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Title
Our Strengths
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undergraduate
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https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/
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https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/
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# Our Strengths

**Source**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/
**Parent**: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/

- [Careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
- [Library](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/)
- [Current Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/students/)
- [Staff](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/staffandstudents/)
- [News & Press](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/)
- [Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/university-events/)
- [Contact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/)

[Logo](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ "Newcastle University")

- [Who we Are](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/)

  [Who we Are](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/)
  - [Excellence and impact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/)
    - [Research Excellence](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-excellence/)
    - [Teaching and Student Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/teaching-and-experience/)
    - [Graduate Employability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/employability/)
    - [League Tables and Rankings](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/rankings/)
    - [Our Strengths](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/)
    - [Engagement and Place](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/engagement/)
    - [Research Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-strategy/)
    - [Education Strategy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/education-strategy/)
  - [Social and Environmental Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/)
    - [Social Justice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/social-justice/)
    - [Sustainability](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sustainability/)
    - [University of Sanctuary](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/social-environmental-justice/sanctuary/)
  - [Our Campuses](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/)
    - [Faculties, Schools and Research Units](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/faculties-schools-research/)
    - [Newcastle Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/our-campuses/newcastle-campus/)
    - [NUMed Malaysia](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/)
    - [Singapore Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/singapore/)
  - [Our People](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/people/)
  - [Global](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/global/)
  - [Structure and Governance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/)
    - [Transparency](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/transparency/)
    - [Office for Students Transparency Data](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/transparency-information/)
    - [Access and Participation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/structure/access-and-participation/)
    - [Brand Hub](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/brand-hub/)
    - [Deans](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/executive/deans/)
    - [Key Dates](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/key-dates/)
  - [Our Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/partnerships/)
  - [History of Newcastle University](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/history/)
  - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/)
    - [Maps and Directions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/contact/maps/)
- [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/)

  [Study with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/)
  - [Undergraduate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/)
    - [Subject Areas](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/subjects/)
    - [Applications and Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/)
      - [Undergraduate Application Advice](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/application-advice/)
      - [Step-by-Step Guide for UK Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/uk-students/)
      - [Step-by-Step Guide for International and EU Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/international/)
      - [Applying through UCAS](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/ucas/)
      - [Entry Requirements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/entry-requirements/)
        - [A and AS Levels](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/entry-requirements/a-levels/)
      - [Personal statements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/application-advice/write-personal-statement/)
      - [Application Decisions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/decisions/)
      - [Access Schemes and Pathway Programmes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/access-schemes/)
      - [PARTNERS](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/partners/)
      - [Policies and Procedures](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/policies/)
      - [Applicants with Disabilities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/disabilities/)
      - [Mature Applicants](#)
      - [Deferred Entry](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications-offers/deferred-entry/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/)
      - [Scholarships and Bursaries](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-excellence/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships – Undergraduate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-undergraduate-eu/)
        - [Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/vc-international/)
        - [International Foundation Scholarships](#)
        - [International Family Discounts](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/international-family-discounts/)
        - [Opportunity Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/opportunity-scholarships/)
        - [Subject Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/subject-scholarships/)
        - [Sports Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/performance/scholarships/)
        - [St Nicholas’ Educational Trust Scholarship](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/st-nicholas/)
        - [NU Sanctuary Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/scholarships-bursaries/sanctuary/)
      - [Tuition Fees and Costs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/tuition-fees/)
        - [Additional Costs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/tuition-fees/additional-costs/)
      - [Student Loans](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/student-loans/)
      - [International Student Finance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/international-students/)
        - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
    - [Undergraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/)
    - [Sign up and Discover](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/your-future/)
    - [School and College Outreach](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/schools/)
    - [Information for Parents and Supporters](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/parents/)
    - [Request a Prospectus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/prospectus-request/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Postgraduate Taught](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/)
    - [Why Choose Newcastle?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/why-newcastle/)
    - [Your Study Options](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/flexible-study/)
    - [Qualifications Explained](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/)
    - [Fees & Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/)
      - [Search for Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/search-funding/)
      - [Funding Your Studies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-funding/funding-your-study/)
      - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
    - [Applications & Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/)
      - [Application Help](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/application-help/)
      - [Advice & Resources](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/advice-resources/)
      - [Your Offer Guide](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/applications-offers/offer-guide/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Postgraduate Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/)
    - [Find a Degree](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/)
    - [Why Choose Newcastle?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/why-newcastle/)
    - [Qualifications Explained](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/qualifications/)
    - [Research at Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/our-research/)
    - [Is a PhD for me?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/is-a-phd-for-me/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/fees-and-funding/)
    - [How to Apply](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/) 
      - [How to apply for Studentships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/studentships/)
      - [How to Propose your Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/research-proposal/)
        - [How to Write a Research Proposal](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/research-proposal/writing-a-proposal/)
      - [Occasional Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/occasional-students/)
    - [Student Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/support/)
      - [Careers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/support/careers/)
    - [Our Doctoral College](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate-research/doctoral-college/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Global Scholarships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/)
  - [Distance Learning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/distance-learning/)
  - [Continuing Professional Development (CPD)](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/cpd/)
  - [Why Choose Newcastle University?](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/why-newcastle/)
  - [Our Campus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/)
    - [Libraries](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/library/)
    - [IT](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/it/)
    - [Study Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/study-support/)
    - [Sport](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sport/facilities/)
    - [Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/campus-tours/)
    - [Student Safety](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/campus/student-safety/)
  - [Student Life](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/)
    - [Life in Newcastle](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/)
      - [City Suburbs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/city-suburbs/)
      - [Sports and Fitness](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/sports-fitness/)
      - [Food and Drink](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/food-drink/)
      - [Local Services](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/local-services/)
      - [Things to do](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/life-in-newcastle/things-to-do/)
    - [Our North East Region](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/north-east/)
    - [Cost of Living](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/cost/)
    - [Support and Wellbeing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/)
    - [Teaching and Learning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-life/teaching-learning/)
    - [Student Stories](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/student-stories/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [Student Blog - Belong](https://belong.ncl.ac.uk/blog)
  - [Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/)
    - [Our Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/)
      - [Accommodation Types](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/) 
        - [Types of Rooms](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/types/our-rooms/)
      - [Accessible accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/accessible-accommodation/)
      - [Staff and Visitors](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/)
        - [Bedrooms we offer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/bedrooms-we-offer/)
        - [Booking](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/university/staff-and-visitors/booking-staff/)
    - [Applying for Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/)
      - [Accommodation Guarantee](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/accommodation-guarantee/)
      - [Applying for Undergraduate Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-undergraduate-accommodation/)
      - [Applying for Postgraduate Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-postgraduate-accommodation/)
      - [Applying for Accessible Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/applying-for-accessible-accommodation/)
      - [Part Year Student Accommodation](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/part-year-student-accommodation/)
      - [Clearing and Insurance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/applying-for-accommodation/clearing/)
    - [Living with Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/)
      - [Safety and Security](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/safety-and-security/)
      - [Moving In](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/moving-in/)
      - [Leaving Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/)
        - [Returning Next Year](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/returning-next-year/)
        - [Extending Your Stay](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/leaving-us/extending-your-stay/)
      - [Room Changes](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/room-changes/)
      - [Current Residents](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/)
        - [Insurance](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/insurance/)
        - [Parking & Bicycle Storage](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/parking-bicycle-storage/)
        - [Post and Parcels](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/post-and-parcels/)
        - [Guest Visitors and Going Away](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/visitors-and-going-away/)
        - [Energy & Recycling](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/current-residents/energy-and-recycling/)
      - [ResLife](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/reslife/)
        - [ResLife Find a Flatmate](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/find-a-flatmate/)
        - [Your ResLife Team](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/student-experience/reslife/)
      - [Student Support](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/)
      - [Policies](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/living-with-us/policy/)
    - [Accommodation Payments](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/)
      - [Payment Methods](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/payment-methods/)
      - [Payment Schedules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/payment-schedules/)
      - [Managed Partnerships](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/managed-partnerships/)
      - [Rent Adjustments](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/payments/rent-adjustments/)
    - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/)
      - [Student Village Receptions](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/-student-village-receptions/)
      - [Your Accommodation Team](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/accommodation-team/)
      - [Report a Fault](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/report-fault/)
      - [Feedback and Complaints](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/feedback-complaints/)
      - [Internet Connection](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/contact-us/internet-connection/)
  - [Your Future](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/)
    - [Work Placements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/work-placement/)
    - [Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/)
      - [About the Careers Service](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/about/)
      - [Careers Service Events](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/events/)
      - [Work for Yourself](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/startup/)
      - [Career Planning](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/career-planning/)
      - [Careers Modules](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/career-modules/)
      - [Making Applications](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/)
      - [Interviews, Tests & Assessment Centres](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/interviews-assessments/)
      - [Internships, Placements & Shadowing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/internships-placements-shadowing/)
      - [Finding Jobs](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/)
      - [Handling Job Offers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/making-applications/job-offers/)
      - [Researching Employers](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/find-jobs/researching-employers/)
      - [Making Contacts](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/making-contacts/)
      - [Further Study](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore-your-options/further-study/)
      - [Awards, Competitions & Project Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/awards-competitions-funding/)
      - [Volunteering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/skills-and-experience/volunteering/)
    - [Boost Your CV](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/your-future/boost-your-cv/)
    - [Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)](#)
  - [Meet Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/)
    - [Getting Here](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/travel/)
    - [Undergraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-open-day/)
    - [Undergraduate Virtual Event](#)
    - [Undergraduate Offer Holder Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/undergraduate-offer-holders/)
    - [Undergraduate Pop Up Event London](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/pop-up-events/)
    - [Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/campus-tours/)
    - [Self-Guided Campus Tours](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/self-guided/)
    - [Postgraduate Open Days](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/meet-us-open-days/)
    - [Postgraduate Schools & Supervisors](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/meet/schools-institutes-supervisors/)
  - [International Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/)
    - [Find your Country/Region](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/country/)
    - [International Student Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/experience/)
    - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/fees-funding/)
    - [English Language Requirements](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/)
    - [Visa and Immigration](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/student-progress/visa/)
    - [Chat to Our Students](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/chat-to-students/)
  - [International Pathway Courses](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/international-pathway-courses/)
    - [Newcastle University International Study Centre](https://www.nclisc.com/en)
  - [Student Exchange and Study Abroad](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility/)
  - [Request a Prospectus](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/prospectus-request/)
  - [Key Dates](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/key-dates/)
  - [Contact Us](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/contact/)
  - [Your Academic Experience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/experience/)
- [Our Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/)

  [Our Research](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/)
  - [Research Impact](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/impact/)
  - [Research Strengths](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/)
  - [Centres of Research Excellence](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/research-strategy/nucores/)
    - [Centre for Ageing](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ageing/)
    - [Centre for AI Safety](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/ai-safety/)
    - [Centre for Behaviour](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/behaviour/)
    - [Centre for Biomedical Engineering](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedical-engineering/)
    - [Centre for Cancer](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cancer/)
    - [Centre for Children and Youth](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/children-youth/)
    - [Centre for Climate and Environmental Resilience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/environmental-climate-resilience/)
    - [Centre for Cyber Security and Resilience](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/research/cyber-security-resilience/)
    - [Centre for Data Science and AI](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/data-science-ai/)
    - [Centre for Energy](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/energy/)
    - [Centre for Healthier Lives](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/healthier-lives/)
    - [Centre for Heritage](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/heritage/)
    - [Centre for Industrial Biotechnology](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/industrial-biotechnology/)
    - [Centre for Landscape](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/landscape/)
    - [Centre for Mobility and Transport](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/mobility-transport/)
    - [Centre for Rare Disease](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/rare-diseases/)
    - [Centre for Researching Cities](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/cities/)
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## From Newcastle. For the world.

From unlocking the secrets of long-Covid, to advancing new treatments for cancer, **we are changing lives.**

We’re working to understand our past, probing the mysteries of space, and how galaxies evolve.

We’re also **protecting our planet’s future** - from developing more sustainable technologies, to driving the UK’s electric revolution.

Whether we’re predicting the intensity of tropical storms, exploring the impact of the arts on dementia, or working to preserve our global heritage during times of conflict, we’re making our world a better place.

Across our strengths in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts, **we’re tackling global challenges.**

Awarded 5 QS stars

for research (2025)

Global top 140 University

QS World University Rankings 2026

Ranked 64th in the world for sustainability

QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026

We have The Queen's Anniversary Prize

for global research excellence in water

The Newcastle Helix innovation district

is a global centre for collaboration

Up to 824,000

people attended our social, community and cultural engagement events last year

> The heart of our mission lies in improving the management and outlook for cancer patients across the globe.

Professor Quentin Anstee

Dean of Research and Innovation, FMS

[#### Ageing and health

We help people live healthier, happier,\
 longer lives.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/ageing-health/)

[#### Cities and place

We help to build sustainable communities fit for\
 the future.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/cities-place/)

[#### Culture and creative arts

We are challenging historical perspectives and enriching the future through arts and culture.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/culture/)

[#### One planet

We are working to ensure that there is enough, for all, forever.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/one-planet/)

[#### Data

We unlock the power of data to discover solutions and drive innovation.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/excellence-impact/strengths/data/)

> My research interest is primarily focussed on addressing the unmet needs of improving cardiovascular outcomes in older adults.

Professor Vijay Kunadian

Clinical Professor of Interventional Cardiology

[## Latest research and innovations

Our work touches lives and inspires global change. Discover our latest stories on our blog.](https://from.ncl.ac.uk/)

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