Students help OddBalls in top employer mission
Savvy students from Northumbria University Business Clinic have been helping one of the UK’s most vibrant and distinctive underwear brands to showcase itself as a brilliant place to work.
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EXPERT COMMENT: AI is gobbling up water it cannot replace – I’m working on a solution
In this article originally written for The Conversation*, Dr Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Associate Professor and Head of Subject, Mechanical and Construction Engineering at Northumbria University, discusses a possible solution to the environmental impact of AI data centres.
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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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Northumbria awarded EU funding for sustainable 3D-printed construction research
Northumbria University has been awarded a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship to lead innovative research into low-carbon, 3D-printed construction materials.
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Smoking leaves lasting mark on teeth, research reveals
Evidence of the permanent impact of smoking on people’s teeth has been uncovered by researchers for the first time. Researchers from Northumbria University have discovered that smokers have tell-tale signs of their smoking habits ingrained deep within their teeth, which remain even after a person has quit.
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OBE for end-of-life care expert
One of the world’s most prominent leaders in end-of-life care and experiences has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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Researchers exhibit a greener future for construction at London Design Biennale
Academics from Northumbria University and University College London have collaborated on a prestigious pavilion exhibition at the 2025 London Design Biennale, exploring an emerging field which intertwines biology with architecture.
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Prestigious bursary programme supports Fashion student’s industry experience
A Fashion student from Northumbria University was selected as one of just 10 students from across the UK to receive funding and mentoring guidance during his placement year from the Drapers’ x UKFT Bursary programme.
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Northumbria students selected for prestigious space weather summer school
Two PhD students from Northumbria University are taking part in a highly competitive space weather summer school at the world-renowned Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico, USA, this summer.
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Northumbria wins recognition for expanding access to higher education
Northumbria University has been named Higher Education Institution of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony which recognises successful initiatives aimed at widening access to higher education.
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£1.2m grant extends research into the benefits of breast milk for premature babies
Northumbria University academics have been awarded £1.2m to further their research into how viruses carried naturally in breast milk can potentially be used to promote gut health in premature babies.
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Funding awarded to improve care for patients with unexpected health findings during ambulance calls
A former paramedic turned academic is playing a central role in a newly funded national project aimed at improving care for patients with previously unknown health conditions discovered during emergency ambulance responses.
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Northumbria University and HMCTS Launch Innovative Support Sessions for Litigants in Person in Newcastle Family Court
Northumbria University’s award-winning Student Law Office has partnered with His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) to help individuals without legal representation navigate the Court system.
The innovative project responds to the growing number of unrepresented Litigants in Person (LiPs) in family court proceedings, following legal aid restrictions introduced under the Legal Aid, -
Researchers explore an alarming rise in digital violence against women
An international team of researchers have been awarded over £1 million in funding to explore the extent of digital violence against women in a groundbreaking study across Europe.
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Northumbria academic shortlisted in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025
Professor Matt Kiernan, Director of The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research at Northumbria University has been shortlisted for ‘Inspiration of the Year’ in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025.
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Team Northumbria Wins the 12th Greggs Marketing Challenge
A team of talented marketing students from Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School has won the prestigious 12th Greggs Marketing Challenge, impressing a panel of senior leaders with their innovative campaign to boost brand engagement among 16–24-year-olds.
The Greggs Marketing Challenge is one of the region’s most respected student competitions, offering marketing students from North -
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
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