Northumbria steps up presence in Africa
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has appointed a new recruitment manager in Africa to help look after rising numbers of applications from students in Nigeria and Ghana.
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COMMENT: Legend portrays Kray twins through prism of current attitudes to violent crime
In the very first line of Legend, the new Kray twins film starring Tom Hardy (and Tom Hardy), we hear that everyone in the East End has a story about the Krays and that therefore separating the truth from the lies is rarely straightforward.
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Smoking and drinking are in top 10 causes of death in UK
Smoking is the number one cause of death in the UK – which has also seen an increase in deaths due to alcohol use – according to a new global study published today in The Lancet (Friday 11 September).
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Children’s champion Dr Tshering Lama back in Newcastle to promote award-winning movie
A Northumbria University graduate returned to Newcastle to promote an internationally acclaimed film, SOLD, which tells the story of a teenage girl who is trafficked from her home in rural Nepal to a brothel in India.
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Karate kid praises university
Sports Coaching student Paul Lineham has secured three medals at an international karate tournament while studying for his master’s degree.
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Students abandon rail adventure to bring refugee relief
Two Northumbria University graduates have halted their European backpacking adventure and pitched up at a refugee camp in Budapest to help families who have fled war torn Syria.
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Student help sparks growth for electric bike business
Student consultants from Northumbria University, Newcastle, say they are open for business after developing a range of solutions and growth plans for scores of companies across the UK.
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COMMENT: Great North artwork by Northumbria students at World’s most famous half marathon
Pop up art from two of Northumbria University’s Fine Art graduates will be installed along the route of this year’s Great North Run.
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Northumbria shortlisted for prestigious awards
Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been shortlisted in two categories of this year’s prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
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COMMENT: In defence of magpies: the bird world’s bad boy is simply misunderstood
Mike Jeffries, Teaching Fellow at Northumbria University, writes for The Conversation.
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International rugby ace inspires entire family to study at Northumbria University
With more than 60 caps for his country in major international competitions, it’s little wonder that Scottish rugby hero Scott Hastings’ two children followed in their father’s footsteps.
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COMMENT: Can one terrible image change the direction of a humanitarian crisis?
Gabriel Moreno - Esparza, lecturer in Journalism at Northumbria University, Newcastle comments on whether one heartbreaking image can affect the direction of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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