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Northumbria University’s success in The Guardian University Guide 2024 follows its achievements in the inaugural Daily Mail University Guide where Northumbria was named both Research University of the Year and Modern University of the Year.

Northumbria University rises in the rankings again

Northumbria University is continuing to climb the national league tables, with an eight-place rise in the latest Guardian University Guide to rank 38th* in the UK.

With the Story Chair are Andrew Weatherhead and Pearl Saddington from the National Trust, Dawn Harrison from Changing Lives, Jon Canessa from Newcastle Cathedral, Dr Angelika Strohmayer from Northumbria University and furniture maker, Nick James.

The tree that’s helping women in the criminal justice system tell and own their stories

The ‘Story Chair’ programme is a creative collaboration between social justice charity, Changing Lives and the School of Design at Northumbria University and is supported by the North East Probation Service.

The North East Region Analytical Science Community working together to inspire the public on the role of plant poisons as part of an RSC Outreach project.

Poison project wins Northumbria University Chemistry and Forensic Science team an award

An innovative project led by Northumbria University’s Applied Sciences Department has won a Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Inspirational Committee Award 2023.

Helen Wat was the winner of the RSA’s Spotify Award, which acknowledges projects that reimagine ways of working to improve social interaction, facilitate the transfer of knowledge and foster community spirit. Photography by Betty Zapata 2023.

Success for Northumbria students and graduates in international design awards

Two graduates, Jai Mistry and Helen Wat, topped their respective categories in the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards, an international scheme that recognises and rewards budding designers who propose creative solutions for tackling key social, environmental and economic issues.

Professor Guillaume Zoppi and Professor John Woodward are pictured in the Materials Characterisation Suite at Northumbria University.

Northumbria secures investment in research facilities from the Wolfson Foundation

An award of £1 million to support the expansion of engineering and surface science research facilities at Northumbria University has been announced today by the Wolfson Foundation.

Researchers from Northumbria University joined forces with the North East LEP to develop a report which outlines a need and willingness to provide career-related learning in primary schools using data provided by teaching staff.

All primary school children should receive early careers education

A report prepared by academics at Northumbria University and supported by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) calls for a nationwide approach to providing careers education in primary schools.

Jamie McClusky’s devastated family and friends and girlfriend, Jess Hulme, are determined to help raise awareness of sarcoma which is currently the third most common cancer diagnosed in children, teenagers and young adults.

Jamie’s legacy will help others by raising awareness

A talented Graphic Design student, who tragically died the day after he was diagnosed with a type of cancer called sarcoma, has inspired an awareness-raising initiative involving Northumbria University students and the charity Sarcoma UK.

Professor Andy Long, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Northumbria University (L) and Dr Richard Liebowitz, Vice-Chancellor of St. George’s University.

Northumbria University and St. George's University expand collaboration to offer new UK study options

Following over 15 years of collaboration, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK and St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies, have announced a renewed commitment aimed at delivering exceptional medical education to students worldwide.

Georgia Hibbert

District Nurse awarded national Philip Goodeve Docker Memorial Prize

Whilst studying for her Master’s Degree at Northumbria University, Newcastle District Nurse Georgia Hibbert has received a Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI) award for her outstanding performance.

Northumbria’s rise in the Complete University Guide 2024 is down to an improved performance in a number of key metrics including entry standards, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes.

Northumbria continues to climb up the rankings

Northumbria University is continuing to climb the national league tables, with an impressive seven place rise to rank 36th in the UK in the latest Complete University Guide.

Left to right - Dr Rachael Chapman was presented with the Vicky Randall Prize by Professor Randall's daughter, Louisa Long.

Prestigious award recognises academic’s inspirational teaching

Dr Rachael Chapman has been awarded the inaugural Vicky Randall Prize by the Political Studies Association in honour of her outstanding contribution to advancing teaching and learning in Political Studies.

Northumbria University developed the EnCOP programme in partnership with the North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Ageing Well Network

Innovative care for older people project celebrates success

Northumbria University researchers are celebrating a key milestone in the development and delivery of an innovative new programme designed to improve care for older people.

Dr Nkumbu Mutambo (left) and Helen Simmons (right) join Deputy Head of Northumbria School of Design, Dr Rod Adams, for a Designamite podcast episode.

Study will examine whether popular podcast can influence research culture

A podcast which shares regular insights into the trailblazing research and teaching at Northumbria University’s School of Design is now the subject of a study aimed at uncovering the potential impact on research culture.

Saturday Club Masterclass at Northumbria University: Young people took part in a cycle-inspired masterclass led by industry experts and attended by BMX star, Kriss Kyle. Photo by Eilidh McKibbin.

Northumbria joins National Saturday Club network to offer creative opportunities for teenagers

Young people from across the North East aged 13 to 16 are being given the chance to experience art and design activities at Northumbria University as part of the National Saturday Club programme.

Awards are in fashion at Northumbria

Awards are in fashion at Northumbria

Staff and graduates from two of the fashion programmes at Northumbria University are celebrating a trio of awards as part of a vital partnership between education and industry.

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Global publisher makes significant book donation to Newcastle-based learning centre

The world’s second-largest publisher has donated more than 160 books to a local learning centre in the East End of Newcastle.

Participants of the RECLAMA project highlighted food and gastronomy as a key aspect of their cultural heritage to celebrate.

Research documents rich heritage of Afro-descendant women living in Ecuador

Celebrating and sharing the lived history of Afro-Ecuadorian women, passed down through generations via the spoken word, is the objective of a collaborative research project led by Northumbria University and Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, alongside partners from the Mujeres de Asfalto collective, a Black feminist creative arts organisation.

Hedy Pang, Northumbria student, Kirk Dodds, Assistant Professor at Northumbria University, Kieran Healey-Ryder, Whyte and Mackay, Lisa McLauchlan, DMA, Yamini Singh and Nongnaphat Bousai, Northumbria students.

Northumbria students triumph in national marketing competition for leading whisky maker

Students from Northumbria University have come out on top in a national competition to find the cream of the country’s marketing talent.

Left to right: Student Heledd Rimmer is pictured using the winning activity booklet with Catherine Burton (7), Senior Lecturer Rachael Chapman and Beelines Education Officer with Urban Green Newcastle, Rachel Faichnie.

Collaboration with charity supports real-world learning for students

Students at Northumbria University have gained real-world knowledge and experience from a collaboration with the charity dedicated to preserving Newcastle’s green spaces.

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.

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