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Newcastle students and staff to carry Olympic flame
The Olympic torch will travel through the North East in June and our students and staff are helping it on its way.
World Cup winners to train at Newcastle University
Some of the best football teams in the world are to train at Newcastle University’s Cochrane Park, as they prepare for the Olympic Games this summer.
Apps the way to do it
Newcastle University has challenged its students to devise a mobile phone app to improve life on campus.
Great North Build launches new Institute for Social Renewal
An interactive Lego exhibition at Newcastle University asks how a city can plan for a growing and ageing population, and launches a new research institute which will look for answers to society's big questions.
Newcastle retains Stan Calvert Cup for fifth consecutive year
Team Newcastle lifted the Stan Calvert Cup for a landmark fifth time in a row at Gateshead International Stadium on 4 March, beating rivals Northumbria by 100.5 points to 52.5 points.
Do you remember the 1995 or 1949 British Science Festival?
The British Science Festival returns to Newcastle for the seventh time in September 2013. Do you remember previous Festivals in 1995 or even 1949? If so, please send us your photos and memories.
The world at 7 billion: a review of IDC 2012
ACG member Dr David Moffatt (BSc Agriculture 1966, PhD 1971) reviews the fourth International Development Conference, held at Newcastle University on 18–19 February 2012.
Sharp dance moves from the Newcastle Kingsmen
Masters of the traditional Northumbrian Rapper sword dance—the Newcastle Kingsmen—will be showcasing their unique talents at Convocation Weekend 2012, writes Maria Douglas.
Social Renewal launches with Lego: a note from Prof Charles Harvey
Design and build a model town using Lego, debate the state of the property market, and help visualise cohousing communities. Professor Charles Harvey invites you to the Great North Build.
Strong start to Annual Fund campaign
Student caller and career development intern, Lauren Girling, charts the successes of the Annual Fund’s autumn campaign of 2011.
