Researchers win record funding

Northumbria’s reputation as a researchrich university was boosted earlier this year after securing a record five British Academy/ Leverhulme grants.

The grants have been awarded by a scheme which supports research in humanities and social sciences subjects to Northumbria academics working in the disciplines of Sociology, Criminology, International Politics and Law.

These academics will now undertake research into the online victimisation of women, the nature and extent of sexual violence in the British Army and the position and experiences of ‘new migrants in the North East’s workforce.

The researchers will also be investigating the experiences of two female Tanzanian former United Nations executives and how the Indian National Green Tribunal is reforming environmental governance.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Postlethwaite, said: “Quality research underpins everything we do at Northumbria.

“The ability to create new knowledge is the prime driver for academic quality and it provides our students with a learning and teaching experience that is contemporary, relevant and cutting edge. It also provides businesses and other stakeholders with an excellent resource to shape the way in which we operate.

“Securing five awards from the British Academy reinforces our reputation for quality research, helping Northumbria make a significant contribution to the world in which we study, work and live.”