Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University’s success in The Guardian University Guide 2024 follows its achievements in the inaugural Daily Mail University Guide where Northumbria was named both Research University of the Year and Modern University of the Year.

13 September 2023 14:40

Northumbria University rises in the rankings again

Northumbria University is continuing to climb the national league tables, with an eight-place rise in the latest Guardian University Guide to rank 38th* in the UK.

Dr Nkumbu Mutambo (left) and Helen Simmons (right) join Deputy Head of Northumbria School of Design, Dr Rod Adams, for a Designamite podcast episode.

31 March 2023 11:12

Study will examine whether popular podcast can influence research culture

A podcast which shares regular insights into the trailblazing research and teaching at Northumbria University’s School of Design is now the subject of a study aimed at uncovering the potential impact on research culture.

Haydn Brown, who will graduate from the Fashion Communication programme this summer, won the Fashion Communication Portfolio Award.

12 July 2022 09:00

Four Northumbria students scoop awards at Graduate Fashion Week

With 26 talented Fashion students from Northumbria University making it on to the shortlist for awards, there were high hopes for success at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week.

Inside the latest issue, you’ll find comprehensive coverage of the day Princess Anne visited Northumbria to hear about the vital research the Northern Veteran Hub team are doing to support members of military veteran community across the UK.

21 April 2022 10:00

Northumbria’s Spring 2022 Newspaper is out now

Packed full of the latest news, features and interviews, Northumbria University News is the perfect way to keep up to date with the exciting developments taking place across the University. The Spring edition is available to read online now.

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.

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.

8 March 2021 17:00

Northumbria’s Spring 2021 Newspaper has landed!

Our Spring 2021 newspaper is available to read online now.

The Togather project allow families and friends to transform WhatsApp conversations into a story booklet for a loved one in isolation

25 November 2020 09:58

Online tool keeps families connected during lockdown

Social isolation and loneliness have affected many people during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially those with limited access to digital technology.

28 October 2020 09:00

New centre to address challenges of digital citizenship

A new £9m research centre, which will allow citizens across the country to grasp the possibilities of the digital revolution, has been announced.

Research suggests that disruptions to daily life as a result of lockdown and social distancing may have a detrimental impact on an individual’s wellbeing, with 87% reporting their symptoms had worsened.

24 August 2020 08:37

Research reveals toll of pandemic on those with eating disorders

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound, negative impact on nine out of ten people with experience of eating disorders, a new study from Northumbria University, Newcastle, reveals.

According to epidemiologists, upwards of 70% of the population may need to develop immunity to COVID-19 through vaccinations.

9 July 2020 15:09

EXPERT COMMENT: Coronavirus anti-vaxxers: one in six British people would refuse a vaccine – here’s how to change their minds

In an article originally written for The Conversation, Dr Daniel Jolley, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Northumbria University, and Darel Cookson, PhD Candidate in Psychology at Staffordshire University, explain why some people might reject vaccines and how we can look to combat the anti-covid vaccine sentiment.

2 August 2019 15:35

EXPERT COMMENT: Pseudoscience is taking over social media – and putting us all at risk

In light of a new study that argues YouTube is not only promoting climate denial content, but allowing deniers to hijack scientific terms, Dr Santosh Vijaykumar, Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow in Digital Health at Northumbria, discusses the role of social media in spreading conspiracy theories.

19 January 2018 08:45

EXPERT COMMENT: Britannia, Druids and the surprisingly modern origins of myth

Professor of Modern History, Matthew Kelly, discusses Britannia, Druids and the surprisingly modern origins of myths for The Conversation.

11 July 2017 15:43

Equal opportunities campaigner Beatrix Campbell OBE honoured by Northumbria University

Beatrix Campbell OBE has received an honorary degree from Northumbria University, Newcastle, for her lifelong and outstanding service to equal opportunities.

6 July 2017 12:31

Celebrated figures awarded honorary degrees from Northumbria University

Four eminent figures from the fields of law, medicine, business and influential writing will be awarded honorary degrees from Northumbria University, Newcastle, this summer.

10 April 2017 10:26

EXPERT COMMENT: To win the war against illegal streaming sites the Premier League must beat them at their own game

Roger Domeneghetti, Lecturer in Journalism at Northumbria, writes about the Premier League for The Conversation.

Saul Gowens, founder of Websand, delivering a guest IT workshop at Northumbria University

5 April 2017 12:06

Northumbria masters the art of digital marketing

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has launched a postgraduate course in digital marketing in collaboration with leading marketing professionals to meet the needs of employers in a rapidly growing industry.

10 March 2017 15:00

Read All About It!

Celebrate the arrival of Spring 2017 with the new issue of Northumbria University News - available on campus from Monday 13 March!

23 February 2017 13:30

EXPERT COMMENT: Richard Nixon’s authoritarian loathing of the media lives on in Donald Trump

Randall J. Stephens, Associate Professor and Reader in History and American Studies at Northumbria University, discusses the constant tension between journalists and US presidents in times of crisis.

25 November 2016 16:32

EXPERT COMMENT: Why journalistic ‘balance’ is failing the public

Bruce Mutsvairo, Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Northumbria University, writes about the concept of "balance" in journalism and its effect on recent events.

Topics: Media, Communication