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Double success for Northumbria PhD law graduate

A recent PhD graduate from Northumbria has celebrated her doctorate by securing a career-enhancing promotion in the UK civil service.
After six years of part time study alongside full-time work, Dr Eva Szewczyk has just gained a PhD from Northumbria Law School. Her research has focussed on emerging technologies, centred around the legal aspects of autonomous transport and the development of unc

The x-ray image of a nativity scene, discovered under another painting. The baby Jesus can be seen centre left.

Musician gives new life to hidden nativity painting

Hidden for centuries, a nativity painting was uncovered beneath a work depicting John the Baptist. Musician Hank Sullivant chose it for his new album, drawn to its luminous sections. The painting's discovery sheds light on the power of art and the history of conservation efforts at The Bowes Museum and Northumbria University.

Animation explores experiences of receiving online support for eating disorders

Animation explores experiences of receiving online support for eating disorders

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare services were transitioned to run remotely, creating challenges, particularly for those with eating disorders or eating distress. Academics from Northumbria University collaborated with people who have received this support, to translate these challenges into an animation to improve understanding of individual experiences and remote patient care.

The RV Polarstern in front of a huge iceberg in Pine Island Bay (Credit: J Klages, AWI)

The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets: new study reveals it took millions of years for ice to cover Antarctica

Major differences in the way that Antarctica’s ice sheets formed millions of years ago could be the reason why ice is melting faster today than predicted, especially in West Antarctica, an international research team has discovered. The surprising findings, detailed in unique geological sediment samples from drill cores, provide insights into when and where today’s Antarctic ice sheets formed.

Northumbria University's Dr Kirsty Lindsay (left) and the computerised platform she will be asking volunteers to use during the experiment she is carrying out at the Life Science Centre

Visitors to Life Science Centre to help with vital space research

Visitors to Newcastle's Life Science Centre can participate in a study to help astronauts on the Artemis Moon exploration program. By applying K-tape to astronauts’ ankles, it is believed balance on the Moon's surface can be improved. Results will be shared with the European Space Agency. Northumbria University is leading space innovation.

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