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University partnership providing scholarships for North East carers

The North East has a higher number of care leavers than the UK average, but a progression rate into higher education that is lower than the national average. Northumbria University has been awarded a grant from the Welland Trust to raise the aspirations of care experienced students studying within the region’s Further Education colleges.

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Scholarships opening a world of opportunity for Northumbria students

Philanthropic donations are making a real difference to the lives of many students across the Northumbria University community. New externally funded scholarships are enabling high-achieving students, from traditionally under-represented backgrounds, to access the life-changing benefits that higher education brings. 

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Female entrepreneurs get university business boost through a memorial fund

A new accelerator programme for female entrepreneurs has been established at Northumbria University thanks to a generous £63,000 grant from The Susan Dobson Memorial Fund.

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FUTURE FWD support scholarship opportunity to advance equality and inclusion in graphic design

Graphic design undergraduate students at Northumbria University are set to receive a scholarship boost from four design studios based in the UK and US.

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Gardiner Richardson donates free strategic work to support Northumbria University start-ups

Gardiner Richardson will provide a day’s pro bono brand strategy support as part of the Higher Education Without Barriers fund.

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Generous alumni help students to follow in their professional footsteps

Thanks to the generosity of two successful alumni, students from under-represented groups will have the opportunity to study a career-defined degree at Northumbria University.

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Global leaders building diversity in the built environment

Scholars at Northumbria University receive a boost as two leaders in the sector pledge scholarships for Built Environment students from under-represented backgrounds.

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National Lottery Community Fund grant supports Northumbria University Converge programme

Northumbria University, School of Design, has been awarded £388,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to support the mental health of adults from across the North East.

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Northumbria students set to benefit from business-funded scholarships

Working with CBRE, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Santander Universities UK, Northumbria has established new scholarships for academically talented students, from traditionally under-represented groups, who want to study at the University.

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Northumbria University celebrates the impact of philanthropy at NUAMPLIFY

On Tuesday 28 November, Bdaily was given the opportunity to experience NUAMPLIFY, a ‘thank you’ event to recognise the people and organisations that generously volunteer their time to support Northumbria University’s students’ learning experiences, or contribute financially, providing opportunities for its students to study and succeed.

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Partnerships creating opportunities for young people in Newcastle

A new lntoUniversity learning centre, designed to support young people to fulfil their potential and achieve a place at university is now open in Newcastle.

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Philanthropic alumni create 60 scholarships at Northumbria University

In just over six months since the launch of Northumbria University’s Higher Education Without Barriers fund, philanthropic alumni and businesses have created 60 new scholarships, donated £500,000, and benefitted more than 500 students.

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Rolton Group engineers opportunities for graduates in the North East

Rolton Group - one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies and design team partner in the £3.8billion Britishvolt development in Northumberland - has announced a new scholarship programme to support women from minority ethnic backgrounds interested in studying engineering.

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Talented students overcome hurdles with the help of sport scholarships

Fresh from its success being named University of the Year, Northumbria University is celebrating another win.

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Two new businesses announce their support to create eleven scholarships at Northumbria University

Northumbria students are set to receive a boost from two new corporate supporters – Robson Laidler Accountants and Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB).

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Two new businesses announce their support to create scholarships at Northumbria University

Students at Northumbria University are set to receive a boost from two new supporters – Space Group, a Newcastle business resident since 1957, and Arctic Wolf, new to the city in 2021.

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Two new businesses announced their support to create ten scholarships at Northumbria University

Students are set to receive a boost from two new corporate supporters – Ribston Ltd and Mott MacDonald Ltd.

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Vaughan Oliver Graphic Design Scholarship recipient has work featured at prestigious REVEAL exhibit

After securing support from The Vaughan Oliver Graphic Design Scholarship, Thomas Adey’s tutors have seen him completely re-evaluate his ambitions and grow in confidence.

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Two new businesses announce their support to create scholarships at Northumbria University

Students at Northumbria University are set to receive a boost from two new supporters – Space Group and Arctic Wolf.

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Northumbria University announce partnership with Assura

Northumbria University have partnered with property business Assura to support five highly gifted Undergraduate students through the first year of their studies.

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Talented Students overcome hurdles with the help of sports scholarships

Northumbria University have launched a new series of scholarships which aim to widen participation and diversity in both Higher Education and Sport.

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Enterprise 2023 Donation

Find out about Enterprise Rent-a-Car's recent £10,000 donation and how it is supporting the Higher Education Without Barriers campaign.

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Generosity Trail

Located in six areas across City Campus, our interactive Generosity Trail showcases our key philanthropic partnerships.

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Global publisher makes significant book donation to Newcastle-based learning centre

Hachette, the world’s second-largest publisher has donated more than 160 books to a local learning centre in the East End of Newcastle.

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Warwick Stafford Fellowship Recipient - Kathryn Elkin

In 2017, performance and video artist Kathryn Elkin become the 5th Warwick Stafford Fellow. We caught up with her five years on, to hear about the impact the Fellowship has had on her professional practice and career trajectory.

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Warwick Stafford Fellowship Recipient - Laurence Kavanagh

In 2015, Laurence Kavanagh became the 3rd artist to secure Northumbria University’s annual Warwick Stafford Fellowship. We chatted to Laurence seven years on, to hear about the lasting impact the fellowship has had on his career.

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Northumbria University chosen to pilot new Unite Foundation scheme

Northumbria University is one of four institutions across the country that have been selected to take part in the Unite Foundation's 'Home at University' scholarship pilot.

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Giving Tuesday appeal supports those most in need

Our recent Giving Tuesday campaign generated over £7000, to support students most affected by the ongoing cost of living crisis. Hear from some of the campaigns supporters on why they chose to donate and the importance of giving back to the Northumbria University community.

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Northumbria Alumni show that Many Hands Make Light Work

In November 2023, Northumbria University's Many Hands Make Light Work appeal raised over £4000, thanks to generous donations from 131 alumni in 16 countries.

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Northumbria University working in partnership with the Aziz Foundation to provide scholarships to Postgraduate British Muslim students

Northumbria University is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Aziz Foundation to provide Masters scholarships to students who are actively engaged in British Muslim communities.

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Providing a sporting chance for all

As part of its wider Higher Education Without Barriers campaign, Northumbria University has launched a new sport scholarship to help the next generation to shine.

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Bursary funding offers opportunities to talented students from under-represented backgrounds

Northumbria University law student Ami has been awarded the John Bloom Law Bursary to help with accommodation and living costs during her studies. The bursary is managed by the Tees Valley Community Foundation.

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Impact Report 2022

The Impact Report showcases the incredible difference your support has made over the last academic year.

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Alumni Telethon campaigns raise over £75,000

In 2021 and 2022 Northumbria University ran three successful Alumni Telethon campaigns which collectively raised over £75,000 to support the University's pioneering Higher Education Without Barriers campaign.

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Global leaders building diversity in the built environment

Scholars at Northumbria University receive a boost as two leaders in the sector pledge scholarships for Built Environment students from under-represented backgrounds.

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Global brand and local agency pledge support for postgrads at Northumbria University

Businesses of all sizes are pledging their support for students at Northumbria University. From international enterprises pledging a suite of support, to single scholarships from SMEs, any business has the ability to change lives for the better.

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Funded scholarship opportunities for business students

Northumbria University has recently announced a partnership with The Institute of Leadership & Management (The Institute) to offer postgraduate scholarships for business students.

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Enterprise-Rent-A-Car provide support for ten new scholarships

In 2021, Enterprise Rent-A-Car established an inaugural Business and Management Scholarship. Following this success, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has extended its support ten-fold with a five-figure donation to establish ten postgraduate scholarships.

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Northumbria University embraces agility at its London Campus

Recognising a rapidly changing Higher Education landscape characterised by the emergence of new private sector providers, shifting student expectations and increased focus upon skills development, Northumbria University has embedded an agile culture throughout its London Campus.

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Philanthropic alumni create 60 scholarships at Northumbria University

In just over six months since the launch of Northumbria University’s Higher Education Without Barriers fund, philanthropic alumni and businesses have created 60 new scholarships, donated £500,000, and benefited more than 500 students.

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Female entrepreneurs get university business boost through a memorial fund

A new accelerator programme for female entrepreneurs has been established at Northumbria University thanks to a generous £63,000 grant from The Susan Dobson Memorial Fund.

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Tech business supports future talent through 15 postgraduate scholarships

Version 1 – one of the leading lights in the UK computing and software sector – has pledged three years of funding for tech talent development in the North East.

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Generous alumni help students to follow in their professional footsteps | Northumbria University

Thanks to the generosity of two successful alumni, students from under-represented groups will have the opportunity to study a career-defined degree at Northumbria University.

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Northumbria Students to benefit from new partnership with the Agile Business Consortium

Students from under-represented backgrounds at Northumbria University are being offered funding support for post graduate study following an enhanced partnership agreement with the Agile Business Consortium.

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New Northumbria University partnership provides scholarships for North East carers

Northumbria University has been awarded a grant from the Welland Trust to raise the aspirations of care experienced students studying within the region’s Further Education colleges.

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New INTOUniversity Centre supports the regions school children

In October 2021, the region's first INTOUniversity Learning Centre opened its doors in the East End of Newcastle. It is an exciting new development involving Northumbria and Newcastle Universities and INTOUniversity - the UK's largest university-access charity.

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Student Living by Sodexo support pioneering programmes

Student Living by Sodexo have just completed their first year of supporting Northumbria University students with their pioneering NUTHINKING and NUIDEAS programmes.

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Scholarships opening a world of opportunity for Northumbria students

Alumnus, Dr Arnab Basu, Founding Chief Executive Officer of Kromek, shares his reasons for supporting Northumbria University scholarships.

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Rolton Group engineers opportunities for graduates in the North East

Rolton Group - one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies and design team partner in the £3.8billion Britishvolt development in Northumberland - has announced a new scholarship programme to support women from minority ethnic backgrounds interested in studying engineering.

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Northumbria students set to benefit from business-funded scholarships

Northumbria University are working with CBRE, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Santander Universities UK to establish new scholarships for academically talented students, from traditionally under-represented groups, who want to study at the University.

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Innovative creative industries partnership develops unique masters degree in Publishing

Northumbria University has joined forces with Hachette UK and New Writing North to deliver an innovative new publishing degree.

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IntoUniversity partnership creates opportunities for young people in Newcastle

A new lntoUniversity learning centre, designed to support young people to fulfil their potential and achieve a place at university is now open in Newcastle.

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Northumbria partnership launches new mental health initiative

Northumbria University have recently partnered with Student Living by Sodexo to launch a new mental health and wellbeing scheme titled NUTHINKING. This new scheme helps to provide students with regular access moderate physical activity as well as a bespoke package of support that is part of Northumbria’s wider student mental health and wellbeing approach.

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Northumbria University and Santander Universities UK Impact Report 2021

Since 2015, our valued partnership with Santander Universities UK has delivered positive impacts through the delivery of high-quality education, enterprise and employability programmes for the benefit of Northumbria’s staff, students, alumni and university stakeholders.

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Impact Report 2021

The Impact Report showcases the incredible difference your support has made.

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