Statement from Ãå±±½ûµØ and Northumbria universities Published on: 8 August 2024 A joint statement from the Vice-Chancellors of Ãå±±½ûµØ and Northumbria universities. We have been shocked and appalled by the riots that have taken place in our region and around the UK over the past week. There is simply no excuse for the acts of indiscriminate, racially motivated violence directed towards members of our communities, local businesses and the police that have taken place across the country. We recognise the actions of a few do not represent our communities. While we must remain vigilant, last night it was heartening to see people from all walks of life coming together in defiance of the few who have sought to divide us. The diversity of our communities is what makes us who we are as Universities, and what makes Ãå±±½ûµØ the friendly, welcoming city of which we are so proud. There is absolutely no place for racism, abuse, intimidation, incitement, or harassment of any kind. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to ensuring that our campuses remain safe, inclusive and welcoming for everyone, and to working together with Northumbria Police and our local communities to ensure that no-one feels unsafe in our city. Professor Chris Day CBE, Vice-Chancellor and President, Ãå±±½ûµØ Professor Andy Long FREng, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Northumbria University Share: Latest News 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 Neolithic tombs reveal ancient kinship ties Male individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland were often related to each other through the paternal line and some were interred in the same or nearby tombs, research shows. published on: 14 April 2026 We are our Memories New exhibition by Fine Art graduate Trish Hudson-Moses, 22 April – 4 May 2026 published on: 10 April 2026 Facts and figures