Designers and researchers unite to support community regeneration project
Staff and students from Northumbria University are helping to bring the work of a North East community regeneration project to life.
Students take on real-world policy issues in the capital
A group of nine Northumbria University students travelled to the U.S. Embassy in London to present their climate and environment policy recommendations after months of being mentored by a number of industry experts from the public, private and third sectors.
Awakening perspectives: art exhibition marks World Sleep Day
An exhibition of art created by individuals with sleep disorders will be on display at Newcastle City Library to raise awareness for World Sleep Day. The exhibition aims to explore the importance of sleep and invites attendees to share their own experiences. Workshops and talks are also scheduled.
Hidden hero inspires winning fashion project
Fashion student Dede Arisekola wins prestigious research competition by creating a collection inspired by the life of Nigerian feminist Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, overlooked in history. Combining influences from Ahluwalia's founder and her own Nigerian heritage, Dede's designs reflect women's strength and traditions, connecting past and present generations.
Royal Television Society recognition for Northumbria film makers
Rising stars from Northumbria University have won the award for Best Student Drama at the prestigious Royal Television Society Awards for the North East and Borders.
Quilting project encourages community discussions about motherhood guilt
Mothers were invited to share their experiences of infant feeding and the complex experiences of early motherhood in community workshops held as part of an interactive research project supported by an Assistant Professor from Northumbria University.
EXPERT COMMENT: The animal sounds in most nature documentaries are made by humans – here’s how they do it and why it matters
In this article originally written for The Conversation, Lecturer in Film Dr Damien Pollard discusses foley artists and their role in wildlife documentaries.
EXPERT COMMENT: This 17th-century portrait was given plumper lips years after it was finished – an expert explains why
In an article written for The Conversation*, Nicky Grimaldi , Assistant Professor of Arts at Northumbria University discusses the idea of conserving originality and how the additions of the restorer can lend an interesting element to a painting’s story.
Award-winning film maker awarded honorary degree from Northumbria University.
Bafta-nominated writer-director Clio Barnard has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Northumbria partners with ACCESS: Policy to give students unique access to the world of policy making
Ten students from Northumbria University are the first to take part in a new intensive programme providing an insight into addressing emerging global challenges through policy.
Second year for Publishing MA created by Hachette UK, New Writing North and Northumbria University
Following the first-year success of Hachette UK and New Writing North’s partnership with Northumbria University to deliver an innovative new publishing degree, teaching has commenced with the second year of students, who will all receive a guaranteed work placement with Hachette UK. Once again there is a £2,000 scholarship for one highly gifted student from an underrepresented background.
Northern Writers’ Awards open for entries in 25th anniversary year
The Northern Writers’ Awards will celebrate their 25th anniversary year in 2024, with many of the award categories now open for entry until 12 February 2024.
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