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Find out moreNorthumbria ranked one of 10 most sustainable universities in the UK
Northumbria University has been ranked as 10th in the UK for environmental and ethical performance in the People & Planet’s University League for 2024/25. Published annually, the People & Planet’s University League is the only comprehensive and independent league table of universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance. It is compiled by the UK’s largest student campaigning network, […]
13 January 2025
Utilita Arena Newcastle is getting a makeover
Utilita Arena Newcastle is excited to announce that in celebration of its 30th birthday this year, it’s having a makeover. £1.75 million is being invested into Utilita Arena as it undergoes a major refresh, set to transform many of the venue’s spaces for all guests to enjoy. Due for completion by the end of 2024, the refresh […]
4 December 2024
Over 140 delegates from more than 80 different organisations travelled from 40 countries for the prestigious annual International Volunteer Cooperation Organisations (IVCO) conference hosted by Northumbria University this year. Representatives from a diverse range of international institutions, NGOs, research centres and government departments gathered in Newcastle upon Tyne for the event from 9 to 13 September. Each […]
6 November 2024