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Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Find out how our students, graduates, and staff push the boundaries of possibility in entrepreneurship and innovation around the world.

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Welcome to all new alumni

Congratulations - it's time to celebrate everything you've achieved.

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

Read our statement and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Research Impact at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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Congratulations to all our graduating students

We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in Winter Congregation ceremonies.
Students from behind in procession for graduation

Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think

Professor in Philosophy of Science Peter Vickers reveals the results of four surveys asking experts if they think there's intelligent life beyond Earth.
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His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2025

With the announcement of the King’s New Year Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni and friends who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Cathedral in winter

Spotlight on: Professor Stephen Gorard - championing use of evidence to improve education outcomes

In our new ‘Spotlight on’ series, we’re highlighting how our researchers are leading their field and transforming lives. Professor Stephen Gorard, from our School of Education, is a pioneer in evidence-informed improvements to educational opportunities.
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Harnessing AI to respond to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance

A prototype AI chatbot tool has been developed to help pull together vital human, animal and environmental health information to support the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
A diagram of the One Health model

Royal Astronomical Society honours Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë scientists

Two Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë scientists whose work helps us to understand the Universe and our own planet are being recognised by one of the UK’s leading learned societies.
Head and shoulder pictures of Dr Andrew Valentine (left) and Emeritus Professor Ian Smail (right). Both men have beards and glasses and are looking directly at the camera.
  • Breakthrough technique to stop irregular heartbeats

    Researchers from our top-rated Computer Science department have made an exciting discovery that could improve how doctors treat dangerous heart rhythms, like those seen in cardiac arrest.
    Fibrillation
  • Archaeologists unearth ‘lost house’ and unusual items at County Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë castle

    Our archaeologists have helped uncover a ‘lost’ house at Auckland Castle in County Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë built by the infamous Parliamentarian and Puritan Sir Arthur Haselrig.
    Trenches dug in the grounds of Auckland Castle
  • Red advantage fades in power

    For athletes hoping to gain an advantage, new research suggests wearing red may not be the boost it once was. In 2005, research led by Professors Russell Hill and Robert Barton in our Department of Anthropology found that wearing red boosted the chances of success in some sports. However, two decades later, a new study involving the same researchers finds that wearing red may no longer provide the sporting advantage it once did.
    Two martial arts competitors with white sports wear one with a red protective vest, the other with a blue protective vest

Archaeologists unearth ‘lost house’ and unusual items at County Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë castle

Our archaeologists have helped uncover a ‘lost’ house at Auckland Castle in County Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë built by the infamous Parliamentarian and Puritan Sir Arthur Haselrig.
Trenches dug in the grounds of Auckland Castle

Red advantage fades in power

For athletes hoping to gain an advantage, new research suggests wearing red may not be the boost it once was. In 2005, research led by Professors Russell Hill and Robert Barton in our Department of Anthropology found that wearing red boosted the chances of success in some sports. However, two decades later, a new study involving the same researchers finds that wearing red may no longer provide the sporting advantage it once did.
Two martial arts competitors with white sports wear one with a red protective vest, the other with a blue protective vest

Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë researcher informs UK energy security and AI policy

A Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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Celebrating success and looking ahead: careers opportunities in 2025

After a successful careers fairs season in the Michaelmas term, we’re looking forward to an exciting line-up of events this term.
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Why there’s no such thing as normal in child development

Associate Professor in Psychology Samuel Forbes challenges our current benchmarks for child development, which he argues are variable based on cultural context and individual personalities.
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Utopian thinking – when the future meets the past

What is utopianism? How did it emerge as a way of imagining alternatives to the present? Why do people often look to the past when they imagine an alternative future?
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  • Partnering with the Foundation of Light to benefit communities

    We’ve partnered with the Foundation of Light charity to work together on initiatives aimed at improving communities across North East England.
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  • Volunteers making an impact

    Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, speaks about the positive impact of our staff and student volunteers.
    Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves
  • Explore January's Community Newsletter

    Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University and in the city itself.
    Members of the Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë student theatre stand onstage and sing in a performance

Volunteers making an impact

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, speaks about the positive impact of our staff and student volunteers.
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

Explore January's Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University and in the city itself.
Members of the Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë student theatre stand onstage and sing in a performance

Upcoming events

Crazy for You

Tuesday 28 January 2025 - Saturday 1 February 2025
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Gala Theatre
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Small and medium-sized enterprise careers fair

Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Wednesday 29 January 2025
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Teaching and Learning Centre
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Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Drama Festival 2025

Sunday 16 February 2025 - Sunday 23 February 2025
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Various locations across Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë City
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MBA Open Evening

Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Wednesday 29 January 2025
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Waterside Building Riverside Place Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë DH1 1SL UK
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From our Student Blogs:

Behind the mic – the story of The Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë Student podcast

Bioscience student Crystal explains how the Discovering Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë University podcast came to life, and how it provides in-depth insights into studying and living in Ò»±¾µÀÎÞÂë.
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