Northumbria University, Newcastle

The study analysed changes to everyday thought patterns and demonstrates the impact of prolonged social isolation and changes to work opportunities during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 October 2021 14:58

Lockdown isolation disrupted thoughts about the future and others

People spent less time planning for the future and thinking of others during the first UK lockdown, a new study suggests.

10 March 2021 11:26

Online diary helps NHS and care staff monitor changes in wellbeing and get support

A new online diary has been developed to help health and care staff monitor changes in their wellbeing during the pandemic and signposts where individuals can access help when it is needed.

5 November 2020 09:01

Northumbria research helping to change lives

The Scottish Government last week announced that it will introduce legislation to quash the criminal convictions of hundreds of former Scottish coal miners, after publishing an independent review which was partly informed by research from a Northumbria University academic.
Hundreds of former miners received convictions during the 1984-85 miners’ strike following a dispute between the unions and

27 May 2020 12:01

EXPERT COMMENT: Coronavirus: an architect on how the pandemic could change our homes forever

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our homes have been serving as makeshift workplaces, schools and gyms. Dr Tara Hipwood, lecturer in architecture at Northumbria University, suggests that changes in commuting or work habits will prompt a fundamental shift in what people perceive as priority features in the home, with outdoor space and a home office high up the list.

21 November 2019 10:58

Northumbria recognised for supporting its researchers

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has retained an international award for the supportive environment it provides for research-active academics.

Continuing Professional Development Short Courses at Northumbria University

5 September 2019 17:26

Northumbria going for gold in health and safety

Northumbria University, Newcastle has attained ‘Gold learning partner status’ from globally recognised health, safety and environmental qualification awarding body NEBOSH.

Edd Scott of Nexus, with Dr Mike Deary of Northumbria University

22 October 2018 11:47

Top of the class for health and safety

For the third time in four years, a Northumbria University, Newcastle student has been named one of the best in the UK for studies relating to occupational health and safety.

Saul Gowens, founder of Websand, delivering a guest IT workshop at Northumbria University

5 April 2017 12:06

Northumbria masters the art of digital marketing

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has launched a postgraduate course in digital marketing in collaboration with leading marketing professionals to meet the needs of employers in a rapidly growing industry.

Students at the Future You event at Northumbria University, Newcastle

14 March 2017 11:02

The future’s bright for Northumbria Tourism and Event students

More than 100 students from Northumbria University, Gateshead College and Newcastle College gathered to meet with some of the region’s top Tourism and Event leaders.

2 March 2017 10:02

European funding helps local SMEs recruit

Newcastle-based business James Design has employed a talented and ambitious graduate thanks to financial support from a European-funded project managed by Northumbria University.

3 February 2017 16:51

Highest level of professional recognition for lecturer

Northumbria University lecturer Susan Bickerton has been named a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Subjects: Working life