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  • Seeing the benefit of art

    Seeing the benefit of art

    The effect of viewing art on people’s cognitive processes and emotions is being analysed as part of a research project by Northumbria University.

  • New vision for Northumbria artists

    New vision for Northumbria artists

    Inspired artworks created by the first Northumbria University artists to take up residence in BxNU Institute for Contemporary Art’s Level 1 Studios will be showcased to the public at BALTIC 39 this month.

  • Coordinating crime detection in Europe

    Coordinating crime detection in Europe

    Leading human rights pioneer Professor David J McQuoid-Mason has received an honorary Degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Northumbria University.

  • Turning design on its head

    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

    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

    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).

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