George Clarke appointed new Chancellor of Northumbria University
The renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Northumbria University STEM outreach project wins Institute of Physics award
Researchers from an outreach group at Northumbria University are celebrating after winning a prestigious 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP) award recognising their work with children and young people across the North East and beyond.
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Northumbria Architecture showcased at the Venice Biennale
Interior Architecture graduates from Northumbria University have presented their innovative solutions to addressing today’s global housing challenges on an international stage as part of the 2025 Venice Biennale.
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Northumbria researchers announced as winners of Future Leaders Fellowships
Two talented researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded a share of £120 million from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) flagship Future Leaders Fellowship fund to help advance their work in space physics and book history.
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New funding for research on advancing inclusion in healthcare systems across Asia
Researchers in Vietnam, Thailand, India and the UK have been awarded more than £4 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to identify and evaluate inclusive methods of healthcare provision.
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The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes Northumbria Professor to its Fellowship
An economics expert from Northumbria University, whose research has highlighted the important links between community cohesion and regional development, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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Double research award win for Northumbria health academics
Northumbria University academics Dr Kate Hackett and Dr Allison Farnworth have won Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Awards from the NIHR, supporting research into nature-based health interventions and improved reproductive care, respectively, highlighting the university's commitment to impactful healthcare research.
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Northumbria STEM outreach project marks major milestone
An outreach group from Northumbria University is celebrating a decade of STEM engagement in the North East and beyond, and has recorded over 170,000 interactions with children, families and teachers in that time.
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Inspiring individuals awarded Honorary Degrees by Northumbria University
In recognition of their outstanding achievements, Northumbria University has awarded honorary degrees to 11 distinguished individuals at its summer graduation ceremonies this July.
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Future stars of the fashion industry join Graduate Fashion Week showcase
A Fashion student with a collection created using pre-loved football strips, including Newcastle United shirts, was among the award winners from Northumbria University at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week.
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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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Inspiring individuals to be awarded Honorary Degrees by Northumbria University
In recognition of their outstanding achievements, Northumbria University will confer honorary degrees to 11 distinguished individuals at its summer graduation ceremonies this July.
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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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Northumbria University in top 10 in UK for sustainability
Northumbria University has been ranked top 10 in the UK and among the top institutions in the world for sustainability in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.
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Prestigious bursary programme supports Fashion student’s industry experience
A Fashion student from Northumbria University was selected as one of just 10 students from across the UK to receive funding and mentoring guidance during his placement year from the Drapers’ x UKFT Bursary programme.
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Northumbria wins recognition for expanding access to higher education
Northumbria University has been named Higher Education Institution of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony which recognises successful initiatives aimed at widening access to higher education.
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Northumbria retains globally-recognised built environment accreditation
Northumbria University has once again cemented its reputation as a leading institution providing globally-recognised standards in built environment education after retaining its professional accreditations from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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New research could enhance the future of teaching in higher education
Academics from universities across the UK are about to launch a research project which could lead to changes in how higher education is taught – with a move away from traditional lectures in favour of a more interactive and playful approach to learning.
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Northumbria Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor made Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing
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.
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Work commences on three state-of-the-art teaching facilities at Northumbia University
On Monday 12 May works began to redevelop the interior of Durant Hall, a GRADE II listed church in Ellison Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The project will include the renovation and refurbishment of the existing spaces to create much-needed additional teaching spaces for Northumbria University.
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