Newcastle University

Rudolph the red-nosed braindeer

23 December 2010  Daily Telegraph
The close-up image of a blood vessel in the brain appears to look like a reindeer with antlers flying through the starry sky.
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Uni experts to dig deep for energy

23 December 2010  The Journal and Evening Chronicle
University scientists have won £400,000 funding to drill boreholes beneath the streets of Newcastle to tap underground heat.
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How many privately educated students attend each university

22 December 2010  The Guardian
Private school students are 55 times more likely to win a place at Oxford or Cambridge than their poorest state school counterparts, a new study shows. Data summary:  Newcastle University features in table.

National park ravaged by cuts whammy

22 December 2010  The Journal
Further cuts to the budgets of National Parks will mean job losses across the region. Includes comment from Dr Nicola Thompson, Newcastle University.

The death of Professor Keith Boddy

21 December 2010  Evening Chronicle

Tributes have been paid to Keith Boddy, formerly Professor of Medical Physics at Newcastle University.
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Goce gravity mission traces ocean circulation

21 December 2010  BBC Online
New data from a satellite will help improve climate models says Dr Rory Bingham of Newcastle University.

Look into my eyes and do the dishes

21 December 2010  Daily Mail
Further coverage of Dr Melissa Bateson's study on the effect of posters of eyes on behaviour.
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Universities face £14m funding cut

21 December 2010  Northern Echo
Cuts in Government grants for universities across the region have been described as a "Christmas kick in the teeth". Includes mention of Newcastle University faring better than most.
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Malaysia tries to lure world-class institutes

20 December 2010  New York Times
Feature about the EduCity development in Malaysia, focusing on Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia as one of the first investors.

Why women outlive men

18 December 2010  Times of India
Feature about the different life expectancies of men and women, referring to the work of gerontologist Professor Tom Kirkwood of Newcastle University.