Engagement and Place Awards 2026 Our Engagement and Place Awards recognise and celebrate great examples of collaboration with different publics. They showcase how the benefits of our research and teaching go beyond the University.

Read more about each single project on our website: www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/e...

We're excited to announce our shortlisted projects for the Engagement and Place Awards 2026!

These awards recognise innovative collaborations between the University and external partners, and how these bring value to the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of our communities. 🌍

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Castle Leazes redevelopment is under way! 🏗️

The stairwell and lift cores in the first building have now been installed, and the next phase will focus on the skeleton's construction.

Read more in the article: https://bit.ly/4vfYDQu

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Have you spotted our little Tyne Bridge on campus yet? 👀

We're prepping for our Progress to Postgraduate event in a couple of weeks! Find out more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4dBIeQ7

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5 ways Newcastle University is working towards a healthier world Experts at Newcastle University are showcasing their ground-breaking healthcare research, working towards a healthier world this World Health Day 2026.

From fighting bowel cancer to keeping plant-based foods on the table, this World Health Day, we're looking at five ways we're working towards a healthier world. 🌎

Read more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4txn8Hk


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Happy Easter to all those celebrating in our community! 🐣

Check out our Chaplaincy Team's article to learn more about Easter: https://bit.ly/40Zakxg

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We hope everyone enjoys the first bank holiday weekend of the year! 💐

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Newcastle University x P&G - Driving Global Innovation Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are marking over 10 years of partnership with a new report showcasing their shared achievements and future goals.

We're celebrating over 10 years of partnership with P&G where we've helped:

🚰 Improve water and energy efficiency
👚 Reduce microfibre pollution
🔬 Discover novel enzymes

And many, many more innovations.

Read about our work together 👇
https://bit.ly/4s3BE8s

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Thank you 😊

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📢 We're celebrating 10 subjects being ranked within the world's top 100 in the latest QS Rankings 🎉

It's a fantastic achievement and testament to the hard work and dedication from our staff and students.

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Poster for UN World Water Day featuring artwork of water and text highlighting the theme "Why Gender Matters in the Global Water Crisis." It mentions research by Professor Claire Walsh and Patsheba Ayebare, with logos for UN Water and Newcastle University.

The image is an infographic from Newcastle University. It highlights global statistics on access to water and sanitation: 26% of the population lacks safely managed drinking water, 42% lacks a safely managed sanitation service, and 29% lacks a handwashing facility. The text emphasizes that these issues are not gender-neutral.

An infographic by Newcastle University discusses water system interaction. It highlights that women in some regions, particularly in Uganda, often engage more with these systems due to responsibilities like collecting water and household sanitation. The text also mentions the impact on education, employment, and community life due to the time spent collecting safe water. An icon of waves and an arrow are included.

An infographic from Newcastle University with a water-themed design. It discusses the role of women in managing water systems. It states, "Water systems are social systems shaped by who uses and manages them." The text emphasizes the importance of recognizing decision-makers for building resilient and equitable water strategies.

Why does gender matter in the global water crisis? 💧

Water for equality means time, one of the most valuable resources we can give back to women and girls.

How? Find out more in our recent research article: https://bit.ly/3PitpI5

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We are the champions 💪

Incredible scenes last night as Team Newcastle took the Varsity trophy against @northumbriauni.bsky.social for the fifth year in a row.

Huge congratulations to all the teams who competed. Same again next year?

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Earlier this month, our Athletics and Cross Country Club held their annual alumni reunion, bringing together former members and current students 💙

Huge thanks to the organisers for welcoming our alumni back to Newcastle and being such fantastic hosts! 👏

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And just like that, this term is over! 🌸

Wishing all our staff and students a fantastic Spring break, we'll see you soon!

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Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating in our community.

If you’d like to learn more about Eid click the link in the comments to read an article from our Chaplaincy team!

"It's absolutely normal to be scared about setting up your own business…"

That's why we joined up with alumnus Rob Wood to create the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy.

Available to watch now on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

https://bit.ly/3ND2S7T

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Two dogs on leashes sit on grassy ground. One dog has curly black fur, and the other has wiry tan fur. A person's legs, wearing gray pants and black shoes, are visible near the tan dog.

A young man walks two dogs on a grassy field under a cloudy sky. One dog is black, and the other is golden. Trees line the horizon in the distance.

A young man wearing dark pants and a white short-sleeved shirt is holding a blue bottle and walking a small black and white dog. They are on a small bridge overlooking Jesmond Dene's waterfall and surrounded by trees.

Meet Jack, a second-year student who posted a request on a local Facebook group to ask if anyone would let him “borrow” their dog for a walk.

Since then, he's made a pack of new furry friends and raised £605 for Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter by walking 100km with them across February. 🐶

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We're thrilled to announce that Discover Festival is back for summer 2026! Spark your curiosity on Saturday 13th June, as we welcome you & your family to our free, one-day festival of interactive fun in the heart of the North East. ⚡

Find out more⬇
https://bit.ly/4cC59ub

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Congratulations to three of our academics, Professors Gina Heathcote, Kyle Grayson and Louise Kempton, who have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising their excellence in their fields. 👏

Read more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/47edsJh

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An image of Professor Jo Fox, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences smiling in front of a bookcase. The caption reads: "We know the creative industries can inspire, advance knowledge, generate debate and enrich lives in ways no other industry can. So it is very gratifying to see the value of them recognised with this proposed investment."

An image of Dr Adam Behr Head of Music in the School of Arts and Cultures stood in front of a redbrick wall. The caption reads: Infrastructure at arena level works best when connected to thriving smaller venues, festivals and talent pipelines. Recognition of the grassroots in this package is a welcome sign, particularly given the struggles that venues encounter around operating profitably in the current climate.

An image of Professor Hasan Bakhshi Director of the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre smiling. The caption reads "This investment from the North East Mayor is hugely welcome. Broad-based investment like this in the North East's production facilities, venues and festivals is critical in developing vibrant ecosystems within which Creative Industries thrive."

An image of Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Business, Partnerships and Place smiling and looking to the right of the frame. The caption reads This is fantastic news for our creative industries, a sector that has huge potential to grow. These plans will help our graduates and creative practitioners build careers in the North East, contributing to the economy vibrancy, identity and attractiveness of the region.

As proud champions of the creative industries, we welcome the announcement of a record £104 Million investment in to the region's creative talents from the North East Mayor.

To find out more visit https://bit.ly/47nj5Vk

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We're celebrating International Women's Day with some empowering words from our alumni, sharing wisdom and inspiration for future female industry leaders.

#Advice #Alumni #InternationalWomensDay

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🎉 Congratulations to Professor Nick Reynolds who has been awarded The British Society for Investigative Dermatology Medal for Contributions To Dermatological Research 🏅

To find out more visit https://bit.ly/4bdAOzH

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Happy Holi to all those celebrating in our community!

To find out more about Holi, you can read an article from our chaplaincy team here:

https://bit.ly/4iCkRoC

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🎉 Congratulations to Paulina Kuranchie, Lecturer in Public Relations, who has been named one of the Top 15 African Communication Educators to Watch in 2026 by Comms Of Africa.

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This image features a person wearing glasses and a light-colored collared shirt, standing in front of a simple background. The text indicates that TIME has named this individual one of the top 100 leaders in health. Newcastle University is acknowledged at the top with its logo. The person is identified as Professor Bobby McFarland, recognized for contributions to redefining reproduction.

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A formal setting with three people. Two individuals wearing academic robes are presenting a document to an elder in a suit. The setting has red walls with golden frames. Text on the image reads: "Queen Elizabeth Prize for Dementia research" and mentions Newcastle University. There's a description of the prize recognizing work on Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

A penguin stands on ice with an ocean backdrop. The image features a Newcastle University logo and contains text: "Our choices can influence Antarctica's fate for centuries. Our scientists have revealed the best and worst case scenario for the peninsula, showing how we risk losing glaciers and iconic species."

February has been an incredible month for research success!

From being awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize to discovering the fate of Antarctica, our researchers and teams continue to make a significant impact on the world.

Read more here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/

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Experts from Newcastle University have received The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education from the King and Queen for Dementia research, recognising decades of transforming the care of people with Dementia with Lewy bodies. 👏

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ccJ1Gu

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A vibrant Chinese New Year parade features a colorful dragon puppet carried by performers wearing red and gold costumes. The event takes place on a bustling street lined with spectators. In the background, the signage for Genting Casino is visible. A few people walk their dog along the street under string lights.

This weekend saw Newcastle's annual Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown and the city centre. 🎉

Celebrating the Year of the Horse, crowds gathered in town to watch the parade and take part in the festivities! 🐴

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Rocky landscape with patches of snow surrounding a small lake, under a cloudy sky. Snow-covered mountains are visible in the distance.

A vast, rocky landscape with patches of green vegetation, leading to snow-covered mountains under a cloudy sky.

Young elephant seals resting on a snowy landscape with icy mountains in the background in Antarctica.

In a race against time, our scientists have revealed our best & worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica with a new study highlighting that the choices we make in the next decade will determine Antarctica’s fate for centuries.

Read more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4b0PjI8

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