Newcastle University

We're proud to be ranked in the world's top 150 universities by QS World University Rankings.

These results reflect the strength of our global research, outstanding teaching and supportive student experience in an increasingly competitive international higher education landscape.

Last week the Freemen of Newcastle visited the Castle Leazes accommodation redevelopment site.

As well as finding out more about the project, they signed a steel beam which will be integrated into the structure of the first two buildings.

The accommodation is due to open in time for the 2028/2029 academic yearand is a joint venture between the university and Unite Students.

The design for the Castle Leazes redevelopment was shaped through extensive consultation with the local community. It will create 2,000 purpose-built bedrooms and offer increased communal areas, including social hubs, games rooms, study spaces, and outdoor courtyards, designed to foster a sense of community.

🎉 We've been ranked Number 1 for Student Life in the latest Uni Compare University Rankings. 🥇

The rankings are decided using independent data and real student reviews from past and current students in an effort to truly reflect the university experience.

We've received more than £4M funding from the Office For Students to offer more students the chance to study on our Engineering degrees.

The funding will help create over 370 additional student places across a range of programmes including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Electronic and Computer Engineering.

These students will benefit from hands-on experience with state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated drone arena designed to support the development, testing and operation of unmanned aerial systems.

They'll also have access to new quadruped robots to gain practical insight into autonomous ground-based systems increasingly used in complex and hazardous environments.

Rare feral goats in Northumberland are genetically unique, according to our researchers. 🐐

Unlike any other breed of goat, Cheviot goats, local to the North East of England, have been identified as historically significant and genetically distinct, and are believed to have descended from the original goats introduced by the first farmers of the Neolithic period.

Read more by clicking the link in the comments. ⬇

The World Cup kicks off later today, so we've been rummaging through our archives and stumbled upon these team shots ⚽ 20 years separates them, but the Team Newcastle spirit unites them!

Spot any familiar faces? 👀

With a global alumni community spanning all four corners of the globe, we'd love to hear which team you'll be cheering on during this year's tournament. Comment below! 👇

Congratulations to PhD researcher Ruth Dunn who has been awarded the Royal Meteorological Society's Malcolm Walker Award for 2025! 🎉🏆

Ruth received the award for her contribution to addressing a long-standing and fundamental challenge in meteorology: the underestimation of total rainfall measure by gauges due to undercatch. 🌧👏

Who's a fan of our campus willow tree? We love how it hangs in front of the entrance to our Fine Art department. 🎨

📢 3 Things To Know About Reversible Glue 🔬

Our researchers have created a reversible glue!

The benefits of this new formula could mean less pollution caused by electrical waste, and a new form of glue that supports recycling. 💡

Pup to it! Looks like our new furry friend, Alfie, had a lovely time visiting campus in the sunshine this week! 🐶