Global fashion leaders gathered at Northumbria University to address textile microfibre pollution through a research collaboration with The Microfibre Consortium and Fashion for Good. The Behind the Break project analyses fibre shedding, emphasising science-led solutions and sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact from textiles.
The Making History project connects young people from Newcastle and Northumberland with archaeologists, fostering creativity and collaboration. Participants engaged in hands-on activities, created furniture for a museum, and developed AI technologies, enhancing their exploration of local history and heritage.
Northumbria University's partnership with the BFI allows students to create short film introductions featured on BFI Player. This initiative fosters industry connections and provides students valuable opportunities while showcasing their work nationally, enhancing their career prospects in film and television.
Northumbria University and New Writing North have launched the Pivotal podcast series, exploring cultural concepts like fear and death through academic insights. Hosted by Angharad Hampshire, it aims to bridge academic research and public understanding. Available now on Spotify.
Northumbria University is expanding and enhancing the support it provides to students receiving their A-level, AS-level, VTQ and T-level results next week. This year, for the first time, staff will be based at schools and colleges across the region. They will meet students as they receive their results and will be able to make on-the-spot offers of a place at Northumbria to eligible students.
A Fashion student with a collection created using pre-loved football strips, including Newcastle United shirts, was among the award winners from Northumbria University at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week.
North East universities will host the MedRen2025 conference, celebrating Medieval and Renaissance music from June 30 to July 4. This collaborative event marks the first joint hosting by Northumbria, Newcastle, and Durham, attracting global scholars, musicians, and researchers.
Northumbria University graduate, Rob Law MBE, joined sleep scientists and design experts from the University for Tyne Design Week – a new celebration of North East creativity and innovation.
A Fashion student from Northumbria University was selected as one of just 10 students from across the UK to receive funding and mentoring guidance during his placement year from the Drapers’ x UKFT Bursary programme.
Two PhD researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded Venice Fellowships by the British Council and will represent the UK internationally at the 2025 Venice Biennale.
Northumbria University has unveiled a new state-of-the-art X-ray radiography instrument – an important investment which will boost education and cultural collaboration across the North East and beyond.
A student showcase which is one of the highlights of the North East’s cultural calendar is under way once again, as Northumbria University launches its 2025 Degree Shows.
