Academic wins international award for work on ecological sustainability
A researcher at Northumbria University is part of a group of academics to win a prestigious international award for their work on sustainable…
More detailsTechnology and traditional craft combine to highlight women's safety
An intercontinental project by a Northumbria University researcher is using traditional crafting techniques and the latest technology…
More detailsInnovation for African Universities programme helps young Kenyan entrepreneurs
The British Council’s Innovation for African Universities programme is helping to support graduate entrepreneurs in Kenya, in partnership…
More detailsGallery refurbishment marked by exhibition launch
A contemporary art gallery at the heart of Northumbria University’s City Campus has been relaunched following refurbishment with a…
More detailsStudy sheds light on pre-Columbian life in understudied area of Amazon
A new study shows that pre-Columbian people of a culturally diverse but not well-documented area of the Amazon in South America significantly…
More detailsNorthern Gold’s #Beat the Blues 5K challenge raising funds for mental health charity
A group of final year BSc Sport Management students at Northumbria University, have created a fundraising challenge, as part of their…
More detailsThe North East after Brexit
A new book edited by Northumbria University academics has warned the North East is underprepared for the challenges it could face after…
More detailsArtificial intelligence used to predict space weather
A Northumbria University physicist has been awarded more than half a million pounds to develop artificial intelligence which will protect…
More detailsClimate crisis to destroy 167 million homes in next 20 years
Supported by Professor Andrew Collins at Northumbria University, a new data forecast from disaster relief charity, ShelterBox, shows…
More detailsIt’s the end of the world as we know it
No, we’re not talking about Brexit this time, but the theme of this year’s Being Human Festival – the national celebration of the Humanities.…
More detailsLaw professor appointed to UK independent quality body for higher education
Northumbria University’s Professor Chris Ashford has been appointed to lead a national review of the nature of studying law and the…
More detailsNorthumbria creatives shine at Graduate Fashion Week
Final year fashion students from Northumbria University are celebrating creative success at the world’s largest showcase of up-and-coming…
More detailsPsychological First Aid training could help improve care workers' wellbeing
A new study has shown that Psychological First Aid, training originally created for people to support others, can help healthcare workers…
More detailsStudent swaps North East for Far East in unique work placement
A project linking cities from around the world which share the name ‘Newcastle’ has led to a dream work placement for a Northumbria…
More detailsDifferent routes but the same success for graduate twins
Twin sisters who graduated from Northumbria University last year have both kick-started their careers with the same high-profile company…
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