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We are a world top 100 university

We are ranked 78th in the QS World University Rankings 2024, up 14 places from 2023.

 

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A World Leader in Sustainability

We are one of the best universities in the world for sustainability - 19th in the QS Sustainability Rankings.

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

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Research Impact at ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥

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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ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥’s sector-leading policies praised in gender pay gap report

The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has released a report that explores the gender pay gap in higher education in which ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥â€™s progressive family-friendly policies are highlighted for being sector-leading.
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New funding to expand access to renewable energy research

We’re part of a world-leading renewable energy research collaboration that has received almost £5.3million from the UK government to expand its work.
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Pioneering centre to energise UK’s offshore wind ambitions

We’re supporting the creation of a new research centre to advance cutting edge solutions to offshore wind challenges and drive the UK’s transition to Net Zero.
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ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ academic unveils harsh realities for UK farm and care workers

A new report published by the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre reveals vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers in the agriculture and care sectors in the UK.
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ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ Business School Launches Executive MSc in Supply Chain Management

We have launched our new Executive MSc in Supply Chain Management programme, designed to equip participants with the skills to face unprecedented challenges in the supply chain sector, such as increased disruptions and growing pressures to become economically, environmentally and socially sustainable.
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Decision-making at home hinders women in the workplace

Decision-making styles within the family can be a significant barrier to achieving gender parity not only at home but in the workplace too, new research from ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ Business School reveals.
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SuperBIT makes Nature Astronomy front cover

An international project involving ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ which flew a gigantic balloon-borne telescope to the edge of space has made the front cover of the prestigious journal Nature Astronomy.
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Report shows ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥’s major contribution to regional economy and job creation

Research-intensive universities, including ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥, generated almost £900million for the North East of England through research, innovation and the creation of new businesses, according to a new report.
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Discover our students' performances across the North East this March

In March, our talented students will bring music to North East audiences, performing at iconic venues and working alongside accomplished professional ensembles.

Celebrating International Women’s Day through student music and theatre

A host of performances at ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ illustrates how our students are marking the creative and artistic talent of women.
  • Looking back to build a better future

    Ita Mac Carthy is Professor of early modern Italian literature and art in our School of Modern Languages and Cultures. She also directs the Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) with Professor Richard Scholar. She recently took part in an Ideas Forum as part of 'UP North Culture + Knowledge: Growing Opportunities in the North East’. Here she discusses why Research Institutes like IMEMS can help us build a better future together for the North East of England.
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  • In the Shadow of the Mine: Professor Ray Hudson on the 40th anniversary of the UK miners’ strikes

    This week marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the UK miners’ strikes of the 1980s.
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  • Journalism in a post-truth world

    Social media, AI and 'fake news' are among the many challenges facing journalism today. South College Principal, Professor Tim Luckhurst, who has a decades-long career in journalism, shares his views on journalism in a post-truth world ahead of an event at South College where expert panellists will discuss the issue.
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In the Shadow of the Mine: Professor Ray Hudson on the 40th anniversary of the UK miners’ strikes

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the UK miners’ strikes of the 1980s.
A profile picture of Professor Ray Hudson and the cover of his book 'In the Shadow of the Mine'

Journalism in a post-truth world

Social media, AI and 'fake news' are among the many challenges facing journalism today. South College Principal, Professor Tim Luckhurst, who has a decades-long career in journalism, shares his views on journalism in a post-truth world ahead of an event at South College where expert panellists will discuss the issue.
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Event ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ shortlisted for North East England Tourism Award

Congratulations to the Event ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ team who have been announced as a finalist in the Business Events Venue of the Year category at the 2024 North East England Tourism Awards.
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Supporting the roll-out of innovative tutoring model

We’re helping deliver an innovative tutoring programme that will see our students work with local schools to help pupils develop their literacy skills.
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Upcoming events

Holi Festival

Saturday 23 March 2024 - Saturday 23 March 2024
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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Understanding Offence: Delimiting the (Un)sayable - International conference

Thursday 21 March 2024 - Saturday 23 March 2024
10:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Hatfield College (Little Burt Room, and Birley Room); and Pemberton Rooms Palace Green (PG20 and PG21)
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Anthro-Physical Design of Sustainable and Resilient Built Assets

Thursday 21 March 2024 - Thursday 21 March 2024
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Zoom
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Sir Tim Smit KBE public lecture 'The Future is going round in Circles'

Tuesday 26 March 2024 - Tuesday 26 March 2024
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Lecture Theatre 403, Business School, ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥, Mill Hill Lane, ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥, UK
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ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ Counselling and Mental Health Service

University can be a stressful time with moving away from home & learning to study independently, but support is available. One of the ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ student team shares their experience with the ÈËÆÞÖ±²¥ Counselling and Mental Health Service when they reached out for support.
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