Global sea levels could rise due to melting Antarctic ice
Loss of ice in Antarctica caused by a warming ocean could raise global sea levels by three metres, research by Northumbria and Edinburgh universities suggests.
COMMENT: Why don’t we wipe mosquitoes off the face of the Earth?
Mike Jeffries, Teaching Fellow in Ecology at Northumbria University, writes about mosquitoes for The Conversation.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Take Your Seats!
A Northumbria performing arts lecturer is leading a unique day of music, dance, installation and discussion focused around an everyday object – the chair.
The Woon Foundation Prize 2016 is open for applications
Student artists from across the UK can now apply for one of the UK’s most generous arts prizes. The Woon Foundation Prize, jointly hosted by Northumbria University, Newcastle, and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, offers an exceptional opportunity for final year undergraduate fine art and sculpture students.
Marathon man Michael tackles road race in every Olympic city
A Northumbria University graduate donned his running shoes for an epic challenge which saw him run races in every Olympic city around the world over the past four years.
COMMENT: Don’t bulldoze Britain’s brutalist housing – it’s culture you can live in
Sebastian Messer, Senior Lecturer in Architecture at Northumbria University, writes about brutalist housing for The Conversation.
Call goes out for next joint Writer in Residence
Northumbria University and Live Theatre have announced a call for applications for the next joint Writer in Residence to work across both organisations from September 2016.
Major investment in solar panels makes environmental impact
Northumbria University has taken significant steps to increase its use of solar energy to help reduce its carbon emissions.
One week left to enter the Northern Writers’ Awards
Writers based in the North of England have one week left to enter the Northern Writers’ Awards 2016.
Holocaust survivor visits Northumbria to share inspirational story
One of the youngest known survivors of the Holocaust has spoken about her experiences at Northumbria University, Newcastle, to mark this year’s Memorial Day.