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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.

 

Latest News and Features

Rachel Whitworth, Peter Smithson and Emma Jane Goldsmith pictured at Vivienne Westwood: Rebel - Storyteller - Visionary at The Bowes Museum. Photo by Claire Collinson/The Bowes Museum
Professor John Woodward pouring final concrete at NESST topping out ceremony
Rehan Malik sitting in a theatre next to camera equipment
Afterlife
BioMed team
Bryan Jeffers and Kelly Johnson
Professor Tracy Finch
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Upcoming events

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Broken Bonds: New Perspectives on Marital Breakdown
Culture in Conversation: Rethinking Leadership & Organisational Practice
REVEAL Music Recitals 2026
Alumni Social New York
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