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Revision as of 15:57, 31 May 2007
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Type | Public |
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Established | 1963 (became independent from the University of Durham) |
Chancellor | Lord Patten of Barnes |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Christopher Edwards Prof. Chris Brink from 2007 |
Students | 19,150 [1] |
Undergraduates | 13,735 [1] |
Postgraduates | 5,410 [1] |
Location | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Affiliations | Russell Group, EUA |
Website | http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ |
Newcastle University is a British university located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the north-east of England. It was established as a School of Medicine and Surgery in 1834 and is now one of the UK’s leading international universities, gaining the title University of Newcastle upon Tyne (which remains its official name) by an Act of Parliament in August 1963.
History
The University has its origins in the School of Medicine and Surgery which was established in Newcastle in October 1834, providing basic lectures and practical demonstrations to around 26 students. In June 1851, following a dispute amongst the teaching staff, the School was split into two rival institutions: the majority forming the Newcastle College of Medicine, with the others establishing themselves as the Newcastle upon Tyne College of Medicine and Practical Science. By 1852 the majority college was formally linked to the University of Durham and its teaching certificates were recognized by the University of London for graduation in medicine. The two colleges amalgamated in 1857 and renamed the University of Durham College of Medicine in 1870.
Attempts to realise a place for the teaching of sciences in the city were finally met with the foundation of the College of Physical Science in 1871. The college offered instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry and geology to meet the growing needs of the mining industry, becoming the Durham College of Physical Science in 1883 and then renamed Armstrong College in 1904.
Throughout the early 20th century, the medical and science colleges vastly outpaced the growth of their Durham counterparts and a Royal Commission in 1934 recommended the merger of the two colleges to form King's College, Durham.
Growth of the Newcastle Division of the federal Durham University led to tensions within the structure and in 1963 an Act of Parliament separated the two, creating the University of Newcastle upon Tyne and leaving Durham as an 'Oxbridge'-style collegiate university.
Today
The university occupies a campus site close to central Newcastle upon Tyne. It is located to the northwest of the city centre between the open spaces of Leazes Park and the Town Moor.
The University has a core population of 17,784 students (2005-2006), including more than 2,000 overseas students from over 100 countries.
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The current Chancellor is Chris Patten, former Chairman of the Conservative Party and European Commissioner for External Affairs (1999-2004). He is also Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Newcastle was the only UK university to formally back the Jubilee Debt Campaign for the cancellation of debt in poor countries, and it has a strong ongoing commitment to the Make Poverty History campaign. At a recent high-profile honorary degree ceremony in January 2007, the University awarded honorary degrees to Bob Geldof, Gordon Brown MP, and Benjamin Mkapa (former president of Tanzania) among others, at an event which promoted debate on current debt-relief issues.
The university enjoys a friendly sporting rivalry with local universities: the Stan Calvert Cup is contested by major sports teams from Newcastle and Northumbria University, and the Northumbrian Water University Boat Race takes place each year between the rowing clubs of Newcastle and Durham University.
In 2006, the University was granted Fair Trade status, and from January 2007, it became a smoke-free campus.
Faculties and Schools
Teaching schools within the University are based within three faculties. Each faculty is lead by a Provost/Pro-vice chancellor and a team of Deans with specific responsibilities.
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Faculty of Medical Sciences
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Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
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Research Institutes
- Informatics Research Institute (IRI)
- Institute for Ageing and Health (IAH)
- Institute for Cell and Molecular Biosciences
- Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology (INSAT)
- Institute for Policy and Practice (IPP)
- Institute for Research on Environment and Sustainability (IRES)
- Institute of Human Genetics (IHG)
- Institute of Neuroscience
- Newcastle Institute for the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (NIASSH)
- Northern Institute for Cancer Research (NICR)
- Institute of Health and Society (IHS)
Reputation
The university won the Sunday Times University of the Year award in 2000 and is ranked 25th best in the UK by The Times.[2] The majority of undergraduate subjects were also ranked in the top 10 or top 20 in the Times Good University Guide 2007 and all of its subjects are awarded at least 20 points out of 24 by the Quality Assurance Agency. It was also been named the second friendliest university by the Friends Reunited website in 2006[3]. The University Library is the only one in the UK to have been awarded the government's Charter Mark for excellent customer services four times in a row [4]. The university has one of the best track records for graduate employment in the country, and the Careers Service has won seven prestigious national careers awards in recent years by the Institute of Career Guidance[5].
The Medical School gained 143 out of a possible 144 points in its six subject areas in the Teaching Quality Assessment and was also the first institution in Europe, second in the world, to be given permission to pursue stem-cell research in human embryos.
Student organisations
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- Newcastle University Union Society – the students' union.
- The Courier – student newspaper
Halls of Residence
Newcastle has many catered and non-catered halls of residence.[6]
Castle Leazes
The largest of the catered halls, having 1,050 single study bedrooms. Castle Leazes is within walking distance of the main campus. Facilities include; a number of bars, snooker rooms and TV rooms. Social events such as Christmas dinner, summer ball, quiz and comedy nights and inter-hall sports also take place.
Leazes Parade
Leazes Parade is self-catering, specifically for postgraduate students. Flats here have fewer rooms than would be found in other halls of residence. Leazes Parade is just off Barrack Road (A189) and is less than one mile west of the main University campus. It is close to Castle Leazes Halls.
Leazes Terrace
Leazes Terrace is also self-catering postgraduate accommodation. It is situated next to Newcastle United Football Club, within walking distance of the University campus and the city centre. There is a games room here.
A classical fronted nineteenth century terrace. Designed by architect Thomas Oliver and built c1830 by Richard Grainger.
Bowsden Court
Bowsden Court is made up of self-catering university flats, designed for students and families, though both are housed seperately. It is located in South Gosforth. It is quite new and the facilities are among the best.
Henderson Hall
A catered hall of residence. Music practice rooms, games rooms and snooker rooms are found here. Activities in Henderson Hall include; film nights, quizzes, and pool leagues. The Christmas party is a major social event.
Richardson Road
Richardson Road consists of catered student flats. It is a few minutes walk from the majority of academic schools, the city centre and local shops. The main university gym lies adjacent to the flats. Richardson Road has become known for its 'party lifestyle' by students.
Windsor Terrace
These self catering flats are divided into three sub-blocks: Gurney House, Hodgkin House and Fife House. They are located close to the Robinson Library.
St Mary's College
Located on Fenham Hall Drive about two miles away from the central campus, there are approximately 70 self catering flats each with upto six indivdual bedrooms inside. St Mary's offers good accomodation at a reasonable price.
Notable alumni
- Kate Adie - journalist
- Roy Ascott - new media artist
- Rowan Atkinson - comedian/actor
- Bruce Babbitt - U.S. politician
- Simon Best - Captain of the Ulster Rugby team and a Prop for the Ireland Team
- Andy Bird - CEO of Disney International
- Lord Rory Boyle - heir apparent to the earldom of Cork
- Constance Briscoe – One of the first black women to sit as a judge in the UK. Author of the best-selling autobiography ‘Ugly’.
- Robert Carter - novelist
- Jimmy Cartmell Rugby Player, Newcastle Falcons
- Carol Clewlow - Novelist
- Ed Coode - G.B. Olympic gold medallist
- Alexander Downer - current Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Tom English - drummer, Maxïmo Park
- Tim Farron - Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Sir Terry Farrell - architect
- Bryan Ferry - singer with Roxy Music studied fine art
- Chrissie Gittins - Poet and writer
- Adrian Henri - 'Mersey Scene' Poet and painter
- Ken Hodcroft - Chairman of Hartlepool United and founder of Increased Oil Recovery
- Debbie Horsfield - Writer of dramas including 'Cutting It'
- Wilko Johnson - guitarist, particularly with 1970s British rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood
- Paul Kennedy - Historian of international relations and grand strategy
- Debbie King - Television presenter
- Lord Rupert Mitford - Liberal Democrat spokesman in the House of Lords for International Development
- Geoff Parling - Newcastle Falcons rugby player
- Ben Pimlott - political historian
- Alan Plater - Playwright and screenwriter
- Stuart Prebble - former chief executive of ITV.
- John Rushby - Computer scientist
- Camilla Rutherford - Actress
- James Shapiro - Canadian surgeon and scientist
- Jack Shepherd - actor and playwright
- Paul Smith - singer, Maxïmo Park
- Miriam Stoppard - physician, author and agony aunt
- Peter Straughan - Playwright and short-story writer
- Archis Tiku - bassist, Maxïmo Park
- Paul Tucker - member of Lighthouse Family
- Lord Walton of Detchant - physician, Warden of Green College, Oxford 1983-1989
- Philip Williamson - Chief Executive of Nationwide Building Society
- Lukas Wooller - keyboard player, Maxïmo Park
- Graham Wylie - co-founder of Sage computer systems
Harry Loweth - Paedophile
See also
References
This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2007) |
- ^ a b c "Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06". Higher Education Statistics Agency online statistics. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
- ^ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/displayPopup/0,,102571,00.html
- ^ http://www.friendsreunited.co.uk/friendsreunited.asp?wci=frstatic&type=unileague
- ^ http://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/chartermark.php
- ^ http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/newslink/index.html?ref=1095248805
- ^ "List of Accommodation Sites". Newcastle University. 2007-03-13. Retrieved 2007-05-17.