Business students help power growth of green energy firm
A student team from Northumbria University’s Business Clinic is helping a pioneering renewable energy company to power its growth by capitalising on the emerging e-methanol market.
A student team from Northumbria University’s Business Clinic is helping a pioneering renewable energy company to power its growth by capitalising on the emerging e-methanol market.
Professor Matt Kiernan, Director of The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research at Northumbria University has been shortlisted for ‘Inspiration of the Year’ in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025.
Northumbria University researchers have developed a biodegradable battery, the BioPower Cell, winning the prestigious Green Product Award 2025. This eco-friendly battery uses organic materials, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional batteries, and can ultimately be repurposed as fertilizer, reducing waste.
Professor John Unsworth OBE Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Northumbria University has been admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing (FRCN). John was presented with his Fellowship on International Nurses Day (12 May) at the RCN Congress in Liverpool.
A new project to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs in North East England has received major funding from the UK Government.
A new study has revealed that one of the driest areas on Earth – the Saharo-Arabian Desert – enjoyed periods of green, humid weather over the last 8 million years.
Scientists from Northumbria University captured Neptune's auroras for the first time using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. This groundbreaking discovery, revealing unique auroral characteristics and significant atmospheric cooling, enhances understanding of Neptune's magnetic field and its interactions with solar particles.
The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research at Northumbria University has received over £35,000 in funding from the Forces Children’s Trust to further investigate the lived and emotional experiences of military connected children and young people.
An energy-efficient cooling system developed by scientists at Northumbria University has been crowned one of the most ground-breaking innovations of the year.
The Spring 2025 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
Professor John Woodward has been named Education Champion at the Northern Leaders Awards for his work to develop Northumbria’s new £50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre.
A new research hub in North East England, the FibER Hub, will investigate microfibre pollution from textiles. This collaboration aims to analyse environmental impacts and support sustainable textile development, focusing on reducing fibre shedding throughout the lifespan of fabrics.