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Northumbria University

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Northumbria University is a research-intensive University based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an additional campus in London. Originating from Rutherford College (founded in 1880), Northumbria works with leading employers and is a top UK institution for graduate start-ups. Northumbria attracts students from 137 countries and collaborates globally with higher education institutions.

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Research reveals Arctic region was permafrost-free when global temperatures were 4.5˚C higher than today
Scientists have found evidence that the Asian continent was free of permafrost all the way to its northerly coast with the Arctic Ocean when Earth’s average temperature was 4.5˚ C warmer than today.
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Antarctic ice sheet tipping points in the last 800,000 years warn of future ice loss
This study investigates the long-term stability and tipping behavior of the Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) over the past 800,000 years using transient and equilibrium simulations with the Parallel Ice Sheet Model (PISM)
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Satellites could hold the key to keeping the lights turned on
Extreme weather is becoming more common around the world, with climatic events such as storms often causing damage to power networks, resulting in a loss of electricity – but could satellites prove to be a solution to maintaining energy supplies on earth?
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Evidence of Antarctic glacier’s tipping point confirmed for first time
Researchers have confirmed that Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica could cross tipping points which would have significant consequences for global sea level.
Meetings and conferences
In person
17 September 2015 - 18 September 2015
Newcastle upon Tyne
Dealing with Disasters Conference
Health Centred Disaster Risk Reduction: A New Agenda for a New Era
Publication
Proceedings of the second ANDROID doctoral school in disaster resilience 2014
This volume is the second edition of the doctoral school programme of the ANDROID network, established as part of ANDROID Work Package 3.
Meetings and conferences
In person
28 March 2013 - 29 March 2013
Newcastle upon Tyne
UK seminar on learning from the recent past: Local responses to the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011
The seminar is one of the annual events to remember and respect the people who were affected by the Great East Japan Tsunami and Earthquake on 11 March 2011.
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Mutual alliances for local risk, response and resilience planning
'These vehicles and the equipment will help fight fire more effectively. The assistance will boost our morale while doing risky jobs,' said Lila Raj Gachha Magar, Chief of Kathmandu Fire Brigade in a report talking to The Republica...

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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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https://www.northumbria.ac.uk
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