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Professor Chris Whitty after receiving his honorary degree at Northumbria University

11 July 2022 10:51

Professor Chris Whitty awarded honorary doctorate by Northumbria University

The UK government’s Chief Medical Advisor, Professor Chris Whitty, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Northumbria University in recognition of his clinical and academic contributions and his outstanding leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic.

8 July 2022 13:41

Chair of the Royal College of Physicians honoured by Northumbria University

Chair of the Royal College of Physicians, Professor David Croisdale-Appleby OBE, has received an honorary degree of Doctor of Science from Northumbria University, Newcastle, in recognition of his distinguished career in health and social policy and his commitment to representing the interests of oppressed, vulnerable and disadvantaged people across the world.

13 January 2017 16:11

Leading academic receives prestigious children's food award

A leading academic at Northumbria University, Newcastle has received a prestigious award for her pioneering work into school breakfast clubs and holiday hunger.

6 December 2016 10:31

Twins on a mission to raise staggering £100,000 for the British Heart Foundation

Northumbria University alumnus Jonathan Stretton-Downes and his twin brother David are aiming to raise £100,000 with the ‘SIX TIMES OPEN’ campaign, inspired by Jonathan’s sixth heart surgery in Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital in early 2017.

24 November 2016 15:33

EXPERT COMMENT: Smoking harms not just your physical health, but your mental health too

Tom Heffernan, Programme Leader in Psychology with Criminology, and Anna-Marie Marshall, PhD researcher and demonstrator at Northumbria University, write about smoking for The Conversation.

7 June 2016 15:43

Experts gather as infant mental health comes under the spotlight

Almost 200 specialists from across the region have gathered at Northumbria University to find out about the support it can offer practitioners on issues surrounding infant mental health.

Lead researcher Karen Keane of Northumbria University, UK, with a participant

5 May 2016 09:36

High blood pressure lowers significantly after drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice

Drinking tart Montmorency cherry juice significantly reduces high blood pressure at a level comparable to that achieved by medication, according to new research from Northumbria University, Newcastle.

10 December 2015 14:31

Global experts to debate the latest in diet, exercise and sports performance

Some of the world’s leading researchers will present the latest findings in how diets, supplements and exercise can affect health and sporting performance at a major conference in Newcastle next week (15-17 December).

21 September 2015 09:32

COMMENT: Living longer, sicker lives? Make lifestyle changes to remain healthier in old age

Life expectancy across the world is growing, but the number of those extra years in which we’re healthy is not rising at the same rate.

24 April 2015 00:00

Better care by nurses for older people

New research from Northumbria University could revolutionise the way nurses care for the older people.

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.

7 April 2015 00:00

Honour for inspirational health visitor

The Institute of Health Visitors has recognised a Northumbria lecturer as an exceptional leader who is making a real difference to children and families in England.

26 March 2015 00:00

University enhances the health of communication in hospitals

Northumbria University is delivering master classes to equip health care professionals with the skills and confidence needed when dealing with difficult clinical conversations.

24 March 2015 00:00

NHS lung transplant patients fare better than publicly-insured Americans

British cystic fibrosis patients who receive lung transplants fare significantly better in the long-term than Americans with either public or private health care insurance according to a new study published today (Tuesday 24 March).

9 March 2015 00:00

Experts examine footballers’ impact on school children’s fitness

Experts from Northumbria University are examining the impact of a school wellbeing course offered by the Newcastle United Foundation.

30 October 2014 00:00

Research aims to improve Travellers’ health

Health care services have a challenge in meeting the multiple and complex needs of Traveller communities according to new research published by Northumbria University, Newcastle.

22 January 2014 00:00

International expert in medical education visits Northumbria

One of the world’s leading experts in medical and health professions education will present a series of public lectures at Northumbria University, Newcastle later this month.

14 February 2013 00:00

Full of beans

Computer games, ‘fat’ suits, and entertaining quizzes will be used by Northumbria University academics to teach the public about healthy eating.

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