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The Crypt at Newcastle Cathedral will host the Story Chair in September.

Pioneering North East programme ready for national launch

Story Chair - a collaboration between national charity Changing Lives and Northumbria University - has been facilitated over the last 12 months and involved more than 50 women across Newcastle, Ashington, North Tyneside and Sunderland taking part in an eight-week programme.

Allan Colver, Jeremy Teasdale, and Caitlin Hedley - the first students to graduate from Northumbria University's Music BA (Hons) degree

New music degree celebrates first graduating class

The first cohort of students from one of the UK’s newest BA Hons Music Degrees has this month graduated with a final recital and celebratory event held at Northumbria University.

Fine Art student Sophie Bass prepares for the graduate exhibitions. All photography courtesy of Baltic/Barry Pells.

Students prepare to REVEAL graduating exhibitions

Graduating artists from Northumbria University’s Fine Art programmes are preparing to showcase their work in a multi-site exhibition which includes Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and spaces across the University’s Newcastle City Campus.

Left to right - Dr Rachael Chapman was presented with the Vicky Randall Prize by Professor Randall's daughter, Louisa Long.

Prestigious award recognises academic’s inspirational teaching

Dr Rachael Chapman has been awarded the inaugural Vicky Randall Prize by the Political Studies Association in honour of her outstanding contribution to advancing teaching and learning in Political Studies.

Professor Gavin Oxburgh and Dr Laura Farrugia

New technology to improve police interviews

Researchers from Northumbria University have developed new software which will allow police and law enforcement officers to evaluate and improve their interview technique.

Dr Linsey Robb

Major study into role of WW2 conscientious objectors

The stories of the British men who chose not to fight in the Second World War due to their moral, political or religious beliefs are to be explored by a Northumbria University historian.

New report highlights the power of partnership

New report highlights the power of partnership

A new report published today - By All, For All: The Power of Partnership - has mapped for the first time a decade of AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council) funded community and cross-sector collaborative research and development (R&D) projects.

After capturing attention with Flipflopi dhow expeditions around East Africa, the Flipflopi project continues to find ways to inspire communities, governments and businesses to take action against environmental pollution. Photo by Umber Studios.

World tour for model boat inspiring citizen science against environmental pollution

A model sailing boat which represents a key part of a project working to banish single use plastics has embarked on a global tour that will help its message reach thousands more people and communities across the planet.

Research leads to new data on number of victims of terrorist group

Research leads to new data on number of victims of terrorist group

Painstaking new analysis of activity linked to the terrorist organisation ETA, responsible for waging a campaign for independence in northern Spain and south-west France, suggests the total number of victims could have been underestimated by more than 100.

Dr Nkumbu Mutambo (left) and Helen Simmons (right) join Deputy Head of Northumbria School of Design, Dr Rod Adams, for a Designamite podcast episode.

Study will examine whether popular podcast can influence research culture

A podcast which shares regular insights into the trailblazing research and teaching at Northumbria University’s School of Design is now the subject of a study aimed at uncovering the potential impact on research culture.

Saturday Club Masterclass at Northumbria University: Young people took part in a cycle-inspired masterclass led by industry experts and attended by BMX star, Kriss Kyle. Photo by Eilidh McKibbin.

Northumbria joins National Saturday Club network to offer creative opportunities for teenagers

Young people from across the North East aged 13 to 16 are being given the chance to experience art and design activities at Northumbria University as part of the National Saturday Club programme.

Dr Jo Clement

Poetry collection shortlisted for prestigious international prize

A collection of poetry by Northumbria University lecturer, Dr Jo Clement, has been shortlisted for the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize 2023.

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