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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Northumbria University spinout achieves CE marking for deep lung breath sampling device — a first backed by peer-reviewed research
A medical device company spun out of Northumbria University has reached a significant milestone — receiving CE marking for a breath sampling platform that peer-reviewed research has demonstrated can reliably collect saliva-free exhaled breath condensates (EBC) from the deep lung, making it the first technology of its type to achieve this distinction.
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Northumbria University professor named among UK's most outstanding health and care research leaders
A Northumbria University professor has been appointed as one of the UK's most influential health and care researchers, joining a prestigious national college of senior research leaders.
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‘Safer Stadiums’ research shares women’s experiences at men’s football games
New research led by Northumbria University highlights the experiences of women who attend men's football matches with the aim of making stadiums safer and more inclusive for all.
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Free online directory launches to support people with experience of homelessness
Researchers at Northumbria University have launched a free, searchable online directory covering more than 1,000 services to support people experiencing homelessness across the North East and Cumbria – uniquely bringing together housing and healthcare services with social, community and creative activities in one accessible place.
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Recognition for researcher dedicated to tackling food insecurity in the UK
A Northumbria University academic who has played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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University partnership brings space research to life for school pupils
A North East school has partnered with solar and space physics experts from Northumbria University for a project supported by a Royal Society Partnership Grant which aims to bring academic research and STEM careers to life.
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Scientists reveal the best and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica
A new analysis of decades of research on the Antarctic Peninsula, involving experts from Northumbria University, concludes that the next ten years of climate action will decide Antarctica’s future for centuries to come.
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Developing technology to help empower young innovators across the globe
Northumbria University researchers have joined forces with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to deliver the third edition of the IFRC Limitless Youth Innovation Leadership Academy—a programme which has already reached thousands of young people across 150 countries with the aim of driving youth innovation.
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Northumbria Professor recognised for pioneering work on domestic abuse and gender-based violence
A leading legal academic from Northumbria University has been awarded the prestigious title of Honorary King’s Counsel (KC Honoris Causa) for her contribution to reforming key aspects of the law in England and Wales.
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Researchers awarded NIHR funding to support real world evaluations to improve public health interventions
Researchers from the University of Glasgow and Northumbria University have been awarded £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to conduct evaluations of local government public health interventions.
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£1.3m national study launches to evaluate changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses
A major new research project will examine how changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses are affecting people, services, and communities across England.
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Northumbria ranked most sustainable university in the North East for fifth consecutive year
Northumbria University has been rated as ‘1st class’ for sustainability and is once again the highest ranked university in the North East of England in the latest People & Planet University League table.
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Report calls on the UK banking industry to consider interventions that “design out” economic abuse
Researchers have published the findings of a ground-breaking study which brought together victim-survivors and banking professionals to co-design ways of preventing economic abuse in the UK banking industry.
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Northumbria expert delivers training to help address victim-blaming language
A Northumbria University academic is leading pioneering training to support police forces across the country to tackle victim-blaming language during investigations, with a particular focus on Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Global report on volunteer measurement supported by Northumbria researchers is launched
One year after Northumbria University was announced as the lead research partner on the 2026 State of the World's Volunteerism Report (SWVR) produced by United Nations Volunteers (UNV), the publication has been launched in New York on International Volunteer Day, 5 December.
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Northumbria student's street art course results in striking campus mural
A Northumbria University student has designed and delivered his own course in street art, culminating in a vibrant new mural at the heart of the University’s Newcastle City Campus.
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Tougher action on criminal landlords needed to overhaul failing system
New research involving a criminology expert from Northumbria University has found councils and police forces across the UK are failing to crack down on criminal landlords operating at the margins of the private rented sector.
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North East football heroes among leaders honoured by Northumbria University
Ahead of December's eagerly anticipated Tyne-Wear derby, footballing legends from both Newcastle United and Sunderland A.F.C. have been honoured by Northumbria University for their achievements on and off the pitch.
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