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Back row l-r: Tom Spencer, Dr Kate Harland, David McNiven, Claire Steiner, Brad Armitage, Adela Rokytova, Paul Prigmore Front row l-r: Tom Lavender, Dominika Jasiak, Amy Hope, Ian Thomas

22 March 2023 12:19

Exploring graduate careers in travel and tourism

Business students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have heard from industry experts on career opportunities in travel and tourism.
The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Future You Roadshow, hosted by Northumbria University, was held recently in Newcastle with guest speakers and an audience of tourism students from Northumbria University, and Newcastle College. A panel discussion als

Peatlands on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides - Dave Collins, Getty Images

21 March 2023 15:59

EXPERT COMMENT: How art inspired by peatlands can help us confront the climate crisis

In an article originally written for The Conversation, Dr Rosie Everett, lecturer in Forensic Science at Northumbria in collaboration with Benjamin Gearey & Maureen O'Connor from University College Cork, discuss the roles that peatlands have played in our history and how they might be part of the key to our future.

Dr Ian Robson with Sally Noden and Val Hobson of Action for Children

19 March 2023 09:00

Researcher honoured for pioneering work to improve the mental health of babies

A Northumbria University researcher has won a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding research on infant mental health.

Artists' impression of space-based laser power (credit Shutterstock)

15 March 2023 14:55

Northumbria University and Lockheed Martin join forces to unlock the future of space-based solar power

As part of British Science Week, Lockheed Martin has announced an investment of £150,000 to Northumbria University in a project that aims to accelerate the delivery of space-based solar power.

13 March 2023 10:33

Poetry collection shortlisted for prestigious international prize

A collection of poetry by Northumbria University lecturer, Dr Jo Clement, has been shortlisted for the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize 2023.

From l-r: Northumbria University postgraduate researcher Daisy Winter; Jane Hedges, Acting Dean of Newcastle; Dr Claudine van Hensbergen, of Northumbria University; and the Sheriff of Newcastle, Councillor Veronica Dunn.

9 March 2023 09:00

Lasting tribute to Newcastle’s original feminist

The life and work of a North East woman, described as ‘the first English feminist’, was officially recognised this International Women’s Day, with a commemorative plaque dedicated to her outside Newcastle Cathedral.

7 March 2023 15:27

Developing Northumberland’s workforce for a new net zero industrial age

As part of the 21st Century Workforce Development Initiative pilot, sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Northumbria University is delivering a mini-exec MBA programme to help executive leaders in Northumberland develop both their leadership skills and their knowledge of their county’s employer base.
The initiative is the first of its kind, being place-based and employer-led with th