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Aspirin cuts hereditary cancer risks by more than half
Research at Newcastle has finally provided proof that taking a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in people with a family history of the disease by around 60 per cent.
Depression drugs trial launches at Newcastle
Experts at Newcastle University are launching a new trial for a drug which could shorten episodes of depression in many patients.
Graduate's artisan ice cream scoops top award
Lauren Girling meets graduate Ben Spurr, whose award-winning ice-cream parlour, Spurreli, is tantalising the North East's tastebuds.
David Coverdale on the end of the World
Former editor of The Courier, David Coverdale, talks exclusively to AlumNews about the demise of the News of the World, and his experiences as a trainee reporter on the notorious Sunday tabloid.
Princess Royal names new research vessel
Newcastle University’s new £1million research vessel that will further our scientific understanding of the North Sea has been officially named by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.
Good communication in early years key to success at school
Parents who foster a love of reading in a child’s early years are ensuring they get off to a flying start at school, according to new research.
Record-breaking season for NUBC; plus graduate strikes gold at swimming
Newcastle University Boat Club will start the new year with heads held high after a successful 2010–11. And Susie Rodgers takes five golds at the IPC European Championships.
Newcastle University achieves highest ever ranking
The University has been placed twelfth in the country by the Sunday Times University Guide 2012.
Graduate's tea leaves retailers thirsty for more
Newcastle graduate Adam Soliman is brewing up a storm with his specialist tea brand, Charbrew, which will shortly arrive in Sainsbury's.
A note from the Henderson Hall Association
Professor David Harvey , President of the Henderson Hall Association (HHA), advises members of its closure and plans to donate its remaining funds to the University's Annual Fund.
Newcastle medic breaks Channel record
Roger Allsopp (MB BS 1964) becomes the oldest person ever to swim the English Channel, raising over £63,000 for cancer research.
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