N8 Research Partnership

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A collaboration of the 8 most research-intensive universities in Northern England: Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield & York n8research.org.uk

Research and innovation should be treated as part of the North’s core growth infrastructure. The North’s research-intensive universities are not simply stakeholders in the Northern Growth Strategy: they are essential delivery partners. Read our response to the #NorthernGrowth strategy consultation

N8 responds to the Northern Growth Strategy consultation - N8 Research Partnership

The N8 Research Partnership responded to the Government’s invitation for views on Northern Growth on 31 July 2026.

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Today! Thu 16 July, 12pm-1pm. Join us for a webinar about the 'Equitable Access to Play – Opportunities for Children and Young People in the North of England' call for case studies. Webinar registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-eq... Call (DL 31 Aug): www.n8research.org.uk/what-we-do/r...

WEBINAR: Equitable Access to Play

Webinar about the "Equitable Access to Play – Opportunities for Children and Young People in the North of England" call for case studies

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A significant moment. This report represents years of research and months of rigorous expert consensus-building. It provides a compelling, evidence-based case for transforming how public services share data to improve children's lives and strengthen the UK economy. #Connectingdata

Child of the North@childofthenorth.bsky.social · 4w ago

We need a national connected data model to transform children’s services. Our report shows how proven approaches already working in Northern England can be scaled nationally to address the urgent need for better data sharing. childofthenorth.aflip.in/Connectingda... #ConnectingData

We need a national connected data model to transform children’s services. Our report shows how proven approaches already working in Northern England can be scaled nationally to address the urgent need for better data sharing. childofthenorth.aflip.in/Connectingda... #ConnectingData

Experts call for national connected data model to transform children's services and boost UK economy - N8 Research Partnership

New report calls for national connected data model to transform children's services

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Stronger regional economies are built through partnership. 🤝 N8 Director Colin Tattam is featured in this article, reflecting on how collaboration between universities, business and government can unlock credible place-based opportunities and drive innovation-led growth. 📈

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Regional universities ‘heartened’ by Burnham’s local growth plans. Prime minister-in-waiting’s statements on university-led regional economies hailed as a “sharpening of the argument”. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...

We're proud to be ranked in the world's top 150 universities by QS World University Rankings. These results reflect the strength of our global research, outstanding teaching and supportive student experience in an increasingly competitive international higher education landscape. #WeAreNCL

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Leeds has risen to 77th place in the QS World University Rankings, strengthening its position in the world's top 100 universities for 2027 🎉 Climbing nine places this year, Leeds has been in the top 100 globally for nine years in a row, stepping up to 12th among UK institutions on the list.

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This month we celebrated major milestones! 🎉 From a Royal Society Fellowship and the launch of Newcastle Innovations, to restoring natural habitats and rethinking e-waste, this month showcased the strength of our researchers, partners and innovators working together for a better future. #WeAreNCL

This image features Professor Hayley Fowler smiling in front of a blurred background with green plants. Text at the top reads, "Royal Society Fellowship for Professor Hayley Fowler," with the Newcastle University logo. At the bottom, it says, "In recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts, she joins the UK's national academy of sciences."Audience seated in a modern auditorium during the "Newcastle Innovations launch" event. Presenter on stage in front of a large screen displaying "Newcastle University" logo. Text on image highlights collaboration benefits, expertise access, and funding pathways.A scenic landscape image with a winding river flowing through green hills under a cloudy sky. Text overlays include the Newcastle University logo and read: "River restoration to improve wildlife and habitats. Our scientists and the National Trust found that restoring an engineered channel to a natural form slowed the water movements and boosted opportunities for wildlife.A laboratory setting with two individuals wearing white lab coats working on a project. The background includes shelves with equipment. The text on the image reads: "New reversible glue tech to improve electronic waste recycling" and "Our engineers are responsible for a new reversible glue that can be recycled together with other electronic components." The Newcastle University logo is visible in the top right corner.

Be Curious is back this weekend 🎨🔬 Join us on Saturday 16 May (10am–4pm) as we celebrate 10 years of our family-friendly research event 🎉 Expect hands-on activities, interactive exhibits and fascinating discoveries for all ages 🧵👇

Child engaged in building a structure or fort using construction toys (plastic sticks and balls with holes in them).