Newcastle University

Latest News

How tarantulas hold tight
A Newcastle University scientist working with undergraduates has revealed how tarantulas, which unlike other spiders struggle with vertical surfaces, shoot silk safety threads from their feet to stay secure.

Recycling efforts are not wasted
Newcastle University has increased its recycling rate to almost 93 per cent in just three years – and is no longer sending any general waste to landfill.

Care home crisis predicted unless Government takes action
New research has shone a light on the health of the nation's oldest people, and it paints a mixed picture for the future.