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ABOUT US Home About us Northumbria University is a research-intensive University that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. Named UK University of the Year 2022 by Times Higher Education and Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times, it is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an additional campus in London. Originating from Rutherford College (founded in 1880), Northumbria is ranked in the UK’s top 25 for research power and graduate employment. The university works with leading employers like Nike, IBM, and the NHS, and is a top UK institution for graduate start-ups. Northumbria attracts students from 137 countries and collaborates globally with higher education institutions. Our Strategy 2030 Leadership and Governance Our Campuses History of Northumbria Places and Partnerships Academic Departments Our People University Services Campus Facilities Newsroom Equality and Diversity Useful Links Latest News and Features View all news Northumbria University delivers diverse programme of public engagement events for ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025 13.03.26 Recognition for researcher dedicated to tackling food insecurity in the UK 09.03.26 University partnership brings space research to life for school pupils 05.03.26 Telescope reveals surprising secrets in Jupiter's northern lights 04.03.26 Northumbria Film graduates receive Royal Television Society honours 26.02.26 Scientists reveal the best and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica 20.02.26 PhD student maps mysterious upper atmosphere of Uranus for the first time 19.02.26 Developing technology to help empower young innovators across the globe 16.02.26 More events Upcoming events Mar 09 - 31 Mending, Making and Mythology: Responsible Fashion Practice 9am Mar 19 Launch of the Northern Interprofessional Education Strategy Northumbria University 9.30am - 11.30am Mar 24 CPD Professional Practice in Health Framework - Online Information Session Online 5pm - 6pm Mar 31 CPD Professional Practice in Health Leadership and Management - Online Information Session Online 5pm - 6pm