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31 July 2023 08:38
Northumbria launches redesigned entrepreneurship programme after a decade of producing young entrepreneurs

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has relaunched its entrepreneurship programme following 10 years of excellence and experience in the field of enterprise.
The newly-designed programme follows a decade of supporting hundreds of students in setting up their own businesses. In the past 10 years Northumbria's Newcastle Business School has supported almost 200 students through its entrepreneurial
28 July 2023 12:54
Clear-out collaboration keeps Newcastle clean

Students in Newcastle have helped divert tonnes of waste from landfill and raised thousands of pounds for charity as part of a city-wide campaign.
28 July 2023 08:30
Traditional male gender roles still dominate in entertainment industry

The characters that actors portray in films, television and on stage conform too closely with traditional gender roles – according to new research by academics at Northumbria and Durham universities.
27 July 2023 13:48
Northumbria technician wins acclaimed Papin Prize

An inspirational technician from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has achieved national recognition for her contribution to teaching.
Applied Sciences senior technician Karen Haggerty was one of the winners at this year’s prestigious Papin Prizes, which recognise excellence in academia at the only national event dedicated to celebrating the success and achievements of technical staff. Among
27 July 2023 08:30
Northumbria University Visiting Professor secures Women in Engineering Award

A Visiting Professor from Northumbria University’s Faculty of Engineering and Environment has been recognised as a pioneering female role model in the engineering industry.
26 July 2023 14:00
Northumbria graphic design student wins national recognition

A talented graphic design student has won a national award for creating an eye-catching poster that portrays a strong message on workplace safety.
26 July 2023 09:57
Associate Professor leads new international analysis of local government finance

The Local Democracy Research Centre has commissioned experts at Northumbria University, led by Dr Kevin Muldoon-Smith, to look at how local government is funded in different countries around the world.
25 July 2023 08:30
Funding for particle research could speed up disease diagnosis

A Northumbria university academic has been awarded almost half a million pounds to develop a new process for sorting micro-nano particles which could improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.
21 July 2023 13:10
Boost for North East data science training centre

The North East’s specialist data intensive science training centre has reached a major milestone following an event bringing together the next generation of data scientists and employers from across the UK.
21 July 2023 08:30
MASER technology scientist awarded funding for new research

A scientist from Northumbria University has been awarded almost half a million pounds to develop a new technology which could transform deep-space communication, radio astronomy, medical imaging and airport security scanning.
20 July 2023 14:30
Digital environment to support student wellbeing secures NHS funding

An academic team from Northumbria University has obtained a grant of £40,000 to establish a pioneering immersive wellbeing environment for students – an initiative with potential for nationwide roll-out.
20 July 2023 10:15
Northumbria secures investment in research facilities from the Wolfson Foundation

An award of £1 million to support the expansion of engineering and surface science research facilities at Northumbria University has been announced today by the Wolfson Foundation.

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