Academy of Medical Sciences funds new research from emerging scientific leaders
Two biomedical sciences researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded grants to further their innovative work by the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Researchers elected to Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship
Three experts in public policy, accounting and international relations from Northumbria University are among 64 outstanding social scientists recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences today.
Research highlights urgent need for national strategy to combat rising eating disorders
The increasing number of people with eating disorders and a lack of national guidance for support teams has led to researchers calling for a new national strategy that includes specific guidance to support the remote delivery of eating disorder services.
Transforming dementia support through technology network
Researchers have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services, as well as developing new innovations.
New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities
As debate over changes to Britain’s welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes.
Researchers embark on a project to further explore the experiences of children from military families
The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research at Northumbria University has received over £35,000 in funding from the Forces Children’s Trust to further investigate the lived and emotional experiences of military connected children and young people.
Proposal launched for groundbreaking Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester
A new pilot proposal has been launched for a groundbreaking scheme which experts say could eventually end absolute poverty in Greater Manchester, as well as improve the health and wellbeing of millions of people.
Extent of microfibre pollution from textiles to be explored at new research hub
A new research hub in North East England, the FibER Hub, will investigate microfibre pollution from textiles. This collaboration aims to analyse environmental impacts and support sustainable textile development, focusing on reducing fibre shedding throughout the lifespan of fabrics.
Research award to investigate how AI can be used to speed up development of new drugs
Major improvements could be made to the development and production of mRNA-based vaccines and medicines after a university and industry consortium received funding to investigate how AI and machine learning can speed up manufacturing processes.
£3m funding to evaluate health and social care improvements
Northumbria University researchers have received £3m of funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to evaluate and support the transformation of services and outcomes across the NHS and care services.
The ‘red advantage’ is no longer true for Olympic combat sports
Wearing a red outfit in combat sports has been believed to provide an advantage for athletes, but a new study suggests there is no longer any truth in the claim.
OBE for researcher who evidenced importance of school breakfast and holiday clubs
A Northumbria University academic who played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been rewarded for her work in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.
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