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  18 November 2025 11:02

  Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Autumn 2025 edition

  The Autumn 2025 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to read online or pick up on campus now.

• Northumbria University leads pioneering research to tackle hidden lead exposure in children

  17 November 2025 09:52

  Pioneering research launches in Leeds to test new approach to assessing the risk to children from hidden lead exposure.

  

• Lighting the path for screen talent – North East Screen joins forces with North East Universities Screen Network

  12 November 2025 09:11

  North East Screen collaborates with the North East Universities Screen Network to launch the Connected Campus@NEUSN program, bridging academic study and screen industry experience. This initiative provides students access to experts, workshops, and networking opportunities, fostering a thriving regional creative workforce.

  

• Northumbria University to host the next RAISE national conference on student engagement

  6 November 2025 10:12

  One of the UK’s largest conferences on student engagement and experience, organised by the Researching, Advancing and Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) Network, will be hosted by Northumbria University in 2026.

  

• 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

  

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Howay the lasses! ⚽🖤🤍 Our BPoI students witnessed a proper Newcastle victory at St. James’ Park! There’s still 3 weeks of discounted events, leading up to Christmas break so don’t miss out! All event details can be found at the link in bio 🫶

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🍝 New hobby unlocked... Ever wanted to make your OWN fresh pasta? Yeah… same 👀 With Be Part of It you can try mint activities (for great prices) and make some new mates along the way. From dough-making to trying out 5 different pasta shapes for dinner… this one definitely ate 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Wanna get involved? BPOI events drop all year — check out the link in bio for all event details 💫 #NewcastleLife #FunThingsToDo #StudentLife

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A busy couple of weeks with Be Part of It - from baking masterclass, doughnut decorating, pottery masterclasses, crafty fun, exploring The Victoria Tunnels & taking on ITV's Ninja Warrior course, we've had a blast! There's still 3 weeks of discounted events, leading up to Christmas break so don't miss out! All event details can be found at the link in bio 🫶 #NewcastleLife #FunThingsToDo #LondonLife #StudentLife

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Coming to our Open Day on November 22nd? It's one of the best times of year to attend campus because afterwards you can get a proper feel for what the Toon feels like and what it would feel like to call this city home 🖤 If you haven't be sure to register for our Open Day at the link in bio 👉 #NorthumbriaUniversity #NorthumbriaUni #OpenDay #UniversityOpenDay #StudentLife #UniversityLife #UniLife

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POV - you’re a Northumbria student who makes the most of our exclusive discounted events Be Part of It and you’re now kayaking down the Tyne at night in a glow up Kayak Thanks Holly K for the 🎥! View more BPOI events via the link in bio or search ‘Northumbria Be Part of It’

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Save and Share.   Studying with Northumbria provides you with a fantastic opportunity to try new things, meet new people, develop your skills and improve your confidence.     The key to finding a job you love after graduation is taking advantage of the opportunities on offer whilst studying with us. As well as the hands-on learning you’ll experience as part of your course, our Graduate Futures team will help you to identify opportunities to improve your employability and make you a more attractive candidate to employers upon graduation.    This post guides you through the different career and employability support on offer whilst studying with us, and up to 5 years after graduation. From support on your course and part-time work, to placements and study abroad opportunities, and even support with starting your own business or networking with industry via careers fairs and events, we’ve got you covered!    Are you an international student? Did you know you can apply for the Graduate Route Visa once you have successfully completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree which allows you to work in the UK? Visit www.gov.uk/graduate-visa for more information and to discover what it means for you.    Make sure to save this post so you can refer back to it at a later date! And don’t forget to tag and share this post with any friends that may find it useful.    Click the link in the bio to discover more and start exploring our courses today. .  .  .  #internationalstudents #poststudyworkvisa #graduatevisaroute #northumbriauni #employability #careersadvice #careergoals #takeontomorrow #studyintheuk #studyabroad #ukeducation #overseaseducation

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Photo dump from the Be Part of It crew 📷 From Halloween Eatflix to pottery & kayaking down the Tyne 🤍 student life 👀 Tap the link to join the next one or search BPOI Northumbria #NorthumbriaUni #NorthumbriaUniversity #IAmNorthumbria

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Coffee, yaps and Halloween plans. ☕🎃 Wishing you all a cosy, spooky Halloween from our campus. 🎃🧡 #NorthumbriaUniversity #NorthumbriaUni #HalloweenVibes #CoffeeCatchUps #CampusLife #StudentLife

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Want to know what’s on around our Newcastle & London Campus? Check out the events below 🫶 - we will als be sharing details soon of some festive events on campus! Fenwick Xmas Window 🗓️From 3rd of November 📍Northumberland St 🎟️ Free Print is not Dead 🗓️ 6th of November @ 5:30pm 📍Tapyard, Byker 🎟️ £6.13 Christmas Lights Switch on 🗓️6th of November 📍Greys Monument 🎟️Free The Night Market 🗓️6th of November @ 5:30pm 📍The Boiler Shop 🎟️ £4.50 Clothing Swap Shop 🗓️ 19th of November @ 11:30am 📍 Escape, Students Union, Newcastle 🎟️ Free Books on the Tyne 🗓️ 22nd of Nov @ 11am 📍Newcastle City Library 🎟️ £9 Winter Wonderland 🗓️ 14th of November to 1st of January 📍 Hyde Park 🎟️ £5 EFG London Jazz Festival 🗓️ 14th - 23rd of November 📍 City of London 🎟️ Depends on event Find out more information about each event at the link in bio! #NewcastleLife #NewcastleUponTyne #NorthEastEngland #NewcastleLifestyle #VisitNewcastle #FunThingsToDo #LondonLife #StudentLife #MarchEvents #WhatsOn

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Save and share. To help our UK and international students considering studying with us in January or September 2026, we have created a unique hub that is home to all the information you will need to successfully submit your application. We cover everything from key dates and deadlines and application support, to what happens after you have applied and an insight into life with us here at Northumbria in Newcastle! Save this post, so you can refer back to it when you are applying and share it with any friends it may be useful to! Click the link in bio to view our full step-by-step application guide and lots of other useful guides and videos. .⁠ .⁠ . #NorthumbriaUni #StudyInUK #Internationalstudents #TakeOnTomorrow #StudyAbroad #NorthumbriaUniversity #ApplicationGuide #OverseasEducation #StudyUK #ApplyingtoNorthumbria #InternationalApplicationGuide #NorthumbriaGuide #MastersStudents #UndergraduateStudents #PostgraduateStudents

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The open day cheat codes you actually need 🔑 Look, we’ve all been there - turning up to open day not knowing what to expect, where to go, or what questions to ask. So here’s the insider info that’ll actually help: DON’T BE SHY - everyone’s there to help you and trust me, they’ve heard every question under the sun BRING BACKUP - parents, friends, whoever. They’ll spot things you miss and ask the questions you forget SUBJECT TALKS ARE ESSENTIAL - this is where you find out what you’ll actually be studying and whether the vibes are right EARPLUGS - a must if you’re noise sensitive, but don’t worry if you need a quiet place to take a break just ask one of our friendly staff EXPLORE THE CITY - you’re potentially living here for years so make sure it feels like home Any questions? Simply comment below! BUT if its how to book an open day - let us save you, just click the link in bio. #NorthumbriaUniversity #NorthumbriaUni #OpenDay #UniversityOpenDay #StudentLife #UniversityLife #UniLife

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POV: You let your mates drag you to boxing and now you’re obsessed 🔥 BPOI X Riot Boxing hits different. Proper workout + proper vibes + friendly fun vibes = the best time. This is what trying new things at uni looks like. Uni is all about saying yes to new experiences, discovering your passions, and meeting new friends. Our discounted Be Part of It student activities are made just for that! Check out the BPOI webpage in our bio for upcoming events and dates. #NorthumbriaUni #NorthumbriaUniversity #StudentLife #IAmNorthumbria

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  Andrea Slowey

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  Rachael Barwick

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  James Fox

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  Kelly Elliott

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  Ruth Lognonne

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  Gemma Brown

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