History and Heritage
The University....
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne can trace its origins to a School of Medicine and Surgery, established in Newcastle in 1834, and to Armstrong College, which was founded in the city in 1871 for the teaching of physical sciences. Find out more about our history.
The City and Region...
Newcastle itself has a varied and progressive past, but is now a thriving cosmopolitan city. There are examples of our heritage and culture throughout the city and region.
Newcastle University - Past, Present and Future
You can find out more about Newcastle University's development in our new book - Newcastle University - Past, Present and Future. The book draws on a wide range of contemporary archive and illustrative material to offer colourful glimpses of life and learning in Newcastle. Newcastle alumni of all generations have contributed their own memories to make this a truly representative volume. Copies are available directly from the Development and Alumni Relations Office.