Academy of Medical Sciences funds new research from emerging scientific leaders
Two biomedical sciences researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded grants to further their innovative work by the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Topics: Health Care
New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities
As debate over changes to Britain’s welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes.
Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Spring 2025 edition
The Spring 2025 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
Research award to investigate how AI can be used to speed up development of new drugs
Major improvements could be made to the development and production of mRNA-based vaccines and medicines after a university and industry consortium received funding to investigate how AI and machine learning can speed up manufacturing processes.
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.
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.
Sleep experts call for UK to abolish twice-yearly clock changes
A team of leading sleep researchers from the British Sleep Society have called for the government to abolish the twice-yearly clock changes in the UK due to the adverse effects on sleep and circadian health.
Researchers urge UK governments to tackle serious mental health illness and substance use
Researchers are urging UK governments to introduce expert clinicians across all health services to co-ordinate better treatment for people with serious mental health illness and substance use problems.
Success at Architects for Health Student Design Awards
Three Architecture students from Northumbria University received accolades at the prestigious Architects for Health Student Design Awards, for design concepts that were up against entries from across the globe.
Academy of Social Sciences welcomes two Northumbria Professors to its Fellowship
Two leading researchers from Northumbria University have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of decades of research excellence and their contributions to social science for public benefit.
Major funding awards announced for studies into lead poisoning and sonic innovation
Studies to improve the way we monitor and test for lead poisoning in children and communicate data through sound have been awarded more than £1.1 million through a new UKRI funding scheme announced today.
Researchers investigate the long-term impact of widowhood during Covid-19
The death of a spouse or partner is ranked as one of the most stressful life events most people will experience. Researchers at Northumbria University are working to explore and evidence how navigating widowhood during the pandemic, at a time when restrictions on contact with others and gatherings including funerals were imposed, had an impact on health and wellbeing.
The American Academy of Nursing honours Northumbria Professor with fellowship
A nursing academic from Northumbria University who is leading the way in reforming health equity and policy in the UK has received recognition from the American Academy of Nursing.
Northumbria celebrates 100th nursing degree apprenticeship graduate
Over one hundred registered nurses have now been added to the region’s NHS workforce through Northumbria University’s 18-month nursing degree apprenticeship programme.
New T-level course to encourage young people into Health careers
Bede Academy has developed a new T-Level course in health in partnership with Northumbria University, to support young people considering careers in healthcare.
The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes Northumbria Professor to its Fellowship
A public policy expert from Northumbria University, who is breaking new ground with his research on addressing inequality and exclusion, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Nursing Degree Apprenticeship shortlisted for national award
Northumbria University’s Nursing Degree Apprenticeship has been shortlisted for the Nursing Apprenticeship Provider of the Year award in the Student Nursing Times Awards 2024.
Simulated learning using virtual reality recognised as example of best practice in nursing education
Northumbria University’s innovative use of virtual reality and simulation technologies in nursing education has been highlighted as an example of best practice in the UK.
Quilting project encourages community discussions about motherhood guilt
Mothers were invited to share their experiences of infant feeding and the complex experiences of early motherhood in community workshops held as part of an interactive research project supported by an Assistant Professor from Northumbria University.
EXPERT COMMENT: How music heals us, even when it’s sad – by a neuroscientist leading a new study of musical therapy
In an article written for The Conversation*, Leigh Riby, Cognitive-Neuroscience Professor at Northumbria University discusses the recent breakthrough in neuroscientific research which suggests that music – both sad or happy – has therapeutic healing powers linked with emotional recognition and brain re-engagement.
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