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  • Turning design on its head

    A Northumbria Design graduating student has been crowned Designer of the Year for his quirky range of upside-down mugs, double-hooked hangers and tiny stationery holders.

  • Exploring the legacy of Catherine Cookson

    An opportunity to discuss the legacy of South Shields-born writer Catherine Cookson is on offer when academics from Northumbria University will lead a discussion at South Shields Library.

  • First sight of innovative collaborations

    Rt Hon David Willetts MP has seen cutting-edge research and business collaborations at Northumbria University’s Northern Design Centre (NDC).

  • Mixing it up at the V & A

    A design for a hoarding which mixes up some of the best-known artefacts at the V&A has earned a Northumbria University student the title of Best of the Year in the D&AD awards.

  • Home to roost?

    Towering structures that could be used to house people and birds at Blyth’s seafront are on view at Northumbria University’s Architecture Show which opens to the public at 6pm on Thursday, 20 June.

  • Work while you commute

    An ‘office on rails’ for business class passengers has been designed by a Northumbria University student.

  • Controlling portions at the sauce

    A Northumbria University student has designed a product to help people control their food portions more easily.

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