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  • Dr Victoria Roper

    Northumbria Law lecturer appointed Chair of Law Society's Education and Training Committee

    Northumbria Associate Professor, Dr Victoria Roper, has been appointed as Chair of the national Education and Training Committee of the Law Society for England and Wales.
    The Law Society’s Education and Training Committee represents the interests of around 200,000 solicitors and tens of thousands of law students and formulates national policy in relation to solicitor education and training.

  • Dr Ian Elliott

    Northumbria academic elected as Chair of influential Council

    Dr Ian Elliott from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been elected as Chair of the influential Joint University Council (JUC) at its Annual General Meeting held this month.
    As the UK Learned Society for Public Administration, Public Policy and Social Work, the JUC , promotes the development and coordination of the work of universities who teach and research in these areas.
    A Director o

  • EXPERT COMMENT: Walking can relieve leg pain in people with peripheral artery disease

    EXPERT COMMENT: Walking can relieve leg pain in people with peripheral artery disease

    ​Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery disease. Our latest review shows that for people with peripheral artery disease, exercise programmes may help improve walking ability and quality of life by relieving symptoms of leg pain, cramps, and fatigue.

  • Programme supports region’s small businesses on road to recovery

    Programme supports region’s small businesses on road to recovery

    A leadership programme, created specifically to help SMEs build resilience and manage the impact of Covid-19, is set to help more than 130 businesses across the North East and Cumbria to recover.
    With a small number of places remaining for next year, the first cohort completed the Small Business Leadership Programme(SBLP) earlier this month. More than 90% of participants said that the Programme

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