Karim Bennaceur

Newcastle University

Newcastle University is a Russell Group university in the North East of England with a thriving international community of some 27,750 students from over 130 countries worldwide. As a member of the Russell Group of research intensive universities we have a world-class reputation for research excellence in the fields of medicine, science and engineering, social sciences and the humanities. Our academics are sharply focused on responding to the major challenges facing society today. Our research and teaching are world-leading in areas as diverse as health, culture, technology and the environment. We are committed to providing our students with excellent, research-led teaching delivered by dedicated and passionate teachers. Newcastle is among the top 20 universities in the country for our employment rate with 95% of our graduates going on to employment or further study, more than three quarters in graduate-level jobs. We are also one of the top 20 universities targeted by graduate employers in the UK.