North East universities will host the MedRen2025 conference, celebrating Medieval and Renaissance music from June 30 to July 4. This collaborative event marks the first joint hosting by Northumbria, Newcastle, and Durham, attracting global scholars, musicians, and researchers.
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.
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.
Two PhD researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded Venice Fellowships by the British Council and will represent the UK internationally at the 2025 Venice Biennale.
Northumbria University has unveiled a new state-of-the-art X-ray radiography instrument – an important investment which will boost education and cultural collaboration across the North East and beyond.
A student showcase which is one of the highlights of the North East’s cultural calendar is under way once again, as Northumbria University launches its 2025 Degree Shows.
An expert in horror cinema from Northumbria University has co-curated a new exhibition which reimagines a young horror-enthusiast’s bedroom to discuss the influence of the genre.
The team behind a circular economy initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution, which includes experts from Northumbria University, is celebrating the launch of a toolkit designed to provide practical guidance on setting up recycling schemes across the world.
Northumbria University and North East Museums present "Small Pipes – Big History," a musical event celebrating the Northumbrian Small Pipes. Scheduled for May 14, it features performances, talks, and insights into the instrument's cultural significance and rich heritage. Admission is free.
A cafetière for loose-leaf tea, originally conceived by a group of MA Design and MA Fashion Design students at Northumbria University is landing on shelves across the world, in a fantastic turnaround from concept to product.
A wooden panel, found in Hexham Abbey after being lost for more than 30 years, could be the missing part in a series of medieval panel paintings – according to art conservators using state-of-the-art multispectral imaging technology.
A new exhibition at Newcastle City Library is taking visitors on a journey back in time to celebrate the rich, yet often overlooked, legacy of African American musicians who performed in the city in the 1950s and 60s.
Professor of Fine Art, Gavin Butt has been announced by the Association for Art History as one of their 2025 Fellows, an honour awarded on the basis of his innovative research in the field, and its engagement with audiences beyond academic art and art history worlds.
On April 19, Oklahoma marks the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. Playwright Steve Gilroy’s updated verbatim play, "In the Middle of the West," engages students, teaching them about the bombing's legacy through performances and educational initiatives.
Three experts in public policy, accounting and international relations from Northumbria University are among 64 outstanding social scientists recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences today.
A final year Fashion student from Northumbria University has been named the winner of the prestigious Next Graduate Fashion Foundation Design and Trend Competition.
The competition, which challenged emerging designers to forecast trends and design a capsule collection for Autumn/Winter 2025, attracted entries from fashion students across the country.
But it was a collection by Northumbria’s
On Sunday 2 March the biggest names in the world of film will gather in Hollywood for the 97th Academy Awards – among the nominees is Northumbria alumn Lol Crawley – director of photography for 2024 film The Brutalist, who has been nominated in the Cinematography category.
Will Croston, a Northumbria University graduate, won the RTS regional award for Best Student Drama with his film "Husk," inspired by personal grief. The project reflects his journey through loss, blending influences from classic horror and Slow Cinema.
Bethany Young, a Northumbria University Fashion student, won the Framework Knitters’ Award, including a £1,500 bursary, for her innovative knitwear designs inspired by Teesside’s industrial history. This achievement highlights her dedication and skill in the knitwear industry.
A new research hub in North East England, the FibER Hub, will investigate microfibre pollution from textiles. This collaboration aims to analyse environmental impacts and support sustainable textile development, focusing on reducing fibre shedding throughout the lifespan of fabrics.
