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Book festival debate explores opportunities for Northern writers
Press releases • Aug 13, 2019 12:06 BST
The lack of Northern voices within the UK publishing industry will be the focus of a debate taking place at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this month, chaired by Northumbria’s Professor Katy Shaw.
It’s a mystery: Parents in the dark about the university Clearing process, says study
Press releases • Aug 06, 2019 10:19 BST
With just a week to go before A-level results are released, more than half of parents – including those who themselves have studied at university – have not heard of Clearing and Adjustment, according to new research.
Live performance marks lives lost in WW2 ghetto
Press releases • Jul 26, 2019 10:16 BST
A poignant performance marking the 75th anniversary of the liquidation of the Łódź Ghetto in Poland will take place next month, directed by Northumbria University academic Jane Arnfield.
Northumbria University supports South East Asian film makers of the future
Press releases • Jul 18, 2019 10:23 BST
A long-standing partnership between Northumbria University and the London School of Public Relations (LSPR) in Jakarta has resulted in the creation of more than 2,000 short films.
Woon Foundation Art and Sculpture Prize 2019 winner announced
Press releases • Jul 17, 2019 10:08 BST
The 2019 winner of one of the UK’s most generous art prizes has been announced during a ceremony at Northumbria University.
Tackling global challenges at North East summit
Press releases • Jul 12, 2019 13:50 BST
International development experts from across the world gathered in Newcastle upon Tyne this week for the fourth annual Global Challenges Summit.
EXPERT COMMENT: The insecurity of a new no-deal Brexit Prime Minister
Press releases • Jul 09, 2019 13:53 BST
The economic consequences of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal have received significant attention, but a no-deal Brexit would also have important security implications.
Design for Industry graduates showcase work at national exhibition
Press releases • Jul 03, 2019 14:29 BST
Design for Industry students tackle fatbergs, globalisation and the future of farming in innovative graduation projects.
27 writers share £55,000 award fund at Northern Writers’ Awards
Press releases • Jun 28, 2019 15:08 BST
The winners have been announced for the Northern Writers’ Awards 2019, the annual search for the best new writers in the North of England, produced by New Writing North. The awards took place on 26 June, National Writing Day.
‘Bigg Ideas’ on show at new exhibition
Press releases • Jun 19, 2019 13:55 BST
One of Newcastle city centre’s most iconic locations is the inspiration behind a new exhibition of work by Northumbria University students, launching next week.
REVEAL 2019: A summer of success for Northumbria's creatives
Press releases • Jun 14, 2019 15:03 BST
REVEAL 2019 – Northumbria University’s End of Year showcase for its creative programmes – opens to the public on Thursday 20 June.
Northumbria University graduate revealed as 2019’s Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor winner
Press releases • Jun 10, 2019 16:48 BST
Bethan Williams, 21, a Fine Art graduate from Northumbria University, has been revealed as the winner of the Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor Award (GDNEYS) 2019.
Multidisciplinary partnership awarded ‘outstanding’ rating
Press releases • Jun 10, 2019 13:11 BST
Northumbria University is proud to announce that a Knowledge Transfer Partnership project, which has brought together industry and academic experts to develop a new biomedical device, has been given the highest possible rating by an independent government assessor.
Students take centre stage for new play inspired by the North East
Press releases • May 23, 2019 14:53 BST
Final year drama students from Northumbria University are preparing to give the debut performance of award-winning playwright Chinonyerem Odimba’s new work, Land: Beating the Bounds at Live Theatre, Newcastle from Wednesday 29 May – Saturday 1 June.
Out of the classroom and into the art gallery
Press releases • May 21, 2019 15:29 BST
A new project will bring literature to life for GCSE pupils by taking them out of their classrooms and into two North East art galleries.
Literature expert addresses House of Commons inquiry
Press releases • May 10, 2019 14:51 BST
A contemporary literature expert from Northumbria University has been invited to give evidence at the Performers’ Alliance All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) inquiry into the class ceiling in the creative sector.
Animation brings family history to life in moving new film
Press releases • Apr 25, 2019 09:06 BST
A documentary featuring the animation expertise of a Northumbria University academic will make its North East debut next weekend.
Shakespeare Club takes to the road
News • Apr 23, 2019 13:08 BST
Iconic buildings and locations across the North East will play host to a series of discussions exploring some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.
Digital library brings Sterne and adaptations online
Press releases • Apr 18, 2019 09:06 BST
Rare books inspired by one of the 18th century’s most successful authors will be made available to the public for the first time through a new online library.
Global Scotland in the age of Brexit
Press releases • Apr 05, 2019 16:45 BST
With Brexit now looming, Northumbria University’s Professor Tanja Bueltmann will explore Scotland’s past and future as a global nation in her lecture Global Scotland in the Age of Brexit: Historical perspectives on the Scottish diaspora and migration.