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  • Aerial view of the Chaihuín tidal marsh – site of the discovery of new geological evidence for a previously unreported historical tsunami.

    Previously unrecorded Chilean tsunami identified

    A large earthquake off the coast of south-central Chile in 1737 may have caused a substantial tsunami that was absent from historical records, according to new research published in the Nature journal, Communications Earth & Environment today (Thursday 9 December).

  • Professor Andrew Wathey signing the partnership agreement with Professor Saleemul Huq

    New partnership places increased focus on climate change research

    Northumbria University is set to advance its world-leading research in issues relating to climate change, adaptation, loss and damage after forming a new strategic partnership with the International Centre for Climate Change and Development.

  • The Bridport Cohousing Community (credit Bridport Cohousing CLT)

    Innovative housing can help tackle loneliness

    People involved in community-led housing are significantly less likely to feel lonely than people living in more conventional homes and neighbourhoods, according to a new report.

  • A woman transporting wood by boat in the Sundarbans, West Bengal. Increasingly violent weather events and rising sea levels are increasing pressure on natural resources, undermining ecosystems and livelihoods and forcing populations out of the deltas

    International research focuses on uniting minds and voices

    As the spotlight on the landmark COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow continues into a second week, Professor of International Development at Northumbria University, Matt Baillie Smith, reflects on the importance of taking a collaborative approach to finding solutions which protect the future of the planet.

  • EXPERT COMMENT: Six lessons to change the climate of climate change narratives

    EXPERT COMMENT: Six lessons to change the climate of climate change narratives

    One of the key topics of discussion at COP26 is on how we can work with nature to improve our responses to the climate emergency.  As part of our coverage of climate related research undertaken by Northumbria University, we asked Alister Scott, Professor in Environmental Geography, to share his views on the six lessons that governments and decision makers can take from his research.

  • The Climate Change Challenge – how can we live more sustainably?

    The Climate Change Challenge – how can we live more sustainably?

    Over the coming weeks you’ll be hearing a huge amount in the news about COP26, but what is it, and why is it so important?
    COP is the United Nations’ annual climate change conference. It is the world’s most significant summit on climate change and this year, it is being held in the UK for the first time.
    COP stands for the Conference of Parties and this year is the 26th conference – hence CO

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