Northumbria academic says ‘Little Ice Age’ could hit Earth in 2020
A ‘Little Ice Age’ which caused severe winters in the 17th Century could return in five years’ time due to a predicted fall in solar activity.
Topics: Health-care-health-service
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Awards commend the best new nurses
Five Northumbria University students have been presented with a prestigious award for their efforts while training to become nurses and midwives in local hospitals.
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Research reveals impact of the school holidays on struggling families
More than six out of 10 parents with household incomes of less than £25,000 are struggling to feed their children outside of term time according to crucial new research by Northumbria University.
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North East athletics star aims for Olympic glory after graduating from Northumbria University
International athlete Alan Toward is throwing his weight behind winning a coveted team place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after graduating with first class honours from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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University helping business growth in the North East
Businesses from across the region have gathered to celebrate the success of a Northumbria University project that aimed to start up new businesses and help existing businesses to grow.
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Graduate’s ‘sound’ design idea wins prestigious national award
A Northumbria graduate has been awarded a Red Dot prize for her innovative product design work at a global hi-fi manufacturer.
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Leading neuroscientist Baroness Greenfield becomes Doctor of Science
Baroness Susan Greenfield has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by Northumbria University, Newcastle, for her ground-breaking research into Alzheimer’s disease.
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Architecture students reveal urban farm
Designs for an innovative urban farm will be exhibited in Carlisle later this summer as Northumbria’s architecture students provide the community with a vision of the future.
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Labour peer Lord Falconer becomes Doctor of Civil Law.
Barrister Lord Falconer of Thoroton, who served in the Blair government and led moves to bring about historic changes in the administration of justice, was this week awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Northumbria broadens its American appeal
More American students could be studying the north east after Northumbria University became an approved member of America’s university application system.
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Thousands of schoolchildren flock to Northumbria University for Big Bang event
Around 2,000 students from schools across the North East paid a visit to Northumbria University, Newcastle, to take part in one of the largest science events of its kind.
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Northumbria University honours inspirational figures
Lord Charles Falconer, the first peer of Tony Blair’s Labour government, and leading neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield will receive honorary degrees from Northumbria University, Newcastle, this week.
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COMMENT: The Ashes: sledging is ‘OK as long as you realise where the line is’
On the eve of The Ashes, Dr Paul Davis, Senior Lecturer and Research Lead for Sport Coaching and Psychology at Northumbria University writes for The Conversation on how cricketers ‘sledge’ to get under the skin of opposing teams
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Gym steroid use has impact on memory
People using anabolic steroids to improve muscle growth and sporting performance are far more likely to experience issues with their memory, according to new research from Northumbria University.
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Kayt Hughes wins Woon Foundation Art Prize 2015
Kayt Hughes has been announced as the winner of this year’s prestigious Woon Foundation Art and Sculpture Prize.
Kayt was awarded the £20,000 first prize last night at an award ceremony hosted by Northumbria University and held at BALTIC 39, a contemporary art hub on High Bridge in Newcastle city centre.
Jeremy Woon with first prize winner, Kayt Hughes
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COMMENT: How the parrot got its chat (and its dance moves)
Dr Larry Taylor, from the Department of Psychology, discusses how parrots are able to 'speak' by imitating the noises of other species.
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Multi award-winning filmmaker creates breech pregnancy animation
An award-winning filmmaker has used animation to explore the choices women need to make when faced with the dilemma of a breech pregnancy.
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COMMENT: Boldly going into space for 1,000 days presents a series of health risks
Dr Nick Caplan, from the Deparment of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation discusses the impact of space travel on the body.
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Graduate goes after his goals
While studying for a Sports Science degree at Northumbria University, Johnny McKinstry never imagined that eight years later he would be the national coach for Rwanda’s international football team.
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COMMENT: How oversized atoms could help shrink "lab-on-a-chip" devices
Dr Rodrigo Ledesma Aguilar, discusses our ability to understand how fluids behave under extreme confinement
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