Northumbria University leads pioneering research to tackle hidden lead exposure in children
Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure.
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Northumbria University to host the next RAISE national conference on student engagement
One of the UK’s largest conferences on student engagement and experience, organised by the Researching, Advancing and Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) Network, will be hosted by Northumbria University in 2026.
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New funding for international research projecting ice sheet loss and sea level rise
Melt from ice sheets on Earth is already contributing to flooding across the globe and is expected to increase in the coming decades. Adaptation to reduce the destructiveness of future sea level rise is under way and depends critically, inch by inch, on the work of a newly-funded, international group of polar scientists.
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Discovery of elusive solar waves that could power the Sun's corona
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in solar physics by providing the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves in the Sun's corona – elusive magnetic waves that scientists have been searching for since the 1940s.
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Northumbria University receives further funding after testing Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology in orbit
Equipment developed by researchers at Northumbria University, in collaboration with key industry partners, to improve the health and fitness of astronauts has received further research funding after being used in space for the first time.
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Northumbria University STEM outreach project wins Institute of Physics award
Researchers from an outreach group at Northumbria University are celebrating after winning a prestigious 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) award recognising their work with children and young people across the North East and beyond.
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From gym instructor to PhD graduate - Northumbria technician's remarkable journey defies the odds
A former gym instructor from South Shields who left school with just five GCSEs has achieved a PhD while working full-time as a technician at Northumbria University and his groundbreaking research could change NHS exercise guidelines for older adults.
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Global fashion giants unite at Northumbria to combat textile microfibre crisis
Global fashion leaders gathered at Northumbria University to address textile microfibre pollution through a research collaboration with The Microfibre Consortium and Fashion for Good. The Behind the Break project analyses fibre shedding, emphasising science-led solutions and sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact from textiles.
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Creative collaboration with English Heritage launched at Belsay Hall
Designers and creators from Northumbria University have unveiled a collaboration with English Heritage which has transformed Belsay Hall in Northumberland for a special event this autumn.
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New research could transform how we understand human interaction
Professor Billy Clark from Northumbria University is launching a major research project exploring human communication processes, focusing on how we produce and evaluate communicative behavior. Funded by a Leverhulme Trust fellowship, the study aims to enhance understanding of everyday conversation.
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James Webb Space Telescope reveals dark beads and lopsided star patterns in Saturn's atmosphere
A study of Saturn's atmospheric structure using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed complex and mysterious features unseen before on any planet in our Solar System. The results were presented last week by Professor Tom Stallard of Northumbria University, at the EPSC-DPS2025 Joint Meeting in Helsinki.
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Northumbria researchers announced as winners of Future Leaders Fellowships
Two talented researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded a share of £120 million from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) flagship Future Leaders Fellowship fund to help advance their work in space physics and book history.
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New funding for research on advancing inclusion in healthcare systems across Asia
Researchers in Vietnam, Thailand, India and the UK have been awarded more than £4 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to identify and evaluate inclusive methods of healthcare provision.
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Seven Northumbria researchers appointed to official REF panels
Seven leading researchers from Northumbria University have been selected to support the official panels for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF), confirming the University’s reputation for excellence in research.
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Double research award win for Northumbria health academics
Northumbria University academics Dr Kate Hackett and Dr Allison Farnworth have won Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Awards from the NIHR, supporting research into nature-based health interventions and improved reproductive care, respectively, highlighting the university's commitment to impactful healthcare research.
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OLED materials have potential new uses in detecting pesticides for the farming industry
Researchers are set to shine a different kind of light on the farming industry after receiving funding to explore how fluorescent materials used in TV and phone screens can be used to detect the presence of pesticides and herbicides in food production.
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Northumbria University to host prestigious international conference on GPR technology
Northumbria University will host the 21st International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR 2026) from June 23-26, 2026. The event will gather experts to discuss advancements in GPR technology for subsurface exploration, infrastructure monitoring, and utility imaging.
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Supporting the ethical development of UK spaceports
Dr. Pete Howson from Northumbria University is researching the impact of UK spaceports on local communities and environments, advocating for ethical development in the burgeoning NewSpace industry while aiming to balance commercial opportunities with social justice and sustainability concerns.
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Smart bacteria could transform global agricultural food production
Researchers at Northumbria University are developing 'smart bacteria' to enhance crop resilience against environmental stresses, aiming to improve food security for a growing global population. Funded by ARIA, their innovative approach could revolutionise agricultural practices and reduce reliance on fertilizers.
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Northumbria STEM outreach project marks major milestone
An outreach group from Northumbria University is celebrating a decade of STEM engagement in the North East and beyond, and has recorded over 170,000 interactions with children, families and teachers in that time.
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