National planning reforms shaped by Northumbria expert
A leading expert in planning policy at Northumbria University has delivered evidence to help shape the future reform of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Research award to investigate how AI can be used to speed up development of new drugs
Major improvements could be made to the development and production of mRNA-based vaccines and medicines after a university and industry consortium received funding to investigate how AI and machine learning can speed up manufacturing processes.
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New study unveils breakthrough in understanding cosmic particle accelerators
A new study reveals insights into cosmic particle accelerators, explaining how collisionless shock waves accelerate electrons to extreme speeds. Combining satellite data and theoretical advancements, researchers address the electron injection problem, enhancing understanding of cosmic ray origins and energy transfer in space.
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Can energy saving improvements make your home less healthy?
A team of researchers are investigating the impact of retrofitting houses to make them more energy efficient on the health and wellbeing of residents in Newcastle.
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ESA and NASA satellites deliver first joint picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting
Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet.
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Innovative project receives £2.8 million to develop energy-efficient cooling solutions to combat extreme heat
In response to increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves in Pakistan, an international research initiative has been awarded £2.8 million by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop energy-efficient cooling technologies that could save lives and reduce environmental impact.
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Researchers awarded funding to investigate critical climate tipping points in Antarctica
The UK Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM), based at Northumbria University, has been awarded over £400,000 by the European Space Agency (ESA) to investigate tipping points in the Earth’s icy regions, known as the cryosphere, with a focus on the Antarctic.
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Balfour Beatty apprentices graduate from Northumbria University
The first cohort of degree apprentices from Balfour Beatty, training to become construction quantity surveyors at Northumbria University have graduated.
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Researchers selected to work with United Nations on flagship report
Northumbria University has been selected as the lead research partner to work with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) on producing the next State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR). The flagship United Nations (UN) publication is designed to strengthen global understanding of volunteering, while demonstrating its universality, scope, and reach in the twenty-first century.
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Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter’s poles
While Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, astronomers have discovered equally large spots at the planet’s north and south poles that appear and disappear seemingly at random.
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Building the future: UK’s first-of-its-kind 3D concrete printer to power sustainable construction research
Northumbria University has announced the installation of new cutting-edge 3D construction printing technology. The advanced technology will enable the testing and validation of concrete elements which could be adopted by industry, positioning Northumbria as a leading hub for sustainable construction innovation in the North East.
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National award for renewable energy future leaders training programme
An innovative programme to develop the next generation of leaders in the renewable energy sector has been highly commended in the national Green Gown Awards.
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