On this page you will find links to a number of Northumbria-led projects that have impacted on the economic environment and agenda
A new diagnostic test for childhood brain tumour offers hope for other cancers
Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant childhood brain tumour; research at Northumbria University is paving the way for much-needed personalised therapies for patients with specific types of medulloblastoma.
Discover moreAdvancing green chemistry through enzyme biocatalysis
Producing chemicals can be harmful to the environment, especially when conducted on an industrial scale...
Discover moreArchitecture research in North East England boosts tourism and the local economy
Northumbria University Researchers work with organisations such as the National Trust and Historic England is having a far-reaching impact on the local economy, education, environment and policy.
Discover moreAuthorities in England and Scotland unite to strengthen economic development
Policymakers have adopted research recommendations to boost political and economic collaboration across the England-Scotland border...
Discover moreBoosting automotive supply chain efficiency
Pioneering work on automotive supply chains has informed major global car manufacturing organisations
Discover moreCombining a customer orientated approach with industrial design
Though Parker Hannifin’s brand is synonymous with exceptionally high quality, the company has been facing increasing competitive pressure and a slowing product development pipeline...
Discover moreComic books - a powerful medium for all ages and genders
Research has shown that comic books serve an important purpose in education and understanding history, as well as art, culture and language...
Discover moreCommercial benefits derived from research measuring the efficacy of brain health supplements
Researchers at the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre (BPNRC) at Northumbria University have explored the effects of dietary supplements on people’s brain function and behaviour.
Discover moreHelping co-operatives and social enterprises to develop their strategies for the future
A co-operative approach to business that is founded upon democracy and promotes wealth creation and equality, as well as ethical responsibility has enabled companies worldwide to become major commercial and social players...
Discover moreLight-emitting molecules display ground-breaking technological potential
Manufacturers predominantly use liquid crystal displays (LCDs), but research into luminescent molecules has far-reaching consequences...
Discover moreNew reinforcement techniques are protecting historic buildings, benefitting society and the economy
Historical buildings are of great value to society, contributing to tourism, infrastructure and a community’s social identity...
Discover moreQuaker spirituality informing management practice
The ethics and values of Quakers can aid modern business challenges...
Discover moreReaping the benefits of student business consultants
Compared to other regions in the UK, businesses in the North East of England are particularly vulnerable to economic and political upheavals...
Discover moreScrutinising commercial property tax reform in England
Retailers and offices across the UK are struggling to overcome the economic effects of the pandemic, and the move to online shopping and home working...
Discover moreSetting the scene for genre cinema's new direction
In recent years, the content of horror, fantasy and sci-fi films has gained educational credibility...
Discover moreShaping science and the future through principal investigator training
Principal investigators are influential actors in universities and public research systems. They not only design research projects and manage their implementation, but they also coordinate actors within research programmes, and bridge the gap between academia, business and industry...
Discover moreSpecialised digital learning platforms help low literate adult migrants to integrate
Teaching low-literate, culturally diverse learners to read, write and speak the language of the country in which they have resettled can offer the best opportunities for integration...
Studies on cherry juice unravel a multitude of health benefits
Researchers at Northumbria University's seminal work on Montmorency tart cherry juice has led to successive studies unveiling the fruit’s many remarkable health properties within and beyond the sporting arena...
Discover moreTackling corruption in Nigeria
An innovative team of researchers from Northumbria University’s Business School has brought anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria together
Discover moreTransforming public services through the Human Learning Systems approach
Researchers at Newcastle Business School are transforming public services through an alternative management approach, entitled ‘Human Learning Systems’...
Discover moreTransforming the construction industry through Building Information Modelling
The construction sector worldwide is in the process of a technical revolution facilitated by digitalisation...
Discover moreUsing service design to enhance the impact of charities
Research is showing that service design can help charities improve their service without incurring more time, stress or money...
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