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National cricketing officials bowled over by student’s success
Press releases • Oct 30, 2015 10:28 GMT
A Northumbria University sports student has been awarded a prestigious national award from the England and Wales Cricketing Board this month.
Northumbria students impress the press with World Cup legacy plan
Press releases • Oct 22, 2015 11:11 BST
Student teams from Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School have presented marketing plans to the region’s media on how to capitalise upon the success of hosting the Rugby World Cup within the region and create a lasting legacy.
Northumbria University scientists provide expertise to world-leading human performance lab
Press releases • Oct 12, 2015 12:47 BST
Scientists at Northumbria University, Newcastle, are working with one of the world’s largest consumer healthcare companies to test the performance of elite athletes such as Olympic diver Tom Daley. One of these projects is examining the use of protein in exercise recovery and the other is aimed at improving our understanding of the brain’s influence in decision making.
Northumbria students invited to train with Rugby World Cup team!
Press releases • Oct 09, 2015 14:33 BST
Northumbria University students have had the opportunity of a lifetime after being invited to train alongside the Tongan Rugby World Cup team.
Excitement builds ahead of the Tongan rugby invasion!
Press releases • Oct 05, 2015 12:43 BST
Northumbria University is excitedly preparing for the arrival of the Tongan national rugby team who will be using the University’s sports facilities before their Rugby World Cup match in Newcastle.
Cathedral welcome for Northumbria’s new Chancellor
Press releases • Oct 01, 2015 16:12 BST
Britain’s greatest Paralympic athlete, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, has today been inaugurated as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Northumbria space researcher soars into the stratosphere with industry award
Press releases • Oct 01, 2015 12:34 BST
A Northumbria student is celebrating stratospheric success after receiving industry recognition for his work in helping combat astronauts’ back pain when they return home from space.
Leading European role for Northumbria sports lecturer
Press releases • Sep 30, 2015 10:43 BST
A sports lecturer from Northumbria University has been elected to the prestigious role of Vice President of the European Association of Sport Management.
Karate kid praises university
Press releases • Sep 10, 2015 11:46 BST
Sports Coaching student Paul Lineham has secured three medals at an international karate tournament while studying for his master’s degree.
Student help sparks growth for electric bike business
Press releases • Sep 08, 2015 09:47 BST
Student consultants from Northumbria University, Newcastle, say they are open for business after developing a range of solutions and growth plans for scores of companies across the UK.
COMMENT: Great North artwork by Northumbria students at World’s most famous half marathon
Press releases • Sep 07, 2015 15:54 BST
Pop up art from two of Northumbria University’s Fine Art graduates will be installed along the route of this year’s Great North Run.
International rugby ace inspires entire family to study at Northumbria University
Press releases • Sep 04, 2015 16:01 BST
With more than 60 caps for his country in major international competitions, it’s little wonder that Scottish rugby hero Scott Hastings’ two children followed in their father’s footsteps.
Northumbria student selected for England Rugby World Cup squad
Press releases • Sep 03, 2015 11:48 BST
Rugby ace Rob Webber - who is a student at Northumbria University - has been selected to represent England at this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Inspirational African experience for new sports president
Press releases • Aug 27, 2015 16:24 BST
Northumbria University’s new student sports president has returned from a six-week trip to Africa inspired to get more students involved in sport at every level.
Northumbria University plays important role in developing sport in Zambia
Press releases • Jul 31, 2015 11:20 BST
Staff from Northumbria University have attended the first ever conference discussing how to develop sport in Zambia this week.
Football ace Alice Harkness scores first class degree from Northumbria University
Press releases • Jul 30, 2015 16:56 BST
Goalkeeper Alice Harkness has hit the back of the net after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, with first class honours.
North East athletics star aims for Olympic glory after graduating from Northumbria University
Press releases • Jul 17, 2015 13:53 BST
International athlete Alan Toward is throwing his weight behind winning a coveted team place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after graduating with first class honours from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
COMMENT: The Ashes: sledging is ‘OK as long as you realise where the line is’
Press releases • Jul 07, 2015 00:00 BST
On the eve of The Ashes, Dr Paul Davis, Senior Lecturer and Research Lead for Sport Coaching and Psychology at Northumbria University writes for The Conversation on how cricketers ‘sledge’ to get under the skin of opposing teams
Gym steroid use has impact on memory
Press releases • Jul 07, 2015 00:00 BST
People using anabolic steroids to improve muscle growth and sporting performance are far more likely to experience issues with their memory, according to new research from Northumbria University.
Graduate goes after his goals
Press releases • Jun 30, 2015 00:00 BST
While studying for a Sports Science degree at Northumbria University, Johnny McKinstry never imagined that eight years later he would be the national coach for Rwanda’s international football team.