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The original set of the play 'In the Middle of the West' when it was first performed in Oklahoma

Anniversary of American bombing marked with updated play

On April 19, Oklahoma marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Playwright Steve Gilroy’s updated verbatim play, "In the Middle of the West," engages students, teaching them about the bombing's legacy through performances and educational initiatives.

Linda Lightley

Northumbria technician shortlisted for acclaimed prize

An inspirational technician from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been shortlisted for a Papin Prize - the only national awards dedicated to celebrating the success and achievements of technical staff.
A Scientific Officer in fashion at the Northumbria School of Design, Linda Lightley, is now in contention for the Papin Excellence in Sustainability category. She is among 68 technicians sh

Northumbria University Fashion student Kamile Kartunaviciute

Gen Z fondness for moments of self-care inspires winning fashion collection

A final year Fashion student from Northumbria University has been named the winner of the prestigious Next Graduate Fashion Foundation Design and Trend Competition.
The competition, which challenged emerging designers to forecast trends and design a capsule collection for Autumn/Winter 2025, attracted entries from fashion students across the country.
But it was a collection by Northumbria’s

Neptune’s auroras as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope.

Deep space telescope captures Neptune’s auroras for the first time

Scientists from Northumbria University captured Neptune's auroras for the first time using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. This groundbreaking discovery, revealing unique auroral characteristics and significant atmospheric cooling, enhances understanding of Neptune's magnetic field and its interactions with solar particles.

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