http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/ en-gb jill.moffat@ncl.ac.uk webmaster@ncl.ac.uk http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/physics-and-engineering-in-a-healthcare-environment-open-day If you are interested in applying Physics and Engineering in a Healthcare Environment, you may benefit from our open day. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/physics-and-engineering-in-a-healthcare-environment-open-day AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/chronic-disease-what-s-the-point-and-are-we-missing-it Translational Research Day: The goal of this day is to explore the complexity of chronic disease and to address the question have we “missed the point” about the problems that chronic disease can potentially cause. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:07:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/chronic-disease-what-s-the-point-and-are-we-missing-it AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/neurodevelopmental-disorders-seminar-series Eye Movement Research and Development Disorders ; Newcastle University Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/neurodevelopmental-disorders-seminar-series AllNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/national-student-survey-results-psychology Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:07:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/national-student-survey-results-psychology AllNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/former-student-amy-gibb-wins-undergraduate-project-prize Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:38:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/former-student-amy-gibb-wins-undergraduate-project-prize AllNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/stress-makes-men-appreciate-heavier-women-copy1 Increased stress in men is associated with a preference for heavier women, according to a study at Newcastle University. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:43:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/psychology/about/news/item/stress-makes-men-appreciate-heavier-women-copy1 AllNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/centre-director-awarded-grant-to-find-out-whether-promoting-fruit-and-vegetables-in-corner-shops-can-make-us-healthier Centre Director awarded grant to find out whether promoting fruit and vegetables in corner shops can make us healthier Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:38:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/centre-director-awarded-grant-to-find-out-whether-promoting-fruit-and-vegetables-in-corner-shops-can-make-us-healthier AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/science-writing-prize-for-cancer-researcher-copy Nicola Harris, a research PhD student in the Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, has won the Medical Research Council's Max Perutz science writing prize, 2010. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:35:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/science-writing-prize-for-cancer-researcher-copy AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/obituary-notice-dr-jacqueline-falconer-copy The University announces with deep regret the death of Dr Jacqueline Falconer on Saturday 27th February 2010. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:12:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/obituary-notice-dr-jacqueline-falconer-copy AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/university-appoints-sir-liam-donaldson-as-chancellor-copy Newcastle University has appointed Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, the UK's Chief Medical Officer, as its Chancellor. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:23:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/university-appoints-sir-liam-donaldson-as-chancellor-copy AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/research-survey-confirms-newcastle-university-s-world-class-status-copy Newcastle University has reaffirmed its position as one of the UK’s top 20 research institutions, with the publication of the UK’s official survey of research quality, the Research Assessment Exercise 2008. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:29:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/research-survey-confirms-newcastle-university-s-world-class-status-copy AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-to-lead-the-way-in-drug-development-copy A 20m centre that will train the scientists of the future in a bid to plug the gap in the UK’s drug development industry is being launched at Newcastle University. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:51:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-to-lead-the-way-in-drug-development-copy AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/pop-legend-supports-vital-research Sir Cliff Richard is fronting a TV appeal for research into Alzheimers at Newcastle University. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:21:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/pop-legend-supports-vital-research AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/university-academic-leads-the-way-for-nhs Health minister, Lord Darzi, has announced a new role for Professor John Burn Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:22:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/university-academic-leads-the-way-for-nhs AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-and-durham-scientists-to-get-over-2-million-for-cancer-imaging Newcastle University scientists are set to receive a major cash boost to develop the latest cancer imaging technologies. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:21:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-and-durham-scientists-to-get-over-2-million-for-cancer-imaging AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/parents-should-stop-trying-to-be-perfect-suggest-researchers Parenting is no more in crisis today than it has ever been, says Newcastle University researchers. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:18:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/parents-should-stop-trying-to-be-perfect-suggest-researchers AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/copy3 Children's physical activity levels have been greatly overestimated, with true levels likely to be around six times lower than national data suggests, researchers have found. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/copy3 AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/older-people-in-supermarket-fact-finding-visit-to-berlin1 A group of older people together with a researcher from Newcastle University are visiting a German supermarket designed for the over- 50s to see what could be adopted by British supermarkets. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:45:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/older-people-in-supermarket-fact-finding-visit-to-berlin1 AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/contraceptive-pill-influences-partner-choice The contraceptive pill may disrupt a woman’s natural ability to choose a partner genetically dissimilar to themselves, research at the Universities of Liverpool and Newcastle has found. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:57:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/contraceptive-pill-influences-partner-choice AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-scientists-in-new-research-to-develop-rheumatoid-arthritis-vaccine Scientists in Newcastle are aiming to develop a new vaccine which could suppress the effects of rheumatoid arthritis, using patients’ own blood cells. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:50:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-scientists-in-new-research-to-develop-rheumatoid-arthritis-vaccine AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/daily-walk-can-help-control-diabetes Just an extra 45 minute walk a day can help people control Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study at Newcastle University. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:28:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/daily-walk-can-help-control-diabetes AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/iadr-awards-to-newcastle-dental-researchers-copy Dental researchers receive awards from the International Association for Dental Research Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:08:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/iadr-awards-to-newcastle-dental-researchers-copy AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/dr-probert-and-dr-probert-mother-and-daughter-become-doctors-together It’s a double celebration today as a mother and daughter graduate from Newcastle University as medical doctors. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:28:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/dr-probert-and-dr-probert-mother-and-daughter-become-doctors-together AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/teaching-award-for-excellence After being described by dental students as an ‘excellent teacher with the perfect balance of detail for our needs’, Dr Mark Greenwood has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:13:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/teaching-award-for-excellence AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-named-best-university-town-in-britain2 Newcastle is the best place in the UK to be a student, according to the results of a survey of more than 36,000 students. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:14:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-named-best-university-town-in-britain2 AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/malaysian-campus-plans-gain-high-praise-during-visit The British High Commissioner has shown his support for Newcastle University’s first international branch campus in Johor, Malaysia. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:58:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/malaysian-campus-plans-gain-high-praise-during-visit AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-science-city-plans-to-be-europe-s-best Grand designs to create Europe’s finest science quarter in the heart of Newcastle city centre - with Newcastle University playing a leading role Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:34:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-science-city-plans-to-be-europe-s-best AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-rheumatologist-receives-award News from Newcastle ; Professor John Isaacs has received a Healthcare Champions Award after being nominated by a patient for his excellent support and care. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:24:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-rheumatologist-receives-award AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-university-scientists-highlighted-for-contribution-to-uk-economy Newcastle in the Media ; Scientists from Newcastle University have been highlighted as being among the leading bioscience groups contributing to the UK’s economic and social wellbeing. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:57:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/newcastle-university-scientists-highlighted-for-contribution-to-uk-economy AllFaculty of Medical SciencesNews http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/dementia-research-leader-honoured Newcastle in the Media ; A Newcastle University expert in ageing has been honoured with a new building. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:48:00 GMT http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/news/item/dementia-research-leader-honoured AllFaculty of Medical Sciences Institute for Ageing and HealthNews