NewsLink in 2010
Rudolph the red-nosed "braindeer"
A spectacular Christmas image of a 'Rudolph' blood vessel in the brain has emerged as part of an experiment at Newcastle University.
published on: 23rd December 2010
Students end occupation after MPs vote on fees
Students ended their occupation of the Fine Art Lecture Theatre after an agreement was reached with the University.
published on: 15th December 2010
Ahead 2011 and Key Facts are published
The University's annual review and profile, Ahead 2011, and the accompanying booklet, Key Facts 2011, have been published.
published on: 15th December 2010
It’s traffic – but not as you know it
The University’s King’s Gate building is to become a massive canvas for an imaginative piece of temporary public art.
published on: 14th December 2010
Switch off this Christmas
To mark the end of the successful ‘Switch Off 2010’ campaign, staff are being asked to make a final push to reduce the university’s electricity consumption.
published on: 13th December 2010
National recognition for Changing Age PR campaign
The success of the PR campaign linked to the University’s ageing and health societal theme has been recognised with a national award.
published on: 10th December 2010
Vice-Chancellor’s Statement following Commons vote on Fees and Funding in Higher Education
The House of Commons voted on 9 December 2010 to accept the Government’s proposals on fees and funding in higher education. In the run-up to this decision many people, including some of our own students and staff, and including myself, have expressed deeply-held beliefs about the nature and future of higher education in this country, and about the practical aspects of the proposals.
published on: 10th December 2010
Vice-Chancellor reiterates concerns over fees and funding
At the invitation of the Students’ Union, the Vice-Chancellor addressed the Students’ Union Council meeting on 2 December, on the issue of fees and funding. The meeting had been advertised widely, and about 100 students attended.
published on: 3rd December 2010
Student protests at Newcastle University
A group of students have occupied the Fine Art Lecture Theatre in protest against the government’s proposals to reform the funding of higher education.
published on: 2nd December 2010
University narrowly misses Times Higher award
Newcastle University has narrowly missed being judged University of the Year by Times Higher Education, the influential magazine for academics and other professional staff in universities and colleges.
published on: 26th November 2010