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Norman Franklin and Dr Jane Greaves in the newly-expanded test centre at Northumbria University.

Major £2m expansion of nursing test centre will bring thousands more nurses to the frontline faster

A national nurse testing centre at Northumbria University has doubled in size to help to speed up the process of bringing more nurses to the NHS frontline. A major £2 million project to expand the centre has increased capacity to run 22,000 exams per year and has also led to the creation of more than 50 additional jobs.

Northumbria University’s success in The Guardian University Guide 2024 follows its achievements in the inaugural Daily Mail University Guide where Northumbria was named both Research University of the Year and Modern University of the Year.

Northumbria University rises in the rankings again

Northumbria University is continuing to climb the national league tables, with an eight-place rise in the latest Guardian University Guide to rank 38th* in the UK.

The research project aims to improve routes to the right support and interventions for patients who are frequent callers to the ambulance service.

Research with ambulance service aims to support callers experiencing loneliness

Experts from Northumbria University have joined forces with professionals from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) for a research project that aims to inform new guidance for ambulance trusts supporting people who call frequently. Frequent callers can have a combination of complex mental and physical health issues, and may also be experiencing social issues such as loneliness and isolation.

The lived experiences from the research have been brought to life on a website outlining methods for support services to better facilitate change.

Research will inform support services for women experiencing homelessness

Complex stories of homelessness, as told through the experiences of women in the North East of England, are the focus of a study led by Joanne McGrath, a third year PhD student based at Northumbria University.

Dr Daniel Monk was lead medical officer for Team Special Olympics GB at the Special Olympics World Games in June

Special Olympics bring life-changing memories for Northumbria University academic

Volunteering to be Team Special Olympics Great Britain’s medical officer at the Berlin games was a transformative experience for Dr Daniel Monk – and now he’s urging others to get involved in supporting the organisation throughout the year.

Professor Paul Gill (centre) receives his award at the RCN Nurse of the Year Awards, pictured alongside Professor Daniel Kelly, RCN Chair of Nursing Research at Cardiff University and RCN Wales director Helen Whyley.

Prestigious awards see Northumbria academic recognised as nursing leader

The life-changing passion and commitment of a Northumbria academic has been recognised with a prestigious award.

The North East Region Analytical Science Community working together to inspire the public on the role of plant poisons as part of an RSC Outreach project.

Poison project wins Northumbria University Chemistry and Forensic Science team an award

An innovative project led by Northumbria University’s Applied Sciences Department has won a Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Inspirational Committee Award 2023.

Dr Tor Alexander Bruce and Associate Professor Barry Hill in The WISE Room.

Digital environment to support student wellbeing secures NHS funding

An academic team from Northumbria University has obtained a grant of £40,000 to establish a pioneering immersive wellbeing environment for students – an initiative with potential for nationwide roll-out.

Professor Guillaume Zoppi and Professor John Woodward are pictured in the Materials Characterisation Suite at Northumbria University.

Northumbria secures investment in research facilities from the Wolfson Foundation

An award of £1 million to support the expansion of engineering and surface science research facilities at Northumbria University has been announced today by the Wolfson Foundation.

Sir Liam Donaldson awarded honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Northumbria University.

Global leader in patient safety and public health honoured by Northumbria University

Recognised as an international champion of public health and health care quality and safety, Sir Liam Donaldson, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Northumbria University, Newcastle.

New report tackles malicious flagging and de-platforming across social media platforms

New report tackles malicious flagging and de-platforming across social media platforms

A report by a Northumbria University researcher, detailing policy recommendations to tackle platform governance inequalities in the enforcement of ‘flagging’ and ‘de-platforming’ on social media, has been launched today.

CEO of British Cycling, Jon Dutton OBE.

Rugby League World Cup chief is honoured by Northumbria University

The man at the forefront of the most inclusive Rugby League World Cup tournament in history has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Northumbria University in Newcastle.

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