Huge fall in FGM among girls across Africa
The prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGMC) among girls up to the age of 14 has fallen sharply in most regions of Africa over the past three decades, reveals the first analysis of its kind.
Topics: Medical research
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Researchers develop a walking frame that could keep older adults active, for longer
A robotic walking frame that could help older people recover more quickly after a fall or injury, reducing the length of time they need to stay in hospital, is being developed in partnership with researchers at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Nordic nations, North Americans and Antipodeans rank top in navigation skills
People in Nordic countries, North America, Australia, and New Zealand have the best spatial navigational abilities, according to a new international study involving Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Northumbria University supports world’s first commercial space and deep sea research and training centre
Northumbria University, Newcastle is supporting the launch of Blue Abyss, the world’s first commercial space and deep sea research and training centre to be built at RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire.
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What makes an expert
A leading psychologist at Northumbria University, Newcastle believes that the human brain is adaptable enough to enable anyone to become an expert if they practice correctly.
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Sick and tired – not just a figure of speech
Large-scale study looks at tiredness and its associations with environment, genes, and mental and physical health.
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New research trial tests benefit of exercise before and after cancer surgery
A national research trial has been launched to see if patients can benefit from a structured exercise programme before and after major abdominal surgery for colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer.
