Hidden for centuries, a nativity painting was uncovered beneath a work depicting John the Baptist. Musician Hank Sullivant chose it for his new album, drawn to its luminous sections. The painting's discovery sheds light on the power of art and the history of conservation efforts at The Bowes Museum and Northumbria University.
Northumbria University has formed partnerships with Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums and Live Theatre to enhance the cultural and creative industries in the North East. These collaborations aim to address key challenges, promote health and wellbeing through arts participation, and provide real-world learning opportunities for students.
The 33rd Graduate Fashion Week was held at London’s Truman Brewery and provided Northumbria Fashion students with another opportunity to shine.
A Northumbria University student’s passion for fashion has brought her success in a national design competition.
One of the most varied and exciting events in the North East’s cultural calendar is set to return this year, as Northumbria University announces details of its 2024 Degree Shows.
Former Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Vince Cable, visited Northumbria University where students engaged in discussions on media-politics relations and governance. Sir Vince discussed challenges facing UK universities and the importance of international students. His visit provided valuable insight for students and aligned with Northumbria's focus on experiential learning.
Two Northumbria University Fashion students have had their looks selected to be part of the UNTAGGED x Graduate Fashion Week collection, with one also being named the overall winner of the competition.
In this article originally written for The Conversation*, from Northumbria University, Elliott Johnson, Senior Research Fellow in Public Policy and CAPE North of Tyne Combined Authority Policy Fellow, Howard Reed, Senior Research Fellow in Social work, Education, and Community wellbeing, and Matthew T. Johnson, Professor of Public Policy, discuss the economic case for benefits.
In this article originally written for The Conversation*, Matthew T. Johnson, Professor of Public Policy at Northumbria University, and Matthew Flinders, founding Director of the Sir Bernard Crick Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics at the University of Sheffield, discuss the Labour Party's opportunity to address the country's economic pressures.
As fans prepare for the 2024 World Snooker Championship to get under way this weekend, a new exhibition has been staged at Northumbria University to celebrate the life of a multiple snooker and billiards world champion and one of the most inspirational sportswomen of her generation.
In this article originally written for The Conversation*, Victoria J E Jones, Associate Professor of Arts, Design and Social Science at Northumbria University, discusses the impact of the furlough scheme.
A historian from Northumbria University will explore the impact of changes in divorce legislation during the Victorian era on women and children. The research project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, aims to create a comprehensive database and shed light on the personal stories behind the statistics.
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