Northumbria University

Northumbria University is an academic institution located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. It is a member of the University Alliance. Northumbria University has its origins in three regional colleges: Rutherford College of Technology, which was established by Dr John Hunter Rutherford in 1880 and opened formally by HRH The Duke of York in 1894, the College of Art & Industrial Design and the Municipal College of Commerce.

Address: Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Website: http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northumbria_University

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Psychology & Psychiatry

New UK report shows mental health and financial toll of 'gay ban' in the military

A new report published today (Thursday June 1) shines a light on the lifelong impact of the "gay ban" in the Armed Forces.

Jun 2, 2023

Oncology & Cancer

Swapping meat for 'mycoprotein' may protect against bowel cancer

Researchers from Northumbria University have found that swapping red and processed meat for Quorn's "mycoprotein," a fungi-based meat alternative, leads to a significant reduction in intestinal genotoxins—which can cause ...

Feb 16, 2023

HIV & AIDS

Chronic 'jet lag' discovered in people living with HIV

People living with HIV have a significantly delayed internal body clock, consistent with the symptoms of jet lag, according to new findings reported by researchers from universities in South Africa and the U.K.

Nov 10, 2022

Psychology & Psychiatry

Psychological first aid training could help improve care workers' well-being

A new study has shown that psychological first aid, training originally created for people to support others, can help health care workers in care homes improve their own mental well-being.

Nov 4, 2022

Psychology & Psychiatry

Homelessness cannot be solved without tackling trauma, new research reveals

As a society we cannot hope to end homelessness unless we first address the trauma that many homeless people have suffered throughout their lives—that is the headline finding of a new report "Tackling Trauma, Ending Homelessness."

Nov 2, 2022

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Innovative breath sampling device could revolutionize diagnosis of diseases, including COVID-19

New research shows 100% effectiveness of an innovative breath sampling device developed by Northumbria University medtech spinout, PulmoBioMed, that could revolutionize diagnosis of a range of diseases, including COVID-19.

Sep 29, 2022

Health

Haskap berries could hold the key to endurance runners' success

A recently discovered edible berry has the potential to improve the performance of endurance runners by a potentially game-changing 2%, according to new research at Northumbria University.

Feb 21, 2022

Psychology & Psychiatry

Can parkruns be an antidote to pandemic pressures?

Academics from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have published a research paper explaining why parkruns are so popular, particularly among those in managerial and professional positions.

Jul 19, 2021

Health

Research highlights powers of exercise recovery with Montmorency cherries

Researchers at Northumbria University and St Mary's University have revealed just how effective Montmorency tart cherry juice products can be in helping people recover after exercise.

Feb 9, 2021