Northumbria academic supports global success in elite sport.
An academic and sports nutritionist at Northumbria University is the lead performance nutritionist for the Turkish Olympic team competing in Paris, this summer.
Use of AI in diabetes education achieves national recognition
The development of a new artificial intelligence-based tool that supports health professionals caring for people with diabetes has led to national recognition for a Northumbria University researcher and her team.
The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets: new study reveals it took millions of years for ice to cover Antarctica
Major differences in the way that Antarctica’s ice sheets formed millions of years ago could be the reason why ice is melting faster today than predicted, especially in West Antarctica, an international research team has discovered. The surprising findings, detailed in unique geological sediment samples from drill cores, provide insights into when and where today’s Antarctic ice sheets formed.
Visitors to Life Science Centre to help with vital space research
Visitors to Newcastle's Life Science Centre can participate in a study to help astronauts on the Artemis Moon exploration program. By applying K-tape to astronauts’ ankles, it is believed balance on the Moon's surface can be improved. Results will be shared with the European Space Agency. Northumbria University is leading space innovation.
Researchers investigate the long-term impact of widowhood during Covid-19
The death of a spouse or partner is ranked as one of the most stressful life events most people will experience. Researchers at Northumbria University are working to explore and evidence how navigating widowhood during the pandemic, at a time when restrictions on contact with others and gatherings including funerals were imposed, had an impact on health and wellbeing.
New report proposes common sense policy solutions to key problems in British life
Researchers from Northumbria University have led the creation of a blueprint for policy reform which aims to bring an end to poverty and inequality in Britain.
Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Summer 2024 edition
The Summer 2024 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
New report calls for more support for schools to improve children's health and wellbeing
Northumbria University academics have contributed to a new report, published by the Centre For Young Lives, which calls for more support for schools to fix the broken school food system and boost children’s physical activity in order to tackle issues such as childhood obesity and food insecurity.
Mystery of ‘slow’ solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission
Scientists using data from the Solar Orbiter spacecraft have made progress in understanding the origins of the 'slow' solar wind, shedding light on how it forms and leaves the Sun. This research helps explain the variability and complexity of the solar wind, providing new insights into its behavior and composition.
Registrations now open for IVCO 2024 in Newcastle
Delegates can now register for the prestigious annual International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference, which is being hosted for the first time in Newcastle upon Tyne by Northumbria University and Comhlámh, the Irish Association of Development Workers and Volunteers.
Royal Geographical Society honours Northumbria geographer
An Early Career Researcher from Northumbria University has been recognised by the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) with one of 26 medals and annual awards presented to outstanding people and organisations for their notable contributions to geography.
AI experts explore the ethical use of video technology to support patients at risk of falls
Video-enabled glasses have the potential to support patients at risk of falls by allowing medical staff to monitor how they move around their homes and their community. However, privacy concerns are at the forefront of this new technology.
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