Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a UK public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. The university is a red brick university and a member of the Russell Group, an association of research-intensive UK universities.
Research Focus & Expertise
Newcastle University has a strong research focus on energy, health, and sustainability. It is highly recognized for its commitment to environmental science and sustainability including addressing global challenges, with a high global ranking for research on sustainable development and awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for global research excellence in water. Additionally, the university’s focus on urban studies and digital technology contributes to innovative “smart city” solutions, enhancing urban resilience and public health in local and global contexts. The Newcastle University Centre for Cancer and Newcastle University Medical School are renowned for medical research, particularly in aging, cancer therapies, and genomic medicine. This research breadth positions Newcastle University as a significant contributor to both scientific and social advancements.
Academic Profile
- The university is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s research-intensive universities.
- It is ranked in the top 200 of most world rankings, and in the top 40 of most UK rankings.
- As of 2023, it is ranked 110th globally by QS, 292nd by Leiden,139th by Times Higher Education and 201st–300th by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Nationally, it is ranked joint 33rd by the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 30th by the Complete University Guide and joint 63rd by the Guardian.
- In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), which assesses the quality of research in UK higher education institutions, Newcastle is ranked joint 33rd by GPA (along with the University of Strathclyde and the University of Sussex) and 15th for research power (the grade point average score of a university, multiplied by the full-time equivalent number of researchers submitted).
KEY LINKS
Website: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/
