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Northumbria confirms Eagles partnership
Press releases • Sep 27, 2013 00:00 BST
This new deal marks the start of the Eagles 2013/14 British Basketball League (BBL) season at Sport Central, the University’s flagship 3000-seat arena in the heart of Newcastle.
Northumbria joins forces with England Athletics
Press releases • Sep 12, 2013 00:00 BST
Northumbria University has confirmed a partnership with England Athletics by becoming a regional testing centre.
Pedalling towards better diabetes management
Press releases • Sep 10, 2013 00:00 BST
Newcastle scientists will be studying the physiological performance of cyclists 1,000 miles away as they tackle a gruelling ride and diabetes at the same time.
Over 55s show more stamina in exercise scheme
Press releases • Sep 09, 2013 00:00 BST
Research from Northumbria University shows that older participants are more likely to complete exercise on referral programmes than their younger counterparts.
‘Big Society’ award for Fencing North East
Press releases • Aug 23, 2013 00:00 BST
Fencing North East, an organisation set up in 2008 in partnership with Northumbria and Durham universities, has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award.
Northumbria University honours Paul Collingwood
Press releases • Jul 15, 2013 00:00 BST
It was a family affair for Paul Collingwood when he received his honorary degree from Northumbria University today.
Volleyball wins again
Press releases • Jul 12, 2013 00:00 BST
Team Northumbria's women's volleyball team have been named the best sports team in Britain by British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).
New bat pushes ‘boundary’ for disabled cricket
Press releases • Jun 21, 2013 00:00 BST
A cricket bat for people for disabled people has been designed by a Northumbria University student.
Best Fut Forward
Press releases • Jun 04, 2013 00:00 BST
The cream of the world’s indoor football stars are heading to Sport Central this week.
Unbeatable Team Northumbria Volleyball is England’s best
Press releases • May 14, 2013 00:00 BST
Team Northumbria’s women’s volleyball squad is celebrating a record-breaking season, having won all 47 of its matches and securing five trophies.
Taking on the world
Press releases • May 10, 2013 00:00 BST
Northumbria University will welcome the world in 2015 after celebrating the news that Rugby Union is coming home.
Charity challenge produces groundbreaking research
Press releases • Apr 17, 2013 00:00 BST
Northumbria experts are hoping to unlock the secrets of fatigue by monitoring the endurance challenge of charity fundraiser Tony ‘The Fridge’.
Football referees cope by thinking they are better than other refs
Press releases • Apr 09, 2013 00:00 BST
Football referees at all levels think they are better than their colleagues – and that may be how they cope with the pressures of this difficult and often thankless task, according to researchers at Northumbria University.
Highlighting the positives
Press releases • Apr 09, 2013 00:00 BST
The relationship between a fitness instructor and their participants is crucial in motivating people to keep up their exercise regime, according to research from Northumbria University.
Give yourself a sporting chance
Press releases • Apr 04, 2013 00:00 BST
One of Team GB’s most prolific champions will be at Northumbria University this month to launch a week of careers events aimed at members of the public, students, staff and recent graduates.
City council and Northumbria work in partnership for city pool swimmers
Press releases • Apr 04, 2013 00:00 BST
Northumbria University and the City Council have worked together to offer discount swimming at the Sport Central Swimming Pool following the closure of the City Pool.
Royal seal of approval for graduate
Press releases • Mar 27, 2013 00:00 GMT
Northumbria University graduate and gold-winning Olympian Victoria Pendleton has been awarded a CBE by Her Majesty The Queen.
Volleyball's invincibles
Press releases • Mar 26, 2013 00:00 GMT
Team Northumbria’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams are now the UK's national champions after winning their respective BUCS Championship Finals.
Team Northumbria kicks off Netball Superleague season
Press releases • Feb 07, 2013 00:00 GMT
Sky Sports will broadcast Team Northumbria’s first home game of the Netball Superleague season as they take on Loughborough Lightning on Monday night.
Physical challenge raises funds for Zambia project
Press releases • Jan 25, 2013 00:00 GMT
The Student President of Team Northumbria will push her body to the limit this weekend raising funds to support a Zambian sports project.