Northumbria researchers secure Venice Biennale Fellowships
Two PhD researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded Venice Fellowships by the British Council and will represent the UK internationally at the 2025 Venice Biennale.
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Boost for art and music conservation with new X-ray machine
Northumbria University has unveiled a new state-of-the-art X-ray radiography instrument – an important investment which will boost education and cultural collaboration across the North East and beyond.
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Global recognition for groundbreaking green battery technology
Northumbria University researchers have developed a biodegradable battery, the BioPower Cell, winning the prestigious Green Product Award 2025. This eco-friendly battery uses organic materials, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional batteries, and can ultimately be repurposed as fertilizer, reducing waste.
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International roll-out of Northumbria-pioneered learning
A trailblazing education programme that has its origins in North East England is being rolled out in universities across the country and overseas.
Northumbria University’s award-winning Business Clinic launched its experiential learning programme in 2013 to create opportunities for students to work on live projects which help organisations address real-world challenges. It has proved to be a re -
Innovate UK executives meet Northumbria‘s RIBAJ Rising Star
On Thursday 22nd May, Innovate UK marked 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) by holding their Regional Forum meeting at Northumbria University. During the event the Innovate UK team met some of the Northumbria Academics involved in the programme including the University’s RIBAJ Rising Star Award for 2024, Catherine Sinclair.
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Northumbria retains globally-recognised built environment accreditation
Northumbria University has once again cemented its reputation as a leading institution providing globally-recognised standards in built environment education after retaining its professional accreditations from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Northumbria Professor appointed as REF sub-panel Deputy Chair
Professor Glyn Howatson from Northumbria University has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Research Excellence Framework 2029 sub-panel for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism. His role highlights Northumbria's research growth and commitment to high research.
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Northumbria University launches Centre for Responsible AI
Northumbria University has launched a pioneering centre of excellence in responsible AI research and expertise. The Northumbria Centre for Responsible AI is set to be a “go-to” trusted voice in the region for knowledge and advice on key aspects of AI deployment.
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Annual showcase REVEALs next generation of creative and cultural talent
A student showcase which is one of the highlights of the North East’s cultural calendar is under way once again, as Northumbria University launches its 2025 Degree Shows.
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New research could enhance the future of teaching in higher education
Academics from universities across the UK are about to launch a research project which could lead to changes in how higher education is taught – with a move away from traditional lectures in favour of a more interactive and playful approach to learning.
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Northumbria Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor made Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing
Professor John Unsworth OBE Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University has been admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing (FRCN). John was presented with his Fellowship on International Nurses Day (12 May) at the RCN Congress in Liverpool.
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Work commences on three state-of-the-art teaching facilities at Northumbia University
On Monday 12 May works began to redevelop the interior of Durant Hall, a GRADE II listed church in Ellison Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The project will include the renovation and refurbishment of the existing spaces to create much-needed additional teaching spaces for Northumbria University.
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From Goosebumps to gore: Exhibition explores horror genre and its younger audiences
An expert in horror cinema from Northumbria University has co-curated a new exhibition which reimagines a young horror-enthusiast’s bedroom to discuss the influence of the genre.
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Government should provide more support for people who hoard, say experts
Experts from across the UK have called on the government to do more to address the growing problem of hoarding.
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North East universities awarded £8.9m to boost regional research commercialisation
A new project to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs in North East England has received major funding from the UK Government.
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Satellites observe glacier committing “ice piracy”
A glacier in Antarctica is committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from a neighbour – in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists.
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New book outlines why Basic Income could be the solution to poverty and inequality
Public policy experts at Northumbria University, whose research focuses on welfare reform as a means of tackling poverty and inequality, are preparing for the publication of a new book which examines the case for the introduction of a Basic Income.
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Toolkit shares real lessons from the frontlines of plastic recovery
The team behind a circular economy initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution, which includes experts from Northumbria University, is celebrating the launch of a toolkit designed to provide practical guidance on setting up recycling schemes across the world.
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A musical celebration of the North East’s rich heritage
Northumbria University and North East Museums present "Small Pipes – Big History," a musical event celebrating the Northumbrian Small Pipes. Scheduled for May 14, it features performances, talks, and insights into the instrument's cultural significance and rich heritage. Admission is free.
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Study identifies attitudes towards personal data processing for national security
Almost 80 per cent of UK adults support national security agencies collecting and processing personal data to investigate terrorism and serious crime, according to new research by the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) at The Alan Turing Institute, in collaboration with Savanta and Hopkins Van Mil, published on Tuesday.
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