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Mission Research: UKRI Community Innovation Practitioner Awards Scaled to Empower Place-Based Innovation Across All 4 Nations

29 September 2025 08:57

The Creative Communities programme, funded by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and led by Northumbria University, has extended its signature award, the Community Innovation Practitioner (CIP) Awards, for a new 2025-26 cohort. This represents an investment of nearly £500,000 to catalyse place-based innovation across all 4 nations of the UK research ecosystem.
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James Webb Space Telescope reveals dark beads and lopsided star patterns in Saturn's atmosphere

19 September 2025 10:07

A study of Saturn's atmospheric structure using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed complex and mysterious features unseen before on any planet in our Solar System. The results were presented last week by Professor Tom Stallard of Northumbria University, at the EPSC-DPS2025 Joint Meeting in Helsinki.

Star arms and dark beads in Saturn’s upper atmosphere

New podcast series explores cultural concepts with academic insight

5 September 2025 09:11

Northumbria University and New Writing North have launched the Pivotal podcast series, exploring cultural concepts like fear and death through academic insights. Hosted by Angharad Hampshire, it aims to bridge academic research and public understanding. Available now on Spotify.

Supporting the ethical development of UK spaceports

24 July 2025 11:40

Dr. Pete Howson from Northumbria University is researching the impact of UK spaceports on local communities and environments, advocating for ethical development in the burgeoning NewSpace industry while aiming to balance commercial opportunities with social justice and sustainability concerns.

buildings situated on the coast with mountains in the background

Anti-stigma training programme supports public health professionals

14 July 2025 10:49

A new training course designed to support health and social professionals working with people with experience of substance use has been rolled out across Northern Ireland following a successful pilot in Newcastle.

A raised hand with the word 'stop' written on it

Pioneering collaboration will create new Green Corridors in the North East

10 July 2025 14:00

A researcher at Northumbria University is part of a collaboration to create three new ‘Green Corridors’ in the North East of England, transforming 35 miles of urban, suburban, and rural areas across the region.

Research reveals Arctic region was permafrost-free when global temperatures were 4.5˚C higher than today

3 July 2025 16:34

Scientists have found evidence that the Asian continent was free of permafrost all the way to its northerly coast with the Arctic Ocean when Earth’s average temperature was 4.5˚C warmer than today, suggesting that the whole Northern Hemisphere would have also been free of permafrost at the time.

A member of the research team at the Taba-Ba’astakh cliffs in Siberia (credit Sasha Osinzev)

Business students help power growth of green energy firm

27 June 2025 13:00

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.

Northumbria University Business Clinic students with Boris Davis, UK Business Lead at Lhyfe.

Northumbria academic shortlisted in the British Forces in Business Awards 2025

3 June 2025 16:17

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.

Global recognition for groundbreaking green battery technology

29 May 2025 08:00

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.

Northumbria Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor made Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing

13 May 2025 13:12

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.

North East universities awarded £8.9m to boost regional research commercialisation

9 May 2025 12:04

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.

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