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EXPERT COMMENT: Thousands more satellites will soon orbit Earth – we need better rules to prevent space crashes
Press releases • Feb 02, 2021 11:32 GMT
In a recent article written for The Conversation, Lauren Napier, Researcher in Space Law and Policy, Northumbria University, Newcastle discusses the need for better rules to prevent space crashes as thousands more satellites start orbiting Earth.
EXPERT COMMENT: Lockdown, quarantine and self-isolation: how different COVID restrictions affect our mental health
Press releases • Jan 26, 2021 14:59 GMT
In an article written for The Conversation, Dr Tom Heffernan, Programme Leader in Psychology with Criminology, Northumbria University, explores how different COVID restrictions affect our mental health.
EXPERT COMMENT: Digital hoarders: we’ve identified four types – which are you?
Press releases • Jan 21, 2021 13:10 GMT
How many emails are in your inbox? If the answer is thousands, or if you often struggle to find a file on your computer among its cluttered hard drive, then you might be classed as a digital hoarder.
Northumbria staff on frontline supporting the Covid vaccination roll-out
Press releases • Jan 18, 2021 15:32 GMT
Nursing academics from Northumbria University have been delivering Covid-19 vaccinations to priority patients, as part of the University’s continued efforts to support the frontline response to the pandemic.
Northumbria Law lecturer appointed Chair of Law Society's Education and Training Committee
Press releases • Jan 18, 2021 11:21 GMT
Midwife’s research features in new national guidance on drinking during pregnancy
Press releases • Jan 13, 2021 11:45 GMT
As thousands of people are committing to giving up alcohol during Dry January, research from a midwifery lecturer at Northumbria University has been included in new national guidance on the harms of consuming alcohol both before and during pregnancy.
A robotic revolution for urban nature
Press releases • Jan 12, 2021 12:00 GMT
Drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and around cities for people and wildlife.
Northumbria academic elected as Chair of influential Council
Press releases • Jan 11, 2021 11:32 GMT
Recognition for Northumbria physicist’s solar discoveries
Press releases • Jan 08, 2021 16:10 GMT
A Northumbria University scientist, whose research has helped change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic waves, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the field of solar physics.
EXPERT COMMENT: Walking can relieve leg pain in people with peripheral artery disease
Press releases • Jan 05, 2021 14:27 GMT
Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery disease. Our latest review shows that for people with peripheral artery disease, exercise programmes may help improve walking ability and quality of life by relieving symptoms of leg pain, cramps, and fatigue.
Programme supports region’s small businesses on road to recovery
Press releases • Jan 04, 2021 09:01 GMT
Hands on approach to tackling Covid-19 with new sanitisation device
Press releases • Dec 17, 2020 09:09 GMT
A North East collaboration between a young entrepreneur, a university and an engineering company has led to the development of a revolutionary new hand sanitisation device which could help slow the global spread of diseases such as Covid-19.
Research with life-saving potential for adults with learning disabilities and autism
Press releases • Dec 16, 2020 10:40 GMT
A research team at Northumbria University have launched a major project exploring how carers recognise and manage deterioration in the health of people with learning disabilities and autism.
Transforming treatments for Parkinson’s disease
Press releases • Dec 15, 2020 13:28 GMT
A revolutionary approach to targeting and treating walking problems in people with Parkinson’s disease is being developed at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Students’ random acts of kindness help people around the world
Press releases • Dec 11, 2020 10:44 GMT
The selfless and compassionate acts of students at Northumbria University has spread global cheer and raised much needed awareness and funds for those who need it most.
Breakthrough forensic approach to help crack down on the sale of fake drugs
Press releases • Dec 09, 2020 12:54 GMT
Fake medicines are one of the biggest health problems in the world today.
North East satellite partnership expected to boost UK’s share of global space market
Press releases • Dec 07, 2020 09:08 GMT
Northumbria University has been awarded more than £360,000 of funding from the UK Space Agency to develop the world’s first commercially available laser-based satellite communication system.
Another win for England’s rugby stars: A double win for Northumbria
Press releases • Dec 01, 2020 14:25 GMT
England rugby stars Anthony Watson and Mako Vunipola have both just graduated from Northumbria University, Newcastle, with a BA (Hons) degree in Leadership and Management.
The art of social distancing - new project to explore how research and practice in the arts can inform social distancing policy in UK cities
Press releases • Dec 01, 2020 10:15 GMT
Academics are to work with resilience planners from UK cities to explore how art and performance could be used to establish successful social distancing strategies.