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Northumbria University
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Northumbria University
Northumbria University is the largest university in the North East of England.
Both research-engaged and business-focussed, it has become deeply embedded
in the industrial, professional and commercial sectors and in civic life.
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Northumbria offers programmes in 30 of the 32 mostpopular academic disciplines across nine Schools:
• Applied Sciences• Arts and Social Sciences• Built Environment• Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences• Design• Health, Community and Education Studies• Law• Newcastle Business School• Psychology and Sports Sciences
The Facts
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The Facts
35,000 students from 140 countries make Northumbria the UK’s sixth largest HE provider and help the University to perform a leading
role in promoting and sustaining the Region’s
economic, cultural, and social well-being.
(2009 figures)
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The Facts
• The University delivers a broad portfolio of executiveeducation for businesses and organisations.
• Research was judged to be world-leading in elevenof twelve areas submitted to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Internationally-excellentwork was identified throughout.
• Northumbria is the largest UK provider of higher education in Hong Kong and has substantial operations in Malaysia, Egypt and the Caribbean.
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The Facts
• £17m is being invested in new research-activestaff over three years.
• Northumbria is one of the UK’s ten largest providersof taught postgraduate education.
• The University has the highest rate of graduateemployment amongst North East universities,with 91% entering employment or advancedstudy within six months of graduating.
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Evolving Excellence for 21st Century Britain
Northumbria University seeks to establish a position among the best of a new typeof excellent university,which are:
• Strong in the fundamentalactivities of teachingand research;
• Business-facing;
• A motor for economicdevelopment
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These new types of excellent University willbe renowned for:
• Producing highly adaptable and employablegraduates with global perspective.
• Providing an outstanding student experience.
• Conducting internationally-excellent researchthat drives innovation.
• Predominating in the provision of Masters-levelprofessional education to meets the skills-needsof the economy.
Evolving Excellence for 21st Century Britain
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Evolving Excellence for 21st Century Britain
A fast-changing world presents constant new demands and advances.
In such an environment, nobodycan afford to stand still, not leasta University with a reputationfor innovation.
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The Future
This is why, over the next five years, Northumbria University will work to:
• Double its research capacityand income.
• Achieve in all subject areas at least 90% satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
• Increase global recognition and reputation by building its international presence and partnerships overseas.
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The Future
• Create substantial new partnerships in theCity and Region to optimise its role in drivingeconomic, social and cultural developmentin North East England.
• Extend its already leading position in theprovision of Masters-level education, andincrease postgraduate research studentnumbers by 50%.