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Dr Helena Farrand Carrapico from Northumbria University has been invited to serve as a Commissioner with the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations.

Social Sciences academic joins Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations

An Associate Professor from Northumbria University has joined an independent organisation formed to work with business, civil society and sector experts to find solutions to challenges arising from the UK’s departure from the European Union.

A new technology solution which will provide low-power systems for use in bionic eyes, has been developed by Professor Richard Fu.

Developing the next generation of artificial vision aids

A new technology solution which will provide low-power systems for use in bionic eyes, has been jointly developed by academics from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China and Northumbria University.

Professor Andrew Wathey signing the partnership agreement with Professor Saleemul Huq

New partnership places increased focus on climate change research

Northumbria University is set to advance its world-leading research in issues relating to climate change, adaptation, loss and damage after forming a new strategic partnership with the International Centre for Climate Change and Development.

Volunteer activity in Burundi in 2018. Photo by Bianca Fadel.

Research Fellow Bianca Fadel: “The presence of local volunteers is often taken for granted in academic and policy debates.”

The theme of this year’s United Nations’ International Volunteer Day, due to take place on Sunday 5 December, is ‘volunteer now for our common future’ and aims to celebrate the power of volunteerism to help create a better tomorrow.

A focus group discussion in Tanzania during 2021, one of many which have helped inform the research project between Northumbria University and Voluntary Service Overseas. Photo by Egidius Kamanyi.

Volunteering Together: Blending knowledge and skills for development

As we approach International Volunteer Day on 5 December, academics from Northumbria University have prepared a briefing paper, which will be the first in a series, to highlight key findings from a collaborative research project between Northumbria and Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO).

A woman transporting wood by boat in the Sundarbans, West Bengal. Increasingly violent weather events and rising sea levels are increasing pressure on natural resources, undermining ecosystems and livelihoods and forcing populations out of the deltas

International research focuses on uniting minds and voices

As the spotlight on the landmark COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow continues into a second week, Professor of International Development at Northumbria University, Matt Baillie Smith, reflects on the importance of taking a collaborative approach to finding solutions which protect the future of the planet.

Samidha Anand has been selected by the Women’s Engineering Society as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering in 2021 as part of the annual Engineering Heroes (WE50) awards.

Northumbria engineering graduate named as one of the top 50 women in the industry

Engineering may be a sector where women remain under-represented, but a Northumbria University graduate has been named in a list of the top 50 trailblazing females driving change and making an impact.

Taka Suzuki wins gold at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo

Northumbria’s sporting stars claim seven medals at Tokyo Games

Students – past and present – from Northumbria University have Taken on Tokyo in inimitable style, bringing home seven medals for their respective countries at this year’s Paralympic Games.

A Yellow-eyed penguin with her chick

Protecting endangered, Yellow-eyed penguins from fatal infections

A team of researchers, led by Northumbria University, have been working to understand and develop a vaccine for an infection that’s been killing off rare penguins in New Zealand.
Yellow-eyed penguins, locally known as hoiho (Māori name), are one of the world’s rarest species. They are native to New Zealand and its outlying islands. Hoiho breeding pairs have been rapidly declining for over two

Promoting Covid-19 preventive behaviours in Guatemala

‘Languageless’ public health messaging to fight the pandemic

Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have developed public health messaging materials with a difference to overcome communication challenges in Guatemala.

Northumbria University top 50 in the world for sustainability

Northumbria University top 50 in the world for sustainability

Northumbria University has been ranked 50th in the world for sustainability in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, showcasing the excellent work being delivered by the University globally and in the local community.

Pine Island Glacier

Evidence of Antarctic glacier’s tipping point confirmed for first time

Researchers have confirmed for the first time that Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica could cross tipping points, leading to a rapid and irreversible retreat which would have significant consequences for global sea level.

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