New partnership to inspire the next generation of scientists
Northumbria University and the International Centre for Life (Life) have agreed a new strategic partnership to boost science education and engagement across the North East.
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Government backs new centre for writing in the North East
The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has awarded £5m of its Cultural Development Fund to help create a new centre for writing and publishing in Newcastle upon Tyne. The centre will develop the next generation of northern writers, become a hub for the publishing industry in the North and be a place where residents of the region can discover their writing potential.
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North East universities respond to proposals for higher education reform
The five universities in North East England have responded to the UK Government’s priorities for higher education reform, indicating their commitment to work together and with others to accelerate economic growth in the region.
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National award for renewable energy future leaders training programme
An innovative programme to develop the next generation of leaders in the renewable energy sector has been highly commended in the national Green Gown Awards.
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Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5 million investment
The North East space sector has received a 2.5 million investment from EPSRC, establishing the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) to enhance research, innovation, and skills in space technology, aiming to create jobs and stimulate economic growth over four years.
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North East’s top business leader award for academic with space vision
Professor John Woodward has been named the North East’s top business person of the year for his work to develop the new £50 million North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University.
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North East England’s five universities to strengthen collaboration to achieve greater impact and influence
The five universities of North East England, which collectively contribute £2.7 billion and 33,500 jobs to the UK’s economy*, will later this year launch a new partnership to strengthen their collaboration to achieve even greater social and economic impact.
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NESST vision achieves regional business recognition for Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Judges at the North East Business Awards have named Professor John Woodward as the Business Person of the Year for Northumberland and Tyneside for his work to develop the new North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University.
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Champion of entrepreneurship is honoured by Northumbria University
Inspirational champion of entrepreneurship in the North East, and nationally-recognised figure in the business start-up community Caroline Theobald CBE has received an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Why Small Business Matters Podcast talks to guests from cross-university Arrow innovation support programme
Established by Newcastle Business School’s Help to Grow Management delivery team at Northumbria University, the ‘Why Small Business Matters podcast’, provides a platform for successful small business leaders to tell their stories, offer advice and discuss what it means to be a thriving SME in today’s business landscape.
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Northumbria University wins prestigious award for nursing apprenticeships
Northumbria University has been named the UK’s Nursing Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at Student Nursing Times Awards 2024, in recognition of the success of its 18-month registered nursing degree apprenticeship course.
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Former Liberal Democrat leader visits Northumbria University
Former Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Vince Cable, visited Northumbria University where students engaged in discussions on media-politics relations and governance. Sir Vince discussed challenges facing UK universities and the importance of international students. His visit provided valuable insight for students and aligned with Northumbria's focus on experiential learning.
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Northumbria University spin-out raises £1.4m for lung test to aid early diagnosis of asthma
PulmoBioMed - a Northumbria University spin-out which has developed a new lung test that could lead to earlier diagnosis of asthma and other conditions - has raised £1.4m to help commercialise its technology.
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Northumbria welcomes High Commissioner for the Bahamas.
The High Commissioner for the Bahamas, Paul Andrew Gomez, has visited Northumbria University to discuss unlocking opportunities for Bahamian students to come and study at the University.
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Award-winning film maker awarded honorary degree from Northumbria University.
Bafta-nominated writer-director Clio Barnard has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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Major £2m expansion of nursing test centre will bring thousands more nurses to the frontline faster
A national nurse testing centre at Northumbria University has doubled in size to help to speed up the process of bringing more nurses to the NHS frontline. A major £2 million project to expand the centre has increased capacity to run 22,000 exams per year and has also led to the creation of more than 50 additional jobs.
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Northumbria welcomes talented young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to a life-changing transition to employment programme
A new life-changing supported internship programme for young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions, has just launched with Newcastle City Learning, supported by Northumbria University.
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Business programme creates next generation of entrepreneurs
Northumbria University students have praised a pioneering enterprise programme for giving them the real-life learning experience and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in business.
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Helping businesses assess the economic outlook
Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School has held a special guest panel event in collaboration with its strategic partners the Advanced Manufacturing Forum (AMF) and Open North Foundation (ONF) to offer insights on the UK and global economic outlook.
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Northumbria University and Lockheed Martin join forces to unlock the future of space-based solar power
As part of British Science Week, Lockheed Martin has announced an investment of £150,000 to Northumbria University in a project that aims to accelerate the delivery of space-based solar power.
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