Northumbria University, Newcastle

The team will develop a computer program to screen mutations for potentially increased transmission and potential immune escape

21 July 2021 08:00

An ‘early warning system’ for Covid-19 variants

Northumbria University is set to develop new methods for detecting Covid-19 ‘Variants of Concern’ and identifying potential ‘Variants of Interest’ following new funding from the national genome sequencing consortium, COG-UK.

The 5k running events are set to resume on Saturday July 24, following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

19 July 2021 09:31

Can parkrun be an antidote to pandemic pressures?

Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have published a research paper explaining why parkruns are so popular, particularly among those in managerial and professional positions.

There is a need to better understand what people require at the end of their lives

16 July 2021 15:07

Vital research for end-of-life care

Academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, are evaluating Rapid Response Services to improve end-of-life care in new research funded by Marie Curie.

15 July 2021 14:43

Senior lecturer is ‘on board’ with appointment to independent think tank

A globally influential charity which works to promote the benefits of workforce professional development has welcomed a Northumbria University academic to its national board.

Care workers have been at the forefront of battling Covid-19

16 June 2021 10:25

Can Psychological First Aid help improve care workers’ wellbeing?

Academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, and the University of Highlands and Islands, Scotland, are investigating Psychological First Aid training as a tool to support care workers’ wellbeing amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Previous research has revealed concerns around the suitability of current remote healthcare.

10 June 2021 16:05

New funding for research into remote healthcare for eating disorders during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond

Northumbria University health and cyber psychologist Dr Dawn Branley-Bell has been awarded a Medical Research Foundation Fellowship – one of four projects supported by £1.1 million of new funding to tackle eating disorders and self-harm.

Professor Renata Gomes, Chief Scientific Officer at Blind Veterans UK and Visiting Professor at Northumbria University

9 June 2021 10:30

Victory over Blindness: Northumbria University to welcome Blind Veterans’ Chief Scientific Officer for public lecture

Professor Renata Gomes, Chief Scientific Officer at Blind Veterans UK and newly appointed Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, is to deliver a virtual public lecture on Blind Veterans UK’s research - sharing knowledge for the benefit of wider humanity.

Promoting Covid-19 preventive behaviours in Guatemala

27 May 2021 11:32

‘Languageless’ public health messaging to fight the pandemic

Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have developed public health messaging materials with a difference to overcome communication challenges in Guatemala.

Part of the image created by the research team which featured on the front cover of Biophysical Journal (volume 120, issue 5).

26 March 2021 10:33

Investigating protein dynamics: research breakthrough could result in new cancer treatments

Researchers from Northumbria University in Newcastle, and Bogazici University in Turkey, have discovered a new way of examining the structure and dynamics of single protein molecules within the human body – which could help scientists better understand the progression and possible treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Since joining the consortium, Northumbria University has sequenced over 11,000 SARS-CoV-2 genomes.

25 March 2021 08:00

Mapping Covid-19 – one year on

Over the last year, academics from Northumbria University have been working with partners in the Covid-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium to map how COVID-19 spreads and evolves.

PBM-HALETM (left) is currently being evaluated in European hospitals to demonstrate where aerosolised virus arises from in infected individuals. PulmoBioMed are working to reduce the product into a lipstick-sized device (concept version on the right)

16 March 2021 07:00

New Northumbria University spinout - PulmoBioMed - to develop world-leading medical device

Scientists at Northumbria University have worked with the institution’s Research and Innovation Services to launch a medtech spinout company whose lead product for collecting breath samples could revolutionise diagnosis of a range of diseases, including Covid-19.

15 March 2021 15:34

EXPERT COMMENT: Six tips for coping when the news is getting to you

In an article written for The Conversation, Dr Dawn Branley-Bell, Chartered Psychologist and Research Fellow in Psychology at Northumbria University, shares some tips of what we can do to look after ourselves if we feel overwhelmed or 'triggered' by news stories.

11 March 2021 13:51

Playing with thin dolls may affect young girls’ body image

Playing with ultra-thin dolls could make young girls want a thinner body, according to new research published today (11 March 2021).

10 March 2021 11:26

Online diary helps NHS and care staff monitor changes in wellbeing and get support

A new online diary has been developed to help health and care staff monitor changes in their wellbeing during the pandemic and signposts where individuals can access help when it is needed.

The partnership between Northumbria’s Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research and Fighting with Pride is the first of its kind in the UK. (Shutterstock: 1506427451)

24 February 2021 07:00

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REVOLUTIONISE SUPPORT FOR LGBT+ VETERANS

Northumbria University and Fighting With Pride - The LGBT+ Armed Forces Charity – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a shared mission of transforming support for LGBT+ Veterans.

It is hoped that the antiviral coating could be used on high-contact surfaces such as handrails on public transport, hospital trolleys or shop till-points.

15 February 2021 07:00

INNOVATIVE ANTIVIRAL COATING TO REDUCE SPREAD OF COVID-19

Academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, have been backed by the Government’s Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop an antiviral coating suitable for use on everyday surfaces.

A study conducted by a team of psychologists has uncovered that belief in conspiracy theories flourishes in teenage years.

9 February 2021 08:04

14 COULD BE PEAK AGE FOR BELIEVING IN CONSPIRACY THEORIES

Belief in conspiracy theories is heightened as adolescents reach 14 years of age, reveals new research led by Northumbria University.

8 February 2021 14:31

Research highlights powers of recovery with Montmorency cherries

Researchers at Northumbria University and St Mary’s University have revealed just how effective Montmorency tart cherry juice products can be in helping people recover after exercise.For more than 10 years, Professor Glyn Howatson - a research leader and Professor in Human and Applied Physiology - has led ground-breaking research into the positive effects of drinking Montmorency cherry juice befor

Dr Joanne Atkinson; Prof Debbie Porteous; Prof John Unsworth and Dr Caroline Jeffery

18 January 2021 15:32

Northumbria staff on frontline supporting the Covid vaccination roll-out

Nursing academics from Northumbria University have been delivering Covid-19 vaccinations to priority patients, as part of the University’s continued efforts to support the frontline response to the pandemic.

13 January 2021 11:45

Midwife’s research features in new national guidance on drinking during pregnancy

As thousands of people are committing to giving up alcohol during Dry January, research from a midwifery lecturer at Northumbria University has been included in new national guidance on the harms of consuming alcohol both before and during pregnancy.

Subjects: Health, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals