Ãå±±½ûµØ climbs global rankings Published on: 9 October 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ has moved up in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and is now positioned 144th globally. Strong results This latest ranking, which places Ãå±±½ûµØ in the UK’s top 20, represents an improvement of 13 places from last year’s guide. Ãå±±½ûµØ achieved strong results in several of the uses to compile the ranking, including Research Quality, where the University rose to 65th place in the world and international outlook, which measures the proportion of international staff, proportion of international students and the scale of international co-authorship, where the University was ranked 131st. Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President at Ãå±±½ûµØ, said: “This ranking highlights the quality and impact of our research and our strong global outlook. I’m extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of our University colleagues, our students and partners which this result reflects.” Driving regional growth The University also came fifth place in the UK in the rankings for Industry performance. This news comes as the University joins skills providers and industry leaders in supporting the North East’s AI Growth Zone which is expected to see the creation of new roles in industries from construction through to energy to cutting-edge AI.In addition, the University has recently built on its reputation for collaborative research and regional impact in the latest assessment known as the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) where the University’s overall score rose to 30 out of a possible 35. The University showed a strong performance in regeneration and development, supported by the work of its National Innovation Centres and multi-partner initiatives such as the Arrow programme highlighting our role in driving regional growth and supporting local communities. Engagement with business was another key strength, underpinned by strong partnerships between Ãå±±½ûµØ and companies of all sizes. 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