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Official page for Newcastle University UK, a founding member of the Russell Group of Research intensive universities, and a Global Top 130 university. #WeAreNCL
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πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social alumnus Peter Straughan on winning Best Adapted Screenplay at last night's #Oscars2025 πŸ‘ #WeAreNCL

On Rare Disease Day, we're reaffirming our commitment to research that brings hope to millions. Our researchers have developed an analytical framework to show how we can use genetics to improve the patients' lives. Learn more πŸ‘‡ #WeAreNCL

We’re happy to announce that Professor Jo Fox will be joining us from University of London to take up the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor for our Humanities and Social Sciences faculty. Read more πŸ‘‡ #WeAreNCL

Ramadan Mubarak for all those in our community preparing to celebrate Ramadan. If you’d like to learn more about Ramadan check out this article from our Chaplaincy team πŸ‘‡ sway.cloud.microsoft/7uSW4eDp4GRh... #WeAreNCL

Last year @viveknityananda.bsky.social won the trophy for Health, Wellbeing & Societal Benefit at our Engagement & Place Awards. The scheme celebrates great examples of engagement across the University and nominations for 2025 are open until 24 Feb newcastle.sharepoint.com/hub/engageme... #WeAreNCL

Could this be the future for sustainability? #WeAreNCL

Congratulations to Dr Christopher Stewart on being named as a finalist in the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. The awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. #WeAreNCL

It was great to welcome back to campus a reunion of Town and Country Planning undergraduates who first met in 1969. The group returned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Waldridge village renewal project they carried out as students. www.ncl.ac.uk/apl/news/ite... #WeAreNCL

Next week we'll be asking questions to one of our experts in Glacial research for an upcoming video. If there was a burning question you've always wanted to ask about glaciers, this is your chance. Reply with your Q and we'll use the best for the video. #WeAreNCL #Glaciers #Geography

It's #InternationalBatteryDay the one day we have the (rated) capacity to mention our National Battery Training and Skills Academy The academy is a workforce development initiative to train the next generation of battery engineers & specialists πŸ”‹ Read moreπŸ‘‡ www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/iesam/n...

Congrats to Joy Eze & Etienne Maughan on an epic weekend at the BUCS Indoor Championships πŸ‘ πŸ₯‡ 3rd year Pharmacy student Joy took gold in the 60m, securing her 3rd BUCS title and setting a BUCS record at 7:19 πŸ₯ˆ 2nd year English Literature student Etienne took silver in the 60m hurdles. #WeAreNCL

Nominations are now open for @thenhsa.bsky.social #NorthInnovationWomen campaign πŸ—³οΈ #WeAreNCL

Congratulations Iwinosa πŸ™Œ #WeAreNCL

Helix looking 😍 #WeAreNCL

Our 125-year history of dentistry education, treatment & research has an exciting future with the launch of new multi-million pound facilities set to transform the learning and experience of students, dental clinicians & patients! 🦷 Read more ⬇ www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL

Do you know a woman or girl who has made a positive impact in Newcastle? For #IWD2025, we're joining Newcastle Council to celebrate inspirational women shaping our city & making a difference in our communities πŸ’œ To nominate visit πŸ‘‡ forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #WeAreNCL

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This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the incredible women in our community! From research labs to to the field, they’re shaping the future and paving the way for more to follow πŸ”¬βœ¨ #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #WeAreNCL

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Congratulations to Professor Jane Robinson on her appointment to Chair of CBI’s North East Council πŸ‘ As chair Professor Robinson will ensure the UK’s most influential business network reflects the priorities of firms in North East England πŸ’Ό www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL

πŸ‰πŸ’™ Huge congratulations to our student athlete Evie Haskell on her selection for the England Rugby U20s Summer Series - we couldn’t be prouder to see her represent England on the international stage! Good luck, Evie! πŸ‘πŸ”₯ #WeAreNCL #EnglandU20s #EnglandRugby

Yesterday, after 34+ years of excellence in teaching & research, Dr Julian Knight gave his last organic lecture at Newcastle. Then this happened...😍 Thanks so much to Julian, and all the staff and students that turned out to wish him well in his retirement! #WeAreNCL

Employers! Join our apprenticeship team at our B2B Speed Networking session at the National Apprenticeship & Education Event North East. 🎟️ Register now and gain free admission to the event: bit.ly/4g8g2lF #apprenticeships #NAW2025

The Belonging in Engineering Network (BEN) was created to support Black and other Global Majority students and is an inclusive space for all in the School of Engineering to connect & belong. Open to all UG & PG students! Sign up here: bit.ly/4aLNTzx #RaceEqualityWeek #WeAreNCL

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is delighted to join @bsky.app! Follow us and tell your friends! @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social πŸŽ‰

πŸ“’ We're proud to announce over 1,000 scholarships for international and EU students to support them to pursue their degrees, and help to foster a truly global academic community here at Newcastle University. 🌎 Find out more➑️ www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global... #WeAreNCL #WeAreInternational #Scholarships

We'd like to congratulate Elinam Anku, who is currently studying his second year in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, for winning gold in boxing and becoming champion in his weight class at the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸ₯‡ #WeAreNCL

Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating in our community! #WeAreNCL #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake

πŸŽ‰Great newsπŸŽ‰ We've been ranked in the World Top 90 for Medical and Health and in the World Top 125 for Arts and Humanities, Life Sciences and Social Sciences in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025 πŸ† #WeAreNCL #THEUniRankings #WUR2025

We're wishing a huge congratulations to our own Dr Mahfuz Kamal, who has been awarded the prestigious Enterprise Fellowship by @raeng.org.uk πŸ‘ Find out more here. ⬇ #WeAreNCL

🌍 Newcastle is truly a special place to study in the UK. Are you still wondering why you should choose it as an international student? Here's what our students think πŸ‘‡ #WeAreInternational #WeAreNCL

Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day, we reflect on his legacy and remember when he was made an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law here at Newcastle in 1967. Our commitment to equality remains strong, and we look forward to working with MLK's home city and its universities to honour his legacy. #WeAreNCL

Join our FREE Employers' Business Breakfast to explore how Newcastle University’s apprenticeship programmes can transform your workforce and build the skills your organisation needs. πŸ“… 9 – 10.30am, 21 February 2025 πŸ“ The Catalyst, Newcastle Helix πŸ‘‰Register now: bit.ly/4gSPYMk #NAW2025 #wearencl

Dreamy views over the Quayside πŸ’—βœ¨ #mynclpics #WeAreNCL

Our brilliant professor and glaciation expert Bethan Davies has been awarded the prestigious Richardson Medal by the International Glaciological Society for her outstanding work making glaciology more accessible and inclusive. πŸ‘ Read more here. ⬇ www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL

We're excited to share our first Newcastle University Starter Pack! πŸ¦‹ This is a blend of institutional and personal accounts where you will find updates on ground-breaking research and events, as well as profiles of academics who share their expertise and projects. go.bsky.app/ijmeNz

We're delighted to share that this New Year's Honours list has recognised a number of outstanding Newcastle University colleagues who are honoured for their services to children and young people and medical advances to benefit patients. πŸ‘ bit.ly/403B7rh #WeAreNCL

Ahead of tonight's celebrations we'd like to wish all of our staff, students, alumni and community around the world a very Happy New Year! β­πŸŽ‰ However you're celebrating, we hope you have a great night and a wonderful 2025! πŸ₯³ #WeAreNCL #HappyNewYear

Congratulations CoralASSIST team - nominated for the international Frontiers Planet Prize. They're being considered for their work on selective breeding of corals to improve heat tolerance. The national prize winners will be announced on Earth Day 2025 - fingers cross for April 22nd. #WeAreNCL

A glaciologist from our Geography faculty is part of an international team of researchers who have discovered incredible preserved glacial landforms buried almost 1 km beneath the North Sea! 🌊 Read more:πŸ‘‡ www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL #Geography

We're proud to be an IntoUniversity HE partner providing after school study sessions for young people in Newcastle facing disadvantage. Through collaboration with @northumbriauni.bsky.social we've supported over 1250 primary and secondary school students in Newcastle. #WeAreNCL

Applications are now open for International Coalition of Sites of Conscience internships starting in summer 2025. Undergraduate students (stage 2 onwards), master’s and PhD students from any Faculty are eligible to apply. Find out more πŸ‘‡ www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility/exp... #WeAreNCL

Dr Jane Midgley of our School of Architecture has called for better resourcing, guidance and clarity from the central Government around food waste, as councils have been left unclear about their responsibilities under new regulations. πŸ₯‘πŸ₯• www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL

πŸŽ‰ We're celebrating being listed one of the world's top 60 universities for sustainability by QS. We're also joint 3rd in the world for health and wellbeing impact - recognising our mission to help people around the globe live longer and healthier lives. #WeAreNCL #QSWUR

We're loving seeing all of our winter graduates celebrating their congregations this week! Congratulations everyone! πŸŽ“πŸ‘ #NCLGrad #WeAreNCL

We're looking to create BlueSky Starter Packs to help highlight members of our academic community using this network, either individual accounts or institutes/schools. If you'd be interested in being featured please complete this short form forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Last week it was our pleasure to bestow honorary degrees on Professor Dame Anne Johnson, Anna Jones and Sir Nigel Wilson for their exceptional achievements in their fields. Find out more πŸ‘‡ www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL