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Northumbria introduces key sports coaching qualification.

Northumbria introduces key sports coaching qualification.

Northumbria University has been accredited to provide PE teachers, fitness professionals, and sports coaches with a nationally recognised vocational coaching qualification.

Northumbria University staff and alumni outside the University's London campus

Unlocking potential, irrespective of background, through sport

More than £2.5m has been raised for a Fund that will provide life-changing opportunities for those who would not otherwise be able to access higher education.

Dr Daniel Monk was lead medical officer for Team Special Olympics GB at the Special Olympics World Games in June

Special Olympics bring life-changing memories for Northumbria University academic

Volunteering to be Team Special Olympics Great Britain’s medical officer at the Berlin games was a transformative experience for Dr Daniel Monk – and now he’s urging others to get involved in supporting the organisation throughout the year.

CEO of British Cycling, Jon Dutton OBE.

Rugby League World Cup chief is honoured by Northumbria University

The man at the forefront of the most inclusive Rugby League World Cup tournament in history has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by Northumbria University in Newcastle.

Northumbria University News, Summer 2023 edition is out now!

Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Summer 2023 edition

Packed with the latest news, achievements, features and interviews, the newspaper is the perfect way to keep up to date with the exciting developments taking place across the University.

Knowledge of the number of fibres transferred during a physical activity is essential for the interpretation of forensic evidence in many criminal cases. Photo: Getty Images

Jiu Jitsu club stage physical assaults to help advance forensic research

Researchers from Northumbria University and King’s College London have published findings outlining the extent that textile fibres transfer during controlled assault scenarios. Their work, recently published in the academic journal Science & Justice, is the first time the number of fibres transferred between garments during physical assaults has been assessed by simulating the act with real people

Team Great Britain ready for the upcoming Special Olympic World Games in Berlin.

Lecturer to support Team GB medical needs at Special Olympics in Berlin

An Assistant Professor in Nursing at Northumbria University has been appointed as Medical Officer for Team Special Olympics Great Britain at the Special Olympics World Games.

A lack of good quality sleep can impact your fitness levels and performance.

EXPERT COMMENT: Why sleep is so important for your fitness

In an article written for The Conversation, Ian Walshe, Health and Life Sciences, at Northumbria University, highlights the impact that poor sleep quality can have on your health, fitness and sporting performance.

Running used as a coping mechanism for work-related stress

EXPERT COMMENT: How running can help you cope with stress at work

In an article written for the Conversation, Kate Black and Russell Warhurst, Business and Law, Northumbria University, discuss the value of running as a coping mechanism for work-related stress.

Great Britain's team for the Goalball World Championships.

Northumbria student represents Great Britain in Goalball World Championships

Lois Turner, an Occupational Therapy student at Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been selected to compete for Great Britain at the IBSA Goalball World Championships.

Dr Paul Cook at Camp Nou; home of FC Barcelona

Northumbria launches degree in partnership with major global sports club

Northumbria University’s latest partnership opens the door to one of the world’s biggest football clubs; FC Barcelona.

Stade de France, Paris

Report finds football fans suffered ‘extreme violence’ at Champions League final

An independent panel report that tells how fans experienced extreme violence before, during, and after the European Champions League Final in Paris earlier this year has been released.

The Summer 2022 edition of Northumbria University News is available to read online and on campus now.

Northumbria’s Summer 2022 newspaper is out now

Packed with the latest news, features and interviews, the newspaper is the perfect way to keep up to date with the exciting developments taking place across the University.

Friction between sophisticated materials with pre-patterned pyramid shapes, used to make the sensor, can generate enough energy to power wearable devices.

New research harnesses the power of movement

Harvesting energy from the day-to-day movements of the human body and turning it into useful electrical energy, is the focus of a new piece of research involving a Northumbria University Professor.

Haskap berries

Haskap berries could hold the key to endurance runners’ success

A recently discovered edible berry has the potential to improve the performance of endurance runners by a potentially game-changing 2%, according to new research at Northumbria University.
The Haskap berry (botanical name Lonicera caerulea) is an edible blue honeysuckle native to the boreal forests and low-lying wet regions of northern hemisphere countries including Canada, Japan and Russia. Th

EXPERT COMMENT: Football: English fans want an independent regulator – here’s how it could help save clubs from ruin

EXPERT COMMENT: Football: English fans want an independent regulator – here’s how it could help save clubs from ruin

Mark Middling, Senior Lecturer in Accounting discusses the economic risks facing smaller UK football clubs and how suggested regulations could keep them in the game for The Conversation.

Study and practice with the human brain in x-ray laboratory

Northumbria’s vision for improving treatments for Parkinson’s disease

Northumbria University is leading research on the effects of technological visual training as a potential rehabilitation tool for people affected by Parkinson’s disease.
Dr Sam Stuart, a senior researcher in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria, is working with American company, Senaptec, an industry leader in the design and production of sensory performance asses

EXPERT COMMENT: Disabled children still face exclusion in PE – here’s what needs to change

EXPERT COMMENT: Disabled children still face exclusion in PE – here’s what needs to change

Kevin Dixon, Senior Lecturer in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria University and Tom Gibbons, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise at Teesside University discuss the challenges faced by disabled children in physical education and the action needed to create inclusive education.

Taka Suzuki wins gold at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo

Northumbria’s sporting stars claim seven medals at Tokyo Games

Students – past and present – from Northumbria University have Taken on Tokyo in inimitable style, bringing home seven medals for their respective countries at this year’s Paralympic Games.

Football stadium

Football without the fans: new study reveals effect of empty stadiums during pandemic

As the new Premier League season kicks off with crowds of fans cheering on their teams, new research has revealed the hugely negative effect of playing professional football games in empty stadiums last season, with home advantage almost halved.

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