Newcastle University

28 June 2007

Originally established as a School of Medicine and Surgery in 1834, Newcastle University has become an internationally recognized institute for science. Today, it is well known for its remarkable achievements in science, innovation and technology. The university aspires to establish a world-class economy in Northeast England to benefit the United Kingdom as a whole. While being capable of providing reliable research, advanced technology and more importantly skilled graduates, Newcastle continues to build on its excellent relationships with businesses and the public sector. In addition, Newcastle University is partnering with Newcastle City Council and One NorthEast, a regional development agency, in order to establish “Science Central”, an ambitious science, business and education complex in Newcastle city center.

Newcastle University has a range of research institutes that focus on critical issues related to science. In particular, Newcastle emphasizes outstanding research and academics in the fields of aging and health, cancer research, cell and molecular biosciences, cellular medicine, environment and sustainability, informatics, human genetics, nanotechnology, neurosciences and science policy and practice.

Newcastle University also features several first-rate scientific facilities, which provide students, faculty, and researchers with variety of imaging, analytical and molecular biological services for research. These facilities include bioinformatics support services, biomedical electron microscopy, biomedical imaging, biomedical mass spectrometry, chemical and materials analysis, flow cytometry, microarray (affymetrix genechip system), proteomics and molecular biology unit, and sequenom.

For more information on the academic and research opportunities at Newcastle University, please visit their website.