Categories: Student-support-and-wellbeing

Student Law Office partnership with HMCTS provides invaluable real-world training while supporting individuals through the family courts

3 November 2025 12:03

Northumbria University law graduates highlight the transformative impact of EduCourt, an innovative collaboration between the University's award-winning Student Law Office and His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
The pioneering project provides valuable support for unrepresented individuals navigating family court proceedings, addressing the growing number of Litigants in Person

New funding for international research projecting ice sheet loss and sea level rise

30 October 2025 13:41

Melt from ice sheets on Earth is already contributing to flooding across the globe and is expected to increase in the coming decades. Adaptation to reduce the destructiveness of future sea level rise is under way and depends critically, inch by inch, on the work of a newly-funded, international group of polar scientists.

Students gain invaluable work experience with EY Newcastle, helping to drive apprentice recruitment

29 October 2025 09:07

Students from Northumbria University Business Clinic have gained invaluable work experience with a leading global professional services firm, helping them to attract a new cohort of young, local apprentices in Newcastle.
EY welcomed the students as part of a long-standing collaboration, giving them the opportunity to build experience of working in a professional working environment. The student

Discovery of elusive solar waves that could power the Sun's corona

24 October 2025 10:00

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in solar physics by providing the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves in the Sun's corona – elusive magnetic waves that scientists have been searching for since the 1940s.

Northumbria joins leading northern health partnership

23 October 2025 15:23

Northumbria University has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA), a partnership of leading universities and NHS trusts driving health research and innovation across the North of England.

George Clarke appointed new Chancellor of Northumbria University

20 October 2025 14:00

The renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Northumbria University receives further funding after testing Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology in orbit

14 October 2025 13:39

Equipment developed by researchers at Northumbria University, in collaboration with key industry partners, to improve the health and fitness of astronauts has received further research funding after being used in space for the first time.

Northumbria University STEM outreach project wins Institute of Physics award

13 October 2025 10:30

Researchers from an outreach group at Northumbria University are celebrating after winning a prestigious 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) award recognising their work with children and young people across the North East and beyond.

International students at Northumbria embark on FA Cup dream

9 October 2025 13:58

A team of international college students studying at Northumbria University could soon find themselves facing some of the world's best women's footballers after reaching the first round proper of the FA Cup.
Northumbria's i2i International Soccer Academy team has already beaten three opponents to reach the world-famous competition, and now face Mancunian Unity from the English Women’s Football

Students build foundations for Aptus expansion

9 October 2025 08:22

A North East construction firm is targeting expansion after completing a marketing project with students from Northumbria University Business Clinic.
Newcastle-headquartered Aptus Construction asked the students to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase awareness of the company, showcase its expertise in fit-out and refurbishment projects and expand its client base across Yorks

Northumbria student pitches to Dragons’ Den star in national entrepreneurship final

8 October 2025 11:43

Northumbria University student, Daniel Indi Te has secured a place in the final of the National Entrepreneur of the Year awards after winning the North West regional competition with his concept for an innovative healthcare platform.

Northumbria Professor receives prestigious European Respiratory Society Teaching Award

8 October 2025 09:00

Professor Ioannis Vogiatzis from Northumbria University received the prestigious 2025 European Respiratory Society Teaching Award and was appointed Director of ERS Educational Programmes, recognising his extensive contributions to respiratory medicine and education over 25 years.

Northumbria Architecture showcased at the Venice Biennale

7 October 2025 09:00

Interior Architecture graduates from Northumbria University have presented their innovative solutions to addressing today’s global housing challenges on an international stage as part of the 2025 Venice Biennale.

From gym instructor to PhD graduate - Northumbria technician's remarkable journey defies the odds

6 October 2025 15:56

A former gym instructor from South Shields who left school with just five GCSEs has achieved a PhD while working full-time as a technician at Northumbria University and his groundbreaking research could change NHS exercise guidelines for older adults.

Global fashion giants unite at Northumbria to combat textile microfibre crisis

6 October 2025 10:34

Global fashion leaders gathered at Northumbria University to address textile microfibre pollution through a research collaboration with The Microfibre Consortium and Fashion for Good. The Behind the Break project analyses fibre shedding, emphasising science-led solutions and sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact from textiles.

Creative collaboration with English Heritage launched at Belsay Hall

3 October 2025 12:20

Designers and creators from Northumbria University have unveiled a collaboration with English Heritage which has transformed Belsay Hall in Northumberland for a special event this autumn.

Free school meals could cost schools over £310 million per year, study reveals

2 October 2025 11:14

Schools across England face an annual shortfall of £310 million in covering the cost of free school meals unless urgent action is taken to reform the national school meals funding system, according to a new report led by Northumbria University.

Young people collaborate with Archaeologists through new design project

1 October 2025 12:17

The Making History project connects young people from Newcastle and Northumberland with archaeologists, fostering creativity and collaboration. Participants engaged in hands-on activities, created furniture for a museum, and developed AI technologies, enhancing their exploration of local history and heritage.

Student film introductions gain national exposure thanks to university partnership with the BFI

30 September 2025 11:26

Northumbria University's partnership with the BFI allows students to create short film introductions featured on BFI Player. This initiative fosters industry connections and provides students valuable opportunities while showcasing their work nationally, enhancing their career prospects in film and television.

Mission Research: UKRI Community Innovation Practitioner Awards Scaled to Empower Place-Based Innovation Across All 4 Nations

29 September 2025 08:57

The Creative Communities programme, funded by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and led by Northumbria University, has extended its signature award, the Community Innovation Practitioner (CIP) Awards, for a new 2025-26 cohort. This represents an investment of nearly £500,000 to catalyse place-based innovation across all 4 nations of the UK research ecosystem.
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