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University shortlisted for top award
Newcastle University is in the finals of the prestigious Times Higher Education University of the Year Award.
published on: 27th September 2010
Bike-hire revolution steps up a gear
Two former civil engineering students are whipping up a storm in Newcastle with the launch of a pioneering new cycle hire scheme.
published on: 27th September 2010
Wanted: A new image for an age-old issue
Newcastle University's Changing Age photography competition is challenging people to capture images that positively convey an essential aspect of life - the ageing process.
published on: 27th September 2010
Newcastle named Centre of Excellence in cancer research
Newcastle has been named a Centre of Excellence by the national blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
published on: 23rd September 2010
'Red Spots' needed for vital research
One of the longest ever studies into health, involving over one thousand men and women originally from Newcastle, is looking for more participants to come forward for the current round of the study.
published on: 23rd September 2010
National roll-out for SMART technology
New technology that can give us detailed, up-to-the-minute information on the air quality in busy cities is now being rolled out across the UK.
published on: 23rd September 2010
Award for University's sustainable travel policies
Newcastle University has won a gold award for introducing sustainable travel policies and eco-friendly options for staff and students.
published on: 22nd September 2010
Technology in the extreme
Radio transmitters that can withstand temperatures of up to 900oC could soon be dropped into the depths of the earth to provide early warning of a volcanic eruption.
published on: 20th September 2010
Working from home and online shopping can increase carbon emissions
Shopping on the internet or working from home could be increasing carbon emissions rather than helping to reduce them, a new report claims today.
published on: 17th September 2010
Engineers expose hip joint failures
Newcastle University has played a key role in exposing the failings of an artificial hip joint that has been implanted into 93,000 patients world-wide.
published on: 10th September 2010
