From Newcastle

About From Newcastle

Bringing you the people and stories behind Newcastle University’s research

Publisher

Newcastle University

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 May 2021

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

83 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   The sound of the North (Part 1): Creating the conditions to thrive

   With Dr Kitty Porteous In this series, we’re exploring Creative Places and how Newcastle University nurtures creativity to empower local voices and enrich lives. In this episode, we’re asking ‘Can the North East dismantle the London-centric music industry to become the UK’s next great creative powerhouse? ‘. We’ll hear from our expert Dr Kitty Porteous, who brings a wealth of expertise from the Arts Council on funding regional cultural growth. STAY CONNECTED WITH NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY: Instagram: @newcastleuni TikTok: @newcastleuni YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newcastleuni (https://www.youtube.com/@newcastleuni) CREDITS: Hosted by Teagan Audio and Editing by Flora Guitton Production by Lorrencia Adam Nkrumah Support our Work: From Newcastle is produced by Newcastle University. Newcastle University relies on voluntary donations to support many of our education and research programmes. These donations make a huge difference to people locally and around the world: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/ (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/support/support-us/).

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   The new gold rush: Creative economic growth in the North

   In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Business, Partnerships and Place at Newcastle University, to explore how regional partnerships and local investments are driving a new creative economy in the North East.

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   75th Episode Special: Ask a Scientist LIVE!

   We're celebrating 75 episodes of From Newcastle with a special episode recorded in front of a live audience  in King’s Hall at Newcastle University’s Discover Festival.

Who has been a guest on From Newcastle

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Professor Rishad Shafik
• Dr Stacy Gillis
• Dr Adam Mearns
• Dr Tanya Krupiy
• Dr Stephen McGough

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

6,475,450

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

83

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

68

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