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).
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.
A glacier in Antarctica is committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from a neighbour – in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists.
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life (Life) have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East.
A new study has revealed that one of the driest areas on Earth – the Saharo-Arabian Desert – enjoyed periods of green, humid weather over the last 8 million years.
Scientists from Northumbria University captured Neptune's auroras for the first time using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. This groundbreaking discovery, revealing unique auroral characteristics and significant atmospheric cooling, enhances understanding of Neptune's magnetic field and its interactions with solar particles.
An energy-efficient cooling system developed by scientists at Northumbria University has been crowned one of the most ground-breaking innovations of the year.
Analysis of fossilised rocks known as stromatolites from more than two-and-a-half billion years ago has provided new insights into the conditions on Earth before the evolution of oxygen.
Northumbria University alum and Chief Executive Officer of Gatwick Airport, Stewart Wingate visited the campus for an exclusive talk with Engineering students, offering invaluable insights into the aviation industry, his personal success in business, and the future of sustainable airport operations.
Volunteers play critical roles in responding to the multiple humanitarian crises facing the world, including disasters linked to conflict and climate change. But there are often gaps in protection and support for those working to help others.
Professor John Woodward has been named Education Champion at the Northern Leaders Awards for his work to develop Northumbria’s new £50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre.
A team of researchers from Northumbria University are celebrating after one of their educational resources was named among the finalists of the prestigious Bett Awards, after making the shortlist in Early Years Product or Service category.
Researchers at Northumbria University, in partnership with Siemens Energy, aim to change the way obsolescence in gas turbine components is predicted and managed, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies.
A leading expert in planning policy at Northumbria University has delivered evidence to help shape the future reform of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Major improvements could be made to the development and production of mRNA-based vaccines and medicines after a university and industry consortium received funding to investigate how AI and machine learning can speed up manufacturing processes.
A new study reveals insights into cosmic particle accelerators, explaining how collisionless shock waves accelerate electrons to extreme speeds. Combining satellite data and theoretical advancements, researchers address the electron injection problem, enhancing understanding of cosmic ray origins and energy transfer in space.
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.
Academics from Northumbria University are part of an international research team which has used data from satellites to track changes in the thickness of the Greenland Ice Sheet.