404 International Festival of Art and Technology lands in Newcastle this summer
The world-renowned art and technology festival is set to take place in the UK for the first time this year.
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Northumbria nursing lecturer named Nurse Educator of the Year at prestigious national awards
A Northumbria University academic has been named Nurse Educator of the Year at the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2026 — one of the most prestigious honours in UK nursing.
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Rethinking trust and democracy in international governance
Northumbria University is spearheading a major international research initiative that explores how people have related to international organisations over the past century – and how these relationships can inform today's pressing global challenges.
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Celebrate the next generation of creative talent at Northumbria graduate showcase
Northumbria University’s annual REVEAL degree shows spotlight the exceptional work of graduating students across the arts, design, fashion, architecture and beyond – with a special milestone this academic year marking 70 years of Fashion programmes at the University.
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Northumbria maintains prestigious Small Business Charter status
Northumbria University's Newcastle Business School has secured reaccreditation with the Small Business Charter Award, a mark of excellence recognising business schools which are centres of excellence in supporting small businesses, student enterprise, and the local economy.
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Three Northumbria academics shortlisted for national employability awards
Three academics from Northumbria University have been shortlisted for the Graduate Futures Institute Academic Employability Awards 2026, recognising their work to improve student career outcomes through innovative, real-world learning.
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Northumbria researchers win prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences awards to tackle Parkinson's disease and osteoarthritis
Two Northumbria University researchers are among 55 early career scientists across the UK to receive funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences' flagship Springboard programme, as part of a £6.7 million investment in discovery-driven health research.
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Northumbria University researchers secure major funding to solve space radiation mystery
Researchers at Northumbria University have been awarded £4m to unlock the secrets of Earth's radiation belts and why they behave so unpredictably – information which is crucial for protecting satellites and forecasting space weather.
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Northumbria University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
Northumbria University has announced that Professor Andy Dougill will become its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost this summer.
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Northumbria University research unlocks the secrets of Vivienne Westwood’s craft in a major new exhibition
A fashion researcher and educator from Northumbria University has created what is believed to be the first-ever in-depth exploration of Vivienne Westwood’s pattern cutting and construction techniques to be presented in a UK museum, as part of a landmark new exhibition.
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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.
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From Netflix to Newcastle: Northumbria graduate uses AI to revolutionise film and TV production
A Northumbria University graduate who co-created Bangkok Breaking — one of Thailand's biggest Netflix shows — is now using artificial intelligence to revolutionise film and TV production, while championing the writers and creatives who bring stories to life.
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Northumbria University spinout achieves CE marking for deep lung breath sampling device — a first backed by peer-reviewed research
A medical device company spun out of Northumbria University has reached a significant milestone — receiving CE marking for a breath sampling platform that peer-reviewed research has demonstrated can reliably collect saliva-free exhaled breath condensates (EBC) from the deep lung, making it the first technology of its type to achieve this distinction.
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Northumbria University's IT recycling initiative recognised as national best practice
The equivalent weight of one and a half double-decker buses' worth of IT equipment has been given a second life by Northumbria University.
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Scientists solve decades-long mystery about why Saturn appears to change its spin
Researchers at Northumbria University have used the most powerful space telescope ever built to answer one of the longest-standing puzzles in planetary science – why does Saturn appear to spin at a different speed depending on how you measure it?
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Northumbria University professor named among UK's most outstanding health and care research leaders
A Northumbria University professor has been appointed as one of the UK's most influential health and care researchers, joining a prestigious national college of senior research leaders.
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‘Safer Stadiums’ research shares women’s experiences at men’s football games
New research led by Northumbria University highlights the experiences of women who attend men's football matches with the aim of making stadiums safer and more inclusive for all.
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Free online directory launches to support people with experience of homelessness
Researchers at Northumbria University have launched a free, searchable online directory covering more than 1,000 services to support people experiencing homelessness across the North East and Cumbria – uniquely bringing together housing and healthcare services with social, community and creative activities in one accessible place.
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Northumbria University confirms multi-million investment in Centre for Writing and Publishing alongside commitment from North East Mayor
Newcastle is poised to become a major centre for the UK publishing industry after multi-million-pound funding announcements from Northumbria University and the North East Mayor have taken the total investment in a new Centre for Writing and Publishing to £10.5 million, building on earlier awards from the government and Newcastle City Council.
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Northumbria University confirms multi-million investment in Centre for Writing and Publishing alongside commitment from North East Mayor
Newcastle is poised to become a major centre for the UK publishing industry after multi-million-pound funding announcements from Northumbria University and the North East Mayor have taken the total investment in a new Centre for Writing and Publishing to £10.5 million, building on earlier awards from the government and Newcastle City Council.
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