Newcastle University

Newcastle University is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the north-east of England. Established as a School of Medicine and Surgery in 1834, it became the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1963. Newcastle University is a member of the Russell Group, and has one of the largest EU research portfolios in the UK.

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The PM has a go at Teenage Kicks with the Undertones’ Feargal Sharkey, in his days as culture secretary in the last Labour government. PA / Alamy

What Andy Burnham means for the arts

It seems hopeful at least that the new prime minister does not have to be persuaded of the value of the arts and culture.
Playing on the biggest stage: fans of Uzbekistan’s national football team, the ‘White Wolves’, cheering on their team in a World Cup match against Portugal, June 2026. EPA/Sam Wasson

Uzbekistan’s World Cup appearance is a moment of pride and shows off central Asia’s peaceful development

Once described as the ‘Balkans of central Asia’, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have managed ethnic and territorial tensions with great success.
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The 11 best songs and albums about fatherhood – according to music experts

Songs about fathers and fatherhood range in tone from joy and and celebration to absence, tension and grief.

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