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Getting in is just the start: Northumbria University’s ambitious push for social mobility

Getting more school-age children to believe university is a genuine option and giving them the confidence to pursue highly skilled work at the end of it, is key to the north-east university’s focus on turning potential into success

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025

Man with motor neurone disease walks final 356 metres of the London marathon

Alex Gibson, 47, founded the charity Challenging MND to help support others suffering with the degenerative disease, and their family carers.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

‘Anything is possible’ – London marathon participant with motor neurone disease

Alex Gibson, alongside friends Antony Quant, 51, and Andy Long, 47, will be participating in the London marathon on April 27 in aid of the charity.

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2025

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‘Higher education transforms lives’: the university with social mobility at its heart

Young people from north-east England are among the least likely to go into higher education – here’s how Northumbria University is trying to change that

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023

Northumbria University named 'University of the Year' at prestigious UK awards ceremony

Northumbria University bosses are celebrating after winning one of the biggest awards in education.

Chronicle Live · Nov 18, 2022

Newcastle and Northumbria Universities nominated for Times Higher Education University of the Year Award

It is the first time, outside of London, that two institutions from the same city have appeared on the same Times Higher Education University of the Year shortlist

Chronicle Live · Sep 1, 2022

Northumbria University in Newcastle appoints new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

New Vice Chancellor Professor Andy Long has a BSc in Applied Mathematics from the University of Warwick, an MSc in Computer Integrated Engineering from Loughborough University, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nottingham

Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2022

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Northumbria University appoints new vice-chancellor and chief executive

Prof Andy Long is currently provost and deputy vice-chancellor at Nottingham University

Birmingham Post · Feb 15, 2022

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