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Northumbria professor develops breath collecting device that could change Coronavirus diagnosis around the world
Press releases • Feb 18, 2020 16:23 GMT
An innovative breath collecting device developed by academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, could revolutionise the way we diagnose diseases, such as the newly emerged strain of coronavirus, COVID-19.
Climate change could shrink vital tropical rainfall belt
Press releases • Feb 17, 2020 15:21 GMT
A tropical rainfall belt providing critical summer rains to billions of people is at risk of shrinking due to future climate warming, according to new research.
Unlocking desalination with solar energy
Press releases • Feb 14, 2020 13:39 GMT
A mechanical engineer from Northumbria University has won a prestigious award after developing an innovative process to turn sea water into clean, safe drinking water, using solar energy.
Top rowers inspire design students
Press releases • Feb 14, 2020 09:45 GMT
Students on Northumbria University’s Design for Industry degree took part in a design challenge with a difference when they were visited by two of the UK’s best ocean rowers.
Northumbria academics launch Astronaut Rehab research at the Life Science Centre’s new Space Zone
Press releases • Feb 13, 2020 16:04 GMT
A new space exhibition that features research from Northumbria University has launched at Newcastle’s Life Science Centre.
Working with universities can be the key to leadership succession planning
Press releases • Feb 13, 2020 11:08 GMT
Recruiting talented students and graduates from Northumbria University is helping leading UK bakery chain Greggs build a pipeline of future leaders.
Imagining ethical business
Press releases • Feb 12, 2020 11:21 GMT
The former Chief Executive of global consumer goods company Unilever has challenged corporate heads to step-up and take an ethical lead during a public lecture at Northumbria University.
EXPERT COMMENT: How our phones disconnect us when we’re together
Press releases • Feb 11, 2020 14:15 GMT
Dr Genavee Brown, Lecturer in Psychology at Northumbria University, explores how mobile phones are impacting the connection between people when they are together.
Exploring the stories of our United Kingdom
Press releases • Feb 11, 2020 11:02 GMT
Academics, comedians, journalists and politicians, including a former Prime Minister, will arrive in Newcastle next week for a major conference exploring the need for cooperation between the countries of the United Kingdom.
Northumbria University community come together to make waves in student mental health sporting challenge
Press releases • Feb 07, 2020 10:07 GMT
University to host Row Britannia event in aid of the British Inspiration Trust and Sport Relief
Northumbria University student shortlisted for Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor Award 2020
Press releases • Feb 06, 2020 11:38 GMT
Jade Booth-Malone, a third-year Fine Art student from Northumbria University, is amongst the eleven shortlisted artists who will compete for the Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor (GDNEYS) Award 2020.
England’s biggest ever Boccia Open comes to Northumbria’s Sport Central
Press releases • Feb 05, 2020 17:29 GMT
North East based not-for-profit organisation SMILE Through Sport, founded by Northumbria alumnus and Paralympian Stephen Miller MBE, is hosting the biggest ever Boccia open event to take place in England.
Ethical hackers help boost businesses’ digital resilience
Press releases • Feb 04, 2020 12:42 GMT
Computing students from Northumbria University will be testing just how well-prepared local businesses are for potential cyber-attacks by attempting to hack into their IT systems.
Cornish Revealed – artist as you’ve never seen him before
Press releases • Jan 31, 2020 09:13 GMT
Northumbria University exhibition provides a behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of the celebrated County Durham painter Norman Cornish.
The Sun as we've never seen it before: clearest and most detailed images yet of the Sun revealed
Press releases • Jan 30, 2020 09:00 GMT
The clearest and most detailed images of the Sun have been captured by the largest telescope in the world.
Putting hate propagandists on trial
Press releases • Jan 29, 2020 14:38 GMT
Great opportunity for members of the public to hear a global panel of legal experts discuss how to tackle hate and fear propaganda at international criminal tribunals, as part of a free event organised by @NorthumbriaLaw
Lunchtime with a difference as Northumbria launches free recital series
Press releases • Jan 29, 2020 12:24 GMT
Northumbria University has announced a series of informal lunchtime music recitals, open to the public and starting next week.
Northumbria welcomes Minister of State
Press releases • Jan 28, 2020 15:09 GMT
The Minster of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore MP, has visited Northumbria University where he learned about a variety of research projects relating to energy, climate, smart materials and bioengineering.
Molecule modification could improve reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel
Press releases • Jan 28, 2020 14:15 GMT
The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel could become safer and more efficient in future after Northumbria University researchers found a way to modify the structure of molecules to remove radioactive materials. The research is published in the influential Chemistry - A European Journal and is described by its editors as being of 'great significance'.
EXPERT COMMENT: Spain's Frankenstein experiment with coalition government
Press releases • Jan 27, 2020 11:29 GMT
Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies Dr Carlos Conde Solares discusses the future direction of Spain's coalition government, and what it could mean for the UK.