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Digital library brings Sterne and adaptations online
Press Releases • Apr 18, 2019 09:06 BST
Rare books inspired by one of the 18th century’s most successful authors will be made available to the public for the first time through a new online library.
Awards shortlisting for student and school activities
Press Releases • Apr 17, 2019 14:30 BST
Northumbria University, Newcastle has been shortlisted for two awards for the support it gives to school children and its students.
Tourism and Events students pull off spectacular awards ceremony
Press Releases • Apr 17, 2019 10:53 BST
Students from Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School have collaborated with a growing SME hub to deliver an innovative awards ceremony celebrating creative enterprise in the North East.
Outstanding academic is spearheading research to shape the future of GP practices
Press Releases • Apr 16, 2019 16:00 BST
An academic at Northumbria University has been praised by a health and social care watchdog for her work in inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals, as she helps to spearhead new research into the role paramedics are playing in GP practices.
Northumbria University leads 60-day bed rest study to improve astronauts’ health
Press Releases • Apr 16, 2019 11:30 BST
Researchers at Northumbria University are asking people to spend two months in bed to identify how astronauts’ bodies decondition while they’re exploring outer space.
Northumbria doubles the number of schools receiving science support
Press Releases • Apr 11, 2019 16:34 BST
Thousands more primary school children across the North East will be encouraged to explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths after Northumbria University, Newcastle received more than £300,000 additional funding to expand its work in this area.
Ellen fights the odds for place in GB rowing squad
Press Releases • Apr 11, 2019 11:56 BST
Despite being diagnosed with an incurable eye disorder, 24-year-old Ellen Buttrick has confronted her challenges head-on, earning a place in the Great British Paralympic rowing squad while also pursuing her passion for working in human rights.
A new route into nursing
Press Releases • Apr 10, 2019 09:11 BST
The first Registered Nurse Degree Apprentices in England have begun their studies at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Northumbria graduates celebrate success at Royal Television Society Awards
Press Releases • Apr 09, 2019 16:28 BST
Graduates from Northumbria University were recognised for their gold standard achievements in TV and film production after winning two awards at the prestigious Royal TV Society (RTS) regional awards.
Global Scotland in the age of Brexit
Press Releases • Apr 08, 2019 16:09 BST
Scotland is a country which has been shaped by migration – with Scots emigrating from their homeland to make their mark on the rest of the world and embracing the cultures and influences of immigrants arriving in Scotland.
Extra! Extra! The new edition of Northumbria University News is out now
Press Releases • Apr 08, 2019 13:58 BST
The Spring edition of Northumbria University News is here.
Global Scotland in the age of Brexit
Press Releases • Apr 05, 2019 16:45 BST
With Brexit now looming, Northumbria University’s Professor Tanja Bueltmann will explore Scotland’s past and future as a global nation in her lecture Global Scotland in the Age of Brexit: Historical perspectives on the Scottish diaspora and migration.
Academics work with The Marketing Trust to develop social media tool kit for SMEs
Press Releases • Apr 05, 2019 12:52 BST
Confusion and misunderstanding in the SME business community when it comes to harnessing the power of social media has been highlighted in new research carried out for the Marketing Trust by Northumbria University.
Large Antarctic Ice Shelf, home to UK research station, is about to break apart
Press Releases • Apr 05, 2019 10:30 BST
Glaciology experts have issued evidence that a large section of the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica, which is home to the British Antarctic Survey’s Halley Research Station, is about break off.
Newcastle Writing Conference 2019 unlocks the door to the publishing industry
Press Releases • Apr 04, 2019 12:02 BST
The biennial Newcastle Writing Conference returns this spring, bringing together new and emerging writers across the North with publishing industry experts, inspiring authors and creative writing tutors.
Law School advises House of Lords on Internet regulation
Press Releases • Apr 04, 2019 10:55 BST
A House of Lords Select Committee is using evidence provided by Northumbria Law School to help shape policies to regulate the Internet.
AACSB hallmark of excellence ensures competitive edge for Northumbria students
Press Releases • Apr 03, 2019 11:44 BST
Newcastle Business School has secured its position among an elite group of business schools worldwide after retaining the coveted AACSB International accreditation.
Bigg Market past and future reflected in design project
Press Releases • Apr 02, 2019 10:58 BST
Design students from Northumbria University have joined forces with Newcastle Business Improvement District company NE1 Ltd, to create a series of innovative concepts, all designed to attract new audiences to the city’s Bigg Market.
Dream trip to Nou Camp thanks to Santander
Press Releases • Apr 01, 2019 13:55 BST
A Northumbria University student experienced the trip of a lifetime to Barcelona’s legendary Camp Nou stadium in March, as part of Santander UK’s initiative to support female talent in both their sporting and professional lives.
Northumbria researcher invited to speak at UN counter terrorism conference
Press Releases • Mar 28, 2019 14:05 GMT
Research by a Northumbria academic is helping the United Nations and other international agencies develop strategies to counter terrorism and violent extremism in the Middle East.