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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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) developments - such as the recent launch of ChatGPT in 2022 - and it's impact on the tech industry.

EXPERT COMMENT: We’re talking about AI a lot right now – and it’s not a moment too soon

In an article written for The Conversation, Kimberley Hardcastle, Assistant Professor for Northumbria University’s Marketing department discusses the history of AI technology and explains how the rapid development may lead to bigger issues if handled incorrectly.

Elders Council Chair Anne Raffle, with students l-r Jakub Vana, Jakub Slachta, Ben Inman and Yen Hoa Tranova.

Students support council mission to promote quality living in later life

A North East organisation that aims to help Newcastle become an age-friendly city has received support from talented university students to widen its appeal and membership base.

Improving diversity and inclusion policies will not only improve the experience of working at a company, but it can also enhance a business’s reputation. Image provided by Getty Images

EXPERT COMMENT: Hiring refugees is not just ‘doing a good thing’ – research shows it can also help businesses

The global refugee population is more than 26 million people, according to some estimates. Such largescale movements of people affect many countries and have created significant interest among business and management researchers in recent years as companies try to work out how to successfully integrate refugees into their workforces.

Students collaborating in the Business Clinic

Business programme creates next generation of entrepreneurs

Northumbria University students have praised a pioneering enterprise programme for giving them the real-life learning experience and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in business.

Northumbria University News, Summer 2023 edition is out now!

Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Summer 2023 edition

Packed with the latest news, achievements, features and interviews, the newspaper is the perfect way to keep up to date with the exciting developments taking place across the University.

Northumbria’s rise in the Complete University Guide 2024 is down to an improved performance in a number of key metrics including entry standards, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.

Northumbria continues to climb up the rankings

Northumbria University is continuing to climb the national league tables, with an impressive seven place rise to rank 36th in the UK in the latest Complete University Guide.

David Henig, Director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the European Centre for International Political Economy

Helping businesses assess the economic outlook

Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School has held a special guest panel event in collaboration with its strategic partners the Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) and Open North Foundation (ONF) to offer insights on the UK and global economic outlook.

Running used as a coping mechanism for work-related stress

EXPERT COMMENT: How running can help you cope with stress at work

In an article written for the Conversation, Kate Black and Russell Warhurst, Business and Law, Northumbria University, discuss the value of running as a coping mechanism for work-related stress.

Full Circle Brew Co, Newcastle upon Tyne

Brewing success: research reveals pandemic key learnings for future growth in craft beer industry

New research led by Northumbria University investigates the impact the pandemic had on UK breweries and reveals location and innovation as key factors shaping strategies for resilience and future growth in the craft beer sector.

The Lit & Phil in Newcastle is the largest independent UK library outside of London. Photo by Sally Ann Norman.

Researchers prepare for a new series of public talks at The Lit & Phil

Academics from Northumbria University have teamed up with the Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society, known as The Lit & Phil, to engage the public with their world-leading research through a new series of public talks.

L-R: Dr Tony Soteriou, Director of Commercialisation, UKRI and Dr Gosia Ciesielska, Associate Professor of Organisation Studies, Northumbria University.

Northumbria University scores Knowledge Exchange award

Northumbria University and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust have won the ‘Knowledge Exchange Strategic Partnership’ award from PraxisAuril, a world-leading association for Knowledge Exchange practitioners.

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