Newcastle University

Coal "flash fried" underground can provide a green source of energy

04 August 2009  Daily Telegraph
A combination of underground coal gasification and fuel cells is being trialled at the Firth of Forth - includes quote from Ian Arbon, professor of alternative energy at Newcastle University.
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A pill for every ill: Two million Brits have become addicted to prescription drugs

02 August 2009  Independent on Sunday
Article considering the dangers of addiction to anti-depressants and pain killers mentions that Newcastle University's emeritus professor Heather Ashton set up the first NHS withdrawal clinic.

Legacy of hope for other sufferers

01 August 2009  Northern Echo
Sir Bobby Robson also leaves a lasting legacy by funding North East scientists at the Cancer Trials Research Centre named after him and run in partnership with Newcastle University.

Coal miner's son who excelled in life

01 August 2009  Saturday's Daily Express
Tribute article to Sir Bobby Robson mentions that he was awarded an honorary degree by Newcastle University.

Students showcase artistic abilities

30 July 2009

The Journal
Newcastle University students will be showing off their artistic talents including painting, video-installation, sculpture, photography and animation, to the public at an exhibition from 22 August.

Research is conducted to find out who's a hero

30 July 2009  The Journal
Dr Joan Harvey, Newcastle University, has pinned down how people perceive heroic acts and therefore who is a hero.
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Organic food not healthier, says FSA

30 July 2009  The Guardian
Carlo Leifert, professor of ecological agriculture at Newcastle University, comments on claims in a new report that organic food is no healthier compared with conventionally produced food.

Newer universities in line to receive extra student places

30 July 2009  Guardian Education online
Article about universities having until tomorrow to decide whether to accept the emergency extra student places they have been allocated states that Newcastle University has accepted 50.

For Pete's sake, he's well over 2,000 years old

29 July 2009  The Journal
The body of Lindow Man, who was preserved in a Cheshire bog for 2,000 years, is the focus of the Great North Museum's first major exhibition.

Islamic finance gives universities a bonus

28 July 2009  Education Guardian
Joanna Gray, professor of financial regulation at Newcastle Law School, comments on the University's new law with Islamic finance degree.