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Northumbria University’s Professor Ahmed Elmarakbi

Northumbria Professor leads development of ‘wonder material’ for real applications

It’s the strongest material on Earth and has the potential to transform the performance and sustainability of everything from the cars we drive to the way we clean our drinking water.

Dr Marzia Bolpagni

Northumbria University Visiting Professor secures Women in Engineering Award

A Visiting Professor from Northumbria University’s Faculty of Engineering and Environment has been recognised as a pioneering female role model in the engineering industry.

Professor Guillaume Zoppi and Professor John Woodward are pictured in the Materials Characterisation Suite at Northumbria University.

Northumbria secures investment in research facilities from the Wolfson Foundation

An award of £1 million to support the expansion of engineering and surface science research facilities at Northumbria University has been announced today by the Wolfson Foundation.

Professor Richard Fu.

Sensors built into wearable patches could signal the future

New research involving a Northumbria University Professor has developed a wearable sensor capable of wirelessly transmitting information via acoustic waves through air and water.

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre for Rural Sustainable Development has already trained more than 50 entrepreneurs and university students in managing and converting local waste, on green construction methods and agriculture.

Northumbria University contributes to sustainable development in Africa

Researchers at Northumbria University have been instrumental in the creation of a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship in a low-income area of Africa

Friction between sophisticated materials with pre-patterned pyramid shapes, used to make the sensor, can generate enough energy to power wearable devices.

New research harnesses the power of movement

Harvesting energy from the day-to-day movements of the human body and turning it into useful electrical energy, is the focus of a new piece of research involving a Northumbria University Professor.

Samidha Anand has been selected by the Women’s Engineering Society as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering in 2021 as part of the annual Engineering Heroes (WE50) awards.

Northumbria engineering graduate named as one of the top 50 women in the industry

Engineering may be a sector where women remain under-represented, but a Northumbria University graduate has been named in a list of the top 50 trailblazing females driving change and making an impact.

Professor Mohamad Kassem has been awarded the 2021 Scherer Award for outstanding service to the computing community in the context of EC3.

Outstanding service of Northumbria Professor recognised with international award

The European Council for Computing in Construction (EC3) has bestowed a prestigious honour on Northumbria University’s Professor Mohamad Kassem.

Supporting a diverse future for engineering

Supporting a diverse future for engineering

Northumbria University’s NUSTEM initiative is supporting global engineering companies, including Airbus, BP and Nissan, to develop the engineering workforce of the future by engaging more effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.

Northumbria University’s Dr Muhammad Wakil Shahzad receiving the global water award from His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Unlocking desalination with solar energy

A mechanical engineer from Northumbria University has won a prestigious award after developing an innovative process to turn sea water into clean, safe drinking water, using solar energy.

Professor Becky Strachan, Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor of Northumbria University's Faculty of Engineering and Environment, pictured with Nick Baveystock, ICE Director General.

Building industry links through engineering partnership

Northumbria University has become an academic partner of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the UK’s leading civil engineering professional body.

Students on the airfield at Gatwick

Gatwick experience for engineering students

Fourteen engineering students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have enjoyed a VIP behind-the-scenes visit to Gatwick Airport to learn how Britain’s second largest airport operates. The visit was arranged by Stewart Wingate, the Chief Executive Officer of Gatwick, who graduated from Northumbria in 1994 and continues to support his alma mater.

Liquid droplets on a dark surface. Credit pexels.com

£700,000 award funds new research into ways to control liquid droplets

Academics from Northumbria University are to continue their ground-breaking research into the behaviour of liquids, leading a new project to investigate how to control the way liquids form into droplets.

EXPERT COMMENT: AI could help drones ride air currents like birds

EXPERT COMMENT: AI could help drones ride air currents like birds

Nick Martin, Senior Lecturer in Aerodynamics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, looks at how artificial intelligence could use lessons from nature to help drones ride air currents and stay in the air for longer.

Students from Northumbria’s Mechanical, Automotive and Electrical Engineering programmes, with Dr Ulugbek Azim​ov (centre), Programme Leader in Automotive Engine​ering.

Northumbria automotive designs set to electrify NE1 Newcastle Motor Show audience

Visitors to this year’s NE1 Newcastle Motor Show on the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 August will be given a glimpse into the future of automotive technology as Northumbria University unveils an electric racing car built by its students.

Water droplets evaporating on the surface of a car

New way to control the way liquids dry on surfaces could benefit car, computing and printing industries

A new way to control how liquids dry on surfaces which could bring benefits to a range of industries, has been discovered by researchers from Northumbria University and The Open University. The findings of the research team have been published today, Wednesday 11 April, by the journal Nature Communications.

Dr Alan Richardson, of Northumbria University

Extra dimension creates stronger, safer concrete

A new type of concrete, which could significantly lower the number of deaths during bomb blasts, earthquakes and other disasters, is being developed by an expert from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Northumbria in pole position following F1 appointment

Northumbria in pole position following F1 appointment

A former Williams Formula One aerodynamics expert has joined Northumbria University, Newcastle, to lead new research using its recently installed, state-of-the-art wind tunnel facilities.

Dr Alan Richardson (second from left) has been sworn-in as a City of Durham Freeman by the Mayor of Durham, Councillor William Kellett (photo credit: Geoff Kitson)

Academic cements long-standing family ties to city Freemen

A Northumbria academic, who has led ground-breaking research into the development of self-repairing concrete, has been sworn-in as a City of Durham Freeman.

Global recognition for Northumbria's Art, Design and Architecture courses

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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