Northumbria researchers investigate how facial recognition failures harm people with facial differences
Northumbria researchers investigate how facial recognition failures harm people with facial differences
Topics: Politics
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Two Northumbria professors elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences
Two leading academics from Northumbria University have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the social sciences and to tackling major societal challenges.
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Building bridges between science and Westminster: a Northumbria researcher's view from Parliament
The impact of research and technical expertise at Northumbria University has been highlighted on a national stage, after a scientist's placement in Parliament led an MP to showcase his work as a flagship example of excellence in technical skills.
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New partnership will bridge the gap and open doors for adult learners at Northumbria University
Northumbria University is launching The Bridge, a flexible route into higher education for adult learners in the North East, in partnership with Cambridge Education Group.
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Northumbria researchers provide economic evidence base for shift away from animal testing
New research commissioned by Lush shows the UK's non-animal methods sector grew to more than £1.2 billion in turnover and has been cited by a leading parliamentary advocate for reform.
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Rethinking trust and democracy in international governance
Northumbria University is spearheading a major international research initiative that explores how people have related to international organisations over the past century – and how these relationships can inform today's pressing global challenges.
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Recognition for researcher dedicated to tackling food insecurity in the UK
A Northumbria University academic who has played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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Developing technology to help empower young innovators across the globe
Northumbria University researchers have joined forces with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to deliver the third edition of the IFRC Limitless Youth Innovation Leadership Academy—a programme which has already reached thousands of young people across 150 countries with the aim of driving youth innovation.
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University partnerships key to driving social mobility, says Lords report
Northumbria University has welcomed a major House of Lords report which champions the role of universities in driving social mobility through local partnerships.
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£600m funding announcement: How Northumbria researchers evidenced the importance of HAF provision
Research from Northumbria University outlining the critical importance of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme has been instrumental in the government’s decision to commit £600 million to funding the programme for the next three years.
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Government should provide more support for people who hoard, say experts
Experts from across the UK have called on the government to do more to address the growing problem of hoarding.
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New book outlines why Basic Income could be the solution to poverty and inequality
Public policy experts at Northumbria University, whose research focuses on welfare reform as a means of tackling poverty and inequality, are preparing for the publication of a new book which examines the case for the introduction of a Basic Income.
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Researchers elected to Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship
Three experts in public policy, accounting and international relations from Northumbria University are among 64 outstanding social scientists recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences today.
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New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities
As debate over changes to Britain’s welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes.
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Northumbria and IFRC strengthen collaboration to advance research on volunteering
Volunteers play critical roles in responding to the multiple humanitarian crises facing the world, including disasters linked to conflict and climate change. But there are often gaps in protection and support for those working to help others.
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Proposal launched for groundbreaking Basic Income pilot in Greater Manchester
A new pilot proposal has been launched for a groundbreaking scheme which experts say could eventually end absolute poverty in Greater Manchester, as well as improve the health and wellbeing of millions of people.
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OBE for researcher who evidenced importance of school breakfast and holiday clubs
A Northumbria University academic who played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been rewarded for her work in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.
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Public policy researcher among experts invited to join roundtable
A Northumbria University academic who studies the health and social impacts of work and welfare systems, especially in relation to disabled people, was invited to take part in a roundtable discussion with the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms.
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Leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe meet at Northumbria University for international conference
Over 140 delegates from more than 80 different organisations travelled from 40 countries for the prestigious annual International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference hosted by Northumbria University this year.
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UK Culture and Community Cohesion: Community Innovation Practitioners reveal results of UKRI inclusive innovation pilot
AHRC Creative Communities new podcast series, case studies and devolved policy papers provide timely evidence on the value of cross-sector partnership working to deliver cultural innovation and community cohesion in devolved contexts.
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