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Dr Julie Trueman from Northumbria University, Becky Gordon from Interface and design expert, Oliver Heath.

15 December 2021 15:41

Interior Design students work with global design expert

Final year Interior Design students at Northumbria University have been working on a live brief with global expert in biophilic design, Oliver Heath.

Artists' impression of the laser-based satellite communications system

10 November 2021 12:14

UK Space Agency funds further research into new laser-based satellite communications system

The UK Space Agency has awarded almost £650,000 to Northumbria University to continue world-leading work to develop the first commercially available laser-based inter-satellite communications system.

4 November 2021 12:21

EXPERT COMMENT: Six lessons to change the climate of climate change narratives

One of the key topics of discussion at COP26 is on how we can work with nature to improve our responses to the climate emergency. As part of our coverage of climate related research undertaken by Northumbria University, we asked Alister Scott, Professor in Environmental Geography, to share his views on the six lessons that governments and decision makers can take from his research.

Dr Zaid Alwan with his DEET virtual reality tool

26 October 2021 14:17

Virtual reality tool that helps people to assess household carbon emissions to go on display at COP26

As the leaders of hundreds of countries prepare to descend on Scotland to join the COP26 Climate Change summit, a Northumbria University academic is busy with his own preparations to join the conference, where he will showcase his innovative virtual reality device that could help to revolutionise the construction industry.

19 October 2021 11:36

New national nurse training centre brings major boost for University and North East health sector and wider economy

Up to 7,000 new nurses and midwives per year will complete the final stage of their training at Northumbria University after it was awarded a contract to become one of five national OSCE testing centres.
The University worked in partnership with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle City Council to submit the bid for centre status, which will also boost the wider

The P&G led Bioscience for Sustainable Consumer Products (BISCOP) CTP will create an inclusive, collaborative environment for high quality doctoral training. Image ID: Shutterstock 1379063297

11 October 2021 12:57

Major government funding injection for bioscientists of tomorrow

A new Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP), led by Procter & Gamble and including Northumbria University, has received funding as part of a £22.5m investment from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to address skill gaps in the UK bioscience industry.

Students celebrate during Northumbria University's graduation ceremonies

28 September 2021 16:54

Students return to celebrate their graduation at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Thousands of students had the opportunity to formally celebrate the culmination of their studies, as Northumbria University returned to holding in-person graduation ceremonies following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions by the Government.

22 September 2021 12:28

Reputation for research excellence reinforced with four Fellowship awards

Northumbria University’s growing profile for excellence in research has been recognised once again, with the awarding of four prestigious Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships.

2 August 2021 07:00

Innovative partnership to develop game-changing manufacturing solutions

A collaborative research project driven by The NBT Group, Northumbria University and Senseye has been awarded over a quarter of a million pounds to evaluate new and emerging 'smart' technologies, helping to digitalise and transform manufacturing supply chains.

Startup Awards North East provided an opportunity for new business owners to pitch for support and build their professional networks.

29 July 2021 09:57

Young entrepreneurs in the spotlight at awards

Students and graduates from Northumbria University were among more than 40 new business founders to have their talents showcased during a prestigious online awards event.

The new agreement aims to bring together the collective ‘power’ of both organisations

26 July 2021 13:28

Collaborative Newcastle Universities Agreement

Northumbria and Newcastle Universities announce an innovative new partnership to support the economic and social recovery of our region post-Covid.

23 July 2021 17:20

Multi-million pound boost for North East company creation

Having launched an impressive 34 businesses to date, North East university collaboration Northern Accelerator has been awarded a further £3.6m from Research England to continue its successful programme, expanding its partnership in the North East and rolling out its flagship support model to universities in the South of England.

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