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Collaboration of the 8 most research-intensive universities in Northern England: Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield & York

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Our innovative and impactful research transforms lives and makes a difference, globally and locally.

Discover more in our Global Research Newsletter 👉 mailchi.mp/96a54d0bd591...

#DUresearch
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January 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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durham.ac.uk
We are one of Europe’s top 40universities, ranking 32nd in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Europe.

The result highlights our improvements in academic and employer reputation, international research collaboration and graduate outcomes.

Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#QSWUR
Durham ranks among top 40 in 2026 QS Europe rankings - Durham University
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January 28, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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📣 Final call! Academics, data scientists, service experts, the deadline to apply to attend is tomorrow, end of day (midnight).

Join policy teams and scientists from across Whitehall to explore how connected data can address the SEND crisis.

Complete the short survey: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Child of the North Data Showcase - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data. Monday, 23 February in Manchester. A workshop for government policymakers, leading researchers, data holders and service experts from across the North of England. Co-hosted by N8 CIR, Child of the North and the Northern Health Science Alliance. The deadline to apply to attend is 30 January.
January 29, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Don't delay - apply today!

We've a few spaces remaining for our Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat in partnership with @ukri.org

Open to all digital research technical professionals, as well as those working in academia, funding bodies, and industry.

Apply at: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
The Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat takes place from 23rd to 27th March in Manchester. This is a week-long residential event connecting digital research infrastructure professionals, researchers, and representatives from industry and funding bodies from across the UK. Hosted by N8 CIR in partnership with UKRI.
January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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We're going to be leading a multi-million pound research initiative to transform mental health support! 🧠

We've been awarded almost £11 million pounds for pioneering mental health research, following a major investment by @nihr.bsky.social
Lancaster to lead multi-million pound research initiative to transform mental health support - Lancaster University
Lancaster University has been awarded almost £11 million pounds for pioneering mental health research following a major investment by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
www.lancaster.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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manchester.ac.uk
✨ Big news!

We have been recognised again in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026 with ten subjects in the global top 100 and four in the world’s top 50.

Huge thanks to our amazing community who make this possible 💜

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Can you contribute relevant expertise, projects, data assets or insights?

Join Whitehall policy teams and scientists to discuss Areas of Research Interest for SEND. Apply by Fri 30 January.

Learn more: https://n8cir.org.uk/training-and-events/child-of-the-north-showcase/
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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🧑‍💻 NRiPN Webinar
🔍 Policing Research Methods: Analysing Police Data
🗓️ 19 Feb, 11am–12pm

PGRs and ECRs are invited to join the @n8prp.bsky.social
discussion on the benefits and challenges of drawing on quantitative police data and analysis strategies.

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-poli...
N8 Policing Research Partnership. The New Researchers in Policing Network (NRiPN) Webinar, Policing Research Methods: Analysing Police Data. Thursday, 19 February, 11am - 12pm.
January 21, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Today we're celebrating some great news 🎉

We've been ranked in the world's top 85 for Medical and Health, and in the top 125 for Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Life Sciences in the latest Times Higher World Subject Rankings 🏆

To find out more https://bit.ly/4jMRIca

#WeAreNCL
Exterior view of a Newcastle University medical school with a banner stating it is ranked in the top 85 in the world for Medical and Health by THE World University Rankings for Subject 2026. Image displays a group of students sitting on the grass at Newcastle University, with a red brick building in the background. Overlay text highlights Newcastle University's rank within the top 125 globally for Arts and Humanities, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences according to THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
January 21, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Check out the video version of the @britishacademy.bsky.social podcast 'Confessions of an Early Career Researcher', hosted by our own Dr Leonie Smith of @globalaffairslu.bsky.social and featuring Dr Temidayo Eseonu as a guest! 👇
Finding your voice: What makes an ECR? | Episode 1 | Confessions of an Early Career Researcher
From developing your PhD, acclimatising to UK higher education structures, or navigating the vast expanse of LinkedIn – is there one right way to be an Early...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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📣 Call for EOIs! DL Fri 30 Jan.

Join us for a workshop focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data.

Please share with policymakers, researchers, data holders and service experts.

Learn more and apply to attend: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Child of the North Data Showcase. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the power of connected data. 23 February 2026, Manchester. A workshop for government policymakers, leading researchers, data holders and service experts from across the North of England. Co hosted by N8 CIR, Child of the North and Northern Health Science Alliance.
January 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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durham.ac.uk
Research by Professor Clare McGlynn in our Law School is behind a new law being implemented in England and Wales to criminalise the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfake images using AI. Find out more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Think fast! Places are limited for the @n8cir.bsky.social Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat 2026 supported by @ukri.org , taking place in Manchester from 23-27 March.

Register your interest ASAP, and volunteer if you can!

n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
The N8 CIR Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat takes place from 23 to 27 March 2026 in Manchester. It is a week-long residential event connecting digital research infrastructure professionals, researchers, and representatives from industry and funding bodies from across the UK. This image features the logos for N8 CIR and UKRI and a view of Manchester city centre at sunset.
January 13, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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🚨 Deadline reminder! Apply for N8 Policing Research Partnership - Policing Priority Grants by 2 January.

Projects must be led by an academic at one of the N8 universities and in collaboration with N8 PRP police partners

www.n8prp.org.uk/home/support...

@n8prp.bsky.social @vp-centre.bsky.social
N8 Policing Research Partnership Policing Priority Grants offer pump-priming funds for collaborative, targeted research into high-priority areas, new challenges and pressing concerns in policing. The image shows the N8 PRP logo and a blurry image of a police car.
December 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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newcastleuni.bsky.social
Our experts have been part of a new report that shows that arts & creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health.

Read more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4pWECvz

#WeAreNCL

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December 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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📣 Registration for LEPH2026 is now open!

We're proud to support the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026.

Early bird tickets are available 👇

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@vp-centre.bsky.social
The 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health takes place in Leeds from 6th to 9th September 2026. There is a 10 percent discount available to early bird registrations.
December 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Find out how an AI warning system is being used to predict fatbergs with our Head of the School of Engineering Prof Raffaella Villa on the BBC's Tech Now 📺

Watch the episode now on BBC iPlayer! 👇
Tech Now - Meeting My Avatar
Jacqui Wakefield joins singer KT Tunstall as she sees her musical avatar perform for the first time. Chris Vallance heads out on fatberg patrol to see an AI warning system in action.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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durham.ac.uk
We've secured a @ukri.org Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award for BiSCI, a new PhD training scheme around sustainable consumer innovation.
With P&G and others, researchers will develop #skills to drive greener, more sustainable products and technologies.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
December 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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durham.ac.uk
Researchers, galleries, libraries, museums and industry can access a new £2m facility at our Department of Archaeology to explore ancient and historical artefacts in greater detail.

NEMCAS provides cutting-edge tools to support heritage science 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
New £2m facility unlocks access to heritage science - Durham University
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December 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Backed by a significant investment from industry, a new research project led by Durham will support the UK’s energy transition and drive innovation in low-carbon technologies.

Read more 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

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#DUResearch #Geoenergy
December 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Zosia Beckles, Research Information Analyst in Library Research Support @bristoluni.bsky.social recently joined a @n8cir.bsky.social workshop to share her insights from a decade of managing sensitive data releases.

More at: n8cir.org.uk/training-and...

#sensitivedata
Ship shape and Bristol fashion: Lessons learnt through 10 years of sensitive data release
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December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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manchester.ac.uk
Incredibly proud of our research community 💜

Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised as some of the world's most influential, according to rankings released by Clarivate - from social sciences, to clinical medicine, to astronomy!

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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We’re pleased to share that Liverpool has achieved a top-three placement at the European Capital of Innovation Awards 2026, a significant recognition of the city’s growing strength in research, innovation, and collaboration. 👏

Read the full story here ➡️ www.kqliverpool.co.uk/news-updates...
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report edited by @vp-centre.bsky.social researchers.

Read more 👇

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Children needlessly pulled into justice system because of a lack of timely support, report warns - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early needs are not being addressed, according to a new report.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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🗓️ Save the date and register your interest 🫵

The @n8cir.bsky.social Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat 2026 supported by @ukri.org will take place in Manchester from 23-27 March 2026.

Learn more and register your interest 👉 n8cir.org.uk/training-and...
Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat takes place from 23 to 27 March 2026 in Manchester. It is a week-long residential event connecting digital research infrastructure professionals, researchers, and representatives from industry and funding bodies from across the UK. This images features the logos for N8 CIR and UKRI and a horizon view of Manchester city centre at sunset.
December 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM