COMMENT: Films like Still Alice are crucial to keeping debate about dementia alive
Dr Catherine Bailey, discusses the film Still Alice and its portrayal of dementia
Topics: Health-care-health-service
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Six Nation’s face-off for Northumbria sports students
Two Northumbria University rugby teammates could find themselves on opposite sides of the scrum this weekend as they each represent their country in the Six Nations.
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Fellowship honour for leading psychologist
A psychologist who demonstrated that breakfast clubs improve children’s performance in school has been awarded a Fellowship by the British Psychological Society.
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New research will help diabetics exercise more safely
Reducing insulin dosage can help diabetics avoid blood sugar dips at night after exercising in the evening, a new study from Northumbria University has found.
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Experts examine footballers’ impact on school children’s fitness
Experts from Northumbria University are examining the impact of a school wellbeing course offered by the Newcastle United Foundation.
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What has the immune system ever done for me?
Members of the public are invited to attend a free lecture exploring how the human immune system defends the body – and how scientists can use immunity to fight deadly diseases.
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Channel 4 discusses careers in broadcasting with Northumbria students
The role of a Commissioning Editor was placed firmly under the student spotlight during Channel 4’s visit to Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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FEATURE: Transferring skills from Masters to PhD
Postgraduate study opens up a wide range of career paths for students. For those with a keen interest in academic research and the impact it can have on the world around us, a PhD is an obvious choice. Kara Danks, current Northumbria University PhD student, talks about how her Master’s helped to take her research career to the next level.
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Breakthrough in energy harvesting could power ‘life on Mars’
Martian colonists could use an innovative new technique to harvest energy from carbon dioxide thanks to research pioneered at Northumbria and Edinburgh Universities.
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Northumbria hosts seminar to analyse gendered media misrepresentations
Northumbria University, Newcastle will host the second seminar in the ‘Challenging Gendered Media Mis(s) Representations of Women Professionals and Leaders’ series next month.
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Northumbria celebrates International Women’s Day with feminist festival
Northumbria University’s Gender and Society Research Hub (GSRH) will place the spotlight firmly on feminism, activism and politics during a programme of events celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March.
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Team Northumbria lift Stan Calvert Cup for second year running
Team Northumbria has lifted the Stan Calvert Memorial Cup for the second year running – beating off stiff competition from Newcastle University in one of the UK’s largest varsity sporting events.
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Wear your health on your sleeve – Northumbria students granted £10,000 for wearable technology designs
Design students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have been awarded generous grants to develop their wearable technology designs - which could create significant savings for the NHS.
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Northumbria graduates score hat-trick at Royal Television Society awards
Three graduates from Northumbria University have won Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.
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COMMENT: If you speak Mandarin, your brain is different
Dr Larry Taylor, Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, explains how new research which suggests that some languages like Mandarin require the brain to work in an entirely different way to languages such as English
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Crime Story investigates the facts behind the fiction
A unique series of events will offer readers and writers of crime fiction expert insight into the mysterious world of crime. From facial mapping to forensics, Crime Story will provide the facts behind the fiction.
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National recognition for excellent service to students
Northumbria University’s Student Support and Wellbeing Service have met the national accreditation for providing excellent customer service to its clients.
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FEATURE: Bringing IKEA to the classroom
The creator of IKEA’s ‘flat-pack homes’, David Morton, talks about making the change from international architect to teaching the next generation of students at Northumbria University.
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Team Northumbria’s battle to retain the cup!
This month sees sporting gladiators from Northumbria and Newcastle universities come face-to-face to battle for the coveted Stan Calvert Cup.
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Election fever heats up
Students from across the region are being invited to put senior North East politicians to the test during a Question Time debating session at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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