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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Great to see Newcastle University's Where Power Lies project featured in the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry Online Experience. The free online resource includes a reconstruction commissioned by our team of archaeologists and a photograph from their work at Bosham. Check it out 👇
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The Bayeux Tapestry online experience
Follow the story and discover the people, places and events of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. Made for young learners, open to all.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Dr Olga Smith joined Anna Foster on BBC Radio Newcastle to discuss Looking with Nature, a self-guided ecological tour of the Laing Art Gallery developed by staff and students from Newcastle University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. 🎧 Listen from 1:20:10: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio Newcastle - Anna Foster, 16/09/2026
Stories, Music, Life, including The Rewind from 1pm to 2pm with Anna.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Creative Writing alumna Jill Clough is proving it's never too late to pursue your passion. 🌟 At 81, Jill has published her sixth novel, Blood Runs Cold, after completing a PhD in Creative Writing at Newcastle University in 2013. Congratulations, Jill!
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Considering a Master's in Music? 🎶 Hear from academic staff and students about our postgraduate programmes and how they can help prepare you for a career in music or the wider creative industries. Ready to learn more? Explore our Music Master's degrees: www.ncl.ac.uk/sacs/music/s...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Should policies about young people's use of social media be made for them, or with them? In a new Youth and Policy article, Dr Karenza Moore and colleagues explore why young people's voices should be at the heart of these debates, and what youth-centred approaches might look like.
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Young People and Social Media Bans: The Need For A Youth Centred Approach
With the global introduction of social media bans for young people, Atherton, Hanckel, Berriman, Moore and Suppers ask: where are young people in these debates?
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Congratulations to Dr Deniz Yonucu on receiving an @isrfoundation.bsky.social Mid-Career Fellowship 👏 The award recognises Deniz's outstanding contributions to social anthropology and will support her research project, Entangled Racisms: How Multiple Racisms Fuel the Far-Right in Diverse Societies.
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Newcastle academic receives esteemed mid-career Fellowship
A Newcastle University researcher has been awarded an esteemed Fellowship by the Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF).
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Congratulations to Ciara Glasswell, one of our MA Music Performance students, on being selected as one of nine young musicians in the UK to reach the final of the Brazenose Violin Competition! 👏🎻 We wish Ciara the very best of luck in the final on Saturday 10 October.
Ciara Glasswell plays the violin as part of a live performance.An event poster for the Brazenose Violin Competition Final 2026, happening on Saturday 10 October at St Martin's Church, Stamford. Tickets are £10 per session or £20 for a day pass.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Could AI and Extended Reality transform how we experience and share culture? 💡 Congratulations to Müge Satar and colleagues on the new £3m Horizon Europe-funded LIL-ECHOES project, exploring how immersive technologies can bring communities together and create new ways to engage with culture.
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Project will explore how technology and culture work together
Newcastle University will lead a cross-European project to explore how Extended Reality and Artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how people experience and share culture in Europe today.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
ICYMI: Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, @adambehrlive.bsky.social discusses the opportunities and challenges facing the arts under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and whether his approach as a former culture secretary could reshape cultural policy.
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Comment: What Andy Burnham means for the arts
Writing for The Conversation, Adam Behr discusses the impact Andy Burnham, as new Prime Minister, could have for the arts.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Protecting communities from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) requires more than early warning technology alone. New research from @ncl-geography.bsky.social shows how local knowledge, trusted communication networks and evacuation preparedness can strengthen early warning systems. Read more 👇
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Local knowledge can improve early warnings of glacial lake floods
Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can enhance Early Warning Systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Speaking on The Guardian's Science Weekly podcast, Professor of Archaeology Sam Turner discusses how environmental DNA analysis is helping researchers understand 5,000 years of ecological change on the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland, informing future nature recovery efforts. 🎧 Listen from 03:50
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The fight to save a historic English landscape - podcast
Madeleine Finlay travels to the Rothbury estate in Northumberland to find out why the UK’s Wildlife Trusts are trying to raise £30m to buy it from its current owner
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr Kristin Hussey, who has received £1.29m from Wellcome Trust for a pioneering study exploring the history of the hospital night shift in England and Scotland. 👏 Find out more about the project 👇
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What history can teach those working the hospital night shift
A pioneering study led by Newcastle University is looking into the history of the night shift on hospital wards, exploring how the UK can create better, safer working conditions for hospital workers.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Fine Art students from Newcastle University are showcasing their work in Mexico as part of One Sea Only / Un Solo Mar, an international exhibition exploring climate change, environmental challenges and our shared relationship with the world's oceans. Read more about the project 👇
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Fine Art students showcase collaborative exhibition in Mexico
Here are five ways to make sure you’re feeling good, staying safe, and getting the most from your first few weeks at university.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Congratulations to Professor Chantal Conneller, a newly elected Fellow of the British Academy. Chantal is a leading expert on the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic eras whose work has advanced our understanding of early prehistoric lives. We're so proud to see her contributions recognised! 👏
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Newcastle academic elected to the British Academy
Professor Chantal Conneller has been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
What can beekeeping teach young men about care, community and connection? 🐝 Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography and community beekeeper Dr Michael Richardson discusses how beekeeping can offer important spaces for men’s mental health.
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Comment: Beekeeping as a hobby for young men
Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson discusses how beekeeping as a hobby can be a good choice for young men struggling with mental health or loneliness.
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Josephine Go Jefferies @gojefferies.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Calling UK postgraduate (taught or research) students interested in data skills training for social science and the humanities -- please complete our survey! bit.ly/4b8MVyN @sociodigfutures.bsky.social @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social @pgresearchhub.bsky.social @newcastlesu.bsky.social
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Josephine (@GoJefferies) on X
If you're a UK postgraduate student (taught or research) interested in data science skills training, please complete our survey! https://t.co/BVz44gtg37 @nine_dtp @ESRC @StudentsNCL @NCLsocsciences ...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Looking for your next page-turner? 📚 Dissection of a Murder is a compulsive courtroom drama from Newcastle University alumna Jo Murray – a Classical Studies student turned barrister turned Sunday Times bestselling author. Jo's debut legal thriller is now being adapted for Apple TV! Read more >>
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Alumni author’s crime thriller set to become an Apple TV drama
Class of 2000 Classical Studies graduate Jo Murray is the author of Dissection of a Murder, a compulsive courtroom drama set to be published on 7 May 2026. Already it has sold to twenty-one countries ...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
As our final summer congregations take place today, we'd like to congratulate all HaSS students graduating this July! 🎓🥳 We've loved celebrating with you on campus. Your Newcastle University journey doesn't have to end here – stay connected through our alumni network: bit.ly/44NHx18
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
What happens to innovation when companies are under pressure to deliver short-term results? Research co-authored by Dr Rafael Corredoira, Reader in International Business, found that companies facing short-term financial pressures generate fewer influential and novel innovations. Read more 👇
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Are quarterly earnings pressures hurting companies' long-term innovation prospects?
If public companies are increasingly focused on meeting quarterly earnings expectations, what happens to the innovations that require years of investment and patience to develop?
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Meet the Newcastle University graduate raising the bar for AI in children’s lives. Former management consultant, femtech founder and Newcastle Law School graduate Abi Hannah is helping make AI safe, responsible and empowering for children through her startup, Kids First AI. Read more 👇
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Raising AI Natives: The urgent case for child-centred AI design
This AI Awareness Day, Law graduate and Kids First AI founder Abi Hannah shares her vision for educating children to use artificial intelligence safely and responsibly.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🎧 Looking for your next listen? Dr Martin Odler joins the Ancient Technology Podcast to discuss his newest discovery: the earliest confirmed metal drill ever found in Egypt, dating back around 5,300 years. Part 1 of the conversation is available now, with Part 2 coming soon.
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Leading Egyptologist Finds Egypt's Lost Drill Tech | Dr. Martin Odler - Ancient Technology Podcast
YouTube video by Károly Póka
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Congratulations to English Literature with Creative Writing graduate Lucas Fothergill on the publication of his debut book! 📚 Exploring the history and experiences of Britain’s multiracial communities, the book brings together stories of resilience, creativity and belonging.
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Newcastle graduate celebrates publishing book on mixed-race British history
Congratulations to Lucas Fothergill (BA English Literature with Creative Writing, 2016), whose anthology of stories exploring Britain’s multiracial history over the past century is published this mont...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Congratulations to Dr Jorge Català on receiving the Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) 2026 Merit Award – becoming the first humanities researcher to do so! 👏 The award recognises Dr Català's outstanding academic career and commitment to strengthening UK-Spain collaboration.
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HaSS academic awarded for commitment to UK-Spanish collaboration
The award recognises Dr Jorge Català for his outstanding academic career, international research leadership, and sustained commitment to strengthening collaboration between Spain and the United Kingdo...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Congratulations to Journalism alumnus Will Hamilton-Davies on the release of his first traditionally published children's book, The Mole and the Mound (and the House Underground). A funny story about empathy, kindness and not judging a book by its cover – or, in this case, a mole by his mound!
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
What does Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster tell us about Britain’s changing political system? Writing for @theconversation.com, Visiting Fellow Andrew Stevens (CURDS) examines what Burnham’s return reveals about the evolving relationship between local and national politics.
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Andy Burnham is back at Westminster: what this says about Britain’s changing political system
If Burnham becomes PM, it shows that Westminster is no longer the only route to the top job.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Dr Sylvia de Mars, Reader in Transnational Public Law at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, will be a keynote speaker at the University of Worcester's Brexit conference starting today. The event marks 10 years since the UK referendum on EU membership, bringing together experts to explore the implications.
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Newcastle Law colleague speaks at upcoming Brexit conference
Dr Sylvia de Mars will join Lord David Blunkett and Baroness Gisela Stuart at a forthcoming Brexit conference, a decade on from the referendum.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We’re so proud that 12 graduates from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences have been recognised in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours List 👏 Huge congratulations to our alumni! Their success reflects the breadth of careers our graduates go on to and the impact they’re making across society.
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16 Newcastle University alumni recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Huge congratulations to the Newcastle University graduates who have been named in King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours list, acknowledging their dedication and success in their respective fields.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Don’t miss the new exhibition now open at Hatton Gallery! Lines of Action explores how artists use the idea of the “line” in all sorts of ways as part of their creative process. 🎟️ Free entry 📅 Open until Saturday 1 August 🕙Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm Find out more: bit.ly/4eBurbg
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Today we're celebrating our colleague Tina Gharavi, whose first feature film is now out in UK cinemas! 🎬 Starring Lily Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Timothy Spall and Jack Whitehall, the film showcases iconic North East locations and even features some of our colleagues and students! Find out more >>
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From campus to cinema screens: Alumni-directed film adaptation hits the big screen this month
As her latest feature film arrives in cinemas, Newcastle University alumna and academic Tina Gharavi discusses directing Jennifer Saunders, Lily Allen and Timothy Spall, inspiring students, and puttin...
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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We'd like to congratulate all of our students who took part and displayed their artwork in our BA Fine Art Degree Show 2026! 👏 The show exhibited the hard work and talent of this year's class with each of the unique art pieces shown. 🎨 #WeAreNCL
An art gallery display with three sculptures on white pedestals, featuring abstract animal forms. A vibrant, large painting depicting figures and horses is mounted on the wall behind the sculptures.A painting portrays a tranquil swamp scene at sunset, with tall, draping moss hanging from trees. The water reflects the sky's hues of pink and orange. The painting shows signs of wear, with areas of peeling and chipped paint.Installation art piece in a gallery with several tall, wire structures on the wooden floor. A large, projected image of green foliage and a plant is displayed on the wall. The room is softly lit.A painting displayed on an easel in a gallery setting. The artwork shows two abstract figures interacting, with a light background featuring a geometric pattern. The room has wooden floors and a large window with a view of greenery outside.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Pollution and organised crime are threatening São Paulo’s largest reservoir. In The Guardian, Dr Matthew Richmond, Newcastle University Lecturer in Political Geography, comments on efforts to reduce the impact of environmental crime and protect this vital water source.
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‘Good lord, what a smell’: can Brazil’s biggest city save a vital source of water from sewage, bacteria and organised crime?
As São Paulo faces a climate-induced water crisis, campaigners are fighting to reverse the impact of pollution and illegal deforestation on its largest reservoir
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🎓 Completing your studies this summer? Newcastle University students with an offer from The University of Law can apply for one of five postgraduate scholarships. The application deadline is Monday 29 June at 1pm. Find out more >>
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University of Law
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Now in its 30th year, the Women’s Prize for Fiction continues to spotlight exceptional writing by women. For @theconversation.com, Professor Anne Whitehead reviews Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly, shortlisted for 2026. Read her reflections on this debut novel alongside expert reviews of the shortlist.
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Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist and winner
Six books that explore the various joys and challenges of womanhood.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Now open: Encountering Now - APL's 2026 Degree Show. Join us at the Architecture Building until 26 June to explore a showcase of inspiring design projects and celebrate the hard work of our students. 🕙 Open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Find out more: www.ncl.ac.uk/apl/news/ite...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Children who are not interacted with before they learn to speak don't acquire language, even if taught later. Professor Paul Seedhouse explains why the interaction engine must come first. Listen to the full episode of Baby Zone's Best Beginnings: YouTube: bit.ly/4odCxLG Spotify: bit.ly/4e4GVYH
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
What can Cicero and the ancient past teach us about corruption? Dr Marta García Morcillo and Dr Nick Freer explore how ancient Roman ideas of integrity and civic responsibility remain relevant today, and what we can learn from their experiences of corruption. 🏛 Read more: bit.ly/4odpGJq
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What can Cicero and the ancient past teach us about corruption?
The Roman statesman Cicero might have lived over 2.000 years ago, but his works and the society they describe are as relevant now as ever.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
If you're in the North East this summer, make sure you visit New Contemporaries 2026 at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), featuring work by two of our Fine Art graduates, Ali Cook and Alia Gargum. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 8 May – 16 August 2026 Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art
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MIMA — New Contemporaries 2026
New Contemporaries presents its annual touring exhibition at MIMA, showcasing the work of 26 emerging and early‑career artists selected from across the UK. Widely regarded as a launchpad for the next ...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Congratulations to Malavika Anderson on being appointed Co-Chair of the University Museums Group 🙌 Malavika is Manager of Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock, and this appointment reflects her commitment to championing university museums and their role in enriching lives.
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Malavika Anderson made co-chair of University Museums Group
Malavika Anderson, Manager of Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock, has been made co-chair of the University Museums Group (UMG).
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Congratulations to Professor Bethan Davies @iceybethan.bsky.social on joining award-winning @carbonbrief.org as a contributing editor 👏 Bethan is among a select group of experts supporting the editorial team over two years, drawing on her expertise in glacial geology to inform climate reporting.
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Introducing Carbon Brief's 2026 cohort of contributing editors - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief’s editorial team is supported by an international group of academics, each specialising in...
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Dr Sylvia de Mars, Reader in Transnational Public Law at Newcastle University, will be a keynote speaker at a Brexit conference marking 10 years since the referendum. She joins an authoritative panel of speakers including Lord David Blunkett and Baroness Gisela Stuart 👏
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Worcester Brexit conference to give insights 10 years on
The University of Worcester is holding a two-day conference exploring Brexit's impact on the UK.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Don't miss this year’s Fine Art Degree Show, now on until 5 June. Show your support for this year’s final-year students and explore the work they’ve been developing since September. Expect an innovative mix of painting, sculpture, video, performance and sound.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📺 On screen tonight at 9pm Don’t miss Dr Vicky Long, Senior Lecturer in Twentieth-Century British History, on Who Do You Think You Are? with Zoe Ball on BBC One. The episode has a strong North East connection, exploring her grandma Peg’s life in the region. You might even spot our campus!
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BBC One - Who Do You Think You Are?, Series 23, Zoe Ball
From Scotland to Cornwall, Zoe Ball is inspired by her ancestors’ resilience.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Join our upcoming webinar on 10th June at 11am to explore postgraduate routes into the built environment and discover how advanced study can shape your career. In this session, you’ll hear about options in: - Urban Design - Urban Planning - Landscape Architecture Register: bit.ly/49AAMSs
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
NETWALKs are taking learning beyond the classroom and into the city, helping students on the MA Media and Public Relations programme build confidence, community and a sense of belonging. Read about our students' experiences: experience.ncl.ac.uk/netwalks-mor...
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NETWALKs: More Than a Walk
What began as a simple response to student feedback has evolved into one of the most quietly transformative experiences at Newcastle University this year.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Fine Art students James Wheeler & Vinita Gurjar are 2026 Venice Fellows. They’ll spend a month at the British Pavilion this summer through the @britishcouncil.bsky.social Venice Fellowships Programme, developing their work and connecting with a global creative community. Read more: bit.ly/4udl5ch
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Fine Art students win Fellowships to Venice Biennale
James Wheeler and Vinita Gurjar are heading to Italy to work at this year’s prestigious Venice Biennale.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Don't miss this fantastic free exhibition from @narbiprice.bsky.social, Associate Lecturer in Fine Art at Newcastle University. On in Hexham until 30 May – find out more in this feature from Living North >> bit.ly/4dCxb8R
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What To Expect From Narbi Price's Solo Exhibition in Hexham
He tells Living North more about his work.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A great piece of work from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics exploring the ethical and governance issues raised by neural organoid research. The report was developed by a Working Group that included Dr Joshua Jowitt, Senior Lecturer at @newcastleuni.bsky.social Law School. Read more below ⬇
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🏆 We're proud to see such fantastic success from across our Faculty at this year’s Student Rep Awards! These awards celebrate the amazing work of our Course Reps, School Reps, Committee Members and Staff who champion student voice 👏 See the winners: nusu.co.uk/skills/awards
A conference room set up for the Student Rep Awards, with several circular tables and chairs facing a stage.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
From tomorrow, Newcastle University Fine Art lecturer Angel Cohn Castle presents 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 at the Venice Biennale, representing Scotland with artistic partner Davide Bugarin. On show 9 May–22 Nov. Read more: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
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Newcastle University academic’s Venice Biennale exhibition to open
Fine Art lecturer Angel Cohn Castle is presenting Shame Parade at the 61st International Art exhibtion with her artistic partner Davide Bugarin.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Kirsten Gibson, Head of the School of Arts and Cultures and Professor of Early Modern Music and Culture, featured on Saturday’s Record Review on BBC Radio 3. 🎧 Listen from 10:47 to hear her picks from the latest classical releases >> www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Record Review - Vivaldi's Four Seasons in Building a Library with Charlotte Gardner and Andrew McGregor - BBC Sounds
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases and a survey of Vivaldi's 4 Seasons.
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