Newcastle University

We're proud to announce our work developing a ground-breaking mitochondrial donation IVF treatment has now seen eight healthy babies born 👶 Find out more 👇 ncl.ac.uk/press/articles… #WeAreNCL #IVF

Ever wondered what was an archaeologist's most fascinating discovery? Or do they have muddy boot etiquette? Today is #AskAnArchaeologist Day! So we sat down with one of our archaeologists and asked them some of your burning questions. #WeAreNCL #Archaeology

We're delighted to be partnering with @NorthumbriaUni @newcastlecol & @NewcastleCC on a new student-led forum to boost community collaboration in Newcastle & develop ways make Newcastle the best possible place for its students & residents. ⬇ bit.ly/4f6Uw1N #WeAreNCL

Best of luck to Newcastle graduate Yasmin Proctor-Kent (PhD, 2021) who is competing in this year's The Great British Sewing Bee 📺 The second episode of the series airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One. Join us in cheering on Yasmin! 🙌 #GreatBritishSewingBee

Congratulations are in order as Dr Katharine Wright from our School of Geography, Politics and Sociology has been chosen for a Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award, taking her to @Harvard University! 👏🎉 Find out more here. ⬇ bit.ly/4oiAiX5 #WeAreNCL

Did you hear? Newcastle is officially top 5 in the UK and Top 50 in the world in QS Best Student Cities 2026! 🏆🏙️ Obviously we are not surprised at all, but what do you think makes Newcastle one of the best student cities?😌 #WeAreNCL

Is someone cutting onions? 😥 Our Student Orators get us every time! Congratulations Class of 2025, you did it! 🎓 #WeAreNCL #NCLGrad

Congratulations to all of our 2025 Summer Graduates! 👏 Each congregation ceremony over the last two weeks has been a truly special celebration of your hard work and determination as students. We can't wait to see what you go on to do next! 🎓🤩 #NCLGrad #WeAreNCL

Who doesn't love our annual Grad Dogs post?! 🤩 We love seeing your four-legged family members coming to join you at congregations. The pawfect addition to the celebrations! 🐶 #NCLGrad #WeAreNCL

Great news! Newcastle has been ranked as one of the world's top 50 student cities in the latest QS Best Student Cities table. #WeAreNCL

Graduating through the years ✨🎓 #WeAreNcl #NewcastleUni #Graduation #GraduationDay #Archives #Alumni

Our academics have been part of new research that has discovered the remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica – which could help predictions of future loss from the ice sheet! 🧊⬇ bit.ly/40j4Jlu #WeAreNCL

Today, we awarded Huffty McHugh an honorary doctorate for her work with women, girls, and the LGBTQ community in Newcastle. We discussed her passion for The Toon, her time on The Word, and her advice for graduates. #NCLGrad

Today we awarded Professor @DavidOlusoga OBE an honorary degree for his outstanding work as a social historian. As someone who grew up in Tyneside we asked David what he misses most about living here, as well as his words of advice for the graduating class of 2025. #WeAreNCL

This week is World Orca Week, and we've been lucky enough to see these amazing marine creatures visit the North East coast in recent months! 🌊 Have you been lucky enough to see an orca in the wild before? 👀 #WeAreNCL

Congratulations to all our grads who have been celebrating across the first week of Summer Congregations! 🎓 We love this time of year and seeing you all celebrating on campus. 👏 #NCLGrad #WeAreNCL

The story of six Chinese sailors buried in a Newcastle graveyard will provide the setting for a new event at Newcastle University, exploring new ways to preserve the past and opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration. Read more here. ⬇ bit.ly/46xRXTU #WeAreNCL

And that's a wrap on week 1 of Summer Congregations 🎊 It's been so nice to see everyone celebrating their hard work and getting their shining moment in King's Hall Congratulations to our grads. And to next week's graduands we'll see you soon ☺️ #nclgrad #weareNCL

LaBuWho? 👏🎓 #NCLGrad #WeAreNCL

Our researchers have been involved with a new community-led art exhibition in Blyth, Northumberland, titled ‘Sparks: Creating Blyth’s Net Zero Policy Story’, developed by @HeadwayArts and taking place on Friday 11th July. 🌳 ⬇ bit.ly/3Guhd2V #WeAreNCL