Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in solar physics by providing the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves in the Sun's corona – elusive magnetic waves that scientists have been searching for since the 1940s.
Northumbria University has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA), a partnership of leading universities and NHS trusts driving health research and innovation across the North of England.
The renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Equipment developed by researchers at Northumbria University, in collaboration with key industry partners, to improve the health and fitness of astronauts has received further research funding after being used in space for the first time.
Researchers from an outreach group at Northumbria University are celebrating after winning a prestigious 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) award recognising their work with children and young people across the North East and beyond.
A team of international college students studying at Northumbria University could soon find themselves facing some of the world's best women's footballers after reaching the first round proper of the FA Cup.
Northumbria's i2i International Soccer Academy team has already beaten three opponents to reach the world-famous competition, and now face Mancunian Unity from the English Women’s Football
A North East construction firm is targeting expansion after completing a marketing project with students from Northumbria University Business Clinic.
Newcastle-headquartered Aptus Construction asked the students to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase awareness of the company, showcase its expertise in fit-out and refurbishment projects and expand its client base across Yorks
Northumbria University student, Daniel Indi Te has secured a place in the final of the National Entrepreneur of the Year awards after winning the North West regional competition with his concept for an innovative healthcare platform.
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.
Interior Architecture graduates from Northumbria University have presented their innovative solutions to addressing today’s global housing challenges on an international stage as part of the 2025 Venice Biennale.
A former gym instructor from South Shields who left school with just five GCSEs has achieved a PhD while working full-time as a technician at Northumbria University and his groundbreaking research could change NHS exercise guidelines for older adults.
Global fashion leaders gathered at Northumbria University to address textile microfibre pollution through a research collaboration with The Microfibre Consortium and Fashion for Good. The Behind the Break project analyses fibre shedding, emphasising science-led solutions and sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact from textiles.
Designers and creators from Northumbria University have unveiled a collaboration with English Heritage which has transformed Belsay Hall in Northumberland for a special event this autumn.
Schools across England face an annual shortfall of £310 million in covering the cost of free school meals unless urgent action is taken to reform the national school meals funding system, according to a new report led by Northumbria University.
The Making History project connects young people from Newcastle and Northumberland with archaeologists, fostering creativity and collaboration. Participants engaged in hands-on activities, created furniture for a museum, and developed AI technologies, enhancing their exploration of local history and heritage.
Northumbria University's partnership with the BFI allows students to create short film introductions featured on BFI Player. This initiative fosters industry connections and provides students valuable opportunities while showcasing their work nationally, enhancing their career prospects in film and television.
The Creative Communities programme, funded by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and led by Northumbria University, has extended its signature award, the Community Innovation Practitioner (CIP) Awards, for a new 2025-26 cohort. This represents an investment of nearly £500,000 to catalyse place-based innovation across all 4 nations of the UK research ecosystem.
The AHRC Creativ
Professor Billy Clark from Northumbria University is launching a major research project exploring human communication processes, focusing on how we produce and evaluate communicative behavior. Funded by a Leverhulme Trust fellowship, the study aims to enhance understanding of everyday conversation.
A study of Saturn's atmospheric structure using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed complex and mysterious features unseen before on any planet in our Solar System. The results were presented last week by Professor Tom Stallard of Northumbria University, at the EPSC-DPS2025 Joint Meeting in Helsinki.
The inaugural UK AI Research Symposium (UKAIRS) took place at Northumbria University 8-9 September 2025 – the first event to bring together researchers from a variety of academic disciplines, all working within the AI community. The event forged links between theoretical research and real-world applications to benefit society.
Up to 350 AI researchers and academics from 59 institutions; indus
