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A research team at Northumbria University have launched a major project exploring how carers…
Hedgehog are one of the UK’s favourite native mammals, but sadly numbers have declined by 50%…
The trafficking of counterfeit and illegal medicines is a growing global challenge, with many…
Northumbria University has been awarded more than £360,000 of funding from the UK Space Agency…
The business-led, Open North Foundation, has signed a strategic partnership with Northumbria…
December 5th 2020 is International Volunteer Day - find out more about the the research being…
Northumbria is offering asymptomatic testing for all students, enabling them to return home…
Academics are to work with resilience planners from UK cities to explore how art and performance…
Lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions may have put a stop to live music performances for now,…
Northumbria University is to play a key role in a new National Centre designed to support knowledge…
Northumbria University has launched a project that offers a package of financial support and…
Social isolation and loneliness have affected many people during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially…
Family justice experts from Northumbria University are calling for changes to the support given…
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