Newcastle University

Newcastle University is a public research university in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. The university can trace its origins to a School of Medicine and Surgery, established in 1834, and to the College of Physical Science, founded in 1871.

Our vision is of Newcastle as a civic university with a global reputation for academic excellence. At Newcastle University, we have always been focused both on academic excellence and the impact of our academic work. Today, these long-held ideals are more relevant than ever and define our vision for the University's  the kind of university we wish to be. We are committed to certain fundamental values, shared throughout the higher education sector, including: academic freedom the pursuit of knowledge and understanding a sound academic disciplinary base a methodology based on reason and evidence social responsibility transparency In addition, we: are committed to excellence value diversity respond to societal challenges place equal importance on research and teaching educate for life are globally ambitious and regionally rooted invest in excellent staff.