EXPERT COMMENT: Why do you feel like you’re falling when you go to sleep?
Jason Ellis, Professor of Sleep Science and Director of the Northumbria Centre for Sleep Research, writes about hypnic jerks for The Conversation.
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Recognising the North East’s best new nursing talent
Six nursing and midwifery students from Northumbria University have received prestigious awards for their efforts whilst training to join the profession.
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International success for bespoke training courses
Northumbria University’s excellent reputation in developing bespoke training courses for global organisations has led to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health sending its fifth delegation of staff to learn in the North East of England.
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Female scientists get set to take to the soapbox
Did you know that fruit flies are being used to help to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease? This is one of the topics currently being researched at Northumbria University which will be under discussion at a special event celebrating women working in science this weekend.
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Experts gather as infant mental health comes under the spotlight
Almost 200 specialists from across the region have gathered at Northumbria University to find out about the support it can offer practitioners on issues surrounding infant mental health.
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New book looks at how courts make child protection decisions
A leading Northumbria University academic has just published a new book looking at how complex child protection decisions are made within the family justice system.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Vocational education still has an esteem problem: tweaking the system won’t solve that
Liz Atkins, Reader in Education, Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, at Northumbria University, discusses vocational education for The Conversation.
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All in the mind – new exhibition to uncover secrets of the brain
A new exhibition at the Life Science Centre will help us understand what’s going on inside our heads.
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Nursing students celebrate the life of the Lady with the Lamp
Twenty-four nursing and midwifery students from Northumbria University have been invited to Westminster Abbey today (Wednesday 11 May) to take part in a major ceremony commemorating the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
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COMMENT: Cherry concentrate lowers blood pressure as much as drugs
Karen Keane, Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria University, discusses the effects of cherry juice on high blood pressure for The Conversation.
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High blood pressure lowers significantly after drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice
Drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice significantly reduces high blood pressure at a level comparable to that achieved by medication, according to new research from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Herbs that can boost your mood and memory
The herbs peppermint, chamomile, rosemary and lavender have been proven to have an impact on mood and memory, with significant benefits displayed for older people, according to new research from Northumbria University.
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