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Read all about it – latest issue of Northumbria University News out now

21st October 2022

The Autumn 2022 edition of Northumbria University’s newspaper is now available and packed full of the latest news, developments, achievements, and research stories.

This issue celebrates Northumbria being shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022, with the cover story explaining how Northumbria’s nomination reflects its transformation to become the UK’s first research-intensive modern university.

Also included in this edition is a special creativity-focused pull-out supplement, IMAGINE LEARN CREATE, which champions the importance of creativity and culture in society and celebrates the success of Northumbria’s students following a multitude of prestigious award wins this year.

As usual there is all the latest research news, including Northumbria academics supporting Arctic communities threatened by climate change, discovering bacteria in snake and spider venom, finding kinder treatments for childhood leukaemia and exploring the influence of social media on counterfeit crime.

There is also chance to find out more about Northumbria’s new Vice Chancellor Professor Andy Long, as he explains why he wanted to join Northumbria and how the University can look to the future with confidence and ambition.

This latest edition of Northumbria University News, along with all previous issues, are available to read online.

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a map showing areas of ice melt in Greenland
S2Cool project lead Dr Muhammad Wakil Shahzad
The Converted Flat in 2049, by the Interaction Research Studio, is one of seven period rooms built as part of the Real Rooms project which opened in July at the Museum of the Home in London.
The UK Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM), based at Northumbria University, has been awarded over £400,000 by the European Space Agency to investigate tipping points in the Earth’s icy regions with a focus on the Antarctic. Photo by Professor Andrew Shepherd.
Nature Awards Inclusive Health Research
Some members of History’s editorial team (from left to right): Daniel Laqua (editor-in-chief), Katarzyna Kosior (reviews editor), Lewis Kimberley (editorial assistant), Charotte Alston (deputy editor) and Henry Miller (online editor).
Dr Elliott Johnson, Vice Chancellor’s Fellow in Public Policy at Northumbria University.

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