Statement from Â鶹´«Ã½ and Northumbria universities Published on: 8 August 2024 A joint statement from the Vice-Chancellors of Â鶹´«Ã½ and Northumbria universities. We have been shocked and appalled by the riots that have taken place in our region and around the UK over the past week. There is simply no excuse for the acts of indiscriminate, racially motivated violence directed towards members of our communities, local businesses and the police that have taken place across the country. We recognise the actions of a few do not represent our communities. While we must remain vigilant, last night it was heartening to see people from all walks of life coming together in defiance of the few who have sought to divide us. The diversity of our communities is what makes us who we are as Universities, and what makes Â鶹´«Ã½ the friendly, welcoming city of which we are so proud. There is absolutely no place for racism, abuse, intimidation, incitement, or harassment of any kind. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to ensuring that our campuses remain safe, inclusive and welcoming for everyone, and to working together with Northumbria Police and our local communities to ensure that no-one feels unsafe in our city. Professor Chris Day CBE, Vice-Chancellor and President, Â鶹´«Ã½ Professor Andy Long FREng, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Northumbria University Share: Latest News Scientists unlock hidden driver of inflammatory bowel disease Scientists have linked a key genetic signal in inflammatory bowel disease to an immune response that shuts down inflammation control, enabling faster diagnosis and targeted treatments. published on: 15 June 2026 Funding system risks limiting genuine community collaboration A new policy paper written by researchers at Â鶹´«Ã½ warns that the way UK research is funded may be undermining efforts to create genuinely collaborative partnerships with communities. published on: 15 June 2026 Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Facts and figures
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