Northumbria University, Newcastle

The Joseph Cowen Health Centre in Byker, Newcastle, operates as a health and wellbeing drop-in service for people experiencing homelessness in the city.

11 January 2023 09:15

Northumbria Professor leads research aimed at providing better support for people facing homelessness

Researchers at Northumbria University have been awarded almost £250,000 to work with service providers and community organisations on developing improved data sharing techniques to support people experiencing homelessness.

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.

Professor Katie Haighton and Dr Sonia Dalkin from Northumbria University.

8 April 2022 10:00

Major new mental health study inspired by lived experience

Experts at Northumbria University are supporting a £1 million research study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), which aims to improve the outcomes and experiences of those being discharged from mental health hospitals.

Andrea Sutcliffe, Chief Executive and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council officially opening the new centre.

29 March 2022 15:53

Nursing leaders officially open new national nursing test centre at Northumbria University

The new NMC Competence Test Centre, based at the University’s Coach Lane Campus, will host up to 7,000 nurses, midwives and nursing associates each year for their ‘OSCE’ Observed Structured Clinical Examination.

The Supporting Sexualities and Genders research project will work with young disabled adults. Artwork by Jem Clancy.

22 December 2021 10:00

Northumbria leads £220,000 study into social care provision

A new study led by researchers at Northumbria University will document and analyse the experiences of young disabled adults who employ Personal Assistants to help with their care and support needs.

A new technology solution which will provide low-power systems for use in bionic eyes, has been developed by Professor Richard Fu.

21 December 2021 16:00

Developing the next generation of artificial vision aids

A new technology solution which will provide low-power systems for use in bionic eyes, has been jointly developed by academics from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China and Northumbria University.

14 November 2017 16:34

Health minister talks to Northumbria students

Staff and students at Northumbria University, Newcastle talked to the Health Minister, the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP as part of NHS #Fab Change Week - a week-long campaign aimed at promoting continuous improvement within the NHS.

Nursing and Midwifery students with their awards

19 July 2016 14:13

Recognising the North East’s best new nursing talent

Six nursing and midwifery students from Northumbria University have received prestigious awards for their efforts whilst training to join the profession.

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.

29 April 2016 09:38

Student nurses shortlisted for national awards

Two Northumbria University students are in the running to receive scholarships from a prestigious national nursing organisation.

14 April 2016 10:36

Northumbria shortlisted for four national nursing awards

Outstanding nursing students and staff from Northumbria University have been shortlisted for four prestigious national awards by the Student Nursing Times.

7 April 2016 16:13

Unique trust and university partnership prepares nursing graduates the Northumbria way

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Northumbria University have joined forces in a unique partnership to develop an innovative new way of training people with healthcare experience to become nurses.

16 December 2015 14:33

Northumbria academic brings life-saving surgery to Sri Lanka for first time

A Northumbria University academic is playing the lead role in bringing heart and lung transplants to Sri Lanka – a country where this life-saving surgery has not previously been available.

16 December 2015 11:45

Does the Citizens Advice Bureau help to reduce stress?

Researchers from Northumbria University are to take part in an innovative study examining the impact the Citizens Advice Bureau can have on people’s health.

30 October 2015 11:28

Recognition for role in caring for older people

Two of Northumbria’s leading academics specialising in the care of older people have been invited to an event at the House of Lords to commend the work of nurses in this field.

30 July 2015 16:58

Undiagnosed hearing difficulties identified thanks to new project

A Northumbria University lecturer has been jointly awarded the prestigious Advancing Healthcare award for his work to improve access to health services for people with learning disabilities.

13 March 2015 00:00

New breed of medical graduate helping critical care units cope

In 2009 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust identified the need to develop a new kind of medical professional to support medical staffing of intensive care units in response to variations in recruitment, retention patterns of medical staff and working time regulations.

9 March 2015 00:00

What has the immune system ever done for me?

Members of the public are invited to attend a free lecture exploring how the human immune system defends the body – and how scientists can use immunity to fight deadly diseases.

2 March 2015 00:00

Wear your health on your sleeve – Northumbria students granted £10,000 for wearable technology designs

Design students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have been awarded generous grants to develop their wearable technology designs - which could create significant savings for the NHS.

11 December 2014 00:00

Conference to discuss the challenges of ageing

Up to 400 of the world’s leading experts on ageing will visit Northumbria University next year to take part in the British Society of Gerontology’s annual conference.

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