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  • l-r Northumbria technician Johnny Hayes with senior lecturer Simon Scott-Harden with the Flipflopi boat

    Northumbria technicians shortlisted for acclaimed Papin prize

    Inspirational technicians from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have just been shortlisted for the UK’s only award ceremony dedicated to celebrating technical excellence and innovation in higher education and research.
    The Papin Prizes are among the most highly regarded awards for technicians in the higher education sector, celebrating the varied and valuable role they play in research and t

  • Knowledge of the number of fibres transferred during a physical activity is essential for the interpretation of forensic evidence in many criminal cases. Photo: Getty Images

    Jiu Jitsu club stage physical assaults to help advance forensic research

    Researchers from Northumbria University and King’s College London have published findings outlining the extent that textile fibres transfer during controlled assault scenarios. Their work, recently published in the academic journal Science & Justice, is the first time the number of fibres transferred between garments during physical assaults has been assessed by simulating the act with real people

  • Representatives from Northumbria University, the Norwegian Police University College, and Northumbria Police during the recent visit.

    International policing partnership

    Policing experts from Norway and Newcastle have spent time working together as part of a new partnership between the Norwegian Police University College and Northumbria University.

  • l-r PhD researcher Stephanie Haddad, Professor Monika Foster and Mark Philpott, CEO of NPH Group

    International research reveals insight into post-pandemic digital era

    Over 40 experts gathered at a unique research seminar to discuss how industry and academia can collaborate and share knowledge to help businesses and other organisations adapt and succeed in the digital age.
    The international research, “Strengthening professional cooperation in the digital era”, generated insightful debate at the seminar at Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School ea

  • Northumbria’s rise in the Complete University Guide 2024 is down to an improved performance in a number of key metrics including entry standards, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.

    Northumbria continues to climb up the rankings

    Northumbria University is continuing to climb the national league tables, with an impressive seven place rise to rank 36th in the UK in the latest Complete University Guide.

  • LGBT+ veterans after their first ever march past the Cenotaph in 2021

    New report shows mental health and financial toll of ‘gay ban’ in the military

    A new report shines a light on the lifelong impact of the ‘gay ban’ in the Armed Forces. The study carried out by Northumbria University was carried out on behalf of specialist LGBT+ military charity Fighting with Pride (FWP) and has found that thousands of ex-service people are paying the price of the policy both mentally and economically.

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