New study demonstrates an inclusive approach to leading research
People with lived experience of mental health distress will be able to take a lead on health and social care research thanks to new funding.
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The book that almost never was – a story of Victorian independent women
A book written by two women, born 60 years apart, who never met, has finally been published, more than 30 years after work on it first began. Deserted Wives and Economic Divorce in 19th Century England and Wales: For Wives Alone highlights a little-known Victorian legislative clause which restored the financial and legal independence of married women whose husbands had left them.
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“Drowning” mangrove forests in Maldives signal global coastal threat
Researchers have found evidence that mangrove forests – which protect tropical and subtropical coastlines – are drowning in the Maldives. Their findings, published today (Tuesday 12 December) in Scientific Reports, indicate that rising sea level and a climate phenomenon known as the Indian Ocean Dipole have led to some Maldivian islands losing over half of their mangrove cover since 2020.
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Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Autumn 2024 edition
The Autumn 2024 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
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Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic’ carbon dioxide far longer than previously believed
Ancient volcanoes continued to eject carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for millions of years after their eruptions ended, researchers have discovered.
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Satellites could hold the key to keeping the lights turned on
The SAT-Guard project aims to leverage satellite technology to enhance energy management and restore power following extreme weather events. Funded by UK Research and Innovation, it seeks to improve grid resilience and coordination of distributed energy resources across the UK.
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Expert addresses United Nations panel on improving care for older people worldwide
A leading expert in health and social care for older people from Northumbria University has shared his views on what could be done to improve care for older people at a special event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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Researchers urge UK governments to tackle serious mental health illness and substance use
Researchers are urging UK governments to introduce expert clinicians across all health services to co-ordinate better treatment for people with serious mental health illness and substance use problems.
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Leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe meet at Northumbria University for international conference
Over 140 delegates from more than 80 different organisations travelled from 40 countries for the prestigious annual International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference hosted by Northumbria University this year.
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New study finds more targeted approach to treating aggressive childhood brain cancer
A Northumbria University researcher has identified a critical group of medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer in children, which is near incurable using current therapies. The discovery of an aggressive genetic group will lead to better patient management of this form of tumour, which urgently requires new treatment approaches.
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North East’s top business leader award for academic with space vision
Professor John Woodward has been named the North East’s top business person of the year for his work to develop the new £50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University.
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First successful routine measurements of Sun’s magnetic field in the corona
A team of scientists have successfully carried out regular measurements of the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time – giving us a much better understanding of the magnetic field within this region, known as the solar corona.
The Sun’s magnetic field plays a key role in shaping its atmosphere, with activity such as solar eruptions and the heating of the corona to millions o
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