School News
Michael has the blueprint for success
Northumbria University alumnus Michael Dunn is celebrating a double success; being selected as a finalist in the 2010 Blueprint Competition and moving into new offices at Gateshead International Business Centre.
Date Posted: August 2010
CEIS graduate Chris Iveson seals a successful design career
After graduating with a first class honours degree this summer from Northumbria University’s School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences (CEIS), Chris Iveson is celebrating securing a role with award-winning engineering firm AESSEAL®; a global sealing specialist with headquarters in Rotherham.
Date Posted: August 2010
CEIS games students deliver Save our Squirrels interactive game
Games students from Northumbria University's School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences (CEIS) have joined forces with Northumberland Wildlife Trust to produce a 'Save our Squirrels' interactive game for vistors.
Date Posted: August 2010
Going back to the books lands Klaire dream job
A postgraduate student from Northumbria University’s School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences (CEIS) is reaping early rewards from her studies, having won a promotion only halfway through her course. Klaire Purvis successfully applied for an E-Librarian position at Newcastle College, which she will start in August.
Date Posted: July 2010
Celebrating CEIS students' innovative work at second annual Graduate Show
There was a party atmosphere at the School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences’ (CEIS) second annual Graduate Show, held on 9 June, where a host of invited VIPs helped students to celebrate their success.
Date Posted: July 2010
Jumping on the Orange Bus to a successful career
Students from Northumbria University’s School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences (CEIS) are celebrating their success after a new collaboration with website design specialists Orange Bus allowed them to test their skills in building web systems.
Date Posted: June 2010
Sharing Research
Recent MSc student Peaceman Okonjo has enjoyed a double success with his research project, entitled ‘Investigation of a Novel Device for the Production of Pico Hydro Electric Power using Appropriate Very Low Head Technologies’. In March, Peaceman presented at the International Student Conference with Dr Roger Penlington, a Teaching Fellow at the School of CEIS. Now, he is busy preparing a reflective paper for the University’s EMERGE journal.
Date Posted: June 2010
Exploring Today’s Technology
Children from four North East schools attended the School’s recent Toys for Boys, Gadgets for Girls event, which was held in support of National Science and Engineering Week.
Date Posted: June 2010
New York, New York
On a sultry Sunday evening in early March, 11 excited Communication and PR students from the School set off on a whistle-stop tour of New York City. They were joined by senior lecturers, Genavieve Inkster and Susannah Hanlon and Roger Candy from Northumbria Enterprises. Susannah Hanlon describes the trip:
Date Posted: June 2010
Success for IMechE Tyne and Wear Young Members Panel
It has been another successful year for the Tyne and Wear Young Members Panel, with a string of well attended, high profile events and an increasing membership. A testament to this is that the Panel have also won the ‘Most Successful Panel’ prize this year.
Date Posted: June 2010
Eminent Swedish Industrialist joins School
Building on its long standing international links, the School has appointed the eminent Swedish industrialist, Professor Hakan Hellbergh, as a Visiting Professor.
Date Posted: June 2010
Students gain places on innovative media training programme
Two of the School’s students have been successful in gaining places on TRC Media’s Gen Up North Digital Media Programme, which presents an invaluable opportunity to gain training and practical experience in the digital industry.
Date Posted: June 2010
Profile Figures Show Northumbria Biggest in Britain and Region
New figures released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) show that Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne is now the 5th biggest university in Britain.
Date Posted: March 2010
Why do I need a placement?
In today’s competitive market graduates often find that a degree is no longer enough to attract employers. An industrial work placement is a valuable addition to your education. Your course has been carefully designed to include the placement year so that you can consolidate the material taught on the earlier years. Placements prepare you for the more advanced material in your final year.
Date Posted: March 2010
