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.
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,
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
On Thursday 22nd May, Innovate UK marked 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) by holding their Regional Forum meeting at Northumbria University. During the event the Innovate UK team met some of the Northumbria Academics involved in the programme including the University’s RIBAJ Rising Star Award for 2024, Catherine Sinclair.
Northumbria University has once again cemented its reputation as a leading institution providing globally-recognised standards in built environment education after retaining its professional accreditations from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Professor Glyn Howatson from Northumbria University has been appointed Deputy Chair of the Research Excellence Framework 2029 sub-panel for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism. His role highlights Northumbria's research growth and commitment to high research.
Northumbria University has launched a pioneering centre of excellence in responsible AI research and expertise. The Northumbria Centre for Responsible AI is set to be a “go-to” trusted voice in the region for knowledge and advice on key aspects of AI deployment.
A student showcase which is one of the highlights of the North East’s cultural calendar is under way once again, as Northumbria University launches its 2025 Degree Shows.
Academics from universities across the UK are about to launch a research project which could lead to changes in how higher education is taught – with a move away from traditional lectures in favour of a more interactive and playful approach to learning.
Professor John Unsworth OBE Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University has been admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing (FRCN). John was presented with his Fellowship on International Nurses Day (12 May) at the RCN Congress in Liverpool.
On Monday 12 May works began to redevelop the interior of Durant Hall, a GRADE II listed church in Ellison Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The project will include the renovation and refurbishment of the existing spaces to create much-needed additional teaching spaces for Northumbria University.
An expert in horror cinema from Northumbria University has co-curated a new exhibition which reimagines a young horror-enthusiast’s bedroom to discuss the influence of the genre.
Experts from across the UK have called on the government to do more to address the growing problem of hoarding.
A new project to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs in North East England has received major funding from the UK Government.