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  • Animation explores experiences of receiving online support for eating disorders

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare services were transitioned to run remotely, creating challenges, particularly for those with eating disorders or eating distress. Academics from Northumbria University collaborated with people who have received this support, to translate these challenges into an animation to improve understanding of individual experiences and remote patient care.

  • The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets: new study reveals it took millions of years for ice to cover Antarctica

    Major differences in the way that Antarctica’s ice sheets formed millions of years ago could be the reason why ice is melting faster today than predicted, especially in West Antarctica, an international research team has discovered. The surprising findings, detailed in unique geological sediment samples from drill cores, provide insights into when and where today’s Antarctic ice sheets formed.

  • Visitors to Life Science Centre to help with vital space research

    Visitors to Newcastle's Life Science Centre can participate in a study to help astronauts on the Artemis Moon exploration program. By applying K-tape to astronauts’ ankles, it is believed balance on the Moon's surface can be improved. Results will be shared with the European Space Agency. Northumbria University is leading space innovation.

  • Careers event supports graduate employment opportunities

    Students and recent graduates from Northumbria were able to explore a range of employment opportunities at the University’s annual Careers Fest earlier this month. They were also able to hear from Northumbria alumnus Michael Brodie CBE, who is now CEO of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), who delivered a keynote speech.

  • Keeping up with technology in the workplace

    Northumbria University, Newcastle, has hosted an international symposium exploring how advances in computing and automation are radically changing the way we work.
    The Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction for Work (CHIWORK 2024) included discussions on peer-reviewed research published in the prestigious ACM Digital Library and keynote addresses from internationally-recognised experts. Under

  • Researchers investigate the long-term impact of widowhood during Covid-19

    The death of a spouse or partner is ranked as one of the most stressful life events most people will experience. Researchers at Northumbria University are working to explore and evidence how navigating widowhood during the pandemic, at a time when restrictions on contact with others and gatherings including funerals were imposed, had an impact on health and wellbeing.

  • New North East cultural partnerships announced

    Northumbria University has formed partnerships with Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums and Live Theatre to enhance the cultural and creative industries in the North East. These collaborations aim to address key challenges, promote health and wellbeing through arts participation, and provide real-world learning opportunities for students.

  • Decade long partnership with Santander has social mobility at its core

    Northumbria has renewed its partnership with Santander Universities in a move designed to offer even greater life-changing opportunities for students from all backgrounds.
    The new agreement runs to 2028 and represents a 10-year-long partnership with Santander with financial support totalling more than £1.3 million. This has included the funding of more than 300 internships with regional busine

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