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New exhibition honours the life of a North East icon

As fans prepare for the 2024 World Snooker Championship to get under way this weekend, a new exhibition has been staged at Northumbria University to celebrate the life of a multiple snooker and billiards world champion and one of the most inspirational sportswomen of her generation.

From Consett to Canada – football coach honoured by Northumbria University

From Consett to Canada – football coach honoured by Northumbria University

John Herdman, the coach who led the Canadian men's national football team to their first World Cup in 36 years, has been awarded an honorary degree by Northumbria University. Growing up in Consett, County Durham, Herdman first discovered his passion for coaching while studying Sport Science at the university.

Knowledge of the number of fibres transferred during a physical activity is essential for the interpretation of forensic evidence in many criminal cases. Photo: Getty Images

Jiu Jitsu club stage physical assaults to help advance forensic research

Researchers from Northumbria University and King’s College London have published findings outlining the extent that textile fibres transfer during controlled assault scenarios. Their work, recently published in the academic journal Science & Justice, is the first time the number of fibres transferred between garments during physical assaults has been assessed by simulating the act with real people

A lack of good quality sleep can impact your fitness levels and performance.

EXPERT COMMENT: Why sleep is so important for your fitness

In an article written for The Conversation, Ian Walshe, Health and Life Sciences, at Northumbria University, highlights the impact that poor sleep quality can have on your health, fitness and sporting performance.

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