Categories: sustainability

Wave founder Ross Longhorn, pictured with students from Northumbria University’s Business Clinic

Eco-friendly start-up gains business boost from Northumbria University students

An eco-friendly phone accessory start-up is making waves in the market, with a quarter of a million turnover in just its second year.

A region in Central Asia where ancestors would have migrated

Central Asia identified as a key region for human ancestors

The interior of Central Asia has been identified as a key route for some of the earliest hominin migrations across Asia in a new study published in PLOS ONE today (Friday 21 October).

The 2022 Design for Planet Festival will take place at Northumbria University on Tuesday 8th November and Wednesday 9th November, to coincide with COP27, providing a series of virtual events and live broadcasts.

Registration is now open for the Design for Planet Festival at Northumbria

Biologist and wildlife film maker, Patrick Ayree, who worked for the BBC’s Natural History Unit alongside Sir David Attenborough, will host the Design Council’s Design for Planet Festival, due to take place at Northumbria University in November.

Chinese white dolphin

Young scientist selected by world forum to promote marine research

Due to the quality of his research around the impact of human activities on marine animals, a Northumbria University environmental scientist has been selected as a member of the Global Young Academy (GYA).

Photocatalyst sheet containing light-absorbing particles and bacteria

New technology can help combat climate crisis

Scientists have created a novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the global energy crisis.

Left to right: Student Heledd Rimmer is pictured using the winning activity booklet with Catherine Burton (7), Senior Lecturer Rachael Chapman and Beelines Education Officer with Urban Green Newcastle, Rachel Faichnie.

Collaboration with charity supports real-world learning for students

Students at Northumbria University have gained real-world knowledge and experience from a collaboration with the charity dedicated to preserving Newcastle’s green spaces.

The Word, National Centre for the Written Word is a state-of-the-art cultural venue in South Tyneside.

Researchers awarded funding to highlight community involvement in sustainable practices

Northumbria University academics have won a British Academy grant to conduct research that highlights the importance of communities in helping to shape a more sustainable future.

Central Mayapan showing the K’uk’ulkan and Round temples

Study reveals evidence of historic climate change leading to conflict in Yucatan, Mexico

Scientists have discovered that a lengthy drought led to the collapse and abandonment of the prehistoric Mexican city of Mayapan, demonstrating evidence of a connection between climate change and civil unrest among the ancient Maya.

The accelerating loss of other species around the globe is so extensive that many experts now refer to it as the sixth mass extinction.

EXPERT COMMENT: Conservation science still rests on how animals can benefit humans

In an article written for The Conversation, Dr Helen Kopnina, from Northumbria's Newcastle Business School, Dr Heather Alberro, Nottingham Trent University, and Professor Bron Taylor, University of Florida, discuss the need for a fundamental value shift in conservation if we are to help species thrive.

Avian flu is now prevalent in wild birds across most of northern Britain

EXPERT COMMENT: Avian flu has jumped from chickens to wild birds and is spreading fast

In an article written for The Conversation, Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow Dr Andrew Suggitt discusses how avian influenza has jumped from chickens and other domestic birds to wild birds and what is needed to tackle the spread.

As the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, COP27, gets under way in Egypt in November, the Design Council will be preparing to bring together businesses and designers from across disciplines at Northumbria University.

Northumbria to host award-winning Design for Planet festival

Northumbria University’s School of Design has been announced as the venue for this year’s Design for Planet festival, aimed at galvanising the design community to help tackle climate change.

Professor Saleemul Huq

Honorary degree for global leader in fight against climate change

One of the most important climate change influencers in the world has been awarded an honorary degree by Northumbria University, Newcastle.

Haydn Brown, who will graduate from the Fashion Communication programme this summer, won the Fashion Communication Portfolio Award.

Four Northumbria students scoop awards at Graduate Fashion Week

With 26 talented Fashion students from Northumbria University making it on to the shortlist for awards, there were high hopes for success at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week.

PhD student Rana Faisal Shahzad and Dr Shahid Rasul discussing a CO2 recycling project with Dan Ferguson of SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, at the SUEZ plant in North Tyneside.

UK-wide net zero target takes a step forward with CO2 recycling project

Carbon dioxide and water could be recycled into renewable future fuels under a new system being developed by engineering experts at Northumbria University. Led by Dr Shahid Rasul, a senior lecturer in the University’s Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, the team has successfully used an inexpensive copper-based catalyst to convert CO2 into both gas and liquid fuels.

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre for Rural Sustainable Development has already trained more than 50 entrepreneurs and university students in managing and converting local waste, on green construction methods and agriculture.

Northumbria University contributes to sustainable development in Africa

Researchers at Northumbria University have been instrumental in the creation of a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship in a low-income area of Africa

Dr Jan de Rydt being interviewed while on fieldwork in Antarctica

Research fellow receives £1.5m award to study climate change impacts on the Antarctic Ice Sheet

A researcher from Northumbria University has received a prestigious fellowship award worth £1.5 million to study Antarctica’s future contribution to rising global sea level.

Researchers collecting radiocarbon samples on the Lindsey Islands, Pine Island Bay, Antarctica

Present Antarctic deglaciation may be unprecedented in last 5,000 years, study finds

Two major glaciers in West Antarctica may be losing ice faster than they have in at least the last 5,000 years, finds a study involving researchers from Northumbria University.

L-R: Joan Dayap, Programme Coordinator, Salix Finance; Will Kay, Regional Managing Director, EQUANS; Professor George Marston, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Strategic Projects and Sustainability lead, Northumbria University.

State-of-the-art heating project supports sustainability goals

EQUANS, the new name for global energy firm ENGIE’s services and regeneration-led business, has supported Northumbria University in further reducing its carbon footprint thanks to the installation of a £1.7 million high-tech heating system.

Dr Mark Goddard works within Northumbria’s Geography and Environmental Sciences department which was ranked second in the UK for its research power in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Academic wins international award for work on ecological sustainability

A researcher at Northumbria University is part of a group of academics to win a prestigious international award for their work on sustainable science.

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

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.

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