Historic discoveries lead to Northumbria academic curating Martin Luther King exhibition
Martin Luther King’s handkerchief is one of the centrepieces of a new exhibition, curated by Northumbria University’s Professor in American Studies Brian Ward.
Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment
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Northumbria academic to publish inside story of Martin Luther King’s historic visit to Newcastle
A fascinating new book by Northumbria University’s Professor in American Studies, Brian Ward about Martin Luther King’s historic visit to Newcastle University will be published next month by Newcastle Libraries’ Tyne Bridge Publishing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of this landmark event.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Why decisions on emoji design should be made more inclusive
Selina Sutton, PhD student at Northumbria University, writes about the complex issues surrounding emoji design in the modern society.
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And the winner is...
The winner of this year’s Woon Art Prize has been announced by Northumbria University, Newcastle, and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.
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Northumbria Performing Arts students take to the Northern Stage
Two thought provoking plays are being performed in the North East for the first time this week as graduating Performing Arts students from Northumbria University, Newcastle stage their final degree shows.
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Northumbria Pro Vice-Chancellor honoured with design award
Northumbria University Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Steven Kyffin is set to receive a prestigious award recognising his outstanding contributions in the field of design.
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Global recognition for Northumbria's Art, Design and Architecture courses
Two degree subjects offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle have been rated as among the best in the world.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Sylvia Plath: just because she wrote about her life doesn’t mean it’s public property
Claire Nally, Senior Lecturer in Twentieth-Century English Literature at Northumbria University, writes about the relationship between poetry and ethics, discussing the example of Sylvia Plath.
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Northumbria scientists win national photography prize
Researchers from Northumbria University, Newcastle have won a prize in a prestigious national science photography competition with a stunning image depicting their work into smart surfaces.
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Students have designs on fire safety
Innovative equipment designed by students at Northumbria University could soon be used by firefighters across the country thanks to a partnership with an international safety technology company.
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Less than one week left for student artists to apply for The Woon Art Prize 2017
Final year undergraduate artists from across the UK have until Monday 3 April to apply for one of the UK’s most generous arts prizes.
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Northumbria graduates’ star performance leads to Venus success
A documentary by Northumbria University students, which examines the issues of disability and female empowerment through the story of a female drag queen, has won a prestigious industry award.
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Creative trio join Northumbria for Fuse project
Northumbria University has appointed three creative researchers as part of its role in a £4m project designed to develop and share talent within the region’s creative, digital and IT sector.
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Northumbria project brings solar science to the lakeside
A unique Northumbria University project which combines science and art is to feature at a prestigious Cumbrian literary festival.
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Artists have less than five weeks left to apply for The Woon Art Prize
Final year undergraduate artists from across the UK have just over a month to apply for one of the UK’s most generous arts prizes.
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Making the case for the arts in schools
Representatives from Northumbria University, Newcastle have been chosen to talk to MPs about the vital role of teaching arts in schools.
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It’s history, but not as we know it
A steam-punk rhinoceros, secret drawings of a Lambton Worm-powered Turbinia and a corset based on a parasol – all fantastical reimaginings of Victorian history and part of a unique exhibition capturing the imagination of visitors to Newcastle’s Discovery Museum.
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Holocaust survivors’ stories shared during remembrance symposium
Academics from Northumbria University have joined forces with international colleagues to host a free event which will look at how we engage in the act of remembrance.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Why America’s most famous circus was destined to fail
Ron Beadle, Professor of Organization and Business Ethics at Northumbria University, writes about America's best known and longest running circus - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Why some disabled people aren’t happy with Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump speech
Len Collin, Senior Lecturer in Screenwriting and Media Production at Northumbria University, writes about the outrage caused by Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech.
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