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EXPERT COMMENT: Why some disabled people aren’t happy with Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump speech
Press releases • Jan 16, 2017 14:16 GMT
Len Collin, Senior Lecturer in Screenwriting and Media Production at Northumbria University, writes about the outrage caused by Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech.
EXPERT COMMENT: Why Ed Balls deserved the Strictly glitterball
Press releases • Dec 19, 2016 11:41 GMT
Mary Irwin, Senior Lecturer in Media at Northumbria University, writes about one of Britain's most loved TV shows 'Strictly Come Dancing' climax.
EXPERT COMMENT: Why journalistic ‘balance’ is failing the public
Press releases • Nov 25, 2016 16:32 GMT
Bruce Mutsvairo, Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Northumbria University, writes about the concept of "balance" in journalism and its effect on recent events.
Northumbria’s ‘New Blood’ wins a third of the awards at prestigious national show
Press releases • Jul 21, 2016 13:32 BST
Media and Communication Design students from Northumbria won nine of the 29 ‘Ones to Watch’ awards at this year’s D&AD New Blood exhibition in London.
Media and animation students wow audiences
Press releases • Jul 07, 2016 16:34 BST
Edgar Allan Poe, dementia and a fencing champion were just some of the inspirations behind this year’s graduating Film and TV Production students. Their final year films were recently screened at a special Media Gala at Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle, before an audience comprising leading members of the film and TV industry.
Top Gear? Top career!
Press releases • Jun 27, 2016 16:45 BST
A Northumbria graduate currently working with Chris Evans says his career is literally in ‘Top Gear’ thanks to the skills and experience he gained during his time at university.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Northumbria University
Press releases • Mar 08, 2016 14:30 GMT
Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, will celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day with a Festival of Feminist Ideas and Actions.
Final year Journalism student nominated for national radio award
Press releases • Feb 26, 2016 12:18 GMT
A final year Journalism student from Northumbria University has been nominated for a national award that recognises her talent for broadcasting.
No more sleepless nights
Press releases • Feb 04, 2016 13:48 GMT
A Northumbria academic has developed an innovative animated film to explore the link between sleep and mental health.
COMMENT: Five performances that show Bowie’s acting is worth a second take
Press releases • Jan 15, 2016 14:26 GMT
Andrew Ross, Graduate Tutor and Lecturer in Film at Northumbria University, discusses David Bowie's career in film for The Conversation.
Northumbria PhD student nominated in filmmaking awards
Press releases • Nov 03, 2015 13:46 GMT
A Northumbria Arts PhD student has had her filmmaking abilities recognised by the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Research in Film awards.
Northumbria University expert explains the ‘undying’ appeal of horror movies in the run up to Halloween
Press releases • Oct 27, 2015 11:21 GMT
From flesh-eating zombies to homicidal maniacs wreaking havoc along hotel corridors - it seems we can’t get enough of horror movies despite their relentless attempts to terrify us for more than a century.
COMMENT: Back on record – the reasons behind vinyl's unlikely comeback
Press releases • Apr 17, 2015 00:00 BST
Dr Lee Barron, Northumbria University, Newcastle, discusses the comeback of vinyl.
Channel 4 discusses careers in broadcasting with Northumbria students
Press releases • Mar 06, 2015 00:00 GMT
The role of a Commissioning Editor was placed firmly under the student spotlight during Channel 4’s visit to Northumbria University, Newcastle.
COMMENT: From BandAid to Dapper Laughs - charity songs are all about hitting the right tone
Press releases • Nov 13, 2014 00:00 GMT
Dr Lee Barron, Principal Lecturer, Media & Communications Design, discusses the charity record and its place in our culture
Women occupy barely 30% of decision-maker positions in major media organisations
Press releases • Oct 27, 2014 00:00 GMT
Evidence presented by an academic from Northumbria University, Newcastle at a House of Lords inquiry last week showed that men dominate decision-making positions across many major European media organisations.
Northumbria academic to give evidence at national women in media inquiry
Press releases • Sep 29, 2014 00:00 BST
The House of Lords Select Committee on Communications has invited a Northumbria University academic to give oral evidence as part of its women in broadcasting inquiry.