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6th December 2012 Edition.
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Newcastle University features in two programmes on BBC1
Research at the University's Cockle Park farm was the focus of BBC One's Countryfile this week, while experts from the Transport Operations Group assess the impact driving can have on our health for Inside Out.
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React to student science Mag
Newcastle University’s student-led science magazine {react} is now a reality, with the release of the first issue and official launch of the website.
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Campus Update
A projection on the side of King's Gate Building entitled 'Humming the Hexagon' will feature oversized honeybees working in a comb to give viewers a chance to appreciate these fascinating insects.
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Viking invaders reach Newcastle Campus
Not bearded barbarians with horned helmets, but flocks of waxwing have been spotted around the campus.
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Annual lecture to be held in memory of renowned English Professor
A renowned Newcastle University professor is to be remembered with an annual lecture in his honour.
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Community Champions are honoured
The Newcastle Institute for Social Renewal helped to honour the region’s unsung heroes at the first ever Evening Chronicle Community Champion Awards.
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School kids get taste of science
Schoolchildren from across the North East travelled to the University this week to learn all about new scientific developments being made in Newcastle.
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Research
The coastal conundrum – balancing the costs of erosion Vs flooding
Ensuring continued flood protection for low lying coastal areas may mean sacrificing cliff top communities to the sea, experts reveal.
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Innovative energy project set to use cosmic rays for monitoring
A research consortium involving Newcastle University has won government and industry funding to develop a novel technique using cosmic rays for monitoring storage sites for carbon dioxide.
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Stroke patients not receiving emergency treatment fast enough
Failure to recognise the signs of stroke is delaying calls to emergency services and limiting people's chances of getting effective early treatment, a new study has revealed.
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Clearest evidence yet of polar ice losses
An international team involving Newcastle University experts has produced the most accurate assessment of ice losses from Antarctica and Greenland to date, ending 20 years of uncertainty.
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Ideal body size identified
The ideal male and female bodies according to each of the sexes have been identified by researchers at Newcastle University using a special 3D design programme.
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People
Lifetime achievement award for Newcastle University Professor
A Newcastle University professor has been presented with the Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award at the Times Higher Education Awards.
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Professor named Champion Health Worker
Josef Vormoor, Sir James Spence Professor of Child Health, was nominated for his work helping children with cancer and his fundraising efforts.
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Helping to ensure parity of esteem
University experts provide insights to colleagues in Australia.
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BEST way to overcome language problems wins innovation award
A Newcastle University expert has won a major award for her work to help young children with language difficulties.
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Students and Chemical Engineers celebrate success
Students celebrate their achievements as a result of research scholarships whilst experts from the School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials pick up IChemE Awards.
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Events
6th December 2012
Cosmic Dramas: interrelationship of technological ikons with female mythology
Liliane Lijn, artist
7th December 2012
The Deepest Depths of the Ocean and Beyond
8th December 2012
In dulci jubilo. Christmas Music
Cappella Novocastriensis sings medieval German songs in Baroque setting
10th December 2012
University Carol Service
Christmas Carol Service for the whole university
12th December 2012
Sharing of Seasonal Songs
a short performance by participants of the Ageing Creatively Project
12th December 2012
Faculty of Medical Sciences Learning and Teaching Forum
How We Support Our Students
12th December 2012
'Conserving and Framing Icons' Talk
Talk about the conservation of some of Hatton Gallery's 'Old Master' collection
13th December 2012
Childhood cancer: An epidemiological perspective
context, controversies, challenges, causes and consequences.
13th December 2012
American Roots with European Passion
Beppe Gambetta (guitar)
13th December 2012
Student Performances
Including Helen Edwards (hammer dulcimer), Teacups (folk vocal quartet)
13th December 2012
Richard Sennett - The Architecture of Cooperation
13th December 2012
The Inaugural Honigmann Shakespeare Lecture
'Cormorant': A History of Greed in Shakespeare and others
14th December 2012
Innovation Fund dissemination and welcome event
14th December 2012
Wagner: Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor
Beethoven: Symphony No.1
Newcastle University Symphony Orchestra
Mark Edwards (conductor)