Students’ tear-jerking film brings nursing to life
A tear-jerking film made by students that highlights ways in which nurses care for patients has attracted attention from some of the country’s leading names in healthcare.
COMMENT: Does the food children eat for breakfast fuel exam grades?
Pam L Graham, Senior Research Assistant in Health and Life Sciences, discusses how a good breakfast influences how we think and learn.
Honour for inspirational health visitor
The Institute of Health Visitors has recognised a Northumbria lecturer as an exceptional leader who is making a real difference to children and families in England.
Forensic Science courses achieve formal accreditation
Northumbria University’s forensic science courses have been officially accredited by the leading professional body for forensic practice.
Team Northumbria going for gold at BUCS Big Wednesday
Northumbria University athletes have once again showcased their sporting talents after bringing home four gold medals from BUCS Big Wednesday.
University enhances the health of communication in hospitals
Northumbria University is delivering master classes to equip health care professionals with the skills and confidence needed when dealing with difficult clinical conversations.
NHS lung transplant patients fare better than publicly-insured Americans
British cystic fibrosis patients who receive lung transplants fare significantly better in the long-term than Americans with either public or private health care insurance according to a new study published today (Tuesday 24 March).
New breed of medical graduate helping critical care units cope
In 2009 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust identified the need to develop a new kind of medical professional to support medical staffing of intensive care units in response to variations in recruitment, retention patterns of medical staff and working time regulations.
COMMENT: Films like Still Alice are crucial to keeping debate about dementia alive
Dr Catherine Bailey, discusses the film Still Alice and its portrayal of dementia
Fellowship honour for leading psychologist
A psychologist who demonstrated that breakfast clubs improve children’s performance in school has been awarded a Fellowship by the British Psychological Society.
New research will help diabetics exercise more safely
Reducing insulin dosage can help diabetics avoid blood sugar dips at night after exercising in the evening, a new study from Northumbria University has found.
Experts examine footballers’ impact on school children’s fitness
Experts from Northumbria University are examining the impact of a school wellbeing course offered by the Newcastle United Foundation.
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