2024
Have Some Imagination: Towards a manifesto for arts education
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