Can energy saving improvements make your home less healthy?
A team of researchers are investigating the impact of retrofitting houses to make them more energy efficient on the health and wellbeing of residents in Newcastle.
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OBE for researcher who evidenced importance of school breakfast and holiday clubs
A Northumbria University academic who played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been rewarded for her work in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.
Room of the future gets a festive transformation for ‘Renew Year’s Eve’
An evolving room of the future created by designers from Northumbria University’s Interaction Research Studio has been transformed with a winter scenario to help visitors imagine what New Year’s Eve celebrations might look like in 25 years’ time.
Public policy researcher among experts invited to join roundtable
A Northumbria University academic who studies the health and social impacts of work and welfare systems, especially in relation to disabled people, was invited to take part in a roundtable discussion with the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms.
Researchers selected to work with United Nations on flagship report
Northumbria University has been selected as the lead research partner to work with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) on producing the next State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR). The flagship United Nations (UN) publication is designed to strengthen global understanding of volunteering, while demonstrating its universality, scope, and reach in the twenty-first century.
Northumbria lecturer receives a ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling
Cath Darling, a Senior Research Associate in Occupational Therapy at Northumbria University, has been named as one of just 49 recipients of a sapling from the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree which was felled last year.
New study demonstrates an inclusive approach to leading research
People with lived experience of mental health distress will be able to take a lead on health and social care research thanks to new funding.
Sleep experts call for UK to abolish twice-yearly clock changes
A team of leading sleep researchers from the British Sleep Society have called for the government to abolish the twice-yearly clock changes in the UK due to the adverse effects on sleep and circadian health.
Expert addresses United Nations panel on improving care for older people worldwide
A leading expert in health and social care for older people from Northumbria University has shared his views on what could be done to improve care for older people at a special event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Scholarship success for architecture student
An architecture student from Northumbria University has been named as one of five students from across the country to be awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Wren Insurance Association.
Researchers urge UK governments to tackle serious mental health illness and substance use
Researchers are urging UK governments to introduce expert clinicians across all health services to co-ordinate better treatment for people with serious mental health illness and substance use problems.
Leaders from volunteering agencies around the globe meet at Northumbria University for international conference
Over 140 delegates from more than 80 different organisations travelled from 40 countries for the prestigious annual International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference hosted by Northumbria University this year.
Success at Architects for Health Student Design Awards
Three Architecture students from Northumbria University received accolades at the prestigious Architects for Health Student Design Awards, for design concepts that were up against entries from across the globe.
Research project to explore the experiences of young people from military families
The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research at Northumbria University has received almost £125,000 in funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to broaden the understanding of the social determinants of health among military connected children and young people.
Academy of Social Sciences welcomes two Northumbria Professors to its Fellowship
Two leading researchers from Northumbria University have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of decades of research excellence and their contributions to social science for public benefit.
National award wins for graduate designers
Graduate product designers from Northumbria University have been recognised with national awards supported by household brand names at a prestigious annual showcase event in London.
Academics collaborate with charity for research on women’s safety
A study led by researchers from Northumbria University suggests not enough is being done to ensure women’s safety in the night-time economy.
CEO of the North East Combined Authority awarded honorary degree
Dr Henry Kippin, CEO of the new North East Combined Authority has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Northumbria University.
Globally respected business leader awarded honorary degree from Northumbria University
Business leader John Mark Williams has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Northumbria University.
Animation explores experiences of receiving online support for eating disorders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare services were transitioned to run remotely, creating challenges, particularly for those with eating disorders or eating distress. Academics from Northumbria University collaborated with people who have received this support, to translate these challenges into an animation to improve understanding of individual experiences and remote patient care.
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