Northumbria graduates celebrated at the North East Business Awards
Graduate entrepreneurs from Northumbria University are celebrating after winning recognition at the grand final of the North East Business Awards 2026.
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Northumbria physicist elected Fellow of the Institute of Physics
Dr Juna Sathian, an Associate Professor at Northumbria University, has been elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (IOP) in recognition of her contributions to physics research and her work widening access to the subject across the North East.
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Speeding glaciers drive half a century of polar ice loss
The longest satellite record ever assembled shows that Greenland and Antarctica have lost 11.3 trillion tonnes of ice since the 1970s, raising global sea levels by more than 3 centimetres – and that most of the loss has come from glaciers flowing faster into the ocean, not from melting at the surface.
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Northumbria researcher joins appeal to Downing Street on free school meals and holiday support
A Northumbria University academic, whose research has played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country, has joined a coalition calling on the Government to reverse a decision that would sever the long-standing link between Free School Meal (FSM) entitlement and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.
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Northumbria helps shape national plan to boost graduate employability
Northumbria University has played a key role in the development of a newly-launched plan designed to help get more graduates into good jobs and to help business better connect with the higher education sector.
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Northumbria astronomer helps reveal secrets of rare interstellar visitor
A Northumbria University astronomer has helped uncover new clues about a rare icy object from outside our Solar System, revealing that it formed in extremely cold conditions, far away from any star.
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New scientific review involving Northumbria University researchers identifies Antarctic coastal blind spots limiting sea level projections
A new international, community-led, scientific review warns that major gaps in knowledge along Antarctica’s coast are now one of the biggest obstacles to reliably predicting future global sea level rise.
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Northumbria University STEM outreach team wins prestigious Royal Society Athena Prize
Researchers from an outreach group at Northumbria University, which promotes opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to engage with the subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), are celebrating after winning a prestigious Royal Society prize.
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Northumbria works with the Mayor’s Fund for London to widen access to higher education
Northumbria University's London Campus has opened its doors to young Londoners this summer, offering a route into higher education through a new initiative with the Mayor's Fund for London (MFL).
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From dentist to published author: How Julie Fitzgerald turned her storytelling passion into a reality
When author Julie Fitzgerald’s debut middle-grade novel, The Wall in the Hall, is published today, it will mark the culmination of an extraordinary journey. From supporting her young brother as an NHS nurse to a long career in paediatric dentistry, Julie’s path to a Master’s degree in Creative Writing at Northumbria University has been anything but conventional.
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From field waste to fuel – and a living wage for rural women
Academics from Northumbria University have secured funding to build Pakistan's first full-scale demonstration plant that converts agricultural waste into clean energy, creating a new source of income for rural women at the same time.
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£4m investment in UK top-ranking physiotherapy and nursing facilities at Northumbria University
Northumbria University is investing £4 million to expand and upgrade facilities for physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery and allied health students.
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Record year for Northumbria as three academics named National Teaching Fellows
Three Northumbria University academics from across education, sport and the built environment have been named National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE, in recognition of their contribution to teaching excellence in UK higher education.
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Northumbria designers recognised at UK’s biggest graduate showcase
Innovative designers and makers from Northumbria University have won a string of awards and recognition on shortlists for their final year projects in furniture and product design at the New Designers event.
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Building bridges between science and Westminster: a Northumbria researcher's view from Parliament
The impact of research and technical expertise at Northumbria University has been highlighted on a national stage, after a scientist's placement in Parliament led an MP to showcase his work as a flagship example of excellence in technical skills.
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Rare Norman Cornish painting donated to Northumbria University
A rare early painting by celebrated North East artist Norman Cornish has been donated to Northumbria University, adding a significant new work to one of the most important collections of Cornish's work in the world.
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New partnership will bridge the gap and open doors for adult learners at Northumbria University
Northumbria University is launching The Bridge, a flexible route into higher education for adult learners in the North East, in partnership with Cambridge Education Group.
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Researchers exploring hidden reasons women with MS struggle each month
Northumbria University researchers are calling on women to support a new study, which could find out exactly why your period can make your multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms worse.
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North East stars among leaders honoured by Northumbria University
Northumbria University is awarding honorary degrees to 14 distinguished individuals at its summer graduation ceremonies, in recognition of their outstanding achievements across the worlds of screen and stage, sport, science, business, law and the creative arts.
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Creative talent shines as Northumbria celebrates 70 years of Fashion at Graduate Fashion Week
The creative skills of final year Fashion students from Northumbria University have once again been recognised at Graduate Fashion Week in London after an impressive 31 students were shortlisted for accolades.
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