Major study into role of WW2 conscientious objectors
The stories of the British men who chose not to fight in the Second World War due to their moral, political or religious beliefs are…
More detailsUnlocking potential, irrespective of background, through sport
More than £2.5m has been raised for a Fund that will provide life-changing opportunities for those who would not otherwise be able…
More detailsResearch shows the current diversity of tree species has been shaped by climate change over the last 21,000 years
A new global survey of 1,000 forest areas shows how past climate change has had a major impact on the diversity and distribution of…
More detailsGeography Professor appointed as special adviser to Select Committee
One of the UK’s leading experts on nature and sustainable land use has been appointed as the sole special adviser to the House of Lords…
More detailsResearch funding gives hope for sight loss breakthrough
A team of scientists led by a Northumbria University academic has won funding to research an eye disease suffered by over 190 million…
More detailsFirst university hosting of international volunteering conference highlights value of collaboration
Northumbria University has been confirmed as the first academic institution to host the prestigious International Volunteer Cooperation…
More detailsAHRC Invest Half a Million in New Creative Communities UK Pilot
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme at Northumbria University Newcastle has secured an additional…
More detailsNorthumbria welcomes High Commissioner for the Bahamas
The High Commissioner for the Bahamas, Paul Andrew Gomez, has visited Northumbria University to discuss unlocking opportunities for…
More detailsPsychologists encourage Gateshead households to expand use of innovative heat networks
Experts in consumer behaviour and behaviour change from Northumbria University are working with Gateshead residents to understand how…
More detailsNorthumbria Law lecturer appointed Chair of Law Society's Education and Training Committee
Northumbria Associate Professor, Dr Victoria Roper, has been appointed as Chair of the national Education and Training Committee of…
More detailsFetching felines: new research finds cats like to play fetch too
Animal behaviour psychologists from the University of Sussex and Northumbria University have found that it’s not just dogs that like…
More detailsDigital civics projects putting people at heart of digital innovation
Putting people at the heart of new developments in artificial intelligence and digital technology will be the focus of a Digital Civics…
More detailsContact lenses to diagnose glaucoma
Glaucoma effects around 70 million people worldwide and can cause irreversible loss of vision if not treated – but around half of those…
More detailsSwap red meat for Quorn protein to improve heart health and reduce waist circumference, study finds
People looking to reduce their cholesterol and trim fat from around their waist could try swapping meat for Quorn protein, according…
More detailsUniversity appoints new members to Board of Governors
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has appointed three exciting new members to its Board of Governors.
More details£4m study to investigate if climate change will drive the Antarctic Ice Sheet towards a tipping point
A major £4 million EU-funded study to investigate how changes in Antarctica’s ice sheets and shelves may lead to a large and irreversible…
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