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From l-r: Mark Bailey, of Northumbria University; Anush Begloian, Armenian MP; Arevik Saribekyan, British Council Armenia Director; Dr Nick Spencer, of Northumbria University; and Arman Arakelyan, of the American University of Armenia.

12 December 2019 11:09

Designing the future of Armenian education

Design and business experts from Northumbria University are playing a key role in exploring the development of higher education and entrepreneurialism in Armenia.

Taka Suzuki in action at the 2019 World Championships in London. Image credit: ”エックスワン”

19 November 2019 17:00

New world record for Northumbria Paralympic swimmer

Northumbria University swimmer and five times Paralympic medallist Taka Suzuki, has set a new world record in the S4 100m Freestyle Short Course.

Northumbria University student Christopher Brownhill, pictured with Caroline Theobald CBE and Zélie Guérin

28 October 2019 13:22

Student swaps North East for Far East in unique work placement

A project linking cities from around the world which share the name ‘Newcastle’ has led to a dream work placement for a Northumbria University student.

12 September 2019 09:53

Global league table rates Northumbria for research

Northumbria University, Newcastle continues to improve its standing in global league tables and is now rated among the top universities in the world for research citations.

6 August 2019 10:19

It’s a mystery: Parents in the dark about the university Clearing process, says study

With just a week to go before A-level results are released, more than half of parents – including those who themselves have studied at university – have not heard of Clearing and Adjustment, according to new research.

Nathan Smith with his marine awareness business

27 February 2019 15:14

Student entrepreneur launches business with a social mission

A student at Northumbria University has launched his first business with a social mission to help raise awareness of ocean pollution and save marine life.

The Northumbria University Choir, pictured performing at Newcastle Cathedral during the University's 25th anniversary service earlier this year

23 November 2018 13:59

Kick off the festive season with Northumbria University’s Carol Service

Northumbria University will hold its annual Carol Service on Monday 10 December.
All are welcome to the free event that starts at 6pm in Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1PF.
The service will include traditional carols, performances from the University and Cathedral Choirs, and will be followed by a light festive drinks reception.
For more information and

Northumbria's Lucy Winskell OBE, with Charlie Fellowes from Brewin Dolphin

20 November 2018 14:49

Students set to benefit from Brewin Dolphin Scholarship

Investment and Wealth management business Brewin Dolphin has pledged £9,000 for a scholarship programme to support Northumbria students wishing to study at the University's Amsterdam Campus.

29 October 2018 10:53

Extra! Extra! The new edition of Northumbria University News is out now

The Autumn edition of Northumbria University News is here. Packed with the latest news, features and interviews, Northumbria University News is the perfect way to ‘read all about’ the exciting developments taking place across the University.

17 October 2018 17:00

Northumbria subjects climb up the global rankings

Northumbria University is seeing further improvements in its international profile, with four subject areas featuring in Times Higher Education’s world rankings for the first time.

28 September 2018 15:35

Research focus leads to improved global ranking

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has significantly increased its standing in the global league tables and is now ranked in the top 401-500 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019.

22 June 2018 09:55

The UK’s greatest event of 2018 is here

If you thought the Royal Wedding was big then you haven’t seen anything yet! The Great Exhibition of the North launches at 1pm today, Friday 22 June – and Northumbria University is at the heart of the action.

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