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From fascinating research, outstanding achievements and exciting exhibitions to forthcoming open days and high-profile public lectures, here you can find information about the latest news, events and activities at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

From fascinating research, outstanding achievements and exciting exhibitions to forthcoming open days and high-profile public lectures, here you can find information about the latest news, events and activities at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

With a global reputation for academic excellence and rich research, Northumbria University, Newcastle has plenty to shout about. The News pages showcase the very best of the University’s academic, research and partnership activities. Our News pages provide a glimpse into the exciting work taking place at Northumbria every day with stimulating comment and opinion from our academics – many of whom are leaders in their fields – alongside student and graduate success stories.

Journalists can contact the Media & Communications Team for information, access to academic experts and press releases via the Media Staff page. Video clips, articles, interviews, academic profiles and news coverage featuring the University are also available for broadcast and publication.

On the Events pages you will find information about the wide range of exciting activities taking place , including public lectures, gallery exhibitions and installations, performances, conferences, open days, sports fixtures and much more.  Many of our events are free and open to the public, so take a look at our Calander and see how you can get involved.

 

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Prof Alister Scott giving evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee
From l-r: North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness; Claire Malcolm, CEO of New Writing North; and Cllr Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council
Genomic medicine production
: Composite image of the Tycho Supernova remnant. Shock waves from such explosive events are believed to be the main drivers behind cosmic rays. Credit: MPIA/NASA/Calar Alto Observatory
Dr John Coxon
People & Planet University League 2025
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Upcoming events

Policing in the Digital Society Conference: Opportunities and challenges in digital policing – theoretical and practical perspectives
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Viruses of Microbes-UK (VoM-UK) Conference 2025
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Responsible Business Conference
North East Solicitor Apprenticeship: Information Event
NU Advice: Your Future (Employability)
Have Some Imagination: Towards a manifesto for arts education (Sold Out)
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Advanced Clinical Practitioner Masterclass - Multi-professional advanced practitioner workplace supervision - 7th February 2025
What does poverty do to the mind?
a sign in front of a crowd
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Northumbria Open Days

Open Days are a great way for you to get a feel of the University, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the course(s) you are interested in.

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Research at Northumbria

Research is the life blood of a University and at Northumbria University we pride ourselves on research that makes a difference; research that has application and affects people's lives.

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Explore NU World

Find out what life here is all about. From studying to socialising, term time to downtime, we’ve got it covered.


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