Northumbria University, officially known as the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Its origins date back to 1877 with the establishment of Rutherford College; it gained university status in 1992.
Key Facts:
- Type: Public research university
- Endowment: £1.21 million (2023)
- Budget: £338.3 million (2022/23)
- Chancellor: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
- Vice-Chancellor: Andy Long
- Academic Staff: 1,765 (2022/23)
- Administrative Staff: 1,720 (2022/23)
- Students: Approximately 32,565 (2022/23)
- Undergraduates: Approximately 20,710
- Postgraduates: Approximately 11,860
- Affiliations:
- Wallace Group
- Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Universities UK
- AACSB
Campuses:
- City Campus: Located in Newcastle city centre, it houses most of the university's academic departments and facilities.
- Coach Lane Campus: Situated on the outskirts of the city centre, it primarily accommodates students from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
- London Campus: Offers business, computing, and project management courses.
- International Presence: The university also has a campus in Amsterdam.
Faculties:
- Arts, Design and Social Sciences
- Business and Law
- Engineering and Environment
- Health and Life Sciences
Academic Profile:
- Research Excellence: In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, Northumbria University was ranked 23rd in the UK for research power, marking a significant rise in its research profile
- Reputation and Rankings: The university has gained recognition for its research output and academic programs, contributing to its growing reputation both nationally and internationally.
Student Life:
- Sports: Northumbria Sport offers a range of athletic programs and facilities, promoting student engagement in physical activities.
- Student Union: The university's Students' Union provides support, activities, and representation for all students.
Notable Alumni:
- Victoria Pendleton: Olympic gold medalist cyclist.
- Sting (Gordon Sumner): Renowned musician and lead singer of The Police.
- Sir Jonathan Ive: Former Chief Design Officer at Apple Inc.