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  • Jim Jackson Foundation extends its support to Northumbria University Business students

    Northumbria University has extended its partnership with the Jim Jackson Educational and Enabling Foundation to offer more hardship scholarships to talented students from traditionally under-represented groups who want to study at the University’s Business School.
    Approximately 40% of Northumbria’s students are from under-represented groups, and 65% are from North East England, where school att

  • Seven Northumbria researchers appointed to official REF panels

    Seven leading researchers from Northumbria University have been selected to support the official panels for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF), confirming the University’s reputation for excellence in research.

    An image of campus buildings at Northumbria University's city campus in Newcastle

  • New podcast series explores cultural concepts with academic insight

    Northumbria University and New Writing North have launched the Pivotal podcast series, exploring cultural concepts like fear and death through academic insights. Hosted by Angharad Hampshire, it aims to bridge academic research and public understanding. Available now on Spotify.

  • New research to boost preventative healthcare in Bolton

    A collaborative project evaluating the success of the Making Every Contact Count healthcare initiative across Bolton has secured almost £250,000 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

    Making Every Contact Count graphic

  • Elite basketball players celebrate graduating with Northumbria

    Northumbria University, Newcastle, is proud to celebrate the achievements of the third cohort of TIME-OUT graduates, a unique international programme that prepares elite basketball players for life and careers beyond the sport.
    Developed by Northumbria, Newcastle Business School in partnership with FIBA Europe - the European office of the Basketball World Governing body - TIME-OUT equips profes

  • Double research award win for Northumbria health academics

    Northumbria University academics Dr Kate Hackett and Dr Allison Farnworth have won Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Awards from the NIHR, supporting research into nature-based health interventions and improved reproductive care, respectively, highlighting the university's commitment to impactful healthcare research.

  • Top Awards for Northumbria Architecture students

    Two Northumbria students have been announced as winner at the RIBA North East Student Awards for RIBA Part 1 and RIBA Part 2. These wins continue a successful run for our Architecture students, following recognition at the Architects for Health Student Design Awards and the RIBAJ/Future Architects Film Competition 2025.

    Rendered image of Momentum by Lee Thackray

  • Northumbria expands results day support for students

    Northumbria University is expanding and enhancing the support it provides to students receiving their A-level, AS-level, VTQ and T-level results next week. This year, for the first time, staff will be based at schools and colleges across the region. They will meet students as they receive their results and will be able to make on-the-spot offers of a place at Northumbria to eligible students.

    A member of staff answering calls on Northumbria University's Clearing Hotline

  • Northumbria academic honoured for transforming legal education

    Dr Elisabeth Griffiths, Associate Professor at Northumbria University, was honoured as a National Teaching Fellow by Advance HE for her transformative work in inclusive legal education, particularly enhancing disability inclusion and employability through innovative, collaborative teaching practices.

    An image of Dr Elisabeth Griffiths

  • Northumbria University leads major study to tackle NHS fraud

    Northumbria University is spearheading vital research to enhance counter-fraud strategies within the NHS in England, aiming to reduce financial losses, protect public trust, and safeguard the quality and safety of healthcare services.

    Image of an NHS ward

  • Supporting the ethical development of UK spaceports

    Dr. Pete Howson from Northumbria University is researching the impact of UK spaceports on local communities and environments, advocating for ethical development in the burgeoning NewSpace industry while aiming to balance commercial opportunities with social justice and sustainability concerns.

    buildings situated on the coast with mountains in the background

  • Smart bacteria could transform global agricultural food production

    Researchers at Northumbria University are developing 'smart bacteria' to enhance crop resilience against environmental stresses, aiming to improve food security for a growing global population. Funded by ARIA, their innovative approach could revolutionise agricultural practices and reduce reliance on fertilizers.

    three scientists pictured wearing white coats, in a lab, holding pots with crops growing inside
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