Safeguarding the health of astronauts at Northumbria University
Space health experts at Northumbria University have won a global competition that will enable them to explore blood flow restriction training among astronauts during spaceflight.
EXPERT COMMENT: Antarctic study proves glacier has undergone irreversible retreat – highlighting potential for widespread ice loss
In an article written for The Conversation*, both from Northumbria University, Hilmar Gudmundsson, Professor of Glaciology and Dr Brad Reed, Research Fellow in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, alongside Mattias Green, Professor in Physical Oceanography at Bangor University discuss developments in the activity of the Pine Island glacier in the west Antarctic ice sheet.
Northumbria rated First-Class for sustainability
Northumbria has retained its position as the highest ranked university in the North East for sustainability in the latest People and Planet University League Table.
Published annually, the People & Planet’s University League is the only comprehensive and independent league table of universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance. It is compiled by the UK’s largest student camp
Northumbria shines in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Northumbria University has achieved a silver rating overall in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) thanks to the inspiring teaching and research-rich education experienced by the students, and the outstanding range of opportunities this creates.
EXPERT COMMENT: Everton FC lost ten valuable points for breaking financial rules – but football fans may eventually consider it a win
In an article written for The Conversation*, Mark Middling, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Northumbria University discusses the impact of Everton FC's recent ten point deduction for breaking financial rules.
EXPERT COMMENT: This 17th-century portrait was given plumper lips years after it was finished – an expert explains why
In an article written for The Conversation*, Nicky Grimaldi , Assistant Professor of Arts at Northumbria University discusses the idea of conserving originality and how the additions of the restorer can lend an interesting element to a painting’s story.
Award-winning film maker awarded honorary degree from Northumbria University.
Bafta-nominated writer-director Clio Barnard has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Global leader of nursing receives honorary degree from Northumbria University
The Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses, Howard Catton, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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.
Exhibition showcases variety of technical support skills
"This enables students. staff and the wider public to see first-hand the work of the technicians. Helping to inspire ideas and enable collaboration possibilities for the future"
Major Antarctic glacier passed a tipping point in the last 80 years, research reveals
Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica has gone through an irreversible retreat, passing a tipping point within the last 80 years, researchers have found. The findings, which are published in the influential journal Nature Climate Change, have emerged when world leaders gather in Dubai to debate the impacts of climate change at the COP28 conference.
First university hosting of international volunteering conference highlights value of collaboration
Northumbria University has been confirmed as the first academic institution to host the prestigious International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference organised annually by the International Forum for Volunteering in Development, known as Forum, in 2024.
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