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Northumbria University alum and Chief Executive Officer of Gatwick Airport, Stewart Wingate.

Gatwick CEO speaks with Engineering students at Northumbria

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.

Composite image of the Tycho Supernova remnant. Shock waves from such explosive events are believed to be the main drivers behind cosmic rays. Credit: MPIA/NASA/Calar Alto Observatory

New study unveils breakthrough in understanding cosmic particle accelerators

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.

UN Volunteers interview community members to assess basic health services in the rural areas of Rwanda. Copyright UNV, 2023

Researchers selected to work with United Nations on flagship report

Northumbria University has been selected as the lead research partner to work with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) on producing the next State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR). The flagship United Nations (UN) publication is designed to strengthen global understanding of volunteering, while demonstrating its universality, scope, and reach in the twenty-first century.

An artificially colored view of Jupiter observed in ultraviolet light. In addition to the Great Red Spot, which appears blue, another oval feature can be seen in the brown haze at Jupiter's south pole.

Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter’s poles

While Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, astronomers have discovered equally large spots at the planet’s north and south poles that appear and disappear seemingly at random.

Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5 million investment

Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5 million investment

The North East space sector has received a 2.5 million investment from EPSRC, establishing the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) to enhance research, innovation, and skills in space technology, aiming to create jobs and stimulate economic growth over four years.

Aerial image of of mangrove dieback in the Maldives, on the island HDh Neykurendhoo.  Credit: Maldives Resilient Reefs

“Drowning” mangrove forests in Maldives signal global coastal threat

Researchers have found evidence that mangrove forests – which protect tropical and subtropical coastlines – are drowning in the Maldives. Their findings, published today (Tuesday 12 December) in Scientific Reports, indicate that rising sea level and a climate phenomenon known as the Indian Ocean Dipole have led to some Maldivian islands losing over half of their mangrove cover since 2020.

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