Northumbria University, Newcastle

Global streetwear retailer provides real-world experience

17 February 2022 15:00

A brand collaboration which has supported talented fashion students towards successfully securing jobs in the industry has been launched for the third year running at Northumbria University.

New Director appointed for Amsterdam campus

1 February 2022 08:13

Northumbria University has appointed Professor Christine De Lille as Director of its European campus based at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS).
Professor De Lille joins Northumbria from The Hague University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, where she has held the positions of Professor of Innovation Networks and Co-Director of the Centre for Expertise “Mission Zero” – a

UK Space Agency funds further research into new laser-based satellite communications system

10 November 2021 12:14

The UK Space Agency has awarded almost £650,000 to Northumbria University to continue world-leading work to develop the first commercially available laser-based inter-satellite communications system.

Northumbria engineering graduate named as one of the top 50 women in the industry

10 September 2021 10:17

Engineering may be a sector where women remain under-represented, but a Northumbria University graduate has been named in a list of the top 50 trailblazing females driving change and making an impact.

Innovative partnership to develop game-changing manufacturing solutions

2 August 2021 07:00

A collaborative research project driven by The NBT Group, Northumbria University and Senseye has been awarded over a quarter of a million pounds to evaluate new and emerging 'smart' technologies, helping to digitalise and transform manufacturing supply chains.

Northumbria to lead chemical industries’ green recovery research consortium

9 July 2021 10:57

Northumbria University has been named as part of a multimillion-pound research consortium that will help transform the UK’s manufacturing and construction sectors.

Mark of Excellence for Northumbria

2 June 2021 09:05

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has achieved re-accreditation with the prestigious Small Business Charter Award in recognition of its support for start-ups, students and small businesses.
In 2015 Northumbria became the first university in the North East to receive the Award. Re-accreditation for a further five years means Northumbria remains the only university in the region to hold the Awa

Researcher studies Boards of venture capital-backed tech firms

20 May 2021 11:24

Northumbria University academic Natalia Blagburn has been awarded a prestigious research grant to investigate the Board performance of venture capital-backed start-up businesses in the UK.
In particular, the British Academy Leverhulme Small Research Grant will be used to study the characteristics and evolution of the Board membership of UK tech companies backed by venture capital financing. V

INNOVATIVE ANTIVIRAL COATING TO REDUCE SPREAD OF COVID-19

15 February 2021 07:00

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.

Hands on approach to tackling Covid-19 with new sanitisation device

17 December 2020 09:09

A North East collaboration between a young entrepreneur, a university and an engineering company has led to the development of a revolutionary new hand sanitisation device which could help slow the global spread of diseases such as Covid-19.

Northumbria secures funding worth up to £1.9 million to help SMEs and graduate start-ups

25 November 2020 13:45

Northumbria University has launched a project that offers a package of financial support and expert advice to SMEs and graduate start-ups, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support 2 (NEBS2) also includes a financial contribution to help small businesses employ up to two graduates, typically on 6-month internships progr

Northumbria research helping to change lives

5 November 2020 09:01

The Scottish Government last week announced that it will introduce legislation to quash the criminal convictions of hundreds of former Scottish coal miners, after publishing an independent review which was partly informed by research from a Northumbria University academic.
Hundreds of former miners received convictions during the 1984-85 miners’ strike following a dispute between the unions and

Migration, Adaptation, Innovation 1500-1800 – Role of immigration and knowledge exchange explored in £1.2m research project

15 October 2020 10:42

A Northumbria University historian has been awarded £1.2m to research the role immigration played in developing new technologies around the eve of the Industrial Revolution.

Northumbria partners in €4.8m EU housing energy efficiency project

9 July 2020 12:22

Northumbria University has been chosen to participate in a €4.8 million project to tackle the issue of renovating residential buildings in Europe to make them more energy efficient.

Northumbria University and NEL Fund Managers launching growth programme for North East health, wellness and social care sectors

8 July 2020 09:27

A major new initiative to help North East businesses grow or expand into the health, wellness and social care delivery sectors is set to go live.