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Dr Ozcan Esen, an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, is Nutrition Lead and Consultant for the Turkish Olympic Committee and TeamTurkiye for the Paris Olympic Games, 2024.

10 July 2024 14:09

Northumbria academic supports global success in elite sport.

An academic and sports nutritionist at Northumbria University is the lead performance nutritionist for the Turkish Olympic team competing in Paris, this summer.

Assistant Professor Charlotte Gordon at the Diabetes Nursing Awards with certificate of achievement

9 July 2024 12:01

Use of AI in diabetes education achieves national recognition

The development of a new artificial intelligence-based tool that supports health professionals caring for people with diabetes has led to national recognition for a Northumbria University researcher and her team.

8 July 2024 12:40

Research animation explores first-hand experiences of receiving online support for eating disorders

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare services were transitioned to run remotely, creating challenges, particularly for those with eating disorders or eating distress. Academics from Northumbria University collaborated with people who have received this support, to translate these challenges into an animation to improve understanding of individual experiences and remote patient care.

The RV Polarstern in front of a huge iceberg in Pine Island Bay (Credit: J Klages, AWI)

5 July 2024 09:29

The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets: new study reveals it took millions of years for ice to cover Antarctica

Major differences in the way that Antarctica’s ice sheets formed millions of years ago could be the reason why ice is melting faster today than predicted, especially in West Antarctica, an international research team has discovered. The surprising findings, detailed in unique geological sediment samples from drill cores, provide insights into when and where today’s Antarctic ice sheets formed.

Northumbria University's Dr Kirsty Lindsay (left) and the computerised platform she will be asking volunteers to use during the experiment she is carrying out at the Life Science Centre

3 July 2024 12:49

Visitors to Life Science Centre to help with vital space research

Visitors to Newcastle's Life Science Centre can participate in a study to help astronauts on the Artemis Moon exploration program. By applying K-tape to astronauts’ ankles, it is believed balance on the Moon's surface can be improved. Results will be shared with the European Space Agency. Northumbria University is leading space innovation.

Northumbria University HAF Plus delivery team with partners from Chartwells and Big River Bakery

2 July 2024 16:46

Northumbria University launches summer activities to support delivery of Holiday Activities and Food programme

Northumbria University has launched a schedule of free activities for teenagers to enjoy this summer as part of the Department for Education’s national Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Plus programme.  

2 July 2024 09:39

Careers event supports graduate employment opportunities

Students and recent graduates from Northumbria were able to explore a range of employment opportunities at the University’s annual Careers Fest earlier this month. They were also able to hear from Northumbria alumnus Michael Brodie CBE, who is now CEO of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), who delivered a keynote speech.