NU London is part of Northeastern University - a large, private, HE institution based in Boston US, with 13 campuses, 27,000 students, 3,000 academic staff, $180m in external research funding and categorized as ‘R1’ – the highest level of research activity in the US. NU London, however, is a UK University in its own right and is a registered charity. NU is a research university with a global presence, having multiple campuses across the world. The university focuses on experience-driven research, innovation and partnerships to tackle global challenges.