Northumbria University named one of the UK's top 50 employers of veterans
Northumbria University has been named one of the 50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans 2026 - the definitive national ranking of Forces Friendly organisations in the UK.
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Northumbria University launches The North Edit Magazine
Northumbria University has launched The North Edit, an annual magazine highlighting its global research, teaching, and partnerships. Featuring stories on pressing challenges and regional achievements, it showcases initiatives like NESST and efforts to address climate change and enhance education.
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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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OBE for researcher whose work has helped protect firefighters
A Northumbria University academic whose work has helped modernise fire service operations and protect firefighters from harm has been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
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MBE for founder of Northumbria University’s pioneering Business Clinic
A Northumbria University academic who founded a pioneering Business Clinic that has connected thousands of students with real-world business challenges has been recognised in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours 2026.
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Long-serving law professor recognised with two honours at Northern Law Awards
A law professor who has spent more than four decades shaping legal education and research in the North East, has been recognised with two awards for his contribution to the region’s legal sector.
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Northumbria University helps launch £22.5m fund to turn research into new businesses
Northumbria University is one of five North East universities backing a new £22.5m fund designed to accelerate the region’s research into high-growth new businesses.
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Sculpture to make public debut at Woodhorn's Miners' Picnic
A landmark sculpture honouring the North East's mining heritage will be unveiled to the public for the first time at Woodhorn Museum's Northumberland Miners' Picnic this weekend.
The Northumbrian Miner is the vision of internationally renowned sculptor and Northumbria University graduate Dr John O’Rourke and features the figure of a miner surrounded by pit village houses and industrial structur -
National Lottery funding will increase educational opportunities for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families
Northumbria University has been awarded £245,061 by The National Lottery Community Fund to establish the first North East and Cumbria Centre for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities.
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Northumbria University and England Football Learning launch strategic partnership
Northumbria’s transformative strategic partnership with England Football Learning, the education arm of the Football Association, reimagines the approach to professional coach education enabling students to obtain highly sought-after UEFA qualifications.
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Top 10 for the 17th year running for graduate enterprise
Graduate businesses founded by Northumbria University students and alumni are generating an estimated £166.7 million in annual turnover and supporting 1,645 jobs across the UK, as the University marks its 17th consecutive year in the UK top 10 for graduate enterprise.
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Northumbria's world-leading research showcased to UK's national science funders
The governing body of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has visited Northumbria University to find out more about research that is reshaping the UK’s space sector, tackling climate change and driving community innovation across the country.
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Northumbria University joins landmark North East commitment to women and girls in sport
Northumbria University has joined professional sports clubs, foundations and fellow universities across the North East in a landmark regional commitment to advancing gender equity in sport and physical activity.
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Northumbria nursing lecturer named Nurse Educator of the Year at prestigious national awards
A Northumbria University academic has been named Nurse Educator of the Year at the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2026 — one of the most prestigious honours in UK nursing.
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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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Celebrate the next generation of creative talent at Northumbria graduate showcase
Northumbria University’s annual REVEAL degree shows spotlight the exceptional work of graduating students across the arts, design, fashion, architecture and beyond – with a special milestone this academic year marking 70 years of Fashion programmes at the University.
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Three Northumbria academics shortlisted for national employability awards
Three academics from Northumbria University have been shortlisted for the Graduate Futures Institute Academic Employability Awards 2026, recognising their work to improve student career outcomes through innovative, real-world learning.
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Northumbria researchers win prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences awards to tackle Parkinson's disease and osteoarthritis
Two Northumbria University researchers are among 55 early career scientists across the UK to receive funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences' flagship Springboard programme, as part of a £6.7 million investment in discovery-driven health research.
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Northumbria University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
Northumbria University has announced that Professor Andy Dougill will become its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost this summer.
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Northumbria University research unlocks the secrets of Vivienne Westwood’s craft in a major new exhibition
A fashion researcher and educator from Northumbria University has created what is believed to be the first-ever in-depth exploration of Vivienne Westwood’s pattern cutting and construction techniques to be presented in a UK museum, as part of a landmark new exhibition.
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