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9th February 2012 Edition.
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£9m for biosciences students to meet challenges of the future
Minister David Willets, has announced £9 million for biosciences postgraduate training between Newcastle, Durham and Liverpool Universities. Over the next three years, this will support 45 four-year PhD students.
published on: 8th February 2012
Top speakers bring their Insights to Newcastle University
He was a hit with Newcastle audiences in Victorian times and Charles Dickens will be pulling in the crowds again 200 years after he was born at a public lecture at Newcastle University.
published on: 8th February 2012
Dangoor scholarships for STEM students
Thanks to a generous donation, Newcastle University students are set to benefit for a second year from 44 new scholarships to support their studies in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.
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Outreach project will inspire young scientists
A new project led by Newcastle University is inspiring young people and demonstrating the value of university research.
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Government review into pioneering Newcastle University technique
A new centre for research that could pave the way for in-vitro fertilisation treatment to prevent the hereditary transmission of devastating mitochondrial diseases is being launched in Newcastle.
published on: 25th January 2012
Great North Run 2012 ballot is open
The Great North Run University team has been acclaimed by national agencies and is now recruiting for its '10th Glorious Year'.
published on: 25th January 2012
Newcastle student skis into record books for pole trek
Bryony Balen has become the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole.
published on: 25th January 2012
Social Renewal on the agenda
Around 130 delegates are expected to attend an event to mark the beginning of the launch year of the Social Renewal societal challenge theme.
published on: 25th January 2012
University signs unique deal with RCP and Malaysian Ministry of Health
Newcastle University has signed a unique agreement with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Malaysian Ministry of Health to provide training to improve the teaching skills of doctors.
published on: 25th January 2012
Major funding coup for Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
The organisation which manages the Great North Museum and Hatton Gallery on behalf of the University is celebrating today after securing a major funding boost.
published on: 25th January 2012
Research
Diabetes linked to higher rate of birth defects
Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition and the likelihood is linked to the mother's glucose level, according to a new study.
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Lie diet-tector: how scientists can reveal the truth about what you eat
Researchers have shown that they can determine which foods and in what amounts people have eaten over the last few days by analysing their urine.
published on: 25th January 2012
Ambitious project to safeguard ‘at risk’ cultures around the world
From Northumbrian clog dances to Chinese dragon quilts, Newcastle University is undertaking an ambitious project designed to help preserve cultural heritage from across the globe.
published on: 25th January 2012
Expansion of the Panama Canal has knock-on effect for the environment
Expansion of one of the world’s most important shipping routes brings with it a unique opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the marine industry, experts claim.
published on: 25th January 2012
People
Educating the next generation of North East teachers
Responding to a call from our Secondary PGCE students, celebrity teachers Vic Goddard and Stephen Drew of “Educating Essex” fame travelled to Newcastle last week to inspire a new generation of teachers.
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ScD for Emeritus Professor Trevor Page
Professor Page has been recognised by his alma mater, being awarded its highest honour.
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Medical student in national surgical skills competition final
Masha Saleki, a fifth year medical student from Newcastle University, has won the Northern heat of a nationwide surgical skills competition run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
published on: 8th February 2012
ACTION 2012 Launched to Develop Solutions for Social Renewal
This month marks the launch of ACTION 2012: Social Renewal, an opportunity for students and staff to come together to demonstrate ground-breaking ideas in engineering and physical sciences in support of social renewal.
published on: 25th January 2012
Centre Stage
University Personality of the Year award for Jim Wood of the Careers Service and City and Guilds awards for senior support staff.
published on: 25th January 2012
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