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/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 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Staff/Students University HomepagePress 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/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/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/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/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/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 http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/trash-caf-taking-upcycling-up-a-level It’s more than 50 years since the BBC’s Blue Peter first opened our eyes to the endless potential of a squeezy bottle and some double-sided sticky tape. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/trash-caf-taking-upcycling-up-a-level AllEngineering Environment Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research Science Science City Staff/Students Sustainability University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/league-of-tweets New football tweet map charts the chatter around this weekend’s Tyne and Wear derby. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/league-of-tweets AllComputing Engineering Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research University HomepagePress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/secrets-of-bacteria-protection-revealed Newcastle University scientists have revealed the mechanism that causes a slime to form, making bacteria hard to shift and resistant to antibiotics. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:11:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/secrets-of-bacteria-protection-revealed AllAgriculture Faculty of Medical Sciences Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Health Research Science University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/art-can-change-your-world Newcastle University researchers have shown it’s never too late to change your mind. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:56:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/art-can-change-your-world AllArts & Culture Changing Age Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Social Renewal University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/vitamin-d-proven-to-boost-energy-from-within-the-cells Vitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels, new research from Newcastle University has shown. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/vitamin-d-proven-to-boost-energy-from-within-the-cells AllFaculty of Medical Sciences Health Medicine Research University HomepagePress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/m-extreme-engineering-centre-announced Newcastle University is to lead a national centre for subsea and offshore engineering as part of a major drive to develop new materials and technologies to explore the world’s oceans. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/m-extreme-engineering-centre-announced AllEngineering Environment Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research Science City Sustainability University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/newcastle-university-professor-s-memoir-chosen-for-world-book-night An award-winning tale of a woman’s search for her birth parents and her childhood has been chosen to be part of World Book Night. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/newcastle-university-professor-s-memoir-chosen-for-world-book-night AllFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Staff/Students University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/erasing-electronic-footprints-to-protect-victims-of-domestic-violence A ‘cleaner app’ which allows those at risk from domestic violence to seek help online without leaving an electronic trail behind them has been developed by Newcastle University. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/erasing-electronic-footprints-to-protect-victims-of-domestic-violence AllComputing Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research Social Renewal University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/graduate-s-heating-invention-launched A device invented by two Newcastle University graduates to make houses warmer without the need to turn up the heating has been launched. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:37:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/graduate-s-heating-invention-launched AllFaculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Sustainability University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/pioneering-ivf-technique-supported-by-public An independent regulatory body has found there is broad support for a Newcastle-led pioneering mitochondrial transfer technique to allow families to have healthy children. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/pioneering-ivf-technique-supported-by-public AllChanging Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Health Medicine Research Science University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/ancient-art-at-risk-warn-experts Some of the world's ancient art is at risk of disappearing, Newcastle University experts have warned. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:46:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/ancient-art-at-risk-warn-experts AllArts & Culture Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Science Social Renewal University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/countryside-poverty-set-to-increase-says-newcastle-university-professor Welfare cuts mean countryside poverty is set to increase in the next five years, a Newcastle University expert has predicted Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:39:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/countryside-poverty-set-to-increase-says-newcastle-university-professor AllFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Social Renewal University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/research-rising-to-meet-global-challenges Newcastle University is to lead a 5.5 million research project investigating new ways to provide cheaper, cleaner water. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:07:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/research-rising-to-meet-global-challenges AllComputing Engineering Environment Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research Science Sustainability University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/the-brain-provides-inspiration-for-art Scientists from Newcastle University will be taking their work from the lab to the gallery to expose some of the astonishing workings of the brain. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:06:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/the-brain-provides-inspiration-for-art AllArts & Culture Changing Age Faculty of Medical Sciences Science City University HomepagePress Release Regional Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/bees-get-a-buzz-from-caffeine You may need a cup of coffee to kick start the day but it seems honeybees also get their buzz from drinking flower nectar containing caffeine. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/bees-get-a-buzz-from-caffeine AllAgriculture Animal Environment Faculty of Medical Sciences Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Nature Research Science Sustainability University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/first-ever-chinese-graduation1 Newcastle University has celebrated the achievements of its Chinese graduates with its first ever graduation ceremony in the country. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:49:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/first-ever-chinese-graduation1 AllUniversity HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/how-did-early-primordial-cells-evolve Research into bacteria without a cell wall is helping us understand how the earliest forms of life may have replicated nearly four billion years ago. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/how-did-early-primordial-cells-evolve AllFaculty of Medical Sciences Research University HomepagePress Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/newcastle-university-professor-wins-1m-ted-prize Professor Sugata Mitra, whose research inspired the film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, has been named the 2013 TED Prize winner. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:06:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/newcastle-university-professor-wins-1m-ted-prize AllComputing Education Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Social Renewal Staff/Students University HomepageInternational Press Release Press Release http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/new-centre-to-revolutionise-medical-technology Newcastle University is to play a key role in a 5.7 million centre being set up to develop tailor-made joint replacements for patients. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:07:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/item/new-centre-to-revolutionise-medical-technology AllEngineering Faculty of Medical Sciences Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Research University HomepagePress Release