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University hosts global enterprise network in Northumberland
Press releases • Aug 16, 2019 11:25 BST
A major research project led by Northumbria University to improve recruitment and career prospects for young people and boost business performance, has held an international networking conference in Northumberland.
Northumbria researchers advise MPs on how Brexit could impact the North East
Press releases • Aug 14, 2019 10:09 BST
Northumbria academics have led a roundtable discussion at the House of Commons on the potential impact of Brexit and the future of the Northern Powerhouse.
Book festival debate explores opportunities for Northern writers
Press releases • Aug 13, 2019 12:06 BST
The lack of Northern voices within the UK publishing industry will be the focus of a debate taking place at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this month, chaired by Northumbria’s Professor Katy Shaw.
It’s a mystery: Parents in the dark about the university Clearing process, says study
Press releases • Aug 06, 2019 10:19 BST
With just a week to go before A-level results are released, more than half of parents – including those who themselves have studied at university – have not heard of Clearing and Adjustment, according to new research.
Raising the game for women’s football in the North East
Press releases • Aug 05, 2019 15:00 BST
Newcastle United Foundation and Northumbria University have announced a partnership that will boost women’s football in the city.
EXPERT COMMENT: Stop that car, and plan cities around bikes to make cycling a real option for more women
Press releases • Aug 05, 2019 11:49 BST
Planners design the infrastructure of cities for cars, not bikes. This needs to change to make cycling a more viable option for more people, says Katja Leyendecker, writing for The Conversation.
EXPERT COMMENT: Pseudoscience is taking over social media – and putting us all at risk
Press releases • Aug 02, 2019 15:35 BST
In light of a new study that argues YouTube is not only promoting climate denial content, but allowing deniers to hijack scientific terms, Dr Santosh Vijaykumar, Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow in Digital Health at Northumbria, discusses the role of social media in spreading conspiracy theories.
Students help sustainable fashion business break into US market
Press releases • Jul 31, 2019 10:18 BST
A consultancy project led by a team of students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, is helping a growing fashion business expand into new markets in the USA.
Early years network shortlisted for national award
Press releases • Jul 30, 2019 10:20 BST
A network of professionals working in early years education in Northumberland has been shortlisted for a national award
Tackling loneliness with award-winning architectural design
Press releases • Jul 29, 2019 17:00 BST
A Northumbria graduate’s innovative proposals for an intergenerational living scheme for older people have won a second prestigious national design award.
Live performance marks lives lost in WW2 ghetto
Press releases • Jul 26, 2019 10:16 BST
A poignant performance marking the 75th anniversary of the liquidation of the Łódź Ghetto in Poland will take place next month, directed by Northumbria University academic Jane Arnfield.
EXPERT COMMENT: Sexual harassment is a real problem in the armed forces – and offences are not being ‘properly recorded’
Press releases • Jul 24, 2019 16:26 BST
Christina Dodds, PhD researcher and Graduate Tutor at Northumbria, discusses the recent MoD report on inappropriate behaviours.
Global channel broadcasts academics’ Antarctic footage
Press releases • Jul 22, 2019 16:58 BST
The international news channel Bloomberg is broadcasting stunning footage of Antarctica’s landscape captured by a Northumbria University academic who was undertaking research on the continent.
EXPERT COMMENT: My book Tell it to the Bees was made into a film – but they changed the ending for a straight audience
Press releases • Jul 22, 2019 12:26 BST
Fiona Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Northumbria University discusses film adaptations of novels and the film ending of her own book, Tell it to the Bees.
Northumbria University supports South East Asian film makers of the future
Press releases • Jul 18, 2019 10:23 BST
A long-standing partnership between Northumbria University and the London School of Public Relations (LSPR) in Jakarta has resulted in the creation of more than 2,000 short films.
War on plastic wins ethical business award for graduate
Press releases • Jul 17, 2019 14:07 BST
Graduating student Joel Tate has been presented with the Best Dissertation in Business Ethics prize for his work highlighting growing consumer pressure to end plastic pollution.
Woon Foundation Art and Sculpture Prize 2019 winner announced
Press releases • Jul 17, 2019 10:08 BST
The 2019 winner of one of the UK’s most generous art prizes has been announced during a ceremony at Northumbria University.
Multi-million pound investment to improve region’s health
Press releases • Jul 16, 2019 16:41 BST
Northumbria University is among a team of experts in the region who are leading a national project to address health inequalities in the country and the prevention of poor health.
Top appointment for law academic
Press releases • Jul 16, 2019 08:56 BST
Northumbria Law School academic Paul McKeown has been appointed as President of the influential European Network for Clinical Legal Education (ENCLE).
Tackling global challenges at North East summit
Press releases • Jul 12, 2019 13:50 BST
International development experts from across the world gathered in Newcastle upon Tyne this week for the fourth annual Global Challenges Summit.