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    We are a world-leading university, advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. We’re world-class at many things, but particularly recognised for our expertise in:

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    • Culture and Creative Arts
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    Newcastle upon Tyne

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      Projects

      Smart traffic corridor

      Smart traffic corridor

      Newcastle leading the way in using digital technology to tackle congestion.
      Newcastle Helix District Energy Scheme

      Newcastle Helix District Energy Scheme

      Providing low-carbon District Energy to this flagship city-centre quarter
      Securing our energy networks

      Securing our energy networks

      A new lab will allow researchers to put the electricity grid through its paces, simulating events like power cuts due to severe weather.
      Research to understand the spread of COVID-19 on public transport

      Research to understand the spread of COVID-19 on public transport

      TRACK (Transport Risk Assessment for Covid Knowledge) is a multidisciplinary project designed to address knowledge gaps around COVID-19 transmission on public transport.
      Making open data work for communities

      Making open data work for communities

      Open Lab created a platform giving non-experts easy access to open data at-a-glance.
      Make Place open source survey tool

      Make Place open source survey tool

      A versatile tool used by researchers in community-based projects to map issues, opportunities, resources and points of interest.
      IoT showcase creates “Britain’s smartest street”

      IoT showcase creates “Britain’s smartest street”

      Internet of Things (IoT) sensors were installed in the Mosley Street area to control and monitor intelligent lighting, smart parking, waste management, air quality, and road maintenance.
      Virtual taxi rank concept to reduce congestion

      Virtual taxi rank concept to reduce congestion

      With fewer taxi parking spaces and the creation of a Clean Air Zone, the virtual taxi rank is an innovative alternative using new technologies.

      News

      Can urban rooms transform future of urban planning?

      Can urban rooms transform future of urban planning?

      Crusading architect Terry Farrell is helping fund an ‘urban room’ in Newcastle – giving the public more control over what is built in their city