North East's landmark space centre reaches major construction milestone
Topping out ceremony marks pivotal moment for centre backed by £50 million investment set to transform the region's space economy.
Topics: Business enterprise
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Developing technology to help empower young innovators across the globe
Northumbria University researchers have joined forces with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to deliver the third edition of the IFRC Limitless Youth Innovation Leadership Academy—a programme which has already reached thousands of young people across 150 countries with the aim of driving youth innovation.
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Bishop of Newcastle visits Northumbria to tackle questions on the social economy
Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School recently welcomed Bishop of Newcastle The Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, to an event focusing on driving inclusive growth in the North East social economy.
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Business Clinic project positions Dandelion for growth
A talented team of students have plotted a path to growth for a social enterprise that builds confidence and wellbeing among children and young people.
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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.
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Graduate showcase and sleep workshop form part of Tyne Design Week
Northumbria University graduate, Rob Law MBE, joined sleep scientists and design experts from the University for Tyne Design Week – a new celebration of North East creativity and innovation.
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North East universities awarded £8.9m to boost regional research commercialisation
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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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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Northumbria retains prestigious ‘double’ AACSB accreditation for business and accounting
Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School has once again cemented its reputation as a leading institution for business and accounting education by retaining its coveted accreditations from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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Globally respected business leader awarded honorary degree from Northumbria University
Business leader John Mark Williams has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law from Northumbria University.
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Northumbria University spin-out raises £1.4m for lung test to aid early diagnosis of asthma
PulmoBioMed - a Northumbria University spin-out which has developed a new lung test that could lead to earlier diagnosis of asthma and other conditions - has raised £1.4m to help commercialise its technology.
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Read the latest issue of Northumbria University News: Autumn 2023 edition
The Autumn 2023 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is available to collect on campus or read online now.
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Businesses encouraged to tap into Northumbria’s talent pool of overseas graduates
Recruiting international graduates is not always easy for small businesses - but they can plug crucial skills’ gaps and support the regional economy, according to Northumbria alumni and entrepreneur Mark Renney.
As founder and Managing Director of tech and software company Wubbleyou, Mark has been building his business since 2009. The Newcastle-based company specialises in building scalable so -
Underappreciation of LGBT executives creates investment opportunity
A ‘rainbow ceiling’ contributes to LGBT-led companies being undervalued on the stock market, according to new research.
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EXPERT COMMENT: We’re talking about AI a lot right now – and it’s not a moment too soon
In an article written for The Conversation, Kimberley Hardcastle, Assistant Professor for Northumbria University’s Marketing department discusses the history of AI technology and explains how the rapid development may lead to bigger issues if handled incorrectly.
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Business programme creates next generation of entrepreneurs
Northumbria University students have praised a pioneering enterprise programme for giving them the real-life learning experience and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in business.
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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.
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All primary school children should receive early careers education
A report prepared by academics at Northumbria University and supported by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) calls for a nationwide approach to providing careers education in primary schools.
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Northumbria University and St. George's University expand collaboration to offer new UK study options
Following over 15 years of collaboration, Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK and St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies, have announced a renewed commitment aimed at delivering exceptional medical education to students worldwide.
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Northumbria students inspire schools and colleges in national eco challenge
Northumbria University students have joined forces with TV architect George Clarke’s MOBIE charity to support a national challenge to find new ways to make homes more energy efficient.
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