Âé¶¹´«Ã½ continues to climb in global rankings Published on: 12 October 2022 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has moved up in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the third consecutive year and is now positioned 139th globally. This latest ranking, which places Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in the UK’s top 20, represents an improvement of seven places from last year’s guide. It is the University’s highest ever position in the influential guide and the University has risen more than 60 places over the last five years. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ achieved strong results in several of to compile the ranking, including Citations (ranked 77th globally) and International Outlook (139th). Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President at Âé¶¹´«Ã½, said: “This sustained performance in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings is a remarkable achievement that makes us all very proud. It signals the quality and impact of our teaching and research, and reflects the passion, hard work and dedication of all University colleagues, our students and our partners.” Top rankings performance The University continues to perform strongly in global league tables. Its ongoing work towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) was recognised in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, which placed Âé¶¹´«Ã½ first in the UK and eighth in the world. The same publication has shortlisted Âé¶¹´«Ã½ for the prestigious Times Higher Education University of the Year award in recognition of its commitment to Environmental and Social Justice. Earlier in the year, the institution achieved its highest ever position, ranking 122nd in the QS World University Rankings 2023, representing a rise of 12 places year-on-year. The move means that Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is ranked in the top 20 in the UK. Share: Latest News Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Student leader drives misogyny law change A Âé¶¹´«Ã½ student leader has helped change the law after creating a petition to make misogyny a hate crime, which gathered over 114,000 signatures, prompting action in Parliament. published on: 12 June 2026 Freemen of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ see construction of new Castle Leazes The Freemen of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Castle Leazes. published on: 12 June 2026 Facts and figures