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Evidence of cut marks on a fossil
Student working in lab environment
Professor John Woodward, Northumbria University, being presented with the Education Champion Award by Andy Dunn, CG Professional,  at the Northern Leaders Awards
A team of researchers from Northumbria University are celebrating after one of their educational resources was named among the finalists of the prestigious Bett Awards, after making the shortlist in Early Years Product or Service category.
Photo of the Siemens Energy Building
Civil War Bluejackets
Dr Alana James and Dr Kelly Sheridan pictured in the new FibER Hub
Prof Alister Scott giving evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee
From l-r: North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness; Claire Malcolm, CEO of New Writing North; and Cllr Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council
Genomic medicine production
: Composite image of the Tycho Supernova remnant. Shock waves from such explosive events are believed to be the main drivers behind cosmic rays. Credit: MPIA/NASA/Calar Alto Observatory
Dr John Coxon
People & Planet University League 2025
City Campus East at Northumbria University
Taekwando competition with referee
In2Air study flats
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