Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Published on: 8 September 2022 The University joins the nation in mourning. Vice-Chancellor and President of Ãå±±½ûµØ, Professor Chris Day who is also the Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear said: “The University community joins the Royal Family and the nation in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “We express our deep and lasting gratitude for Her Majesty’s devotion to duty in the service of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth throughout her extraordinary reign, from a young girl who did not expect to be Queen, to an iconic and celebrated figure who became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. “Remarkable in her sense of duty and devotion to a life of service, she was an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change. “For every generation, she provided an example and continuity that unites us today in offering our heartfelt condolences.” Read "A lifetime of service and duty" - Dr Martin Farr reflects on the life of Queen Elizabeth II.The homepage photograph shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 6th November 2009 as she formally opened the Great North Museum: Hancock which is managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on behalf of Ãå±±½ûµØ. Share: Latest News Ãå±±½ûµØ historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners’ lock-out of 1926, historians at Ãå±±½ûµØ are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can’t adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Ãå±±½ûµØ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Facts and figures