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The Northumbria University Choir, pictured performing at Newcastle Cathedral during the University's 25th anniversary service earlier this year

Kick off the festive season with Northumbria University’s Carol Service

Northumbria University will hold its annual Carol Service on Monday 10 December.
All are welcome to the free event that starts at 6pm in Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF.
The service will include traditional carols, performances from the University and Cathedral Choirs, and will be followed by a light festive drinks reception.
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How to Make a Killing in Crime Fiction - one of the Being Human Festival events organised by Northumbria University

It’s the end of the world as we know it

No, we’re not talking about Brexit this time, but the theme of this year’s Being Human Festival – the national celebration of the Humanities.

Northumbria leads pioneering research into impact of Northern Writers’ Awards

Northumbria leads pioneering research into impact of Northern Writers’ Awards

A champion for Northern voices and underrepresented groups, a key element in the North East creative economy, and a talent pipeline for the UK publishing industry. This is the verdict of Professor Katy Shaw’s new research into the value and impact of the Northern Writers Awards (NWAs) – the UK’s largest literary awards of their kind in the country.

Professor Tanja Bueltmann of Northumbria University with Christos Katsioulis, Director of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s London office. (Photo credit: Andre Weisser/FES London)

Uncertain future for EU citizens in the UK post-Brexit

More than 3.7m EU citizens living in the UK could find themselves in a state of “eternal limbo” following Brexit, according to the findings of a new report by a Northumbria University academic.

Research focus leads to improved global ranking

Research focus leads to improved global ranking

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has significantly increased its standing in the global league tables and is now ranked in the top 401-500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.

Northumbria University project Real-Time Visuals Research Network is one of 67 appearing at a new exhibition.

Northumbria design research on show at London exhibition

Four projects from Northumbria University, exploring how design research can help develop innovative solutions to complex issues around the world, have gone on display in London as part of a major exhibition.

Crunch Lit, by Katy Shaw, Professor of Contemporary Writings at Northumbria University

Financial crisis results in new ‘Crunch Lit’ genre

With the 10th anniversary of the Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy this week, financial experts and economist around the world have been looking back at the impact the collapse has had and what has changed over the last decade.

The Northumbria University stand at this year's New Designers exhibition

Northumbria students have designs on success

The work of talented design students from Northumbria University, Newcastle has attracted the attention of industry experts during one of UK’s most important exhibitions.

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