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  26 June 2026 08:33

  Northumbria University named one of the UK's top 50 employers of veterans

  Northumbria University has been named one of the 50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans 2026 - the definitive national ranking of Forces Friendly organisations in the UK.

• AI in policing: safeguards can't keep up, new research warns

  25 June 2026 14:34

  Artificial intelligence is being adopted across policing and the wider criminal justice system of England and Wales faster than the rules designed to govern it, according to major new research published by Northumbria University.

  

• Northumbria in top 35 universities worldwide for sustainability

  24 June 2026 14:54

  Northumbria University is officially one of the best universities in the world for sustainability, according to the latest Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, published today. Northumbria is now ranked 31st in the world – its highest ever position – from an assessment of more than 1,600 universities from 116 countries.

  

• Northumbria University launches The North Edit Magazine

  24 June 2026 10:30

  Northumbria University has launched The North Edit, an annual magazine highlighting its global research, teaching, and partnerships. Featuring stories on pressing challenges and regional achievements, it showcases initiatives like NESST and efforts to address climate change and enhance education.

  

• Northumbria researchers provide economic evidence base for shift away from animal testing

  23 June 2026 14:15

  New research commissioned by Lush shows the UK's non-animal methods sector grew to more than £1.2 billion in turnover and has been cited by a leading parliamentary advocate for reform.

  

• Northumbria space engineer named one of the UK's Top 50 Women in Engineering

  23 June 2026 09:02

  A Northumbria University researcher whose work is helping to shape the future of laser-based space communications has been named one of the Women's Engineering Society's Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) for 2026.

  

• OBE for researcher whose work has helped protect firefighters

  19 June 2026 14:00

  A Northumbria University academic whose work has helped modernise fire service operations and protect firefighters from harm has been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2026.

  

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Students on the Loose Episode 3 #interview #funny

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Library fit outfits to lock in for a study session and a trinket cabinet we may never get to see inside! Join students Esme, Lois and Ben as they capture your campus life stories and ask all the important questions like… what’s your darts system/technique? Students on the Loose is a glimpse into life at Northumbria Uni’s Newcastle Campus. Students on the Loose is brought to you by psychology student Esme and fashion communication student Lois on presenting duties 🎤 and film student Ben on filming, direction and editing. 🎥🎬

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Northumbria University has just been ranked among the most sustainable universities on the planet and we couldn’t be more proud. 🌍 💚  Northumbria has been ranked 31st in the world for sustainability in the new Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. This is our highest ever position, and places us among the very best universities on the planet for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. What makes this an even more impressive achievement is that Northumbria was assessed against more than 1,600 institutions across 116 countries.  We ranked 3rd in the world for Responsible Consumption and Production, recognising initiatives like our OLIO food-sharing scheme and Too Good to Go partnership. We also ranked 4th globally for Life on Land, and climbed an impressive 57 places to 16th in the world for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. We’re delighted to be the 4th best ranked university in the UK overall. Sustainability at Northumbria is truly built into our daily research, teaching and campus operations - huge credit to every member of staff and every student helping to drive this forward. 👏  #THEunirankings #THEImpact #NorthumbriaUniversity

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The North Edit is here. 🎉 Our new magazine packed with the stories that make us proud to be Northumbria. What’s inside the 2026/2027 edition: 📖 Graduate stories - from care leavers to CEOs, meet the Northumbria alumni making their mark across health, government, creative industries and beyond 🔬 Research that matters - from astronaut health to holiday hunger, discover how our researchers are turning ideas into real-world impact 🌍 Building the North East - the landmark projects, partnerships and investments putting our region on the map 🎓 Real-world experience - how we’re equipping every student with the skills, confidence and connections to thrive from day one 🔗 Read The North Edit in full via the link in our bio. #TheNorthEdit #NorthumbriaUniversity

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Want to know what UCAS Extra is? We've got you. UCAS Extra gives you another chance to apply, if you’ve used all 5 of your UCAS choices and you’re not holding any offers. Instead of waiting for Clearing, you can add another university choice through UCAS right now.​ UCAS Extra is open until 1st July, so if things haven’t gone to plan yet, there is still time to find a uni place.​ #UCAS #UCASExtra #UniAdvice #NorthumbriaUniversity​ . . . university applications 2026 | ucas 2026 | still time to apply to uni | clearing 2026 | northumbria university 2026 entry | how to apply to university uk | university advice uk | best universities north east england | student life newcastle | undergraduate degrees 2026 | ucas track | uni choices 2026 | northumbria open day | applying to uni late | Newcastle student life

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Ready to experience life at Northumbria? Step onto campus, meet our staff and students, and discover what makes our community so special. Upcoming Open Days: 🗓️26 June: Undergraduate Open Day | 9am–3pm 🗓️ 27 June: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Open Day | 9am–3pm June Open Day exclusives: 🚆 Travel reimbursement available for undergraduate attendees (Ts&Cs apply) 🍔 Meet & Eat Food Festival with street food, music, craft and gift stalls 💬 Drop-in Clearing & Confirmation advice for anyone considering joining us in September 2026 Can’t make it to Newcastle? Join us at one of our Next Stop Northumbria events: 📍 York – 4 July | 10am–1pm | Malmaison Hotel 📍 Leeds – 18 July | 10:30am–1:30pm | The Queens Hotel Book your place via the link in our bio. #NorthumbriaUniversity #OpenDay #UniversityOpenDay #StudentLife #Clearing2026

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Don't worry if you haven't applied to uni yet, we've got you... There’s still plenty of time to explore your options and apply for many of our undergraduate courses starting this September. Applications remain open until 30th June, or until spaces are filled #NorthumbriaUniversity . . . university applications 2026 | ucas 2026 | still time to apply to uni | clearing 2026 | northumbria university 2026 entry | how to apply to university uk | university advice uk | best universities north east england | student life newcastle | undergraduate degrees 2026 | ucas track | uni choices 2026 | northumbria open day | applying to uni late | Newcastle student life

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