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.
Northumbria University has announced the installation of new cutting-edge 3D construction printing technology. The advanced technology will enable the testing and validation of concrete elements which could be adopted by industry, positioning Northumbria as a leading hub for sustainable construction innovation in the North East.
An innovative programme to develop the next generation of leaders in the renewable energy sector has been highly commended in the national Green Gown Awards.
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.
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.
Pupils from schools across the North East have had a taste of out-of-this-world career prospects, thanks to a unique event.
Ancient volcanoes continued to eject carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for millions of years after their eruptions ended, researchers have discovered.
The SAT-Guard project aims to leverage satellite technology to enhance energy management and restore power following extreme weather events. Funded by UK Research and Innovation, it seeks to improve grid resilience and coordination of distributed energy resources across the UK.
An architecture student from Northumbria University has been named as one of five students from across the country to be awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Wren Insurance Association.
Over 140 delegates from more than 80 different organisations travelled from 40 countries for the prestigious annual International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference hosted by Northumbria University this year.
Professor John Woodward has been named the North East’s top business person of the year for his work to develop the new £50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University.
A team of scientists have successfully carried out regular measurements of the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time – giving us a much better understanding of the magnetic field within this region, known as the solar corona.
The Sun’s magnetic field plays a key role in shaping its atmosphere, with activity such as solar eruptions and the heating of the corona to millions o
Three Architecture students from Northumbria University received accolades at the prestigious Architects for Health Student Design Awards, for design concepts that were up against entries from across the globe.
Northumbria University has once again been recognised as one of the top universities in the UK after being awarded the title of Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times.
In this article originally written for The Conversation*, from Northumbria University, Associate Professor Matthew Pound, and PhD candidate in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Jessica McCoy, discuss the change in UK climate.
Studies to improve the way we monitor and test for lead poisoning in children and communicate data through sound have been awarded more than £1.1 million through a new UKRI funding scheme announced today.
Since the 1960s, astronomers have wondered how the Sun’s supersonic “solar wind,” a stream of energetic particles that flows out into the Solar System, continues to receive energy once it leaves the Sun. Now, thanks to a fortunate line up of two spacecraft currently in space studying the Sun, they may have discovered the answer.
Judges at the North East Business Awards have named Professor John Woodward as the Business Person of the Year for Northumberland and Tyneside for his work to develop the new North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University.
As thousands of students await their A-level results on Thursday 15 August, Northumbria University is offering advice and support for those wondering what their next steps should be.
A project led by Northumbria University aims to convert banana waste into green textiles and energy in rural Pakistan. The innovative two-part system will provide electricity to off-grid communities and reduce environmental impact. The project, funded by Innovate UK, has the potential to benefit communities worldwide.
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