Northumbria University, Newcastle

Researchers from Northumbria University joined forces with the North East LEP to develop a report which outlines a need and willingness to provide career-related learning in primary schools using data provided by teaching staff.

11 July 2023 14:37

All primary school children should receive early careers education

A report prepared by academics at Northumbria University and supported by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) calls for a nationwide approach to providing careers education in primary schools.

Saturday Club Masterclass at Northumbria University: Young people took part in a cycle-inspired masterclass led by industry experts and attended by BMX star, Kriss Kyle. Photo by Eilidh McKibbin.

29 March 2023 14:00

Northumbria joins National Saturday Club network to offer creative opportunities for teenagers

Young people from across the North East aged 13 to 16 are being given the chance to experience art and design activities at Northumbria University as part of the National Saturday Club programme.

Newcastle-based learning centre- IntoUniversity

15 February 2023 14:10

Global publisher makes significant book donation to Newcastle-based learning centre

The world’s second-largest publisher has donated more than 160 books to a local learning centre in the East End of Newcastle.

17 October 2022 12:37

Assistant Professor appointed to senior lifeboat operations role at RNLI

An assistant professor at Northumbria University has been appointed to a senior role at Cullercoats Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat station where she will use her skills and expertise to educate volunteers and the community about the importance of water safety.

19 October 2020 10:29

Northumbria University joins new employability programme for autistic students

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has joined The Employ Autism Higher Education Network, a ground-breaking higher education employability programme, which aims to unlock the potential of autistic students and graduates and help them into full-time work.

20 December 2016 16:34

Northumbria leads European project to improve patient safety

A Northumbria University-led project to improve patient safety education has been awarded €431,996 in European funding.

12 December 2016 16:07

EXPERT COMMENT: Does a free place at an independent school really trump going to a state school?

Michael Jopling, Professor in Education at Northumbria University, writes about diversity within the private education sector in the United Kingdom.

27 October 2016 12:22

Northumbria colleagues raise more than £2,600 to build a classroom in Nepal

Four Northumbria colleagues have raised more than £2,600 to build an earthquake-proof classroom in Nepal as part of Childreach International’s One Classroom at a Time and Taught Not Trafficked campaigns.

25 August 2016 10:46

EXPERT COMMENT: The north-south divide in A-levels explained

Michael Jopling, Professor in Education in the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning at Northumbria, writes about A Levels for The Conversation.

26 May 2016 13:52

EXPERT COMMENT: Vocational education still has an esteem problem: tweaking the system won’t solve that

Liz Atkins, Reader in Education, Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, at Northumbria University, discusses vocational education for The Conversation.

27 April 2016 14:55

COMMENT: What would a U-turn on academies do to Conservative education policy?

Michael Jopling, Professor in Education, Department of Education and Lifelong Learning at Northumbria University, discusses academies for The Conversation.

11 April 2016 15:54

Northumbria to host major national college sporting championships

Almost 1,800 further education and sixth form college students will be heading to Northumbria University this weekend to take part in the AoC Sport National Championships 2016.

20 January 2016 16:47

Northumbria University receives ‘outstanding’ rating for its Teach First programme

An Ofsted inspection of teacher training provided by Northumbria University has been rated as ‘outstanding’ – meaning the University has now held this rating for 14 years.

2 December 2015 16:33

COMMENT: How to close the north-south divide between secondary schools

Michael Jopling, Professor in Education, Department of Education and Lifelong Learning at Northumbria University, discusses the north-south divide affecting secondary schools for The Conversation.

31 July 2015 11:10

COMMENT: Children at risk of extremism could fall through growing gaps in school system

Michael Jopling, Professor in Education, Department of Education and Lifelong Learning, Northumbria University, comments on the risk of extremism in school children for The Conversation.

20 July 2015 00:00

Research reveals impact of the school holidays on struggling families

More than six out of 10 parents with household incomes of less than £25,000 are struggling to feed their children outside of term time according to crucial new research by Northumbria University.

9 July 2015 00:00

Thousands of schoolchildren flock to Northumbria University for Big Bang event

Around 2,000 students from schools across the North East paid a visit to Northumbria University, Newcastle, to take part in one of the largest science events of its kind.

19 May 2015 00:00

COMMENT: What is a coasting school?

Professor Michael Jopling, from Education and Lifelong Learning at Northumbria, discusses the concept of 'coasting schools'.

9 April 2015 00:00

COMMENT: Does the food children eat for breakfast fuel exam grades?

Pam L Graham, Senior Research Assistant in Health and Life Sciences, discusses how a good breakfast influences how we think and learn.

3 February 2015 00:00

COMMENT: Cameron forges on with academies revolution despite mounting concerns on oversight

Dr Michael Jopling, examines whether the Department of Education really can effectively take on schools formerly run by local government.

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