Northumbria University - Newcastle

Northumbria University is a research-intensive University that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. Named UK University of the Year 2022 by Times Higher Education and Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times, it is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an additional campus in London. Originating from Rutherford College (founded in 1880), Northumbria is ranked in the UK’s top 25 for research power and graduate employment. The university works with leading employers like Nike, IBM, and the NHS, and is a top UK institution for graduate start-ups. Northumbria attracts students from 137 countries and collaborates globally with higher education institutions.

Why Northumbria University - Newcastle

Mission: Northumbria University's mission is to change lives through education and research, addressing global challenges to transform society and the economy.

Vision: By 2030, Northumbria aims to be a university that, through world- leading research and transformative education, enables individuals from all backgrounds to succeed and supports businesses and communities in the North East, London, and beyond to thrive.

History: Northumbria University's origins trace back to Rutherford College, founded in 1880. Over the years, it evolved through various educational institutions, culminating in the establishment of Northumbria University. A detailed account of this evolution is documented in " Rutherford's Ladder: The Making of Northumbria University, 1871– 1996," published by Northumbria University Press.