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  • Secrets of Lucretia painting closer to being revealed

    The mystery of who painted a centuries-old artwork, and when, is closer to being revealed thanks to the work of art conservation and forensic science experts from Northumbria University, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • A music degree designed for the 21st century

    A brand-new music degree, which will give aspiring musicians the skills they need to succeed, will launch at Northumbria University, in Newcastle upon Tyne, in September next year.

  • Dancing on the Tyne

    Music and dances composed by an 18th-century dancing master will be brought back to life during an event in Newcastle later this month – with members of the public invited to come along and take part.

  • Exploring your digital life after death

    A unique installation, which invites members of the public to reconsider how they think about death, will open in Newcastle next week.

  • Connecting the countryside

    The gap between the services available to people living in urban and rural areas could soon be narrowed thanks to a new project which will use smart devices and big data technology to improve life for country dwellers.

  • Woon Prize winner launches solo exhibition

    One year after she was named the winner of the 2018 Woon Foundation Painting & Sculpture Prize, artist Kara Chin is about to launch her first solo exhibition.

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