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Jane Arnfield in her new play Year of Wonders

Northumbria academic brings new play to the North East stage

It is 1666 and the plague has arrived in a small, isolated Derbyshire village. As hope and humanity battle against despair and superstition, we follow the story through the eyes of housemaid Anna Frith, played by actor, writer and Northumbria Associate Professor Jane Arnfield.

The UK’s greatest event of 2018 is here

The UK’s greatest event of 2018 is here

If you thought the Royal Wedding was big then you haven’t seen anything yet! The Great Exhibition of the North launches at 1pm today, Friday 22 June – and Northumbria University is at the heart of the action.

Student talent REVEALed during exhibition

Student talent REVEALed during exhibition

A unique exhibition showcasing the creative talents of final year students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has opened its doors to the public.

You say toe-mato, we say tomato

You say toe-mato, we say tomato

Have you ever felt like President Trump is speaking another language? This year’s linguistics conference at Northumbria will explore this very issue as guest speaker Lynne Murphy discusses the ‘special relationship’ between British and US English.

 Northumbria students to perform at Northern Stage

Northumbria students to perform at Northern Stage

Two thought provoking plays are being performed at Northern Stage next week as graduating Performing Arts students from Northumbria University, Newcastle stage their final degree shows.

Work from last year's Woon Prize shortlist

Shortlist for Woon Prize 2018 revealed

The 10 finalists for this year’s prestigious Woon Foundation Painting and Sculpture Prize have been announced after a record number of applications.

More than £480,000 to tackle religious hate crime

More than £480,000 to tackle religious hate crime

Northumbria University, Newcastle, is working closely with students to create new and innovative projects to counter religion-based hate crime and harassment, thanks to new funding from the Office for Students (OfS).

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