On this page you will find links to a number of Northumbria-led projects that have impacted on the cultural environment and agenda
An innovative research paradigm promotes social justice and long-lasting change
Inclusive approaches to health research are making a significant impact on individuals and communities...
Discover moreArchitecture research in North East England boosts tourism and the local economy
Northumbria University Researchers work with organisations such as the National Trust and Historic England is having a far-reaching impact on the local economy, education, environment and policy.
Discover moreAvant-garde play supports the development of new clinical tools for eczema
A writer and researcher at Northumbria University has written and directed an experimental play depicting life with eczema
Discover moreBritish heritage redefining what is culturally valuable
Heritage making in the UK has often misunderstood and under-represented black, Asian and minority ethnic groups...
Discover moreCasting light on discrimination
In the best tradition of British and Irish cinema and social realism, the film 'Sanctuary' casts people with conditions like Down’s syndrome and autism in central roles...
Discover moreComic books - a powerful medium for all ages and genders
Research has shown that comic books serve an important purpose in education and understanding history, as well as art, culture and language...
Discover moreDeveloping effective health and social care workforces in the UK
To meet growing health and social care needs, the health and social care workforce needs to be capable of...
Discover moreDevelopment research gives Peruvian women anti-mining activists a platform
The voices of women anti-mining activists, however, are often missing from traditional debates. An innovative research project conducted by Northumbria University, empowered women defenders to use photography and poetry to express their perspectives and opinions on extraction activities.
Discover moreEnding female genital mutilation
Worldwide, more than 200 million women have undergone female genital mutilation and more than 3 million are currently at risk...
Discover moreFuturistic dance routine opens door for new digital art movement
An innovative new platform allows digital platform users to dance to a different tune...
Discover moreGaming in support of dementia research
Northumbria University researchers have co-developed an award-winning mobile game...
Discover moreGenre cinema - setting the scene for a new direction
In recent years, the content of horror, fantasy and sci-fi films has gained educational credibility...
Discover moreHelping co-operatives and social enterprises to develop their strategies for the future
A co-operative approach to business that is founded upon democracy and promotes wealth creation and equality, as well as ethical responsibility has enabled companies worldwide to become major commercial and social players...
Discover moreInforming choices and building aspirations - STEM careers in the North East
Why is there a tendency for girls, young people from working class backgrounds and minority ethnic groups to shun careers in science, technology, engineering and maths...?
Discover moreInspiring race relations conversations in the North East of England
In 1967, Martin Luther King, stood in Newcastle University’s King’s Hall to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Civil Law...
Discover moreMapping the city: young people's insights on urban living
Children and young people imagine the world differently to adults. Researchers at Northumbria University have been uncovering young people’s perceptions and experiences of urban life through a series of mapping the city projects.
Discover moreNew reinforcement techniques are protecting historic buildings, benefitting society and the economy
Historical buildings are of great value to society, contributing to tourism, infrastructure and a community’s social identity...
Discover morePioneering theatre project builds resilience and changes attitudes towards inequality
Cutting-edge research is providing theatre audiences worldwide with new opportunities to understand and remember the consequences of war, ethnic cleansing, persecution and population displacement...
Discover morePubs toasted as anchors of rural communities
Despite declining numbers, rural pubs play an important part in community cohesion
Discover moreQuaker spirituality informing management practice
The ethics and values of Quakers can aid modern business challenges...
Discover moreReaping the benefits of student business consultants
Compared to other regions in the UK, businesses in the North East of England are particularly vulnerable to economic and political upheavals...
Discover moreReducing health inequalities
Compared to the general population, socially marginalised groups, such as Gypsy and Traveller communities, suffer from poorer health and lower life expectancy...
Discover moreReducing the damaging impact of everyday bordering on society
UK residents are increasingly being asked to prove their immigration status in a wide range of everyday settings...
Discover moreSharing learning from practice to improve patient safety
According to the World Health Organisation, the safety of healthcare is a major global concern, and an inadmissible number of patients are suffering from preventable harm..
Discover moreSpearheading a more complex and nuanced critique of artistic quality in the theatre and disability
Theatre productions featuring actors with learning disabilities have traditionally been examined from medical or social engagement perspectives, but seldom from theatre practice or aesthetic viewpoints...
Discover moreState-of-the-art solutions help decision makers manage built and natural environments
The Visualisation and Virtual Reality (V2) group at Northumbria University is collaborating with national agencies, local authorities and industry to provide tailored, state-of-the-art solutions to urban and environmental problems that affect us all.
Discover moreSupporting social change through culturally-aware design in Asia-Pacific
Dynamic international partnerships delivering social impact in Asia-Pacific regions
Discover moreTalking about the First World War - Beyond the Trenches
New perspectives on World War One...
Discover moreTowards a justice system that addresses the needs of vulnerable victims and offenders
People who offend are often some of the most vulnerable in society, experiencing a range of issues from homelessness and abuse to mental illness, addiction and communication difficulties...
Discover moreUncovering the longstanding literary culture of North East England
When the Arts Council of Great Britain set up its first regional boards across the country in 1960, officials in London came to the conclusion that the North East of England was a “cultural desert”...
Discover moreUnderstanding British diaspora communities adds an important frame of reference for Brexit
Research into English and Scottish migrant communities sparks wider debate...
Discover moreWind farms and tourism debate in rural Northumberland
Do onshore wind farms negatively affect the landscape?
Discover moreWorld-first verbatim play of the Oklahoma City bombing
A Northumbria University academic has written an innovative play documenting America's worst domestic terrorist incident
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