In the Media
U-turn as dentists' pay to be linked to patient numbers to help millions denied access
12 March 2010 Daily Telegraph
Dentists will have their pay linked to the number of patients on their books in trial areas, as recommended by a national review chaired by Professor Jimmy Steele of Newcastle University.
Liver link to falls
11 March 2010 Times Higher
Newcastle University scientists have discovered a link between liver disease and the number of falls suffered by elderly people.
Study reveals baby survival prospects
11 March 2010 The Journal
Research by Newcastle University's Dr Judith Rankin reveals the survival prospects of babies born with abnormalities.
SIT to run 8 degree courses
10 March 2010 Straits Times
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)'s list of partner institutions, selected for their high academic standing and strong industry links, includes Newcastle University.
Frustrated pupils 'bored by their factory schools'
10 March 2010 The Independent
Newcastle University's Professor James Tooley will make the claim in respect of today's education system at a lecture tonight organised by The Independent and the Learning Skills Foundation.
Museum in race for top arts prize
10 March 2010 The Journal
The Great North Museum is in the running for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize. Professor Paul Younger of Newcastle University urged people to vote online in support of the bid.
Advice on export markets
10 March 2010 The Journal
Local businessman Dr Herbert Loebl opened the first Business for Export Success event at Newcastle University Business School, aimed at helping companies break into export markets.
Uni appoints a drivers' champion
10 March 2010 The Journal
The president of the Automobile Association, Edmund King, a former politics student at Newcastle University, has been appointed visiting professor.
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The Business case for reputation
10 March 2010 The Journal
Companies that want a good reputation must ensure it permeates throughout their business, says Newcastle University Business School lecturer Joanna Berry, in a new column.
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Learning method that really clicks
09 March 2010 The Journal
Newcastle University Professor Sugata Mitra is using techniques he employed in India to help show North East children a new way to learn.
