Northumbria University named one of the UK's top 50 employers of veterans
Northumbria University has been named one of the 50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans 2026 - the definitive national ranking of Forces Friendly organisations in the UK.
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Northumbria space engineer named one of the UK's Top 50 Women in Engineering
A Northumbria University researcher whose work is helping to shape the future of laser-based space communications has been named one of the Women's Engineering Society's Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) for 2026.
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OBE for researcher whose work has helped protect firefighters
A Northumbria University academic whose work has helped modernise fire service operations and protect firefighters from harm has been recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2026.
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MBE for founder of Northumbria University’s pioneering Business Clinic
A Northumbria University academic who founded a pioneering Business Clinic that has connected thousands of students with real-world business challenges has been recognised in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours 2026.
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Long-serving law professor recognised with two honours at Northern Law Awards
A law professor who has spent more than four decades shaping legal education and research in the North East, has been recognised with two awards for his contribution to the region’s legal sector.
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Northumbria University and England Football Learning launch strategic partnership
Northumbria’s transformative strategic partnership with England Football Learning, the education arm of the Football Association, reimagines the approach to professional coach education enabling students to obtain highly sought-after UEFA qualifications.
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Top 10 for the 17th year running for graduate enterprise
Graduate businesses founded by Northumbria University students and alumni are generating an estimated £166.7 million in annual turnover and supporting 1,645 jobs across the UK, as the University marks its 17th consecutive year in the UK top 10 for graduate enterprise.
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Northumbria University joins landmark North East commitment to women and girls in sport
Northumbria University has joined professional sports clubs, foundations and fellow universities across the North East in a landmark regional commitment to advancing gender equity in sport and physical activity.
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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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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 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 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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Northumbria Professor recognised for pioneering work on domestic abuse and gender-based violence
A leading legal academic from Northumbria University has been awarded the prestigious title of Honorary King’s Counsel (KC Honoris Causa) for her contribution to reforming key aspects of the law in England and Wales.
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Northumbria expert delivers training to help address victim-blaming language
A Northumbria University academic is leading pioneering training to support police forces across the country to tackle victim-blaming language during investigations, with a particular focus on Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Northumbria student's street art course results in striking campus mural
A Northumbria University student has designed and delivered his own course in street art, culminating in a vibrant new mural at the heart of the University’s Newcastle City Campus.
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North East football heroes among leaders honoured by Northumbria University
Ahead of December's eagerly anticipated Tyne-Wear derby, footballing legends from both Newcastle United and Sunderland A.F.C. have been honoured by Northumbria University for their achievements on and off the pitch.
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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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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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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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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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