Northumbria academic to take part in BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival
A Northumbria University academic is taking part in a BBC Radio 3 debate as part of the station’s Free Thinking festival.
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Anti-social behaviour a consequence, rather than a cause of homelessness
Anti-social behaviours such as drug and alcohol abuse are often the consequence, rather than the cause of homelessness, according to a series of studies from Northumbria University presented at the Economic and Social Research Council's 2014 Festival of Social Science. The studies suggest that contrary to common belief, unexpected life events could lead to anyone becoming homeless.
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Women occupy barely 30% of decision-maker positions in major media organisations
Evidence presented by an academic from Northumbria University, Newcastle at a House of Lords inquiry last week showed that men dominate decision-making positions across many major European media organisations.
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Northumbria University asks the world to think differently
Northumbria University, Newcastle is playing a central role in a four-week long international, virtual festival curated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which started on 20th October and runs through to 14th November 2014.
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Northumbria anatomist returns to learning
An anatomy demonstrator from Northumbria University is switching from teacher to scholar after signing up to the University’s unique new degree programme.
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Research to explore links between mentoring and doctors’ wellbeing
A new research project looking at how mentoring may lead to improvements in doctors’ health and wellbeing has received a prestigious grant from the British Medical Association.
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African writer explores global storytelling at Northumbria
An internationally acclaimed writer and film-maker will explore how stories can transcend international borders during a public lecture at Northumbria University, Newcastle this month.
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Northumbria University to welcome 7,000 visitors for October Open Day
On Saturday 25th October, the University will welcome 7,000 visitors for its undergraduate Open Day.
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Northumbria and Tyneside Cinema announce inaugural graduate Artist in Residence
Northumbria University and Tyneside Cinema are delighted to announce the Cinema’s first graduate Artist in Residence, as part of a flourishing and creative partnership between the two organisations.
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Ministry of Defence joins forces with Northumbria’s engineering excellence
A scheme that brings together Northumbria University’s academic excellence with the best and brightest talent from the Armed Forces and Civil Service has been renewed for a further five years.
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Korean partnership claims high-profile nomination
Northumbria University, Newcastle has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2014 in the `International Collaboration of the Year’ category.
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COMMENT: The many faces of Norman Cornish
As the University Gallery prepares to open its doors to a new exhibition of work by the late Norman Cornish, Gallery Director and agent, Mara-Helen Wood, discusses the famous artist’s life and works
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Top QC says Law on mental health needs to be clarified
A top QC will tell a conference at Northumbria Law School that law reform in the UK needs to address the issues surrounding criminal defences based on mental disorder.
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The busy village pub is a sign of thriving rural community
For the first time, the positive impact of pubs on rural communities in England has been measured using a scientific approach.
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Northumbria legal experts and psychiatrists grapple with changes to murder defences
Senior lecturer Nicola Wake and Principal lecturer Natalie Wortley led a session entitled, ‘Partial Defences to Murder: Where are we now?’ at the Grange Annual Conference in Ripley Castle, which is organised by Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Professor Keith JB Rix from the University of Chester.
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Northumbria tops the charts for best accommodation and student life again
As well as having an excellent quality of life, Northumbria University students also benefit from living in the lowest cost accommodation in the country, according to a new survey.
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Stand-up and make some NOISE!
Students and graduates from Northumbria University’s Performing Arts courses are enjoying national recognition after being shortlisted in two prestigious competitions.
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Drinking Montmorency cherry concentrate reduces effects of gout
Drinking Montmorency concentrate significantly helps to reduce the effects of the painful condition gout, according to new research.
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Northumbria academic to give evidence at national women in media inquiry
The House of Lords Select Committee on Communications has invited a Northumbria University academic to give oral evidence as part of its women in broadcasting inquiry.
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There's gold in them thar hills
First year students at Northumbria University, Newcastle have been prospecting for gold in a series of team-building exercises to encourage independent learning and develop employment skills.
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