Really pleased to contribute to this LBC discussion on the Erasmus programme. It’s great news that the UK will rejoin - offering more students the opportunity to experience different countries & cultures, as well as bringing more European students to our campuses. www.lbc.co.uk/videos/2JsSd...

Local heroes honoured ⚽ Congrats to Eddie Howe and Dan Burn, awarded honorary Doctor of Civil Law degrees today. Recognised for leading @newcastleunited.com to their first trophy since 1955 and inspiring 70,000+ people across the North East through community programmes. Full story: bit.ly/49S2z1U

❄️ Could Antarctica's melting ice reveal a hidden climate ally? Research led by Dr Kate Winter from our School of Geography and Natural Sciences has uncovered a fascinating natural system in East Antarctica that could help absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide over long timescales. #ClimateScience

📣Welcome to Northumbria George Clarke 📣 We are thrilled to announce that renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University. #NewNorthumbriaChancellor #GeorgeClarke

There has been a somewhat mixed response to the announcement by the Secretary of State for Education on the reintroduction of means-tested maintenance grants, to be funded by a new levy on international student fee income. www.gov.uk/government/n...

One in every three students commutes to university, rather than moving into student accommodation. Our VC @andylong6.bsky.social spoke to the BBC about the financial challenges students are facing & new initiatives from Northumbria to support our commuter students. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📰🚨 £600 million funding for Holiday Activities and Food programme announced today – with research from Northumbria University being instrumental in the government's decision to commit funding for the next three years. www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new...

As a university with a social mission at its core, we believe world-leading research & outstanding education has the power to change lives & that everyone deserves the opportunity to benefit. Read in The Guardian how we are shaping futures and driving change… www.theguardian.com/shaping-futu...

Northumbria University has been named Higher Education Institution of the Year at the National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Awards 2025, which recognises successful initiatives aimed at widening access to higher education. 💡Discover more:

Universities for North East England could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, @chrismcdonaldmp.bsky.social has told an event in #Parliament. Full story: bit.ly/43dokEh

A new project to strengthen collaboration between #NorthEast universities, businesses & others to drive growth and create jobs has received £8.9m from the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Full story➡️ bit.ly/4dagnUZ

💡 Inspiring the next generation of scientists 💡 We are delighted to have signed a new partnership with long-time collaborators, the International Centre for Life, focused on boosting science education and engagement across the North East. Find out more⬇️ bit.ly/4jC3zcp #STEM #NUSTEM

Another wonderful, uplifting set of graduation ceremonies at @northumbriauni.bsky.social London Campus. We celebrated the achievements of over 600 students - including inspirational honorary graduate Amanda Staveley!

Three experts in public policy, accounting and international relations from Northumbria University are among 64 outstanding social scientists recognised by the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social today. 💡Discover more: www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/new... #researchexcellence #socialscience #newfellows

Northumbria's Professor Arlene Astell will lead one of four new dementia research networks announced today, funded by EPSRC and @nihr.bsky.social and in partnership with @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

Huge congratulations @newcastleunited.com - onwards and upwards!

Congratulations to our amazing Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Rachel Brown, who has won Mentor of the Year at the 2025 Northern PoWEr Women Awards! Rachel has championed mentorship for decades, guiding students, professionals, and aspiring leaders in the North East. Amazing work!

Outstanding achievement by Northumbria University graduate Lol Crawley!

Congratulations to Lol and Jack! So fantastic to see our graduates achieving at the highest level.

My thoughts on EDI - a thread: In some parts of the world and corners of the media it seems to have become fashionable to talk down or even cancel initiatives in support of equality, diversity and inclusion..

🎬 Huge congratulations to our talented alumnus Lol Crawley on his well-deserved Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography for The Brutalist! 👏 We couldn’t be more proud of Lol for this incredible achievement and we wish you all the best as you head to the #Oscars!

Delighted to see support confirmed for the centre for writing - key to our commitment to deliver experiential learning to all undergraduate students, both to further enhance student outcomes and support social mobility.