http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/ en-gb webmaster@ncl.ac.uk http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/ideas-to-improve-the-health-and-wealth-of-our-region We are part of a new network which will ensure that innovative ideas within the NHS are turned into treatments, accessible technologies and medicines. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/ideas-to-improve-the-health-and-wealth-of-our-region AllChanging Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Health Science CityRegional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/pay-attention-how-we-focus-and-concentrate Scientists at Newcastle University have shed new light on how the brain tunes in to relevant information. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/pay-attention-how-we-focus-and-concentrate AllAnimal Changing Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Health Research University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/roll-up-roll-up-for-the-biggest-ever-fine-art-degree-show The countdown has begun to the launch of the most visited exhibition in the Hatton Gallery’s annual calendar. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:02:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/roll-up-roll-up-for-the-biggest-ever-fine-art-degree-show AllArts & Culture Changing Age Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Staff/Students University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/universities-rise-to-the-efficiency-challenge Universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts revealed today. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/universities-rise-to-the-efficiency-challenge AllPress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/encouraging-people-to-see-red Budding film-makers are being invited to take part in a new project designed to celebrate one of the UK’s most iconic native species – the red squirrel. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/encouraging-people-to-see-red AllArts & Culture Computing Environment Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Nature Staff/Students SustainabilityPress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/laughter-it-s-all-in-the-mind Is someone laughing with you or at you? Your brain can tell the difference, researchers have discovered. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:18:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/laughter-it-s-all-in-the-mind AllFaculty of Medical Sciences Medicine Research University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/working-through-retirement Work may be hard but achieving a satisfying, fulfilling retirement may be even harder work. A new book offers timely advice for revered football manager Sir Alex Ferguson as he announces his retirement. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:32:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/working-through-retirement AllChanging Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Health Social RenewalPress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/first-confucius-institute-in-north-east-to-be-launched A new centre dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture has been launched at Newcastle University with a series of events. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:23:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/first-confucius-institute-in-north-east-to-be-launched AllFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Staff/Students University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/how-to-become-a-philanthropist2 Researchers at the Centre for Charitable Giving are investigating the reasons why prominent entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, become philanthropic. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:13:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/how-to-become-a-philanthropist2 AllFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Social RenewalPress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/mobile-health-technologies-to-rapidly-test-and-track-infectious-diseases Early-warning sensor systems that can test and track serious infectious diseases – such as major flu epidemics, MRSA and HIV – using mobile phones and the internet are being developed by Newcastle scientists. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:05:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/mobile-health-technologies-to-rapidly-test-and-track-infectious-diseases AllComputing Engineering Faculty of Medical Sciences Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Health Medicine Research University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/writing-on-the-wall-new-schwitters-letters-revealed Personal letters which give an insight into Kurt Schwitters’ vision for the Merz Barn artwork have been revealed for the first time. Tue, 07 May 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/writing-on-the-wall-new-schwitters-letters-revealed AllArts & Culture Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/superstar-philosopher-to-speak-at-university Michael Sandel, the world’s ‘most relevant philosopher’ is to give a public lecture at Newcastle University. Tue, 07 May 2013 12:02:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/superstar-philosopher-to-speak-at-university AllFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Social Renewal Staff/StudentsPress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/lessons-to-be-learned-perfecting-the-classroom-of-tomorrow-today Newcastle University experts have carried out the first-ever study of interactive tables in the classroom as part of a major trial to understand the benefits of technology to teaching and learning. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:03:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/lessons-to-be-learned-perfecting-the-classroom-of-tomorrow-today AllComputing Education Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research Staff/Students University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/leading-medical-expert-recognised-for-excellence-in-research A Newcastle University expert in the genetics of childhood cancer has been recognised for her contribution to the advancement of medical science. Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/leading-medical-expert-recognised-for-excellence-in-research AllChanging Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Health Medicine ResearchPress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/newcastle-first-university-in-the-country-to-be-recognised-for-investing-in-children Newcastle University’s Centre for Learning and Teaching has been made a member of Investing in Children. Fri, 03 May 2013 12:09:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/newcastle-first-university-in-the-country-to-be-recognised-for-investing-in-children AllEducation Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Social RenewalPress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/putting-the-i-in-tyneside-new-play-explores-irish-identity The voices of three generations of Irish men on Tyneside will be brought to life in a new play based on Newcastle University research. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:49:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/putting-the-i-in-tyneside-new-play-explores-irish-identity AllFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Social Renewal Staff/StudentsPress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/solving-social-challenges-and-developing-business-skills Students have been focussing on how to solve some of the biggest social challenges facing the North East, as part of a brand new competition designed to develop innovation and enterprise. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:37:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/solving-social-challenges-and-developing-business-skills AllStaff/StudentsPress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/exploring-art-at-a-stroke A unique app which allows you to peel back the layers of a masterpiece and uncover a previously hidden world has been developed by experts from Newcastle and Northumbria universities. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/exploring-art-at-a-stroke AllArts & Culture Computing Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/big-sea-survey-highlights-importance-of-citizen-scientists A rare stalked jellyfish and an invasive sea-squirt are among the hundreds of species that have been identified by volunteers taking part in a major research project along the North East coast. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/big-sea-survey-highlights-importance-of-citizen-scientists AllEnvironment Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research Sustainability University HomepagePress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/watching-eyes-reduce-bike-theft Bicycle theft can be significantly reduced simply by placing pictures of staring eyes above bike racks, researchers at Newcastle University have found. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/watching-eyes-reduce-bike-theft AllFaculty of Medical Sciences Health Medicine Research Science University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/bringing-the-hancocks-to-life A new exhibition launched today - ‘ The Hancocks: Scientists in the Studio’ – will introduce visitors to the names behind the museum’s title. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:52:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/bringing-the-hancocks-to-life AllArts & Culture Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Nature Staff/StudentsRegional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/you-and-me-working-together-to-discover-biological-causes-of-cfs-me Three new studies in Newcastle examining the biological causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME are being showcased at the launch of a new collaboration to improve understanding and treatment of the condition. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:30:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/you-and-me-working-together-to-discover-biological-causes-of-cfs-me AllChanging Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Health Medicine Research University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/new-head-for-sustainability-institute Professor Phil Taylor - a leading expert in renewable energy and academic lead for the UK’s largest Smart Grid project - has been appointed as the new lead on sustainability at Newcastle University. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/new-head-for-sustainability-institute AllEngineering Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research Science Science City Sustainability University HomepagePress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/charting-a-course-for-a-fairer-world Baroness Glenys Kinnock will discuss the challenges facing the battle to eradicate extreme poverty when she delivers the inaugural Newcastle Jubilee Development Lecture. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/charting-a-course-for-a-fairer-world AllArts & Culture Social RenewalRegional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/take-two-student-film-competition-prepares-for-final-round After the successful trailer round, the film competition, NU-Through My Lens, has reached its final phase in which the teams have to make a 3-minute video about what they love best about their lives at Newcastle University and the city of Newcastle. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:27:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/take-two-student-film-competition-prepares-for-final-round AllStaff/StudentsRegional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/a-patient-s-journey-plea-to-take-fatigue-seriously1 A Northumberland patient describes in the BMJ her battle to get her symptoms taken seriously by clinicians - until she finally received support from Newcastle medics. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:24:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/a-patient-s-journey-plea-to-take-fatigue-seriously1 AllChanging Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Health Medicine ResearchPress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/students-get-a-single-smart-card-for-travel-and-campus-life Students at Newcastle University will soon be able to use their campus smart card to travel around the city on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:36:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/students-get-a-single-smart-card-for-travel-and-campus-life AllStaff/StudentsRegional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/a-promise-for-malala-why-education-for-all-matters The problems children around the world face simply trying to receive an education were highlighted last year when 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:53:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/a-promise-for-malala-why-education-for-all-matters AllEducation Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Social Renewal Staff/StudentsPress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/parkinson-s-discovery-could-lead-to-earlier-diagnosis5 A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after a Malaysian researcher working for Newcastle University in the UK identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:18:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/parkinson-s-discovery-could-lead-to-earlier-diagnosis5 AllInternational Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/lack-of-alternatives-drives-teenagers-to-drink-study-warns A focus on alcohol-related entertainment in the North East normalises binge drinking among young people, a new study has found. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:31:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/lack-of-alternatives-drives-teenagers-to-drink-study-warns AllArts & Culture Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research University HomepagePress Release