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News and Events within the Department of Humanities.

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 Humanities.

The news articles below show the exciting stories and work taking place within Humanities, 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

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Times Modern University of Year
The Lit & Phil, Newcastle. Image by Sally Ann Norman
Pictured are Amy Pargeter, Assistant Keeper of Art at Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums, and Northumbria University PhD student Ella Nixon, standing in the Laing Art Gallery with pictures on the wall behind them
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.
Award winner Stephen McGowan
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Upcoming events

CHASE LECTURE - Darren McGarvey
What is to become of us?
Tackling diversity in STEM one aspiration at a time

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