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.
Categories: social mobility
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Northumbria in top 35 universities worldwide for sustainability
Northumbria University is officially one of the best universities in the world for sustainability, according to the latest Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, published today. Northumbria is now ranked 31st in the world – its highest ever position – from an assessment of more than 1,600 universities from 116 countries.
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Northumbria University launches The North Edit Magazine
Northumbria University has launched The North Edit, an annual magazine highlighting its global research, teaching, and partnerships. Featuring stories on pressing challenges and regional achievements, it showcases initiatives like NESST and efforts to address climate change and enhance education.
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National Lottery funding will increase educational opportunities for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families
Northumbria University has been awarded £245,061 by The National Lottery Community Fund to establish the first North East and Cumbria Centre for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities.
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Free online directory launches to support people with experience of homelessness
Researchers at Northumbria University have launched a free, searchable online directory covering more than 1,000 services to support people experiencing homelessness across the North East and Cumbria – uniquely bringing together housing and healthcare services with social, community and creative activities in one accessible place.
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Recognition for researcher dedicated to tackling food insecurity in the UK
A Northumbria University academic who has played a key role in bringing breakfast clubs and holiday activities to millions of children across the country has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
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University partnership brings space research to life for school pupils
A North East school has partnered with solar and space physics experts from Northumbria University for a project supported by a Royal Society Partnership Grant which aims to bring academic research and STEM careers to life.
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Families back nationwide school holiday activities programme in record survey
As the half term holidays approach, a landmark survey of 20,000 parents and carers has revealed overwhelming support for the Government's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, with families reporting significant benefits for both their children and their household finances.
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Business leaders and universities unite to pave way for a new era of skilled graduate jobs
Leaders from national, international and regional businesses including Greggs, Siemens Energy and Lloyds Group have gathered at Northumbria University to discuss how graduates can be equipped with the skills their businesses need, both now and in the decades ahead.
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From care leaver to government AI leader: Northumbria graduate's extraordinary journey
A Northumbria University graduate who grew up in the care system in County Durham has been recognised as one of the UK's leading voices in artificial intelligence and digital transformation – just three years after completing his degree.
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Northumbria Social Work students gain global perspective on 4,000km South African placement
Five MA Social Work students from Northumbria University (Alice Henderson, Ava Lister, Avi Bhinder, Ruth Ncube and Fran De Mondosa Alves) travelled 4,000 kilometres across multiple regions in South Africa, where they experienced, observed and delivered social work training in the heart of diverse communities.
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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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University partnerships key to driving social mobility, says Lords report
Northumbria University has welcomed a major House of Lords report which champions the role of universities in driving social mobility through local partnerships.
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New Gateshead education centre to provide opportunities for thousands of local young people
Young people facing disadvantage from Gateshead and the surrounding areas will have a significantly enhanced opportunity to attend higher education, thanks to a new children’s education centre which has been launched in the town.
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Northumbria University to host the next RAISE national conference on student engagement
One of the UK’s largest conferences on student engagement and experience, organised by the Researching, Advancing and Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) Network, will be hosted by Northumbria University in 2026.
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Northumbria joins leading northern health partnership
Northumbria University has joined the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA), a partnership of leading universities and NHS trusts driving health research and innovation across the North of England.
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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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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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From gym instructor to PhD graduate - Northumbria technician's remarkable journey defies the odds
A former gym instructor from South Shields who left school with just five GCSEs has achieved a PhD while working full-time as a technician at Northumbria University and his groundbreaking research could change NHS exercise guidelines for older adults.
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Free school meals could cost schools over £310 million per year, study reveals
Schools across England face an annual shortfall of £310 million in covering the cost of free school meals unless urgent action is taken to reform the national school meals funding system, according to a new report led by Northumbria University.
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