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  • Telescope reveals surprising secrets in Jupiter's northern lights

    An international team of scientists, led by a PhD researcher from Northumbria University, has made groundbreaking discoveries about a spectacular feature of Jupiter’s northern lights, revealing a never-before-seen temperature structure and dramatic density changes within the top of the giant planet’s atmosphere.

    a woman stands with her arms folded looking at the camera. In the background is an image of Jupiter.
  • PhD student maps mysterious upper atmosphere of Uranus for the first time

    A Northumbria University PhD student has led an international team of astronomers in creating the first-ever three-dimensional map of Uranus's upper atmosphere, revealing how the ice giant's unusual magnetic field shapes spectacular auroras high above the planet's clouds.
    Using the James Webb Space Telescope, led by NASA with its partners, ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Age

  • Developing technology to help empower young innovators across the globe

    Northumbria University researchers have joined forces with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to deliver the third edition of the IFRC Limitless Youth Innovation Leadership Academy—a programme which has already reached thousands of young people across 150 countries with the aim of driving youth innovation.

    Limitless programmes have already attracted thousands of submissions from young volunteers.

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Check out what's on around Newcastle & London Campus this month 🫶🏻 Movie Night 🕰️ 7th March @ 7pm. 📍 Reds Bar, Students Union, Newcastle Campus. University Mental Health Day 🕰️ 12th of March @ 10am.  📍 Domain, Students Union, Newcastle Campus. University Mental Health Day 🕰️ 19th March @ 11am. 📍 Student Hub Area - Coach Lane Campus West, Newcastle. International Womens Day Film Festival 🕰️ 7th of March @ 11am. 📍 Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle. Pal & Paint 🕰️ 15th of March @ 11am - 1pm.  📍 Flaura Rose, 53 Lime Street, Newcastle . The Giant London Flea Market 🕰️ 22nd March from 10am - 5pm.  📍 Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Multi-Storey Car Park, London Tri Design Festival 🕰️ 12th - 15th March. 📍Knightsbridge, the King's Road and Fulham Road. St. Patricks Day Festival 🕰️ 15th of March. 📍 Trafalgar Square. Want to find out more? Check the link in bio for all the details. #NewcastleLife #LondonLife #WhatsOnNewcastle #MarchEvents

Still thinking about uni but worried you’ve missed the UCAS deadline? It’s not too late to apply for Sep 2026 entry! There’s plenty of time to explore your options and apply for many of our undergraduate courses starting this September. Applications remain open until 30th June, or until spaces are filled. Swipe to see student Charlotte’s personal advice on making it happen ↓ - Know your why! Be clear on why you want to study the course, link it to your strengths, interests and genuine curiosity. -Get organised: track deadlines, requirements and set reminders to avoid last-minute stress. Future you will thank you. - Prep properly: personal statement, references and portfolios if needed. Oh and proofread everything and save backups. - Reflect on your experiences: work experience, independent learning and hobbies all show motivation and initiative. - Research properly: explore modules, attend an Open Day, and speak to current students. - Look beyond the course: discover clubs, societies and events that will shape your full university experience. - Protect your wellbeing: break the process into manageable steps, trust your preparation and maintain healthy habits. Visit the Still Time to Apply webpages for full up to date and correct information. Link in our bio. #NorthumbriaUniversity #NorthumbriaUni #UCAS #UCASApplication #ApplicationAdvice

Didn’t expect my uni to take me to a cinema where the food matches the film but here we are. @eatflixcinema was actually unreal 😭 Northumbria University’s Be Part of It events are discounted experiences run during the academic year and this was one of them. Eatflix is a 5D cinema with a tasting menu designed around the film. every course matched what was on screen which for this event was Shrek. Visit the link in bio or search Be Part of It to view and book other events as a Northumbria Uni student northumbria university | student events newcastle | be part of it | free student experiences | eatflix newcastle | student life uk | newcastle nightlife | things to do in newcastle

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