A project led by Northumbria University aims to convert banana waste into green textiles and energy in rural Pakistan. The innovative two-part system will provide electricity to off-grid communities and reduce environmental impact. The project, funded by Innovate UK, has the potential to benefit communities worldwide.
A PhD candidate from Northumbria has been named Tees Valley Artist of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights the significant contributions and innovative work in the field of textile art and is a testament to the vibrant and diverse artistic talent in the North East.
Claire A. Baker, from Northumbria’s School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries, was one of just five people to rec
The new exhibition at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle, titled "Belonging," explores the sense of connection artists have to the North East region. Curated by Northumbria University student Ella Nixon, the exhibition focuses on women artists and their contributions to the local arts scene. Entry is free.
Ground Penetrating Radar software developed by academics at the universities of Northumbria, Edinburgh and Aberdeen has been chosen by technology giant, Google, to be part of its prestigious Summer of Code mentor scheme for the fourth time.
A study led by researchers from Northumbria University suggests not enough is being done to ensure women’s safety in the night-time economy.
Two Northumbria University graduates have been commended for their work after making the shortlist at the prestigious RSA Student Design Awards.
Inspirational figures from the worlds of business, health, social impact, literature and politics have been honoured by Northumbria University.
Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School has once again cemented its reputation as a leading institution for business and accounting education by retaining its coveted accreditations from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
A law student from Northumbria University’s first-ever Solicitor Higher Apprenticeship cohort has been named Apprentice of the Year at the highly prestigious Northern Law Awards.
Dr Henry Kippin, CEO of the new North East Combined Authority has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Northumbria University.
Award winning crime author, Cally Taylor, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Northumbria University.
A recent PhD graduate from Northumbria has celebrated her doctorate by securing a career-enhancing promotion in the UK civil service.
After six years of part time study alongside full-time work, Dr Eva Szewczyk has just gained a PhD from Northumbria Law School. Her research has focussed on emerging technologies, centred around the legal aspects of autonomous transport and the development of unc
Researchers and designers from Northumbria University have joined forces with English Heritage to launch a new exhibition at an historic Northumberland priory.
Business leader John Mark Williams has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Northumbria University.
Hidden for centuries, a nativity painting was uncovered beneath a work depicting John the Baptist. Musician Hank Sullivant chose it for his new album, drawn to its luminous sections. The painting's discovery sheds light on the power of art and the history of conservation efforts at The Bowes Museum and Northumbria University.
Inspirational champion of entrepreneurship in the North East, and nationally-recognised figure in the business start-up community Caroline Theobald CBE has received an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
The founder of the UK’s first zero waste food donation platform has received an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
The development of a new artificial intelligence-based tool that supports health professionals caring for people with diabetes has led to national recognition for a Northumbria University researcher and her team.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare services were transitioned to run remotely, creating challenges, particularly for those with eating disorders or eating distress. Academics from Northumbria University collaborated with people who have received this support, to translate these challenges into an animation to improve understanding of individual experiences and remote patient care.
Major differences in the way that Antarctica’s ice sheets formed millions of years ago could be the reason why ice is melting faster today than predicted, especially in West Antarctica, an international research team has discovered. The surprising findings, detailed in unique geological sediment samples from drill cores, provide insights into when and where today’s Antarctic ice sheets formed.
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