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The Flipflopi traditional 'dhow' model is part of the Plastic: Remaking Our World exhibition. Photo by Joana Linda © EDP Foundation.
Attendees at an Advanced Manufacturing Forum and Northumbria University Event
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David Staples in Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Innovative care for older people project celebrates success
Dr Gerrit Hilgen Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at Northumbria University
Senior Research Assistants from Northumbria School of Design, Helen Simmons and Dr Nkumbu Mutambo.
Budget briefing
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