Northumbria graduates celebrated at the North East Business Awards
Graduate entrepreneurs from Northumbria University are celebrating after winning recognition at the grand final of the North East Business Awards 2026.
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Northumbria physicist elected Fellow of the Institute of Physics
Dr Juna Sathian, an Associate Professor at Northumbria University, has been elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (IOP) in recognition of her contributions to physics research and her work widening access to the subject across the North East.
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£4m investment in UK top-ranking physiotherapy and nursing facilities at Northumbria University
Northumbria University is investing £4 million to expand and upgrade facilities for physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery and allied health students.
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Record year for Northumbria as three academics named National Teaching Fellows
Three Northumbria University academics from across education, sport and the built environment have been named National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE, in recognition of their contribution to teaching excellence in UK higher education.
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North East stars among leaders honoured by Northumbria University
Northumbria University is awarding honorary degrees to 14 distinguished individuals at its summer graduation ceremonies, in recognition of their outstanding achievements across the worlds of screen and stage, sport, science, business, law and the creative arts.
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OBE for researcher whose work has helped protect firefighters
A Northumbria University academic whose work has helped modernise fire service operations and protect firefighters from harm has been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
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MBE for founder of Northumbria University’s pioneering Business Clinic
A Northumbria University academic who founded a pioneering Business Clinic that has connected thousands of students with real-world business challenges has been recognised in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours 2026.
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Long-serving law professor recognised with two honours at Northern Law Awards
A law professor who has spent more than four decades shaping legal education and research in the North East, has been recognised with two awards for his contribution to the region’s legal sector.
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Northumbria nursing lecturer named Nurse Educator of the Year at prestigious national awards
A Northumbria University academic has been named Nurse Educator of the Year at the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2026 — one of the most prestigious honours in UK nursing.
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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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Northumbria Film graduates receive Royal Television Society honours
Two Northumbria University Film graduates have won Royal Television Society (RTS) Student Awards for the North East and Borders region, recognising films created during the final year of their degree programme.
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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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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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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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Northumbria Professor receives prestigious European Respiratory Society Teaching Award
Professor Ioannis Vogiatzis from Northumbria University received the prestigious 2025 European Respiratory Society Teaching Award and was appointed Director of ERS Educational Programmes, recognising his extensive contributions to respiratory medicine and education over 25 years.
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Outstanding rankings for Northumbria’s nursing courses
Northumbria University’s nursing courses have been ranked among the very best in the country in the latest Guardian University Guide.
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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.
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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.
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Northumbria University Awarded Athena Swan Silver for Advancing Gender Equality
Northumbria University has been awarded the Athena Swan Charter Silver Award by Advance HE in recognition of its commitment to promoting and achieving gender equality.
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Northumbria University in top 10 in UK for sustainability
Northumbria University has been ranked top 10 in the UK and among the top institutions in the world for sustainability in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.
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