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  • Partnership working to improve lives

    Partnership working to improve lives

    Both partners have pledged to build on established activity to support inward investment, help small businesses and promote health and well-being in the county.

  • Science... but not as you know it!

    Science... but not as you know it!

    As part of its role as associate partner in the world-famous British Science Festival event, Northumbria University is gearing up to a six-day showcase to help answer the question, what is science?

  • Managing an ageing prison population

    Managing an ageing prison population

    Identifying and addressing the physical, mental health and social care needs of ageing prisoners is vital to improve the UK’s prison service, say Northumbria criminologists.

  • Removing the stigma of dementia

    Removing the stigma of dementia

    Northumbria University is hosting a series of activities to mark National Dementia Week this week amid the news that the North East is one of the most rapidly ageing regions in the country.

  • Skydiving is never plane sailing

    Skydiving is never plane sailing

    Skydivers show the same level of physical stress before every jump whether a first-timer or experienced jumper, say Northumbria researchers.

  • Testosterone makes you see red

    Testosterone makes you see red

    Putting on a red shirt can give individuals and teams a physical and psychological advantage and is the colour chosen by men with high levels of testosterone, says new research.

  • Student days are calling

    Student days are calling

    A weekend of celebrations is being held next month to mark the 20th anniversary of Northumbria University receiving its university charter.

  • Planning for success

    Planning for success

    A Northumbria academic is in the running for the national title of Young Planner of the Year.

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