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Newcastle University has honoured a distinguished career in folk music and teaching by naming a new lecture theatre after one of its most influential academics, Sandra Kerr. The announcement was a moment that blended the university’s rich musical heritage with its forward‑looking academic vision. Recognising a Legacy of Inspiration Sandra Kerr arrived at Newcastle in […]
Summer Highlights of Alumni Reunions Summer 2025 was a vibrant period for Newcastle University’s alumni community. From the 55th‑anniversary celebration of Civil Engineering graduates to the 60th‑year reunion of the Dental School, alumni returned to campus for themed events that mixed historic visits, professional networking, and festive dinners. The university’s dedicated reunions team worked to […]
Stepping into the Poetry Scene: How Newcastle Nurtures Creative Talent On 2 October, National Poetry Day turned the historic campus of Newcastle University into a stage for literary celebration. While the day is nationally recognised, the real highlight in the north east was the spotlight on alumnus Daniel Hinds, whose debut collection New Famous Phrases was […]
Celebrating a Visionary on World Architecture Day On 6 October 2025, architects, students, and enthusiasts worldwide observe World Architecture Day, a global event that highlights the transformative power of design. Newcastle University takes this opportunity to honor an alumnus whose work bridged engineering, fine art, and performance: Flavio de Carvalho. By revisiting Carvalho’s legacy, we gain […]
Key Themes from Precious Ovat’s Journey Newcastle University’s Landscape Architecture master’s program has produced graduates who tackle complex environmental, social, and technological challenges. Precious Ovat’s story illustrates how hands‑on experience, field excursions, and interdisciplinary research can translate into large‑scale urban solutions. From Familial Exposure to Architectural Ambition Growing up in Nigeria, Precious first encountered the […]
Newcastle University’s recent World Mental Health Day feature spotlights alumna Lily Felton’s upcoming book, Outsmart Anxiety: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Empowering Your Mind. Her experience—graduating during the COVID‑19 lockdown and supporting friends through mental‑health challenges—provides a roadmap for young people seeking clear, evidence‑based strategies to manage anxiety. Why Mental‑Health Literacy Matters in the Modern […]
Overview of the 25/26 NCL in Action Programme The Newcastle community has received a fresh call to engagement with the launch of NCL in Action 25/26, a cross‑institutional initiative designed to address the high‑impact issues shaping our world in 2025 and beyond. Broadly focused on the themes of geopolitical change, technology disruption, climate stress and […]
Overview of the Newcastle University Student Fund The Newcastle University Student Fund is a dedicated allocation of alumni and supporter generosity, designed to remove financial barriers and enhance the university experience for every student. Since the fund’s launch in 2021, a total of more than £1.5 million has been donated, supporting over 27,000 students across our […]
Newcastle University graduates leave a mark on BBC’s hit series The latest season of BBC One’s The Great British Sewing Bee saw not one but two alumni from Newcastle University perform a ‘seamless’ show of skill and creativity. From the chemistry classroom to the cutting room, both Kit Giroux and Yasmin Proctor‑Kent demonstrate that the […]
Paul Younger – From Geology Graduate to Sustainability Champion Paul Younger’s journey began in the early 1980s when he enrolled at Newcastle University as a Geology undergraduate. Settling in Leazes Terrace student accommodation, he balanced academic rigour with extracurricular involvement, notably as a member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society at the Students’ Union. After […]
