Do we know what we are eating?
The food industry will be placed under the spotlight when Northumbria University academics lead a mini lecture series at the Life Science Centre this Spring.
Topics: University, University College
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Full of beans
Computer games, ‘fat’ suits, and entertaining quizzes will be used by Northumbria University academics to teach the public about healthy eating.
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An alternative canvas for art
Artwork by some of Britain’s greatest artists has been projected on to a building on Northumbria University’s campus as part of a nationwide celebration of the BBC’s Your Paintings.
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Engineering a business success
Northumberland firm Renown Engineering is seeing its profits soar as a direct result of working in partnership with Northumbria University.
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Team Northumbria kicks off Netball Superleague season
Sky Sports will broadcast Team Northumbria’s first home game of the Netball Superleague season as they take on Loughborough Lightning on Monday night.
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Northumbria research brings light to star mystery
Scientists at Northumbria University have begun to unlock the mystery of why the outer edge of the Sun is much hotter than its surface for the first time.
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Employability boosts record application numbers
More students have applied to study at Northumbria University than in any other year since it opened.
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Bringing Law to life
Northumbria University’s School of Law is sharing its legal expertise with sixth formers across the country as part of an innovative move to enhance the student experience.
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Male dancers signal their strength to men and women
Heterosexual men pick up clues about other men’s physical qualities from their dance moves just as heterosexual women do, say researchers at Northumbria University.
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Wise design brings success
Designs for a communal gardening space have won recognition for Northumbria University’s architecture students in an international contest.
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Physical challenge raises funds for Zambia project
The Student President of Team Northumbria will push her body to the limit this weekend raising funds to support a Zambian sports project.
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Lose fat faster before breakfast
People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University.
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Award recognises excellence in research
Northumbria University has received a major European award recognising its support for the career development of research staff.
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Growing funds to build on London 2012
An organisation that aims to build on the success of the Olympic Games has succeeded in doubling its surplus thanks to expertise from Northumbria University.
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Connecting business with research innovation
North East businesses interested in opportunities to innovate are invited to Northumbria University’s first Innovation Network meeting.
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Internship scheme opens doors for graduates
North East firms are being encouraged to take advantage of a scheme which offers a low-cost solution to hiring new recruits.
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Judging panel announced for new fine arts prize
The judging panel for a new national £40,000 art prize run by Northumbria University has been announced.
The Woon Foundation Painting and Sculpture Art Prize, launched by Northumbria graduate Wee Teng Woon in 2012, offers final year students of fine art the opportunity to win one of three major prizes and two consolation prizes each year, valued at £40,000, through his family’s foundation.
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Award-winning artist and author to give lecture
Internationally renowned graphic artist and author Bryan Talbot, who won a Costa Book Award last week, will deliver a public lecture at Northumbria University later this month.
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Documentary tells tale of restoration of derelict church
A Channel 4 documentary has told the tale of a Northumbria University academic who has restored a ruined 200-year old church into a creative studio for artists, art students, actors and musicians.
