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US expertise strengthened with new appointment
Press Releases • Dec 13, 2018 14:26 GMT
The ‘special relationship’ between Northumbria University and the United States has been further strengthened with the appointment of a visiting Professor from across the pond.
Remembering and responding on World Aids Day
Press Releases • Nov 28, 2018 10:00 GMT
Staff and students at Northumbria University will mark World AIDS Day by celebrating the life and work of a former academic, and launching two new initiatives aimed at highlighting the challenges faced by those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Kick off the festive season with Northumbria University’s Carol Service
Press Releases • Nov 23, 2018 13:59 GMT
It’s the end of the world as we know it
Press Releases • Nov 20, 2018 09:18 GMT
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.
Northumbria leads pioneering research into impact of Northern Writers’ Awards
Press Releases • Nov 15, 2018 10:33 GMT
A champion for Northern voices and underrepresented groups, a key element in the North East creative economy, and a talent pipeline for the UK publishing industry. This is the verdict of Professor Katy Shaw’s new research into the value and impact of the Northern Writers Awards (NWAs) – the UK’s largest literary awards of their kind in the country.
Growing up in conflict – project explores experiences of young people in Occupied Palestinian Territories
Press Releases • Nov 08, 2018 10:31 GMT
The experiences of young people growing up amid conflict and crisis will be explored during a new project between Northumbria University, in Newcastle and An-Najah University in the Occupied Palestine Territories.
Extra! Extra! The new edition of Northumbria University News is out now
Press Releases • Oct 29, 2018 10:53 GMT
The Autumn edition of Northumbria University News is here. Packed with the latest news, features and interviews, Northumbria University News is the perfect way to ‘read all about’ the exciting developments taking place across the University.
Uncertain future for EU citizens in the UK post-Brexit
Press Releases • Oct 04, 2018 11:18 BST
More than 3.7m EU citizens living in the UK could find themselves in a state of “eternal limbo” following Brexit, according to the findings of a new report by a Northumbria University academic.
Growing up girl in the North East: Girl-Kind event 2018 gives platform for girls to voice their experiences
Press Releases • Oct 02, 2018 11:10 BST
More than 120 schoolgirls from across the North East will be attending an annual event this weekend highlighting the diversity of girls’ experiences in the region and giving them a chance to let people know what they’re thinking.
Research focus leads to improved global ranking
Press Releases • Sep 28, 2018 15:35 BST
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has significantly increased its standing in the global league tables and is now ranked in the top 401-500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.
Northumbria design research on show at London exhibition
Press Releases • Sep 20, 2018 13:29 BST
Four projects from Northumbria University, exploring how design research can help develop innovative solutions to complex issues around the world, have gone on display in London as part of a major exhibition.
Financial crisis results in new ‘Crunch Lit’ genre
Press Releases • Sep 12, 2018 16:29 BST
With the 10th anniversary of the Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy this week, financial experts and economist around the world have been looking back at the impact the collapse has had and what has changed over the last decade.
Boost for Arts and Humanities PhD students in North East England and Northern Ireland
Press Releases • Aug 21, 2018 09:54 BST
Places for 335 postdoctoral students studying 28 different disciplines have been announced by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Northumbria students have designs on success
Press Releases • Aug 10, 2018 14:18 BST
The work of talented design students from Northumbria University, Newcastle has attracted the attention of industry experts during one of UK’s most important exhibitions.
Warhol, Hirst, and Picasso come to Northumbria
Press Releases • Jul 11, 2018 11:24 BST
The University Gallery has reopened at Northumbria’s City Campus with a special event, which saw the unveiling of the new Woon Gallery of Asian Art and the announcement of this year’s Woon Art Prize winner.
Northumbria academic brings new play to the North East stage
Press Releases • Jun 25, 2018 13:46 BST
It is 1666 and the plague has arrived in a small, isolated Derbyshire village. As hope and humanity battle against despair and superstition, we follow the story through the eyes of housemaid Anna Frith, played by actor, writer and Northumbria Associate Professor Jane Arnfield.
The UK’s greatest event of 2018 is here
Press Releases • Jun 22, 2018 09:55 BST
If you thought the Royal Wedding was big then you haven’t seen anything yet! The Great Exhibition of the North launches at 1pm today, Friday 22 June – and Northumbria University is at the heart of the action.
Student talent REVEALed during exhibition
Press Releases • Jun 21, 2018 14:04 BST
A unique exhibition showcasing the creative talents of final year students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has opened its doors to the public.
You say toe-mato, we say tomato
Press Releases • Jun 18, 2018 13:05 BST
Have you ever felt like President Trump is speaking another language? This year’s linguistics conference at Northumbria will explore this very issue as guest speaker Lynne Murphy discusses the ‘special relationship’ between British and US English.
Northumbria fashion students scoop top industry accolades in London during Graduate Fashion Week showcase
Press Releases • Jun 14, 2018 15:23 BST
Talented young designers from Northumbria University, Newcastle have received industry recognition; scooping two prestigious awards at the Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) event in London.