Northumbria University, Newcastle

Pictured from left to right are programme organisers, Professor Gennady El of Northumbria University, Dr Magda Carr of Newcastle University, and Dr Matteo Sommacal and Dr Antonio Moro of Northumbria University.

12 September 2023 08:00

North East mathematicians prepare to host prestigious research programme

Experts in a newly emerging field of mathematics will meet in Newcastle upon Tyne next year after Northumbria University was awarded funding for a month-long programme of activities.

Left: Solitary wave transmission through a dispersive shock wave in a viscous fluid conduit, Boulder, CO, USA © Mark Hoefer, 2016. Right: Undular bore on the Severn river near Gloucester, UK © Mark Humpage, 2007.

13 December 2022 08:47

Making waves – Northumbria leads the way in dispersive hydrodynamics research

Northumbria University, Newcastle has bolstered its reputation as a world leader in a newly emerging field of applied mathematics after hosting an international, six-month-long programme, featuring experts from around the world.

Arthur collecting his award with Richard Watts of Emap and Isabella Mascarenhas of RS Grass Roots

29 July 2022 10:05

Northumbria student named one of the UK’s top 30 young engineers

A student of Northumbria University has been named one of the country’s top young engineering talents. Arturas ‘Arthur’ Matusevicius, who is studying on the University’s MSc in Electrical Power Engineering programme, is among only 30 winners of a 2022 BrightSparks Award.

23 May 2022 12:51

North East experts chosen to work with Arctic communities on new climate change technology

Northumbria University researchers are part of a unique team working on a new £1m project to better equip Indigenous communities in the Arctic against the disproportionate impacts of climate change.

13 May 2022 11:45

Minister for Science, Research and Innovation opens £2m investment in region’s Engineering and Environment students

Office for Students funding upgrades Northumbria University’s teaching facilities with cutting-edge technologies

Friction between sophisticated materials with pre-patterned pyramid shapes, used to make the sensor, can generate enough energy to power wearable devices.

25 April 2022 10:00

New research harnesses the power of movement

Harvesting energy from the day-to-day movements of the human body and turning it into useful electrical energy, is the focus of a new piece of research involving a Northumbria University Professor.

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.

Solar storms occur when highly-charged particles and plasma erupt from the Sun’s corona. Photo credit: NASA/SDO, with image processing by Dr Huw Morgan, Aberystwyth University.

6 November 2020 10:18

Scientists to help forecast space weather threats

A Northumbria University solar physicist is part of a team of scientists working on a new project to improve the ability of the Met Office to forecast space weather and its potential disruption to activities on Earth.

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