New study reveals Arabia’s ‘green past’ over the last 8 million years
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.
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Deep space telescope captures Neptune’s auroras for the first time
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.
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Researchers embark on a project to further explore the experiences of children from military families
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.
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National recognition for eco-friendly aircon innovation
An energy-efficient cooling system developed by scientists at Northumbria University has been crowned one of the most ground-breaking innovations of the year.
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Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Spring 2025 edition
The Spring 2025 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
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Education Champion Award for Northumbria academic with stellar vision
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.
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Extent of microfibre pollution from textiles to be explored at new research hub
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.
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Government backs new centre for writing in the North East
The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has awarded £5m of its Cultural Development Fund to help create a new centre for writing and publishing in Newcastle upon Tyne. The centre will develop the next generation of northern writers, become a hub for the publishing industry in the North and be a place where residents of the region can discover their writing potential.
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New study unveils breakthrough in understanding cosmic particle accelerators
A new study reveals insights into cosmic particle accelerators, explaining how collisionless shock waves accelerate electrons to extreme speeds. Combining satellite data and theoretical advancements, researchers address the electron injection problem, enhancing understanding of cosmic ray origins and energy transfer in space.
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Innovative project receives £2.8 million to develop energy-efficient cooling solutions to combat extreme heat
In response to increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves in Pakistan, an international research initiative has been awarded £2.8 million by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop energy-efficient cooling technologies that could save lives and reduce environmental impact.
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Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter’s poles
While Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been a constant feature of the planet for centuries, astronomers have discovered equally large spots at the planet’s north and south poles that appear and disappear seemingly at random.
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North East universities respond to proposals for higher education reform
The five universities in North East England have responded to the UK Government’s priorities for higher education reform, indicating their commitment to work together and with others to accelerate economic growth in the region.
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