Universities committed to delivering a knowledge based economy
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
0191 222 6000
www.ncl.ac.uk
robin.lockwood@ncl.ac.uk (Business and Industrial Liaison)
Background
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne is a popular red brick civic university with an excellent reputation in teaching and research. It is closely integrated into the economic, cultural and social life of the North East, and graduates are much sought-after by employers nation-wide.
The Guardian University Guide 2004 highlighted Newcastle as one of Britain’s most successful universities.
Student Numbers
17,784 (full and part time)
Number of courses / study programmes
There are over 210 taught undergraduate courses, over 170 taught postgraduate courses plus a wide range of research degrees.
Faculties
- Science, Agriculture and Engineering
- Medical Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Within the faculties there are 27 schools: www.ncl.ac.uk/subjects/schools
Specialist areas
- Cultural and Heritage Studies
- Architecture, Planning and Landscape
- Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
- Education, Communication and Language Sciences
- Music
- Marine Science and Technology
- Biosciences, Medicine and Dentistry
- Informatics
- Nanotechnology
- Environment and Sustainability
Research / teaching ratings
No subject taught at Newcastle has been awarded fewer than 20 out of the maximum 24 points by the Quality Assurance Agency.
The Medical School has gained 143 out of a possible 144 points in its six subject areas - Medicine, Dentistry, Physiology, Psychology, Pharmacology and Molecular Biosciences.
Newcastle is one of the UK's leading research universities, with a strong and vibrant interdisciplinary research base.
Research income from grants and contracts reached £55.5 million in the year 2004-2005. In the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, 40 out of 45 Units of assessment were rated as nationally or internationally leading (5*, 5 or 4)
Industry / business links
The University carries out collaborative research, contract research, consultancy and a range of commercial services including design-related activities. Those wishing to explore possibilities should contact Knowledge House at Newcastle: Robin Lockwood on 0191 222 5898.
Conference and corporate hospitality facilities are also available on the university campus.
Professional development and training is available across a wide range of disciplines. This includes full and part time degrees, continuing professional development programmes, certificates and diplomas.
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