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International recognition for Northumbria academics
Press releases • Oct 23, 2019 14:01 BST
A research paper submitted by a Northumbria academic and PhD student has won a prestigious international award for the strength of its novelty, rigor, and potential impact.
Northumbria strengthens its support for business
Press releases • Oct 22, 2019 16:15 BST
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has announced it has secured three new Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), as its collaboration and support for businesses continues to grow.
£4m study to investigate if climate change will drive the Antarctic Ice Sheet towards a tipping point
Press releases • Oct 21, 2019 11:52 BST
A major £4 million EU-funded study to investigate how changes in Antarctica’s ice sheets and shelves may lead to a large and irreversible rise in global sea level over the coming decades is about to begin. Experts from the UK, Norway, Germany and France will work together to investigate the likelihood of abrupt changes in the movement of ice in the Antarctic region over the next 100 years.
Forensic examination of anti-slavery laws
Press releases • Oct 18, 2019 14:43 BST
Laws to tackle human trafficking and modern-day slavery were examined in detail this week at an international conference organised and hosted by Northumbria University.
Shining career ahead for Rising Star
Press releases • Oct 16, 2019 11:29 BST
A Northumbria University student has just won the Rising Star of the Year (Agency) category in the prestigious North East Marketing Awards while on a placement year.
International recognition for Northumbria sport management academic
Press releases • Oct 15, 2019 17:26 BST
A sport management academic from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the European Association for Sport Management.
University and TV architect join forces to develop new homes of the future
Press releases • Oct 14, 2019 14:03 BST
The ways that homes are designed and built in the future could be completely transformed, thanks to a new agreement between Northumbria University and the renowned architect, TV presenter and campaigner George Clarke. The University will work with Clarke’s charity, the Ministry of Building Innovation and Education (MOBIE), to drive innovation in designing and delivering homes for the future.
Nursing Student Internship Programme Wins Award
Press releases • Oct 14, 2019 12:00 BST
A Northumbria University programme designed to increase the number of nursing students who would consider working in a care home, has won a national award.
International Criminal Law - brought to life at Northumbria
Press releases • Oct 09, 2019 15:23 BST
Northumbria Law School students have met with one of the UK’s most senior Judges to learn how international criminal law has developed since the Nuremberg trials after World War II.
National win for Early Years Professionals Network
Press releases • Oct 08, 2019 14:18 BST
The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has won a national award for excellent practice in team development. The network exists to promote best practice in early years across Northumberland. It is run by Northumberland County Council’s Early Year’s Team, in partnership with Northumbria University, with all activities aimed at promoting the best outcomes for children.
Northumbria academics help expose a continuing digital divide in the UK
Press releases • Oct 08, 2019 10:36 BST
Research by Northumbria University academics has been cited by a Parliamentary Committee investigating poor broadband in rural areas and the challenges of tackling the digital divide.
Newly-qualified Northumbria nurses honoured for their dedication to the role
Press releases • Oct 07, 2019 16:59 BST
Six newly qualified adult and children’s nurses have each received an award in recognition of their exceptional efforts in their nursing studies and caring for patients.
Northumbria student scoops first Cyber Law award from top transatlantic firm
Press releases • Oct 03, 2019 10:41 BST
Northumbria University law student Thomas Brittain has scooped the inaugural Womble Bond Dickinson Law and Innovation Award at Northumbria Law School.
Santander internship scheme leads to perfect placement
Press releases • Oct 01, 2019 16:18 BST
A Northumbria student has landed a dream placement with a leading events management company thanks to a highly successful internship programme funded by Santander Universities UK.
Nursing students experience courtroom drama
Press releases • Sep 27, 2019 14:15 BST
Nursing students at Northumbria University have the chance to gain unique insight into the legal aspects of a career in nursing, as part of an innovative teaching programme.
Selling to the stars
Press releases • Sep 26, 2019 14:44 BST
Former England and Chelsea football captain John Terry has helped kick-start the career of a Northumbria University business student after becoming one of a growing number of famous customers.
University Chancellor addresses public services management conference
Press releases • Sep 26, 2019 11:02 BST
The Rt Hon Baroness Grey-Thompson has given a keynote address at the Joint University Council’s Public Administration Committee (PAC) Annual Conference held recently at Northumbria University.
Students join emergency services in simulated terrorism training incident
Press releases • Sep 23, 2019 13:30 BST
Nursing students have taken part in a staged firearms training event designed to give doctors and paramedics a taste of working in a mass casualty terrorist incident.
Northumbria academic receives £1.2 million to deliver world-class forensic research
Press releases • Sep 23, 2019 11:40 BST
A Lecturer in Forensic Science at Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been awarded more than £1 million to develop a world-leading new technique that will unveil details to help solve investigations relating to unidentified bodies.
Connecting the countryside
Press releases • Sep 19, 2019 16:06 BST
The gap between the services available to people living in urban and rural areas could soon be narrowed thanks to a new project which will use smart devices and big data technology to improve life for country dwellers.