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Project explores Covid-19 changes to police interview techniques
Press releases • Nov 13, 2020 13:44 GMT
A new research project is to examine what difference the use of telephone or video calls, as opposed to face to face participation, has on the fairness and effectiveness of police interviews, carried out with witnesses, victims and suspects of crime.
Fashion industry’s hidden environmental timebomb revealed
Press releases • Nov 12, 2020 08:00 GMT
The devastating environmental impact of plastic clothing hangers has been revealed for the first time – with calls for the fashion industry to urgently address the issue.
Scientists to help forecast space weather threats
Press releases • Nov 06, 2020 10:18 GMT
A Northumbria University solar physicist is part of a team of scientists working on a new project to improve the ability of the Met Office to forecast space weather and its potential disruption to activities on Earth.
Northumbria research helping to change lives
Press releases • Nov 05, 2020 09:01 GMT
Should we be concerned about greater use of personal data during Covid-19?
Press releases • Nov 04, 2020 08:50 GMT
Northumbria students learn to be agile in challenging business environment
Press releases • Nov 03, 2020 10:57 GMT
Students at Northumbria University are learning what it means to be agile in an ever-changing marketplace, with support from one of the world’s most renowned business support companies.
Voluntary action and Covid-19 – new research will explore lessons learnt and recommendations for UK recovery
Press releases • Nov 03, 2020 09:00 GMT
Experts from across academia and the voluntary sector are to carry out a major research project into the role of voluntary action in the Covid-19 pandemic – exploring the challenges, what worked well and making recommendations to inform planning for future crises.
Northumbria’s degree apprenticeship partners recognised in new national leaderboard
Press releases • Nov 02, 2020 13:29 GMT
International research to investigate the impact of social distancing measures on mental health
Press releases • Nov 02, 2020 08:00 GMT
Academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, are investigating the effects of social distancing on mental health, quality of life and the use of social media amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New museum resource supports health and social care professionals working with older people
Press releases • Oct 30, 2020 12:10 GMT
Northumbria University and Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM) have joined forces to show health and social care professionals how TWAM’s museum resources and collections can support quality of life improvements for older people.
Northumbria researchers tackling the challenges of Covid-19
Press releases • Oct 28, 2020 14:45 GMT
New centre to address challenges of digital citizenship
Press releases • Oct 28, 2020 09:00 GMT
A new £9m research centre, which will allow citizens across the country to grasp the possibilities of the digital revolution, has been announced.
Transformative learning programme to improve workplace wellbeing and cut business costs
Press releases • Oct 27, 2020 11:06 GMT
Organisations across the UK and beyond are set to benefit from a unique NHS- academic partnership which sees a focus on staff safety and morale – and delivers significant cost savings.
Northumbria University unveils Being Human festival events
Press releases • Oct 27, 2020 09:10 GMT
Academics from Northumbria University are once again taking part in the national Being Human festival – hosting a variety of free online events which celebrate the humanities and all they have to offer.
Seven awards shortlisting showcases Northumbria’s nursing excellence
Press releases • Oct 26, 2020 12:30 GMT
Northumbria University’s reputation for excellence in nursing is being recognised at a national level after being shortlisted for a record seven titles in the annual Student Nursing Times Awards.
Research reveals UK risks losing vital manufacturing skills forever - due to Covid-19
Press releases • Oct 26, 2020 10:37 GMT
EXPERT COMMENT: Up to 40% of UK retail space is not needed – here’s what can be done with it
Press releases • Oct 23, 2020 13:41 BST
The UK high street has been badly hit by COVID-19 restrictions - and it is shining a spotlight on the huge amount of retail floorspace that is not needed. Paul Greenhalgh, Professor of Real Estate and Regeneration at Northumbria University, writes about the challenges facing the sector for The Conversation.
Ground-breaking projects celebrated at regional tech awards
Press releases • Oct 22, 2020 15:19 BST
Ground-breaking technology projects, led by Northumbria University, have won awards and received a special commendation at an event showcasing the best of the North East’s talent.
Northumbria University joins new employability programme for autistic students
Press releases • Oct 19, 2020 10:29 BST
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has joined The Employ Autism Higher Education Network, a ground-breaking higher education employability programme, which aims to unlock the potential of autistic students and graduates and help them into full-time work.
EXPERT COMMENT - World Menopause Day: how cultural representations of ‘the change’ are empowering women
Press releases • Oct 16, 2020 10:33 BST
Ahead of World Menopause Day on Sunday 18 October, Katy Shaw, Professor of Contemporary Writings at Northumbria University, discusses the important role popular culture is playing in changing perceptions of the menopause.