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Paul Blake

Basketball star and community champion honoured by Northumbria University

The Chairman of the British Basketball League and owner and managing director of Newcastle Eagles Basketball Club, Paul Blake, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Roma Agrawal

Honour for leading female engineer who designed The Shard

One of the UK’s leading structural engineers has been awarded an honorary degree from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Tom Harrison

Global construction consultancy innovator honoured by Northumbria University

Chair of the International Centre for Connected Construction and former Chief Operating Officer of Turner & Townsend, Tom Harrison, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Dr Paul Cook at Camp Nou; home of FC Barcelona

Northumbria launches degree in partnership with major global sports club

Northumbria University’s latest partnership opens the door to one of the world’s biggest football clubs; FC Barcelona.

Pictured l-r: Caron Gentry; Patrick Andelic; Richard Johnson (QMUL); Stephanie L. Young (Exec Director, When we all Vote); Philip Davies (co-Chair American Politics Group); Brian Ward; Christina Tribble (US Cultural Attaché, London).

UK and US political experiences shared during public lecture

An advisor to former US President Barak Obama was among the speakers at a Northumbria University event exploring the current shared challenges within UK and US politics.

Members of the multi-talented technical team in the Arts, Design and Social Sciences Faculty, will stage an exhibition of personal and professionally completed work to showcase their skills in the Foyer of CCE2.

Exhibition will showcase the skills of Technicians

An event aimed at celebrating the unique contributions of technical support staff, and the diversity of the work they carry out across a range of subject areas at Northumbria University, will run throughout December.

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RT @WildIntrigue: Ouseburn Wild Talks🐸 Dancing Newts & singing Waterboatmen! On Thursday 8 Dec we welcome Mike Jeffries to the #Ouseburn W…

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RT @MPEE_NU: We are very proud to announce that our department has been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Award for our efforts in gender equality…

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As we approach @UNVolunteers #IVD2022 on 5 December, it’s time to spotlight the @ESRC @GCRF funded @RYVUganda research led by Professor @mbailliesmith on the link between volunteering and livelihoods for young refugees in Uganda. https://t.co/MXYigUNmX3

As we approach @UNVolunteers #IVD2022 on 5 December, it’s time to spotlight the @ESRC @GCRF funded @RYVUganda research led by Professor @mbailliesmith on the link between volunteering and livelihoods for young refugees in Uganda. https://t.co/MXYigUNmX3

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We have 2 undergraduate events left before Christmas 🎄 Both are virtual events and will be packed with useful info for your application! Book now: https://t.co/4gCIlOfIZd https://t.co/u8GYoXVy4F

We have 2 undergraduate events left before Christmas 🎄 Both are virtual events and will be packed with useful info for your application! Book now: https://t.co/4gCIlOfIZd https://t.co/u8GYoXVy4F

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Congratulations to @RomaTheEngineer, Paul Blake and Tom Harrison on receiving honorary degrees this week as part of our Winter Graduation celebrations. Each has made a significant contribution, nationally and globally, in their respective professions 🎓 https://t.co/B8zTjQJIkb https://t.co/AWAxAvye0E

Congratulations to @RomaTheEngineer, Paul Blake and Tom Harrison on receiving honorary degrees this week as part of our Winter Graduation celebrations. Each has made a significant contribution, nationally and globally, in their respective professions 🎓 https://t.co/B8zTjQJIkb https://t.co/AWAxAvye0E

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The Net Zero emissions target will require the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. Join Dr Wakil Fahzad on Friday 9th December on campus for a free workshop exploring the fields of solar energy and carbon capturing. https://t.co/0iNqeXXnGu

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Want to find out more about career and #employability support at Northumbria? Join us at our Your Future Virtual Event on Wednesday 7th December. Book your place here: https://t.co/lE0UnSR9EQ https://t.co/uWjWkWVVuV

Want to find out more about career and #employability support at Northumbria? Join us at our Your Future Virtual Event on Wednesday 7th December. Book your place here: https://t.co/lE0UnSR9EQ https://t.co/uWjWkWVVuV

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Winter 2022 graduates, keep in touch through the Alumni Association- it's free to join to get access to our benefits and services including discounts and continued support and access to @NUGradFutures and @NUEnterprise support for up to 5 years. https://t.co/LMDUJ6mUza #NUGrad

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Entrepreneurs! You voted Growth Generation as the biggest challenge facing your business in 2023. Learn how we can help you face this challenge head on, here: https://t.co/y4SBirt2PW #helptogrow #SmallBusiness #BusinessSupport #SME #challenges #BusinessGrowth #GrowthGeneration

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RT @NorthumbriaSU: Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Tree Light Switch On! 🎄✨ On Thursday 1st December, we’ll be transforming…

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We want to hear how you have been helping the community for our Random Acts of Kindness Competition. Nominations close on 4 December- submit your entries now with the chance to win a £75 Amazon voucher! #NUActsOfKindness🥳 https://t.co/u1IU9Q1q65 https://t.co/trFsOFZV1a

We want to hear how you have been helping the community for our Random Acts of Kindness Competition. Nominations close on 4 December- submit your entries now with the chance to win a £75 Amazon voucher! #NUActsOfKindness🥳 https://t.co/u1IU9Q1q65 https://t.co/trFsOFZV1a

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