Celebrated figures to be awarded honorary degrees from Northumbria University
Three eminent figures from the fields of politics, physics and fashion, will be awarded honorary degrees from Northumbria University, Newcastle, this summer.
Topics: Politics
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Where’s the money gone? The mystery of the ‘missing’ £88 million allocated to provide free school meals to disadvantaged children
MILLIONS of pounds allocated by the government to feed some of the poorest children in the country is unaccounted for, according to a new report from Northumbria University, being discussed in the House of Commons today (Thursday 27 June).
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EXPERT COMMENT: Vox - how to understand the peculiarities of Spain's hard-right movement
Ahead of this weekend's Spanish General Election, Dr Carlos Conde Solares of Northumbria University, Newcastle, writes for The Conversation about the rise of the Vox party in recent years.
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Global Scotland in the age of Brexit
With Brexit now looming, Northumbria University’s Professor Tanja Bueltmann will explore Scotland’s past and future as a global nation in her lecture Global Scotland in the Age of Brexit: Historical perspectives on the Scottish diaspora and migration.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Making cities more walkable by understanding how other people influence our journeys
Ruth Dalton, Professor of Building Usability and Visualisation at Northumbria University, Newcastle, writes about how urban spaces can be designed to be better for walkers if planners understand 'social wayfinding' - or how other people can influence where we choose to walk.
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IT skills shortage after Brexit could affect UK security and economy
A massive shortage of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and knowledge could be on the way post-Brexit putting the UK’s economy and security at risk.
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Uncertain future for EU citizens in the UK post-Brexit
More than 3.7m EU citizens living in the UK could find themselves in a state of “eternal limbo” following Brexit, according to the findings of a new report by a Northumbria University academic.
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Northumbria to lead EU-funded €4.5m COGOV project
An international consortium led by Northumbria University has been awarded €4.5m funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme to study how Europe is governed.
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IRA and African connections explored during talk
Connections between the African National Congress and Sinn Fein will be explored during a free lecture by Northumbria University academic Dr Connal Parr this week.
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Honorary Consuls meet international students to discuss their role – and Brexit
The Honorary Consuls for Sweden, Germany and France have visited Northumbria University to discuss their consular and cultural diplomacy initiatives, and how they can support international students.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Q+A: What's going on with Brexit and the Irish border?
Dr Connal Parr writes about Brexit and the Irish border for The Conversation.
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Northumbria and Durham academics reveal imbalance of power in North East
Who runs the North? This may sound like a question from the latest episode of Game of Thrones, but Professor Keith Shaw and Sue Regan from Northumbria University, working with Professor Fred Robinson at Durham University, have been asking just that.
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The role of voluntary action in the provision of welfare services to be explored
A project led by Northumbria University has been awarded funds by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to address pressing questions about different narratives surrounding the role of voluntary action in the provision of welfare services.
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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.
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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.
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EXPERT COMMENT: What happened to the French Socialist Party?
Ariane Bogain, Senior Lecturer in French and Politics at Northumbria University, discusses the first round results of the French Election.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Theresa May’s snap election: did she forget Northern Ireland still doesn’t have a government?
Connal Parr, Vice-chancellor's Research Fellow at Northumbria University discusses the possible effects on Northern Ireland as a result of recently announced snap election.
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Committee considers Brexit impact on universities in the North and Scotland
Northumbria University, Newcastle, hosted a House of Commons Education Select Committee oral evidence session as part of the inquiry into the impact of Brexit on Higher Education.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Emmanuel Macron faces a really big problem if he becomes French president
Ariane Bogan, Senior Lecturer in French and Politics at Northumbria University, writes about the potential outcome of the French presidential election.
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Inquiry into why children are going hungry
Experts on children’s holiday hunger from the Healthy Living Research Lab at Northumbria University, Newcastle have been asked to present to a group of MPs who are leading an inquiry into the issue.
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