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  • Knowledge of the number of fibres transferred during a physical activity is essential for the interpretation of forensic evidence in many criminal cases. Photo: Getty Images

    Jiu Jitsu club stage physical assaults to help advance forensic research

    Researchers from Northumbria University and King’s College London have published findings outlining the extent that textile fibres transfer during controlled assault scenarios. Their work, recently published in the academic journal Science & Justice, is the first time the number of fibres transferred between garments during physical assaults has been assessed by simulating the act with real people

  • Edd Scott of Nexus, with Dr Mike Deary of Northumbria University

    Top of the class for health and safety

    For the third time in four years, a Northumbria University, Newcastle student has been named one of the best in the UK for studies relating to occupational health and safety.