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Dr Elliott Johnson, a Vice Chancellor’s Fellow in Public Policy at Northumbria, was among the subject experts to receive an invitation to join a roundtable discussion with the Minister for Social Security and Disability.

Public policy researcher among experts invited to join roundtable

A Northumbria University academic who studies the health and social impacts of work and welfare systems, especially in relation to disabled people, was invited to take part in a roundtable discussion with the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms.

General Secretary of the Microbiology Society, Professor Karen Robinson, presents Dr Helen Hooper and Dr Amanda Jones from Northumbria University with the 2024 Microbiology Society Outreach Prize. Photo: Courtesy of the Microbiology Society

Northumbria team win prestigious outreach prize

A team led by researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded the 2024 Outreach Prize by the Microbiology Society in recognition of their efforts and commitment to raising awareness of microbiology among future generations.

A young person having an MRI scan to image the brain

New study finds more targeted approach to treating aggressive childhood brain cancer

A Northumbria University researcher has identified a critical group of medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer in children, which is near incurable using current therapies. The discovery of an aggressive genetic group will lead to better patient management of this form of tumour, which urgently requires new treatment approaches.

‘Big Waters Recovery Project: Reimagining Addiction Rehabilitation’ by Lauren Cunningham

Success at Architects for Health Student Design Awards

Three Architecture students from Northumbria University received accolades at the prestigious Architects for Health Student Design Awards, for design concepts that were up against entries from across the globe.

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