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  • A brighter future for solar energy

    Researchers at Northumbria University are investigating new sunlight-harnessing materials that could help meet the world’s future energy needs.

  • Will cyber hackers create an electronic Pearl Harbour?

    Could utility, transport and communication systems be hacked in a cyber-attack leading to widespread destruction? This is the question which will be asked during a debate being held at the British Science Festival next week.

  • Free advice for home improvements

    Do you have any worries about the condition of your home or want to make some home improvements and need some advice? Free professional help may be available from Northumbria University’s Building Advice Centre.

  • Work placement scheme celebrates decade of success

    A joint work placement initiative between North East property company Adderstone Group and Northumbria University is celebrating its tenth year by welcoming onboard this year’s influx of work placement students.

  • Architecture student scoops national award

    Northumbria University student, Carl Harper, has been crowned a winner in a national competition led by leading architectural magazine, Building Design.

  • Home to roost?

    Towering structures that could be used to house people and birds at Blyth’s seafront are on view at Northumbria University’s Architecture Show which opens to the public at 6pm on Thursday, 20 June.

  • Science... but not as you know it!

    As part of its role as associate partner in the world-famous British Science Festival event, Northumbria University is gearing up to a six-day showcase to help answer the question, what is science?

  • Planning for success

    A Northumbria academic is in the running for the national title of Young Planner of the Year.

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