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11 August 2022 11:55

Northumbria University and BFI launch bold cultural partnership

Northumbria University has joined forces with the UK’s biggest screen body, the BFI (British Film Institute) on an ambitious partnership that will provide leading networks, insight and experience with moving image culture and the screen industries for staff and students across the University.

16 January 2017 14:16

EXPERT COMMENT: Why some disabled people aren’t happy with Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump speech

Len Collin, Senior Lecturer in Screenwriting and Media Production at Northumbria University, writes about the outrage caused by Meryl Streep's Golden Globes speech.

14 December 2016 12:12

EXPERT COMMENT: Rogue One: a new front in long battle over the Star Wars brand

Andrew Ross, Graduate Tutor and Lecturer in Film at Northumbria University, writes about the release of highly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
It was hoped that the release of Rogue One, the current offshoot from the Star Wars series, would cement the Star Wars franchise as being at the cutting edge of modern cinema. Promising a markedly different tone from the previous films

4 February 2016 13:48

No more sleepless nights

A Northumbria academic has developed an innovative animated film to explore the link between sleep and mental health.

15 January 2016 14:26

COMMENT: Five performances that show Bowie’s acting is worth a second take

Andrew Ross, Graduate Tutor and Lecturer in Film at Northumbria University, discusses David Bowie's career in film for The Conversation.

15 December 2015 15:30

Northumbria arts student wins prestigious filmmaking award

A PhD student has won ‘Best film by an AHRC-funded doctoral student since 1998’ at the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Research in Film awards.

27 October 2015 11:21

Northumbria University expert explains the ‘undying’ appeal of horror movies in the run up to Halloween

From flesh-eating zombies to homicidal maniacs wreaking havoc along hotel corridors - it seems we can’t get enough of horror movies despite their relentless attempts to terrify us for more than a century.

14 September 2015 15:38

COMMENT: Legend portrays Kray twins through prism of current attitudes to violent crime

In the very first line of Legend, the new Kray twins film starring Tom Hardy (and Tom Hardy), we hear that everyone in the East End has a story about the Krays and that therefore separating the truth from the lies is rarely straightforward.

1 July 2015 00:00

Multi award-winning filmmaker creates breech pregnancy animation

An award-winning filmmaker has used animation to explore the choices women need to make when faced with the dilemma of a breech pregnancy.

22 June 2015 00:00

Graduates wanted for unique cinema residency

Artists can now apply for the next Northumbria University and Tyneside Cinema graduate residency following the success of the programme’s first year.

10 June 2015 00:00

Graduates wanted for unique cinema residency

Artists can now apply for the next Northumbria University and Tyneside Cinema graduate residency following the success of the programme’s first year.

22 April 2015 00:00

COMMENT: Slash fiction, cosplay and Sherlocked: a guide to fandom

Dr Claire Nally, Northumbria University, Newcastle, discusses fan culture and slash fiction.

10 April 2015 00:00

Students’ tear-jerking film brings nursing to life

A tear-jerking film made by students that highlights ways in which nurses care for patients has attracted attention from some of the country’s leading names in healthcare.

13 March 2015 00:00

Northumbria Law School screens campaign video against Legal Aid cuts

Northumbria Law School will host a special screening of a Justice Alliance video this month, campaigning against Legal Aid cuts.

12 March 2015 00:00

COMMENT: Films like Still Alice are crucial to keeping debate about dementia alive

Dr Catherine Bailey, discusses the film Still Alice and its portrayal of dementia

2 March 2015 00:00

Northumbria graduates score hat-trick at Royal Television Society awards

Three graduates from Northumbria University have won Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards.

16 October 2014 00:00

Northumbria and Tyneside Cinema announce inaugural graduate Artist in Residence

Northumbria University and Tyneside Cinema are delighted to announce the Cinema’s first graduate Artist in Residence, as part of a flourishing and creative partnership between the two organisations.

25 June 2014 00:00

Northumbria academic to open Get Carter exclusive screening

Senior Lecturer in Film & Television Studies, Dr James Leggott, will be introducing the iconic Get Carter film on Thursday 26th June at the Vue Cinema in Trinity Square – the new Gateshead development that is set to house almost 1,000 Northumbria University students from September.

2 March 2014 00:00

Northumbria graduate wins Royal Television Society Award

A Media Production graduate from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has won a Royal Television Society Award.

18 November 2013 00:00

Film encourages talented Indian students to study in the UK

UK universities have launched a new film aimed at helping the most talented Indian students better understand the process of applying to the UK’s world-leading universities.

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Northumbria University and BFI launch bold cultural partnership

EXPERT COMMENT: Why some disabled people aren’t happy with Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump speech

EXPERT COMMENT: Rogue One: a new front in long battle over the Star Wars brand

No more sleepless nights

COMMENT: Five performances that show Bowie’s acting is worth a second take

Northumbria arts student wins prestigious filmmaking award

Northumbria University expert explains the ‘undying’ appeal of horror movies in the run up to Halloween

COMMENT: Legend portrays Kray twins through prism of current attitudes to violent crime

Multi award-winning filmmaker creates breech pregnancy animation

Graduates wanted for unique cinema residency

Graduates wanted for unique cinema residency

COMMENT: Slash fiction, cosplay and Sherlocked: a guide to fandom

Students’ tear-jerking film brings nursing to life

Northumbria Law School screens campaign video against Legal Aid cuts

COMMENT: Films like Still Alice are crucial to keeping debate about dementia alive

Northumbria graduates score hat-trick at Royal Television Society awards

Northumbria and Tyneside Cinema announce inaugural graduate Artist in Residence

Northumbria academic to open Get Carter exclusive screening

Northumbria graduate wins Royal Television Society Award

Film encourages talented Indian students to study in the UK

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