Newcastle University, a member of the Russell University Group, as well as a member of the N8 University Alliance, the European University Association, the Commonwealth University Association, and the British and Japanese RENKEI, has the top medical schools in Europe. In addition, Newcastle University is also one of the UK universities with the largest number of EU research documents. In addition to its own campus in Newcastle, UK, Newcastle University has also established Malaysia and Singapore campuses in Malaysia and Singapore in Asia. Newcastle University is located in Newcastle, one of the "eight core cities" in England. Formerly known as the School of Medicine and Surgery established in 1834 and Armstrong College established in 1871, it was later merged into King's College, The Federal University of Durham. In 1963, according to the Act of Parliament and Durham University respectively established their own independent schools, the official full name is "University of Newcastle upon Tyne."