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From fascinating research, outstanding achievements and exciting exhibitions to forthcoming open days and high-profile public lectures, here you can find information about the latest news, events and activities at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

With a global reputation for academic excellence and rich research, Northumbria University, Newcastle has plenty to shout about. The News pages showcase the very best of the University’s academic, research and partnership activities. Our News pages provide a glimpse into the exciting work taking place at Northumbria every day with stimulating comment and opinion from our academics – many of whom are leaders in their fields – alongside student and graduate success stories.

Journalists can contact the Media & Communications Team for information, access to academic experts and press releases via the Media Staff page. Video clips, articles, interviews, academic profiles and news coverage featuring the University are also available for broadcast and publication.

On the Events pages you will find information about the wide range of exciting activities taking place , including public lectures, gallery exhibitions and installations, performances, conferences, open days, sports fixtures and much more.  Many of our events are free and open to the public, so take a look at our Calander and see how you can get involved.

 

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Pictured left to right is Dr Antonio Portas, Jonathan Sanderson, Professor Carol Davenport and Mel Horan from NUSTEM at Northumbria University.
Young learners are pictured at Northumbria University’s London Campus taking part in the Digital and Cyber Essentials course – the first in an annual programme offered through a new initiative with the Mayor's Fund for London (MFL).
Author Julie Fitzgerald pictured holding her book The Wall in the Hall
caption:Dr Shahid Rasul and Dr Jibran Khaliq
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Northumbria students using an anatomage table
Dr Kirstin Mulholland, Dr Rick Hayman and Dr Susan Dawson
Northumbria University graduates Elora Foley and Oliver Hordon at New Designers
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Upcoming events

The Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust
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NU-NHSA Launch Event
Specialist Teaching Assistant Degree Apprenticeship - Online Information Session
Aged Veterans Research Conference 2026
IPE Conference 2026
Specialist Teaching Assistant Degree Apprenticeship - In-person Information Session
Next Stop Northumbria
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