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  • Tea for two takes business prize

    Sisters who set up a business selling low calorie chocolate drinks have been named runners-up in a competition to find the brightest young entrepreneurs in the region.

  • Helping businesses access academic expertise

    Businesses looking for financial and expert support to develop their products, services or strategies are invited to attend an open event at Northumbria University, Newcastle next week.

  • Northumbria’s reputation travels far

    Northumbria University has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence by leading industry body, The Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT).

  • Northumbria confirms Eagles partnership

    This new deal marks the start of the Eagles 2013/14 British Basketball League (BBL) season at Sport Central, the University’s flagship 3000-seat arena in the heart of Newcastle.

  • Northumbria plays a part in Live Theatre

    A Northumbria University health expert has contributed to the development of Live Theatre’s 40th anniversary production, Wet House.

  • Northumbria opens its doors for new students

    Northumbria University – which features in the top ten in the UK for graduates entering professional employment – will host two undergraduate open days this autumn.

  • Seeing the benefit of art

    The effect of viewing art on people’s cognitive processes and emotions is being analysed as part of a research project by Northumbria University.

  • The sound of the Sun

    Magnetic wave phenomena from the Sun have been converted into a haunting audio visual experience – enabling people to hear and see the Sun as never before during the British Science Festival.

  • Pedalling towards better diabetes management

    Newcastle scientists will be studying the physiological performance of cyclists 1,000 miles away as they tackle a gruelling ride and diabetes at the same time.

  • A brighter future for solar energy

    Researchers at Northumbria University are investigating new sunlight-harnessing materials that could help meet the world’s future energy needs.

  • Over 55s show more stamina in exercise scheme

    Research from Northumbria University shows that older participants are more likely to complete exercise on referral programmes than their younger counterparts.

  • Brain food – putting science on the menu

    Diners will discover how the food on their plate can impact their brain function at a special dining experience during the British Science Festival in Newcastle.

  • Will cyber hackers create an electronic Pearl Harbour?

    Could utility, transport and communication systems be hacked in a cyber-attack leading to widespread destruction? This is the question which will be asked during a debate being held at the British Science Festival next week.

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