Northumbria graduate and baby sleep consultant partners with Mamas & Papas
Northumbria graduate and founder of The Little Sleep Company, partners with international baby brand Mamas & Papas, becoming their resident sleep expert.
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Research fellowship will improve support for people living with Parkinson’s
The director of Northumbria University’s Physiotherapy Innovation Laboratory has been awarded a prestigious fellowship worth over £1 million to lead research which aims to improve the mobility of people living with Parkinson’s disease.
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Building the future: UK’s first-of-its-kind 3D concrete printer to power sustainable construction research
Northumbria University has announced the installation of new cutting-edge 3D construction printing technology. The advanced technology will enable the testing and validation of concrete elements which could be adopted by industry, positioning Northumbria as a leading hub for sustainable construction innovation in the North East.
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Northumbria lecturer receives a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling
Cath Darling, a Senior Research Associate in Occupational Therapy at Northumbria University, has been named as one of just 49 recipients of a sapling from the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree which was felled last year.
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Book exploring dyslexia wins design award
A project inspired by a Northumbria University graduate’s personal experience of dyslexia has led to her winning international recognition and a major industry award.
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Northumbria team win prestigious outreach prize
A team led by researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded the 2024 Outreach Prize by the Microbiology Society in recognition of their efforts and commitment to raising awareness of microbiology among future generations.
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North East universities respond to proposals for higher education reform
The five universities in North East England have responded to the UK Government’s priorities for higher education reform, indicating their commitment to work together and with others to accelerate economic growth in the region.
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National award for renewable energy future leaders training programme
An innovative programme to develop the next generation of leaders in the renewable energy sector has been highly commended in the national Green Gown Awards.
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Northumbria University helps businesses turn waste streams into new products
Following its part in the successful delivery of a £4.7 million, three-year government funded research consortium, Northumbria University aims to engage with companies eager to commercialise their waste streams, increase their efficiency and bolster profitability.
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Northumbria film students call ‘action’ on support for local charity
A group of aspiring Film and TV Production students from Northumbria University have put their skills into practice, producing an impactful film for a local charity as part of their degree programme.
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Supercomputer investment will power world-leading research and innovation
Northumbria University has announced a multi-million pound investment in its first university-wide high-performance computing facility which will give researchers access to state-of-the-art technology built to handle large scientific datasets at high speeds.
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Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5 million investment
The North East space sector has received a 2.5 million investment from EPSRC, establishing the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) to enhance research, innovation, and skills in space technology, aiming to create jobs and stimulate economic growth over four years.
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New study demonstrates an inclusive approach to leading research
People with lived experience of mental health distress will be able to take a lead on health and social care research thanks to new funding.
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Northumbria research to help shape forensic science use in criminal law
Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and the University of Derby have conducted research to help inform UK policymakers on the use of digital forensics and digital evidence across the criminal justice system.
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The book that almost never was – a story of Victorian independent women
A book written by two women, born 60 years apart, who never met, has finally been published, more than 30 years after work on it first began. Deserted Wives and Economic Divorce in 19th Century England and Wales: For Wives Alone highlights a little-known Victorian legislative clause which restored the financial and legal independence of married women whose husbands had left them.
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New research centres the voice of children in how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations
During the Summer of 2024, researchers at Northumbria University worked with staff and children at a large primary school to undertake case study research on the implementation and impact of Operation Encompass, a police and education setting information sharing partnership enabling staff in those settings to offer immediate and ongoing support to children experiencing domestic abuse.
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“Drowning” mangrove forests in Maldives signal global coastal threat
Researchers have found evidence that mangrove forests – which protect tropical and subtropical coastlines – are drowning in the Maldives. Their findings, published today (Tuesday 12 December) in Scientific Reports, indicate that rising sea level and a climate phenomenon known as the Indian Ocean Dipole have led to some Maldivian islands losing over half of their mangrove cover since 2020.
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Northumbria Law School student addresses Welsh Parliament
Northumbria Law School PhD student, Becca French, has addressed the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) to share her experience and legal expertise in support of the "Safety First Wales" proposal, advocating for the decriminalisation of sex work.
The event was sponsored by Member of the Senedd Mabon ap Gwynfor.
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North East youngsters have a blast at Space Camp
Pupils from schools across the North East have had a taste of out-of-this-world career prospects, thanks to a unique event.
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Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Autumn 2024 edition
The Autumn 2024 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
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