Some of India’s brightest business minds, policy makers and industry experts are joining forces with Newcastle University Business School to help it boost its links with industry in the country.

published on: 29 January 2015

Almost 2,500 women of child-bearing age in the UK are at risk of transmitting mitochondrial disease to their children, according to the most recent estimates published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

published on: 28 January 2015

The creation of the ‘Islamic State’ and ongoing destabilisation of large parts of the Middle East will be the focus of the first in the spring programme of Insights public lectures. 

published on: 26 January 2015

It’s not how everyone would want to mark their 60th birthday, but Mark I’Anson - Newcastle University’s Chair of Council – today (Friday 23rd) is launching a fundraising drive that will see him embark on a 700km bike ride to highlight the benefits of exercise in later life.

published on: 23 January 2015

Adults in the UK with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are being failed on critical medical checks that could lengthen their lives, according to research published by Newcastle University.

published on: 22 January 2015

Newcastle University is ranked in the Premier League of green universities, a new study reveals.

published on: 20 January 2015

Initial plans for Newcastle University’s £58 million Urban Sciences Building are being unveiled today ahead of a public consultation this evening.

published on: 14 January 2015

When Prof Sugata Mitra won the 2013 TED Prize, he wished to design the future of learning by building a School in the Cloud.

published on: 13 January 2015

Budding entrepreneurs across the globe looking to grow their ideas are being given the keys to a virtual shed where their entrepreneurial passion can bloom into reality.

published on: 12 January 2015

An exhibition encouraging the protection of traditional cultural heritage, expressions and products under threat is on show at the Great North Museum: Hancock from 10 January until 1 February 2015.

published on: 12 January 2015

Children will be enjoying tasty and healthy school meals thanks to the introduction of a new set of standards following the advice of Newcastle University expert, Professor Ashley Adamson.

published on: 9 January 2015

Bacteria that have evolved to eat their way through yeast in the human gut could inform the development of new treatments for people suffering from bowel diseases.

published on: 7 January 2015

A £50,000 donation from one of the North East’s leading family businesses will help Newcastle University to further strengthen the region’s reputation as a centre for excellence in childhood cancer research.

published on: 7 January 2015

Researchers at Newcastle University are asking members of the public to help with a ground breaking study, after being awarded £1 million in funding.  

published on: 6 January 2015

The restricted airspace surrounding locations used in military operations has inspired an artist to bring to life a hidden world of invisible no-go areas.

published on: 5 January 2015