National award for renewable energy future leaders training programme
An innovative programme to develop the next generation of leaders in the renewable energy sector has been highly commended in the national Green Gown Awards.
Northumbria University helps businesses turn waste streams into new products
Following its part in the successful delivery of a £4.7 million, three-year government funded research consortium, Northumbria University aims to engage with companies eager to commercialise their waste streams, increase their efficiency and bolster profitability.
Northumbria film students call ‘action’ on support for local charity
A group of aspiring Film and TV Production students from Northumbria University have put their skills into practice, producing an impactful film for a local charity as part of their degree programme.
Supercomputer investment will power world-leading research and innovation
Northumbria University has announced a multi-million pound investment in its first university-wide high-performance computing facility which will give researchers access to state-of-the-art technology built to handle large scientific datasets at high speeds.
Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5 million investment
The North East space sector has received a 2.5 million investment from EPSRC, establishing the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) to enhance research, innovation, and skills in space technology, aiming to create jobs and stimulate economic growth over four years.
New study demonstrates an inclusive approach to leading research
People with lived experience of mental health distress will be able to take a lead on health and social care research thanks to new funding.
Northumbria research to help shape forensic science use in criminal law
Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and the University of Derby have conducted research to help inform UK policymakers on the use of digital forensics and digital evidence across the criminal justice system.
The research has been carried out with the assistance of the Home Office as part of expert contributions to an important Government project looking at the impact of forensic s
The book that almost never was – a story of Victorian independent women
A book written by two women, born 60 years apart, who never met, has finally been published, more than 30 years after work on it first began. Deserted Wives and Economic Divorce in 19th Century England and Wales: For Wives Alone highlights a little-known Victorian legislative clause which restored the financial and legal independence of married women whose husbands had left them.
New research centres the voice of children in how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations
During the Summer of 2024, researchers at Northumbria University worked with staff and children at a large primary school to undertake case study research on the implementation and impact of Operation Encompass, a police and education setting information sharing partnership enabling staff in those settings to offer immediate and ongoing support to children experiencing domestic abuse.
“Drowning” mangrove forests in Maldives signal global coastal threat
Researchers have found evidence that mangrove forests – which protect tropical and subtropical coastlines – are drowning in the Maldives. Their findings, published today (Tuesday 12 December) in Scientific Reports, indicate that rising sea level and a climate phenomenon known as the Indian Ocean Dipole have led to some Maldivian islands losing over half of their mangrove cover since 2020.
Northumbria Law School student addresses Welsh Parliament
Northumbria Law School PhD student, Becca French, has addressed the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) to share her experience and legal expertise in support of the "Safety First Wales" proposal, advocating for the decriminalisation of sex work.
The event was sponsored by Member of the Senedd Mabon ap Gwynfor.
With a strong foundation in the UK’s sex work policy discussions, Becca’s expertise
North East youngsters have a blast at Space Camp
Pupils from schools across the North East have had a taste of out-of-this-world career prospects, thanks to a unique event.
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