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Award success for law researchers
Press releases • Apr 20, 2021 11:55 BST
Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have won awards for their law research into the use of legal technology and artificial intelligence at a prestigious conference.
Law academic gives expert advice to New Zealand Police Service
Press releases • Mar 11, 2021 15:41 GMT
A Northumbria University academic has been appointed to an independent panel of experts advising the New Zealand Police service on the ethical use of new technologies in modern policing.
Research by Northumbria law academic cited in House of Lords debate
Press releases • Feb 02, 2021 14:43 GMT
A report co-written by Northumbria Law School’s Dr Marion Oswald has been cited in the Lords in support of an amendment proposed to the Domestic Abuse Bill.
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.
Better access to justice needed for victims of gender-based violence
Press releases • Nov 23, 2020 11:49 GMT
Family justice experts from Northumbria University are calling for changes to the support given by government to victims of gender-based violence, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gender-based violence during lockdown: media reports may have missed the true picture
Press releases • Sep 25, 2020 11:44 BST
The ability of gender-based violence victims to access support services during the Covid-19 lockdown has not been accurately portrayed in the media, with potentially damaging consequences, according to new research.
Northumbria climbs into top 30 of UK university league table
Press releases • Sep 08, 2020 17:13 BST
Northumbria University is now ranked in the top 30 universities in the UK after a significant 20 place rise in The Guardian University Guide 2021.
Northumbria is top rated UK young university in global rankings
Press releases • Jun 29, 2020 12:43 BST
Northumbria University’s growing global reputation for academic excellence has been reinforced after becoming the highest placed UK university in the latest world rankings.
Breaking news: Northumbria’s Spring/Summer Newspaper is here!
Press releases • Jun 04, 2020 14:45 BST
Our first digital-only edition of Northumbria University News is here. Packed with the latest news, features and interviews, Northumbria University News is the perfect way to ‘read all about’ the exciting developments taking place across the University.
Prestigious appointment for law professor
Press releases • Mar 11, 2020 10:32 GMT
Professor Chris Ashford from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has received a prestigious appointment to the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) Advisory Council.
Putting hate propagandists on trial
Press releases • Feb 24, 2020 11:12 GMT
Tackling hate and fear propaganda through prosecution at international criminal tribunals and beyond was debated by a global panel of legal and social sciences experts in the field, during a recent conference at Northumbria University.
Expert comment: A written constitution for the UK would not have resolved recent Brexit arguments – here’s why
Press releases • Oct 25, 2019 16:03 BST
Adam Ramshaw, Senior Lecturer in Law at Northumbria University, Newcastle, discusses why a written constitution for the UK would not have resolved recent Brexit arguments.
Global league table rates Northumbria for research
Press releases • Sep 12, 2019 09:53 BST
Northumbria University, Newcastle continues to improve its standing in global league tables and is now rated among the top universities in the world for research citations.
It’s a mystery: Parents in the dark about the university Clearing process, says study
Press releases • Aug 06, 2019 10:19 BST
With just a week to go before A-level results are released, more than half of parents – including those who themselves have studied at university – have not heard of Clearing and Adjustment, according to new research.
New online tool to offer support for LGBT+ staff and students
Press releases • Dec 19, 2018 11:57 GMT
A team from Northumbria University, Newcastle are developing plans for an online platform that would help members of the LGBT+ community to understand their legal rights when they travel abroad.
Remembering and responding on World Aids Day
Press releases • Nov 28, 2018 10:00 GMT
Staff and students at Northumbria University will mark World AIDS Day by celebrating the life and work of a former academic, and launching two new initiatives aimed at highlighting the challenges faced by those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Kick off the festive season with Northumbria University’s Carol Service
Press releases • Nov 23, 2018 13:59 GMT
Extra! Extra! The new edition of Northumbria University News is out now
Press releases • Oct 29, 2018 10:53 GMT
The Autumn edition of Northumbria University News is here. Packed with the latest news, features and interviews, Northumbria University News is the perfect way to ‘read all about’ the exciting developments taking place across the University.
Northumbria subjects climb up the global rankings
Press releases • Oct 17, 2018 17:00 BST
Northumbria University is seeing further improvements in its international profile, with four subject areas featuring in Times Higher Education’s world rankings for the first time.
Research focus leads to improved global ranking
Press releases • Sep 28, 2018 15:35 BST
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has significantly increased its standing in the global league tables and is now ranked in the top 401-500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.