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News and Events within the Department of Social Sciences and Languages at Northumbria University.

From fascinating research, outstanding achievements and exciting exhibitions to forthcoming open days and high-profile public lectures, you can find information about the latest news, events and activities within the Social Sciences and Languages.

The news articles below show the exciting stories and work taking place within Social Sciences and Languages, including stimulating comment and opinion from our academics – many of whom are leaders in their fields.

The events show our wide range of exciting activities taking place, including public lectures, performances, conferences, open days, and much more.  Many of our events are free and open to the public.

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A study led by researchers from Northumbria University and commissioned by Shout-Up! suggests not enough is being done to ensure women’s safety in the night-time economy.
Pictured from left to right: Executive Director and Joint CEO of Live Theatre Jacqui Kell, Director of Cultural Partnerships at Northumbria University Neil Percival, and Director of Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM) Keith Merrin.
Afghanistan’s economy is in crisis, one of the reasons the Taliban may be looking to develop its relationship with Russia. Guido Schiefer /Alamy
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Northumbria Students were the first to complete a new intensive programme offered by ACCESS: Policy, providing an insight into addressing emerging global challenges through policy making. Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy London
Front row, L-R: Professor Matthew Johnson from Northumbria University and Piotr Mahey from ACCESS: Policy are pictured with members of the ACCESS: Policy team (left) and Northumbria University students (right) selected to be part of the first ACCESS: Climate and Environment programme.
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Upcoming events

International Symposium on Verification and Validation of Cryospheric Models
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Football Collective 2024: How can football take on tomorrow?
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Celebrating Children and Young People’s Nursing Conference, 2025 ‘Our Present, Our Future’
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