Northumbria University, Newcastle

Englishness around the world examined by Northumbria historians

15 July 2014 00:00

The impact of the English on global culture will be explored at a conference featuring folk music and Morris dancing this week.

Northumbria named the most improved university for sport in the UK

15 July 2014 00:00

Northumbria University has topped off a record-breaking sporting year by being named the most improved university for sport in the UK by British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS).

Fab four for record-breaking graduate

11 July 2014 00:00

Andrew Shenton has made history by becoming the first person to graduate from Northumbria University, Newcastle, with four degrees. The Information Science student entered the University’s record books this week when he received his Higher Doctorate at the summer congregation.

Northumbria University honours inspirational campaigner

10 July 2014 00:00

Racial equality and community relations campaigner Baroness Howells of St Davids, OBE, was today (Thursday July 10th) awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Newcastle Business School takes gold at Google

10 July 2014 00:00

A team from Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University, Newcastle. has been announced as winners of the annual Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing’s (IDM) national student competition at Google HQ.

AC/DC rock singer becomes Doctor of Music

9 July 2014 00:00

Legendary lead singer of AC/DC, Brian Johnson, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Music by Northumbria University today (Wednesday 9 July).

Mannequin patients set to transform nurse education in Thailand

8 July 2014 00:00

A delegation from Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has visited Northumbria University, Newcastle, to see how the University is using simulated patient mannequins to educate its nurses.

COMMENT: Is cross-border crime a factor binding the UK to the EU?

8 July 2014 00:00

Invited to give the closing presentation at a recent international conference, I thanked the organisers, the Belgian National Institute for Criminalistics and Criminology, for bringing together criminal justice professionals with legal scholars, crime scientists, geographers and social scientists to discuss how to strengthen responses to cross-border crime.

Graduate wins top professional ecology award

7 July 2014 00:00

A graduate from Northumbria has been announced as the winner of a coveted environmental award.

Northumbria graduate gets chance to work on World Cup Stadium

6 July 2014 00:00

A graduate has scored his dream first job after leaving Northumbria University, Newcastle – helping with the design of Qatar’s FIFA World Cup stadiums.

NORTHUMBRIA INVADES LONDON’S ART WORLD WITH POP-UP MURAL

3 July 2014 00:00

The street art installation, which will showcase current students’ work from Architecture, Art, Design and Media, is one of a series of guerrilla art invasions created to mark Northumbria’s presence at the annual Free Range Art and Design shows held at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane.

Northumbria University honours inspirational figures

2 July 2014 00:00

Leading figures who have made an impact in the justice system, racial equality and music will be recognised at Northumbria University, Newcastle, next week.

Northumbria student scores once-in-a-lifetime trip to Brazil

30 June 2014 00:00

A Northumbria University, Newcastle, graduate will represent the UK at an elite programme for future sustainability leaders in Brazil.

COMMENT: Is the criminalisation of racism in football a hollow victory?

27 June 2014 00:00

As the 2014 football World Cup continues in Brazil, the game faces increasing scrutiny in terms of allegations of racism and corruption

Thousands Expected at Northumbria's Open Day

26 June 2014 00:00

Northumbria University, Newcastle is preparing to welcome over 5,500 visitors to its summer Open Days this weekend.

FEATURE: The Dementia Monologues

25 June 2014 00:00

Northumbria University academic, Cathy Bailey, recently joined a panel at Live Theatre to discuss the social, ethical and medical issues surrounding dementia.

Northumbria academic to open Get Carter exclusive screening