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Northumbria academic records punk track to raise funds for Newcastle homeless charity
A Northumbria University academic has revealed his musical talents by performing on a charity…
EXPERT COMMENT: Rogue One: a new front in long battle over the Star Wars brand
Andrew Ross, Graduate Tutor and Lecturer in Film at Northumbria University, writes about the…
My Five Year Old Could Have Done That
Artist Kayt Hughes, the winner of the Woon Art Prize 2015-16, has recently launched a stunning…
The future of architecture is in safe hands at Northumbria
A Northumbria University student has won first prize at a national award ceremony for his inclusive…
£40,000 support for new writing
Writers from across the North of England are invited to submit their work in progress to the…
EXPERT COMMENT: Does a free place at an independent school really trump going to a state school?
Michael Jopling, Professor in Education at Northumbria University, writes about diversity within…
EXPERT COMMENT: The Turner Prize may seem out of date, but it created the UK’s contemporary art scene
Louise Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Northumbria University, writes about the impact…
Partnership brings Europe’s top basketball players to Northumbria University
Up to 80 professional basketball players from all corners of Europe will be coming to Northumbria…
Pioneer in female engineering receives honorary degree from Northumbria
Professor Dame Ann Dowling, first female President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, has…
Renowned economist receives honorary degree from Northumbria
Respected South East Asian economist Dr W.A. Wijewardena has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate…
EXPERT COMMENT: The captivating “personalities” of the animal stars in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Mike Jeffries, Teaching Fellow in Ecology at Northumbria University, writes about the experiences…
Twins on a mission to raise staggering £100,000 for the British Heart Foundation
Northumbria University alumnus Jonathan Stretton-Downes and his twin brother David are aiming…
Thousands could benefit from revolutionary stroke treatment
Almost 10,000 UK stroke patients a year are missing out on a treatment that can prevent disability…
World authorities on engineering and business to receive honorary degrees
Leading figures who have made an impact in the world of business and engineering will be recognised…
Lighting the fuse for creative talent in the North East
A £4m project which will unlock the potential of the North East’s creative, digital and IT…
EXPERT COMMENT: Why journalistic ‘balance’ is failing the public
Bruce Mutsvairo, Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Northumbria University, writes about the…
