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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Excellence in research and teaching, in the creative arts, humanities and social sciences.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has a global reputation as a centre for research, education and engagement across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences.

We are home to an exceptionally broad range of disciplines. These sit across our 10 academic schools, research institutes and centres. Through our thinking, making, research and education practice, we seek to address social and global challenges.

As a values-based community of colleagues and students, we promote a supportive and inclusive culture. This is based on shared values of trust, integrity, diversity, academic freedom and social and environmental justice.

Latest news

Comment: How to keep plant-based foods on the table after Veganuary

Writing for The Conversation, Andrew Walton and Johannes Kniess with Meera Iona Inglis discuss how more public institutions are providing a greater range of plant-based options.

University welcomes new UK report on strengthening spin-outs

Newcastle University welcomes the publication of a new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) report examining how the UK can better support university spin-out and start-up businesses to thrive and grow.

Comment: The fall of Peter Mandelson

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the fall of Peter Mandelson and the many questions the UK government must now answer