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Emma Thomas, General Manager of Seaton Delaval Hall (left); and Nicky Grimaldi, Assistant Professor of Art Conservation at Northumbria University, pictured in front of the portrait of the Delaval sisters.

Surprising secrets of Delaval sisters’ portrait revealed

A painting of two daughters from one of the North East’s most well-known families has been brought back to life – with some surprising discoveries made in the process by art conservation experts from Northumbria University.

Carnegie UK and Northumbria University launch guide to wellbeing roundtables

Carnegie UK and Northumbria University launch guide to wellbeing roundtables

A new guide designed to help government deliver on local priorities has been launched by wellbeing charity Carnegie UK and Northumbria University.
The approach outlined in the document has been endorsed by North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Informed by initiatives from the North of Tyne, Scotland and Wales the document

Freelands painting prize winner, Holly Smith, is pictured with some of her work.

Fine Art graduate wins prestigious painting prize

Holly Smith, a Fine Art graduate of Northumbria University, was one of 12 final-year students to win the Freelands Painting Prize and is now preparing to exhibit her work in London.

Arts Practice with Young People within Criminal Justice Systems

Arts Practice with Young People within Criminal Justice Systems

A forum called Cross-Cultural Arts Practice: Working with Young People within Criminal Justice Systems has been organised by Northumbria University, in partnership with the National Criminal Justice Arts Alliance (NCJAA) and Clinks, which represents members of the voluntary sector working with people within the criminal justice system.

(L-R) Samantha Shann, President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Steve Ford, CEO of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists & Odeth Richardson, Chair of the British Council of Occupational Therapists

Leading experts inspire occupational therapy students

Some of the world’s leading figures in the field of occupational therapy have visited Northumbria University to talk to students about the exciting opportunities ahead when they graduate.

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