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.
A leading expert in planning policy at Northumbria University has delivered evidence to help shape the future reform of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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.
A new study reveals insights into cosmic particle accelerators, explaining how collisionless shock waves accelerate electrons to extreme speeds. Combining satellite data and theoretical advancements, researchers address the electron injection problem, enhancing understanding of cosmic ray origins and energy transfer in space.
Dr John Coxon, esteemed member of Northumbria University’s world-leading Solar and Space Physics research group, has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society for his work.
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.
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.
A team of researchers are investigating the impact of retrofitting houses to make them more energy efficient on the health and wellbeing of residents in Newcastle.
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.
Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
In response to increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves in Pakistan, an international research initiative has been awarded £2.8 million by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop energy-efficient cooling technologies that could save lives and reduce environmental impact.
An evolving room of the future created by designers from Northumbria University’s Interaction Research Studio has been transformed with a winter scenario to help visitors imagine what New Year’s Eve celebrations might look like in 25 years’ time.
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