Northumbria researchers secure Venice Biennale Fellowships
Two PhD researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded Venice Fellowships by the British Council and will represent the UK internationally at the 2025 Venice Biennale.
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Boost for art and music conservation with new X-ray machine
Northumbria University has unveiled a new state-of-the-art X-ray radiography instrument – an important investment which will boost education and cultural collaboration across the North East and beyond.
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Annual showcase REVEALs next generation of creative and cultural talent
A student showcase which is one of the highlights of the North East’s cultural calendar is under way once again, as Northumbria University launches its 2025 Degree Shows.
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From Goosebumps to gore: Exhibition explores horror genre and its younger audiences
An expert in horror cinema from Northumbria University has co-curated a new exhibition which reimagines a young horror-enthusiast’s bedroom to discuss the influence of the genre.
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Toolkit shares real lessons from the frontlines of plastic recovery
The team behind a circular economy initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution, which includes experts from Northumbria University, is celebrating the launch of a toolkit designed to provide practical guidance on setting up recycling schemes across the world.
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A musical celebration of the North East’s rich heritage
Northumbria University and North East Museums present "Small Pipes – Big History," a musical event celebrating the Northumbrian Small Pipes. Scheduled for May 14, it features performances, talks, and insights into the instrument's cultural significance and rich heritage. Admission is free.
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Lifetime Brands brings student design concept to life
A cafetière for loose-leaf tea, originally conceived by a group of MA Design and MA Fashion Design students at Northumbria University is landing on shelves across the world, in a fantastic turnaround from concept to product.
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Possible lost ‘Dance of Death’ painting discovered at Hexham Abbey
A wooden panel, found in Hexham Abbey after being lost for more than 30 years, could be the missing part in a series of medieval panel paintings – according to art conservators using state-of-the-art multispectral imaging technology.
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Student’s exhibition shines light on Newcastle’s unsung history of African American music
A new exhibition at Newcastle City Library is taking visitors on a journey back in time to celebrate the rich, yet often overlooked, legacy of African American musicians who performed in the city in the 1950s and 60s.
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Association for Art History Fellowship awarded to Professor Gavin Butt
Professor of Fine Art, Gavin Butt has been announced by the Association for Art History as one of their 2025 Fellows, an honour awarded on the basis of his innovative research in the field, and its engagement with audiences beyond academic art and art history worlds.
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Anniversary of American bombing marked with updated play
On April 19, Oklahoma marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Playwright Steve Gilroy’s updated verbatim play, "In the Middle of the West," engages students, teaching them about the bombing's legacy through performances and educational initiatives.
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Researchers elected to Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship
Three experts in public policy, accounting and international relations from Northumbria University are among 64 outstanding social scientists recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences today.
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