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University academics from across education, sport and the built environment have been named National Teaching Fellows by Advance HE, in recognition of their contribution to teaching excellence in UK higher education. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/record-year-for-northumbria-as-three-academics-named-national-teaching-fellows-3459284?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/record-year-for-northumbria-as-three-academics-named-national-teaching-fellows-3459284?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:34:05 +0100 Innovative designers and makers from Northumbria University have won a string of awards and recognition on shortlists for their final year projects in furniture and product design at the New Designers event. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-designers-recognised-at-uks-biggest-graduate-showcase-3459743?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-designers-recognised-at-uks-biggest-graduate-showcase-3459743?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:49:12 +0100 The impact of research and technical expertise at Northumbria University has been highlighted on a national stage, after a scientist's placement in Parliament led an MP to showcase his work as a flagship example of excellence in technical skills. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/building-bridges-between-science-and-westminster-a-northumbria-researchers-view-from-parliament-3459496?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/building-bridges-between-science-and-westminster-a-northumbria-researchers-view-from-parliament-3459496?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:12:45 +0100 A rare early painting by celebrated North East artist Norman Cornish has been donated to Northumbria University, adding a significant new work to one of the most important collections of Cornish's work in the world. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/rare-norman-cornish-painting-donated-to-northumbria-university-3459409?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/rare-norman-cornish-painting-donated-to-northumbria-university-3459409?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0100 Students from Northumbria University’s Business Clinic are helping a County Durham church to boost its income and provide an even greater variety of services to the local community. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/students-support-growth-of-county-durham-community-hub-3459082?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/students-support-growth-of-county-durham-community-hub-3459082?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 A Northumbria University academic curated a major retrospective of one of India's most influential filmmakers at the BFI (British Film Institute) Southbank and Il Cinema Ritrovato, Bologna this June. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-researcher-takes-indian-cinema-legend-to-major-international-showcases-3458838?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-researcher-takes-indian-cinema-legend-to-major-international-showcases-3458838?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100 Northumbria University is launching The Bridge, a flexible route into higher education for adult learners in the North East, in partnership with Cambridge Education Group. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/new-partnership-will-bridge-the-gap-and-open-doors-for-adult-learners-at-northumbria-university-3458784?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news 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Northumbria University is awarding honorary degrees to 14 distinguished individuals at its summer graduation ceremonies, in recognition of their outstanding achievements across the worlds of screen and stage, sport, science, business, law and the creative arts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/north-east-stars-among-leaders-honoured-by-northumbria-university-3457935?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/north-east-stars-among-leaders-honoured-by-northumbria-university-3457935?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:09:05 +0100 The creative skills of final year Fashion students from Northumbria University have once again been recognised at Graduate Fashion Week in London after an impressive 31 students were shortlisted for accolades. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/creative-talent-shines-as-northumbria-celebrates-70-years-of-fashion-at-graduate-fashion-week-3457747?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/creative-talent-shines-as-northumbria-celebrates-70-years-of-fashion-at-graduate-fashion-week-3457747?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:33:39 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-university-named-one-of-the-uks-top-50-employers-of-veterans-3456330?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news 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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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-in-top-35-universities-worldwide-for-sustainability-3456114?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-in-top-35-universities-worldwide-for-sustainability-3456114?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-university-launches-the-north-edit-magazine-3455978?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-university-launches-the-north-edit-magazine-3455978?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0100 New research commissioned by Lush shows the UK's non-animal methods sector grew to more than £1.2 billion in turnover and has been cited by a leading parliamentary advocate for reform. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-researchers-provide-economic-evidence-base-for-shift-away-from-animal-testing-3455819?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-researchers-provide-economic-evidence-base-for-shift-away-from-animal-testing-3455819?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:02:09 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-space-engineer-named-one-of-the-uks-top-50-women-in-engineering-3455460?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/northumbria-space-engineer-named-one-of-the-uks-top-50-women-in-engineering-3455460?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0100 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. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/obe-for-researcher-whose-work-has-helped-protect-firefighters-3455138?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/northumbria-university/pressreleases/obe-for-researcher-whose-work-has-helped-protect-firefighters-3455138?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Northumbria University