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The original set of the play 'In the Middle of the West' when it was first performed in Oklahoma

Anniversary of American bombing marked with updated play

On April 19, Oklahoma marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Playwright Steve Gilroy’s updated verbatim play, "In the Middle of the West," engages students, teaching them about the bombing's legacy through performances and educational initiatives.

Northumbria University Fashion student Kamile Kartunaviciute

Gen Z fondness for moments of self-care inspires winning fashion collection

A final year Fashion student from Northumbria University has been named the winner of the prestigious Next Graduate Fashion Foundation Design and Trend Competition.
The competition, which challenged emerging designers to forecast trends and design a capsule collection for Autumn/Winter 2025, attracted entries from fashion students across the country.
But it was a collection by Northumbria’s

Northumbria University Fashion student Beth Young

Inspiring knitwear designer wins Framework Knitters’ Award

Bethany Young, a Northumbria University Fashion student, won the Framework Knitters’ Award, including a £1,500 bursary, for her innovative knitwear designs inspired by Teesside’s industrial history. This achievement highlights her dedication and skill in the knitwear industry.

From l-r: North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness; Claire Malcolm, CEO of New Writing North; and Cllr Karen Kilgour, Leader of Newcastle City Council, pictured outside Bolbec Hall.

Government backs new centre for writing in the North East

The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has awarded £5m of its Cultural Development Fund to help create a new centre for writing and publishing in Newcastle upon Tyne. The centre will develop the next generation of northern writers, become a hub for the publishing industry in the North and be a place where residents of the region can discover their writing potential.

Some members of History’s editorial team (from left to right): Daniel Laqua (editor-in-chief), Katarzyna Kosior (reviews editor), Lewis Kimberley (editorial assistant), Charotte Alston (deputy editor) and Henry Miller (online editor).

Prestigious History journal moves to Northumbria University

Northumbria University has been appointed to lead the editorship of "History," the prestigious journal of the Historical Association. Under Dr. Daniel Laqua, a team of 15 scholars will enhance the journal's online presence and engage with diverse historical topics.

Amber Bruzzi's winning book submission

Book exploring dyslexia wins design award

A project inspired by a Northumbria University graduate’s personal experience of dyslexia has led to her winning international recognition and a major industry award.

'All Jumbled Up’: A Spotlight on teacher and child experience in evaluating Operation Encompass

New research centres the voice of children in how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations

During the Summer of 2024, researchers at Northumbria University worked with staff and children at a large primary school to undertake case study research on the implementation and impact of Operation Encompass, a police and education setting information sharing partnership enabling staff in those settings to offer immediate and ongoing support to children experiencing domestic abuse.

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