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David Henig, Director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the European Centre for International Political Economy

Helping businesses assess the economic outlook

Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School has held a special guest panel event in collaboration with its strategic partners the Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) and Open North Foundation (ONF) to offer insights on the UK and global economic outlook.

Artists' impression of space-based laser power (credit Shutterstock)

Northumbria University and Lockheed Martin join forces to unlock the future of space-based solar power

As part of British Science Week, Lockheed Martin has announced an investment of £150,000 to Northumbria University in a project that aims to accelerate the delivery of space-based solar power.

Full Circle Brew Co, Newcastle upon Tyne

Brewing success: research reveals pandemic key learnings for future growth in craft beer industry

New research led by Northumbria University investigates the impact the pandemic had on UK breweries and reveals location and innovation as key factors shaping strategies for resilience and future growth in the craft beer sector.

North East universities collaborate to improve support for care-experienced people

North East universities collaborate to improve support for care-experienced people

The five universities across the North East have become the first regional Higher Education partnership to collaboratively sign up to the Care Leaver Covenant - a national inclusion programme that supports care leavers aged 16-25 to live independently.

Helen Fairfoul OBE

Northumbria University Board member awarded OBE for services to higher education

Helen Fairfoul, a member of Northumbria University’s Board of Governors, has been awarded an OBE for her services to higher education in the New Year Honours 2023.

L-R: Dr Tony Soteriou, Director of Commercialisation, UKRI and Dr Gosia Ciesielska, Associate Professor of Organisation Studies, Northumbria University.

Northumbria University scores Knowledge Exchange award

Northumbria University and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have won the ‘Knowledge Exchange Strategic Partnership’ award from PraxisAuril, a world-leading association for Knowledge Exchange practitioners.

University announces ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity

University announces ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity

Northumbria University is taking forward ambitious plans to develop its Centre for Health and Social Equity after being awarded £5.8 million by the Office for Students.

Tom Harrison

Global construction consultancy innovator honoured by Northumbria University

Chair of the International Centre for Connected Construction and former Chief Operating Officer of Turner & Townsend, Tom Harrison, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Tom Harrison

Global construction consultancy innovator honoured by Northumbria University

Chair of the International Centre for Connected Construction and former Chief Operating Officer of Turner & Townsend, Tom Harrison, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Entrepreneur students kick start their year with a start-up bootcamp at Tus Park business innovation and ecosystem centre in Newcastle upon Tyne

Entrepreneur students kick start their year

Business students from Northumbria University have had their fledgling entrepreneurial skills put to the test at a start-up bootcamp.

Fashion graduates Emily Gibson, Will Howard-Jones, Holly Hooker and Melissa Newton with Leo Fenwick (centre).

Northumbria graduates showcase the future of fashion at Fenwick

As part of the campaign, Fenwick has partnered with the Graduate Fashion Foundation who organise Graduate Fashion Week, to showcase the work of fashion graduates from Northumbria University and Kingston University in London, as part of the Fenwick Future Makers element of the campaign.

Dr Kay Heslop

Assistant Professor appointed to senior lifeboat operations role at RNLI

An assistant professor at Northumbria University has been appointed to a senior role at Cullercoats Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat station where she will use her skills and expertise to educate volunteers and the community about the importance of water safety.

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