Press releases
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.
Rugby ace Matt Dawson tries Northumbria’s hospitality
Press releases • Oct 23, 2018 10:24 BST
Rugby star and TV presenter Matt Dawson touched down at Northumbria University, Newcastle, to explore the latest in student accommodation and catch-up with some of rugby’s rising talent.
Howzat: Limitations of batsmen rankings revealed
Press releases • Oct 02, 2018 14:46 BST
Current systems for ranking the best batsmen in test cricket have been bowled out by a new study. In a paper which could give sleepless night to cricket statisticians all over the world, researchers from Newcastle and Northumbria universities delivered their ‘out’ verdict to current methods after analysing the two most popular test cricket rankings.
Northumbria’s Far Eastern rugby adventure
Press releases • Sep 18, 2018 11:34 BST
A rugby team from Northumbria University, Newcastle, travelled 6,000 miles to China as part of an exciting new sporting partnership.
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.
‘Take On Tomorrow’ with the new edition of Northumbria University News
Press releases • Apr 09, 2018 11:02 BST
The spring edition of Northumbria University News is here.
Great Exhibition of the North programme announced
Press releases • Feb 27, 2018 12:27 GMT
A cultural extravaganza will take place in Newcastle and Gateshead this summer, with staff and students from Northumbria University supporting the festival through a wide variety of events and activities.
Academic recognised for distinguished contribution to sport psychology
Press releases • Dec 14, 2017 10:43 GMT
A Northumbria University academic who specialises in the psychological factors around football has been recognised for her distinguished contribution to sport and exercise psychology.
University teaching excellence recognised nationally
Press releases • Jun 22, 2017 11:26 BST
Northumbria University’s teaching excellence has been recognised in a Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The new national scheme is aimed at assessing the quality of undergraduate teaching in universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Highest ever ranking for Northumbria
Press releases • May 16, 2017 17:09 BST
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has climbed to 48th place in the 2018 Guardian University League Table – its highest ever position.
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Press releases • Mar 10, 2017 15:00 GMT
Celebrate the arrival of Spring 2017 with the new issue of Northumbria University News - available on campus from Monday 13 March!
Scholarship scheme provides support for postgraduate study
Press releases • Jan 11, 2017 11:46 GMT
Students who have been offered places on postgraduate courses at Northumbria University are being encouraged to apply for one of 50 scholarships currently available.
Partnership brings Europe’s top basketball players to Northumbria University
Press releases • Dec 07, 2016 15:44 GMT
Up to 80 professional basketball players from all corners of Europe will be coming to Northumbria University, Newcastle, next summer to help build a career beyond their playing days.
TV crew explore Northumbria’s state-of-the-art facilities
Press releases • Oct 25, 2016 15:20 BST
Scientists at Northumbria University, Newcastle, are working with Channel 4 on a documentary examining the latest in fitness trends.
Academic elected Vice-President of global sports association
Press releases • Sep 28, 2016 15:13 BST
Members of the World Association for Sport Management have elected a Northumbria University academic to become its Vice-President.
Northumbria students eye up the medals at Rio’s Paralympic Games
Press releases • Sep 02, 2016 16:00 BST
Four Northumbria University students are going for gold at Rio’s Paralympic Games this month. The quartet of swimmers have their eyes on the big prize after jetting out to the 2016 Games in South America.
EXPERT COMMENT: Five new sports announced for Tokyo 2020, but where does the future of the Olympics lie?
Press releases • Aug 04, 2016 15:22 BST
Mikhail Batuev, Lecturer in Sport Management in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria University, writes about the 2020 Olympics for The Conversation.
EXPERT COMMENT: Athletes, you’re doing weight training all wrong
Press releases • Aug 01, 2016 14:36 BST
Glyn Howatson, Professor of Human & Applied Physiology at Northumbria, along with Angus Hunter, Reader in Exercise Physiology and Lee Hamilton, Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Science at the University of Stirling, writes about weight training for The Conversation.
Student volunteers return from Marseille charity project to graduate
Press releases • Jul 18, 2016 14:15 BST
A group of football fans from Northumbria University, Newcastle, who caught the attention of the French media when they volunteered in a community project in Marseille during Euro 2016, have returned to Newcastle for their graduation ceremonies.