Researchers develop sustainable alternative to plastic
Academics from Northumbria University have developed a new biopolymer material which is stronger, safer and more sustainable than plastic.
More detailsProfessor Phil O’Keefe 1948 – 2020 Obituary
Phil joined Newcastle polytechnic in 1984 and soon became the Department of Geography’s first ever titled professor in Economic Development…
More details£1 million funding award supports leading new medical research at Northumbria University
Two renowned biomedical researchers have been awarded £1 million to undertake world-leading research into diseases such as prostate…
More detailsNorthumbria student signs first major book publishing deal
An English Literature student at Northumbria University has had her mysterious and dark fantasy novel released by one of the leading…
More detailsInternational research led by Northumbria earns top marks and maximum funding
A major international research project led by Northumbria University has secured its latest round of European funding following an…
More detailsResearch demonstrating the importance of exercise in cancer care
Research at Northumbria University, Newcastle is investigating the important role that structured exercise programmes can play in living…
More detailsMajor £2m expansion of nursing test centre will bring thousands more nurses to the frontline faster
A national nurse testing centre at Northumbria University has doubled in size to help to speed up the process of bringing more nurses…
More detailsNew eLearning website supports transplant patients through life-saving surgery
Undergoing a heart or lung transplant can be an incredibly worrying time, for both patients and their family and friends, and the information…
More detailsFashion designers of the future offered an insiders’ view of the industry
Famous names from the UK’s fashion industry, including accomplished Northumbria University fashion graduates, will gather in the region…
More detailsNorthumbria University and St. George's University of Grenada Expand Joint Medical Education Programme
Northumbria University and St. George’s University have announced an expansion of their joint medical training programme which will…
More detailsNorthumbria University scores Knowledge Exchange award
Northumbria University and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have won the ‘Knowledge Exchange Strategic Partnership’ award from PraxisAuril,…
More detailsMasters students bolster Riverside Sunderland team
INTERNATIONAL students are helping a project team shaping plans for a ground-breaking Expo that will reimagine the way we live in the…
More detailsNorthumbria graduates celebrate success at Royal Television Society Awards
Graduates from Northumbria University were recognised for their gold standard achievements in TV and film production after winning…
More detailsUK entrepreneurial expertise to benefit enterprising Ukrainian students
A partnership between universities in the UK and Ukraine, which aims to support the young entrepreneurs of the future, has won funding…
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