Outstanding rankings for Northumbria’s nursing courses
Northumbria University’s nursing courses have been ranked among the very best in the country in the latest Guardian University Guide.
Categories: awards
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Top Awards for Northumbria Architecture students
Two Northumbria students have been announced as winner at the RIBA North East Student Awards for RIBA Part 1 and RIBA Part 2. These wins continue a successful run for our Architecture students, following recognition at the Architects for Health Student Design Awards and the RIBAJ/Future Architects Film Competition 2025.
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Northumbria academic honoured for transforming legal education
Dr Elisabeth Griffiths, Associate Professor at Northumbria University, was honoured as a National Teaching Fellow by Advance HE for her transformative work in inclusive legal education, particularly enhancing disability inclusion and employability through innovative, collaborative teaching practices.
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Northumbria University Awarded Athena Swan Silver for Advancing Gender Equality
Northumbria University has been awarded the Athena Swan Charter Silver Award by Advance HE in recognition of its commitment to promoting and achieving gender equality.
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Northumbria University in top 10 in UK for sustainability
Northumbria University has been ranked top 10 in the UK and among the top institutions in the world for sustainability in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.
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OBE for end-of-life care expert
One of the world’s most prominent leaders in end-of-life care and experiences has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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Northumbria wins recognition for expanding access to higher education
Northumbria University has been named Higher Education Institution of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony which recognises successful initiatives aimed at widening access to higher education.
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Northumbria academic shortlisted in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025
Professor Matt Kiernan, Director of The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research at Northumbria University has been shortlisted for ‘Inspiration of the Year’ in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025.
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Innovate UK executives meet Northumbria‘s RIBAJ Rising Star
On Thursday 22nd May, Innovate UK marked 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) by holding their Regional Forum meeting at Northumbria University. During the event the Innovate UK team met some of the Northumbria Academics involved in the programme including the University’s RIBAJ Rising Star Award for 2024, Catherine Sinclair.
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Northumbria celebrates success at the Educate North Awards
Northumbria University has been recognised for the support it provides to students and other young learners after scooping two awards, and highly commended in a third category, at the prestigious Educate North Awards.
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Researchers elected to Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship
Three experts in public policy, accounting and international relations from Northumbria University are among 64 outstanding social scientists recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences today.
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From Tyneside to Hollywood – the Northumbria alumni making their mark in the film industry
On Sunday 2 March the biggest names in the world of film will gather in Hollywood for the 97th Academy Awards – among the nominees is Northumbria alumn Lol Crawley – director of photography for 2024 film The Brutalist, who has been nominated in the Cinematography category.
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Education Champion Award for Northumbria academic with stellar vision
Professor John Woodward has been named Education Champion at the Northern Leaders Awards for his work to develop Northumbria’s new £50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre.
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National recognition for education tool which promotes STEM careers
A team of researchers from Northumbria University are celebrating after one of their educational resources was named among the finalists of the prestigious Bett Awards, after making the shortlist in Early Years Product or Service category.
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Northumbria space physicist honoured by Royal Astronomical Society
Dr John Coxon, esteemed member of Northumbria University’s world-leading Solar and Space Physics research group, has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society for his work.
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Northumbria ranked one of 10 most sustainable universities in the UK
Northumbria University has been ranked as 10th in the UK for environmental and ethical performance in the People & Planet’s University League for 2024/25.
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OBE for researcher who evidenced importance of school breakfast and holiday clubs
A Northumbria University academic who played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been rewarded for her work in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.
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Northumbria team win prestigious outreach prize
A team led by researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded the 2024 Outreach Prize by the Microbiology Society in recognition of their efforts and commitment to raising awareness of microbiology among future generations.
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National award for renewable energy future leaders training programme
An innovative programme to develop the next generation of leaders in the renewable energy sector has been highly commended in the national Green Gown Awards.
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Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Autumn 2024 edition
The Autumn 2024 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
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