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30th November 2011 Edition.
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Times Higher award success
A scheme to widen access to higher education, led by Newcastle University, has received national recognition at an awards ceremony.
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Infrastructure plan good news for civil engineers of the future
Leading experts at one of the country’s top institutions for civil engineering research have today welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement to invest £30bn into infrastructure schemes across the UK.
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Youngsters given a glimpse of life under the sea
Budding marine scientists of the future were given a unique insight into their dream career when they spent a day on Newcastle University’s new research vessel.
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A vision of volcanic beauty
Professor Paul Younger has given us a rare glimpse into the microscopic world beneath our feet, photographing some of the most inaccessible rocks on the planet.
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Research
Global warming poses biggest threat to vulnerable communities
Urgent action is needed to help millions of people most at risk from the impacts of global warming, leading scientists have warned.
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Manipulating serotonin can promote healthy repair in chronic liver disease
Published in the leading medical journal Nature Medicine, a team led by Newcastle University academics have identified serotonin receptors which can be targeted with drugs to enhance the natural healing properties of the liver.
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Elevated natural soil metals linked to antibiotic resistance
Soils naturally-rich in heavy metals are contributing to the growing global problem of antibiotic resistance, new research has shown.
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People
IHS wins Athena SWAN Silver Award
At a national awards ceremony held at the University of Nottingham, the Institute of Health & Society at Newcastle University was awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award.
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Creative solutions to a growing problem
The only way is up for Newcastle University Masters student Ben Holden, who is helping to find creative ways of inspiring a new generation of Earth-conscious city dwellers.
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Centre Stage
Recognition for Professor Sir John Burn and Professor Tom Kirkwood along with successful accreditation for University Services.
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Events