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.

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.

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.

The study showed that impact training such as skipping led to meaningful improvements in participants’ bone and muscle health

30 July 2020 09:24

Impact and resistance training boosts bone strength and muscle function in those with Crohn’s disease, according to new research

Research from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has shown the important role specific types of exercise can play in the management of bone loss, fatigue and muscle dysfunction for those with Crohn’s disease.

19 May 2020 10:52

Northumbria University joins national genome sequencing alliance to map spread of COVID-19

Scientists at Northumbria University, Newcastle, have joined a research consortium backed by the UK government to help fight COVID-19.

A Parkinson's Nurse working with a patient

20 February 2020 10:09

Study to examine the role of specialist nurses for people with Parkinson’s

Northumbria University researchers would like to hear from people with Parkinson’s and their families and carers, about their experiences of their Parkinson’s Nurse as part of a £100,000 study into the support for people with the condition. They are also looking to hear from specialist nurses to understand their knowledge on appropriate care and support for people with Parkinson’s.

6 January 2020 15:16

Exercise can reduce side effects of prostate cancer hormone therapy

A leading expert in how exercise can help improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors has published his latest research showing the benefits exercise can bring to men with advanced prostate cancer.

30 November 2018 12:35

Is being a night owl bad for your health?

Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers. In the first ever international review of studies analysing whether being an early riser or a night owl can influence your health, researchers have uncovered a growing body of evidence indicating an increased risk of ill health in people with an evening preference.

Dr Garry Tew with participants in a yoga class in Harrogate

29 November 2018 10:40

£1.4m grant to assess how yoga benefits older people with multiple long-term health conditions

A major £1.4 million study investigating the benefits that yoga brings to older people with multiple long-term health conditions is about to begin at Northumbria University, Newcastle. It aims to determine both the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of a specially-adapted yoga programme for older adults with multimorbidity.

7 November 2018 09:15

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.

Volunteer Pauline being shown how to use the robotic walker by researcher Mia Campbell from Northumbria's PaCT Lab

13 August 2018 11:59

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.

9 August 2018 16:24

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.

Blue Abyss, designed by Robin Partington.

27 June 2017 14:06

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.

16 February 2017 14:45

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.

14 February 2017 16:22

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.

9 February 2017 13:44

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.

Subjects: Medical research