Our Research

Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. We conduct ground-breaking research that is responsive to the science & technology, health & well being, economic & social and arts & cultural needs of the communities.

We have a track record of creating successful, multidisciplinary partnerships that combine the very best of academic and professional knowledge.

Architecture and Built Environment

This research area covers the disciplines of Architecture, Building Services, Construction, Property and Surveying. Some of our most innovative work is represented by four key groups.

Computer Science and Informatics

Researchers in this area develop and refine cutting edge technologies that influence the way we live our lives, exploring how technology can impact on issues such as health, personal and computer security, and national infrastructure security..

Business and Management

Globalisation plus increased challenges in domestic market means that today's business operates in a constant state of flux. To remain competitive, organisations need to harness their existing knowledge and develop techniques.

Mathematics and Astrophysics

Research in this area covers a wide range of sectors and impacts on large sections of society, from biology to optics and communications, from astrophysics to soft condensed matter.

Law

Our academics have a long-standing reputation in clinical legal education research and within our Centre for Research Excellence in Evidence and Criminal Justice Studies.

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Northumbria Business School

UK network to accelerate the development of sustainable surface technologies

22.10.26

A new national network led by Newcastle University and Northumbria University, in partnership…

Alexandra Hall, Associate Professor in Criminology.

Criminologist wins acclaimed Philip Leverhulme Prize to pioneer a new criminology of the offshore world

21.10.26

A Northumbria University criminologist has been awarded a Philip Leverhulme Prize, one of the…

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New platform maps charity support for the Armed Forces community

16.10.26

Pioneering data platform maps where the Armed Forces community receive support from charities

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Northumbria co-leads study on fairer support for families

15.10.26

A major study co-led by Northumbria University will test whether attachment assessments lead…

Community Innovation Practitioners. Back row, left to right Dr Sara Hassan, University of Birmingham; Ruth Flanagan, The University of Manchester; Shirish Kulkarni, Cardiff University; Dr Claire Tymon, University of Huddersfield. Front row, left to right Eilish Victoria, University of Dundee; Lisa Rea Currie, Queen’s University Belfast.

New AHRC research shows how community innovation can power the next phase of devolution.

14.10.26

New research published today by the AHRC Creative Communities programme provides fresh evidence…

Student Law Office Team

Free sessions to help families navigate the SEND system

13.10.26

Northumbria University's award-winning Student Law Office is launching SEND Decoded, a series…

Lightweight drone collecting data over a frozen fjord in Norway. Credit: Marlena Holloway (Northumbria University).

New Doctoral Training Programme will tackle key polar science questions with a reduced carbon footprint

12.10.26

The Net Zero Polar Science (NZPS) Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) has welcomed its first…

Student Health Hub Northumbria University and Newcastle University

New Student Health Hub brings joint health and wellbeing support

09.10.26

A new drop-in service is bringing health and wellbeing support for students at both Newcastle…

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Next Stop Northumbria

Nov
07

Next Stop Northumbria

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

10am - 1pm

The Missing Lynx Project the return of lynx to England

Nov
09

The Missing Lynx Project the return of lynx to England

4pm - 5pm

Nov 11 - 13

Magnetospheric Multiscale Science Working Team Meeting

Sutherland Building

9am

Christmas Market and Tree lighting

Nov
17

Christmas Market and Tree lighting

Northumbria University

1pm - 6pm

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