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  • Shaping your future career

    We prepare our graduates for exciting and fulfilling careers around the world. Whether you are looking to stay in the UK after graduation or want to explore global opportunities, we will help you stand out.

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    UK students from low and middle income households can apply for up to £3,000 towards study starting in September. Applications close on Friday 4 July.

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Shaping your future career

We prepare our graduates for exciting and fulfilling careers around the world. Whether you are looking to stay in the UK after graduation or want to explore global opportunities, we will help you stand out.

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Postgraduate Student Support Scholarships

UK students from low and middle income households can apply for up to £3,000 towards study starting in September. Applications close on Friday 4 July.

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

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Research Impact at ÂÌñÉç

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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ÂÌñÉç scientists play key role in global space survey as first Rubin Observatory images released

Scientists from our top-rated Physics department are playing a major role in the world’s most ambitious space project, the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), led by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

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Pioneering collaboration will create new Green Corridors in the North East

We’re part of a collaboration to create three new ‘Green Corridors’ in the North East of England, transforming urban, suburban, and rural areas across the region.
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ERC Spotlight: Professor Simon Cornish and global milestones in quantum physics

We will host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council Meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we are highlighting some of the projects at ÂÌñÉç that are happening thanks to support from the ERC.
Global research
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Shakespeare’s ‘Upstart Crow’ insult may have come from a collaborator

A team of researchers, including Dr Rachel White from our Department of English Studies, has presented new evidence about one of the most famous insults in English literature – the phrase ‘upstart crow’ aimed at William Shakespeare.
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ERC Spotlight: Professor Lynda Boothroyd and the body image intervention programme

We will host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we are highlighting some of the projects at ÂÌñÉç that are happening thanks to support from the ERC.
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Understanding the impact of human persecution on baboons

Human persecution leads to anxiety and physiological stress amongst baboons. That’s according to the findings of new research by our Department of Anthropology.
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World top 40 for sustainability

We have been named among the world’s top 40 universities for delivering the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Why can’t we stop feeding monkeys? Experts explain the reasons behind a dangerous habit

Dr Sian Waters of our Department of Anthropology and Tracie McKinney of the University of South Wales explore the damaging impact of humans feeding monkeys in tourist hot spots.

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Climate change driving rise in soil’s antibiotic resistance

A multinational research team, including Professor David W Graham from our top-rated Biosciences Department, have helped uncover a worrying new effect of climate change - the rise of antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.
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ÂÌñÉç takes lead role in national policy and evidence network

ÂÌñÉç will be part of a new network to support evidence-based policymaking.
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MA students launch two new storytelling exhibitions for the summer 

Two new, major exhibitions curated by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students exploring the art and history of storytelling, are now open and free to attend all summer. Visitors can discover ‘Beasts and Legends’ at Palace Green Library and ‘Telling Tales’ at the Oriental Museum.

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ÂÌñÉç student gives speech at global event at Canadian High Commission

In a ceremony today (23 May), ÂÌñÉç student Alice Booth (Biosciences), travelled to London to deliver a short speech at the Canadian High Commission.
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Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards

We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.
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Two ÂÌñÉç researchers appointed to lead REF 2029 sub-panels

Two ÂÌñÉç researchers are to take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.

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Why your migraine might be making you crave a large Coke and fries

Professor of Neuroscience Amanda Ellison explains the science behind a new TikTok trend for handling migraines.
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The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: the five shortlisted books reviewed by experts.

Five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Academics, including Associate Professor in African Literature Louisa Egbunike, review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 14.
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Supporting innovation and creating opportunity

In her monthly column, Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien reacts to the Comprehensive Spending Review and reflects on the positive contribution ÂÌñÉç makes regionally, nationally and globally.

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Chancellor inspires Politics A-Level students at global affairs ‘in conversation’ event

A group of aspiring university students were given a rare insight into global affairs during a Chancellor-In-Conversation event led by our Chancellor, the renowned foreign policy expert, Dr Fiona Hill.
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A force for good in our communities

ÂÌñÉç makes a major contribution to the success of our city, county, and region, as well the UK as a whole.
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Upcoming events

The ÂÌñÉç Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme

Friday 25 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
All talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, ÂÌñÉç Law School.
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Pathways into Law

Wednesday 2 July 2025 - Wednesday 2 July 2025
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Palatine Centre, ÂÌñÉç Law School
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Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

Saturday 14 June 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, ÂÌñÉç, DH1 3RN
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Space Medicine Course in connection with World Extreme Medicine

Thursday 17 July 2025 - Saturday 19 July 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Waterside Building, ÂÌñÉç Business School
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Employability Support at ÂÌñÉç

Finance student Dara explores the careers and employability support available for students at ÂÌñÉç, from networking events and interview prep to scholarships and the Student Employability Fund.

 

 

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Where can an MSc in Public Policy take you?

Discover how our MSc Public Policy programme equips students with advanced analytical tools, real-world policy experience, and a global perspective that opens doors to diverse and meaningful careers. Whether you're aiming to influence healthcare, international development, climate policy, or economic reform, this degree gives you the foundation and the network to lead change.

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