Art Prize shortlist unveiled
Northumbria University has announced the 10 finalists for the inaugural Woon Foundation Painting and Sculpture Art Prize 2012-13.
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Northumbria Academic chosen as ‘Super Author’
Northumbria University’s Dr Nasar Meer has been named a ‘Super Author’ by a leading publisher.
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Northumbria designers unlock commercial potential
Northumbria University Designers have combined cutting-edge research and design to create innovative fundraising initiatives for a Newcastle museum.
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Icons of Englishness
As St George’s Day approaches, Northumbria University historians will grapple with what it means to be English in a series of public talks.
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New partnership with Live Theatre launched
Northumbria University and Live Theatre announce their new partnership, which will bring a range of cultural benefits to the region.
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Environment in focus
A public lecture on the environment will be given by Viscount Matt Ridley next month as part of Climate Change Week.
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An alternative canvas for art
Artwork by some of Britain’s greatest artists has been projected on to a building on Northumbria University’s campus as part of a nationwide celebration of the BBC’s Your Paintings.
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Judging panel announced for new fine arts prize
The judging panel for a new national £40,000 art prize run by Northumbria University has been announced.
The Woon Foundation Painting and Sculpture Art Prize, launched by Northumbria graduate Wee Teng Woon in 2012, offers final year students of fine art the opportunity to win one of three major prizes and two consolation prizes each year, valued at £40,000, through his family’s foundation.
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Award-winning artist and author to give lecture
Internationally renowned graphic artist and author Bryan Talbot, who won a Costa Book Award last week, will deliver a public lecture at Northumbria University later this month.
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Documentary tells tale of restoration of derelict church
A Channel 4 documentary has told the tale of a Northumbria University academic who has restored a ruined 200-year old church into a creative studio for artists, art students, actors and musicians.
