Newcastle was designated as one of six UK Science Cities in 2005 in recognition of the world-class research being undertaken by its universities and the potential of its science industry base.
Being a Science City is all about capitalising on science expertise and encouraging the creation of new innovations, ideas and businesses.
Newcastle's vision for the future is to continue to build the city's profile as a world-leader in science, supporting the overall economic prosperity of Newcastle and the wider region of North East England.
The aims of Newcastle Science City are to:
- Position Newcastle as a world-leader focussing on four main science themes: Energy & the Environment, Ageing & Health, Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine and Molecular Engineering.
- Increase connectivity across the city enabling innovation and ideas to thrive and grow.
- To maximise science investment into the city and support the development of infrastructure that enables this to happen.
- To support the creation of an innovation climate across the city, which enables challenge-led and technology inspired innovation to prosper.
- To work with education specialists to improve study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects, ensuring the city has the skills base needed to support Newcastle as a Science City both now and in the future.
And Newcastle Science Company, the organisation charged with taking forward the Science City vision, has plans in place to initiate its own scientific projects as well as working to support those already well under way.
We are bringing together the very best scientific minds in this region to turn our vision into reality. These truly are exciting times.
