Experts are calling on the government to continue focusing on ‘levelling-up’ health, arguing that reducing the health gap is too important an agenda to abandon.

published on: 30 September 2022

A Newcastle University study has for the first time shown that machine learning can predict the biological properties of the most abundant enzyme on Earth - Rubisco.

published on: 30 September 2022

Using a non-invasive stimulation on the brain may be effective in reducing the frequency of visual hallucinations in blind patients, a new study has found.

published on: 29 September 2022

Statement 27 October 2022.

published on: 29 September 2022

The extraordinary moments of the coronavirus pandemic experienced by millions across the country are reflected in a new interactive online exhibition.

published on: 28 September 2022

A carbohydrate commonly found attached to plant proteins is a food source for the bacteria in our gut, new research suggests.

published on: 28 September 2022

A range of ground-breaking genetic tests that could help predict whether joint replacements succeed or fail have been launched following years of research.

published on: 27 September 2022

Scientists from Newcastle and Sussex Universities will lead important research to further transform the understanding of how energy demand can be rapidly reduced across different sectors and users.

published on: 27 September 2022

Archaeologists have discovered that hundreds of ancient animal and human footprints found on a beach in Merseyside record a major decline in large animal diversity in Ancient Britain.

published on: 27 September 2022

Newcastle University’s popular series of INSIGHTS Public Lectures and Live Music Concerts in the King’s Hall performances are set to resume with in person events back on campus this autumn.

published on: 27 September 2022

Newcastle University has performed strongly in the national exercise that measures how we share our knowledge and expertise with business, charities and community organisations.

published on: 27 September 2022

Premature babies in neonatal units could be given personalised prescriptions of bacteria directly into their stomachs to improve health and reduce disease risk, new research has revealed.

published on: 26 September 2022

A new report has found that as many as 85 percent of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.

published on: 23 September 2022

Newcastle University students are uncovering more about the life of one of the nation’s most loved artists and naturalists as they take part in the next series of the Great British Dig.

published on: 23 September 2022

Scientists have been awarded significant new funding to try to unravel the mysterious function of a protein that appears to be able to restore damaged cells.

published on: 21 September 2022

A new Newcastle University study has highlighted actions that could be used to increase tree cover on farmed land in the North East.

published on: 14 September 2022

Marine heat waves have decimated corals in recent years and the future looks bleak for tropical reefs if the pace of climate change continues at current rates.

published on: 12 September 2022

Dr Martin Farr reflects on the life of Queen Elizabeth II.

published on: 12 September 2022

The University joins the nation in mourning.

published on: 8 September 2022

A new educational resource for budding video gamers and archaeologists set at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda in Northumberland launches this weekend.

published on: 8 September 2022

A rural movement for Scotland can boost the influence of communities in national policy-making - but it needs to be truly representative of the diverse voices across Scotland's rural and island areas.

published on: 8 September 2022

Newcastle University has formalised a twinning partnership with the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering (NUWEE), in Ukraine.

published on: 8 September 2022

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Jo Smith Finley discusses how the UN report on human rights abuses against the Uyghurs is stronger than expected, but there is a glaring omission.

published on: 7 September 2022

Experts at Newcastle University have developed a personalised non-invasive test that can reveal if somebody’s skin is at risk of ageing prematurely.

published on: 1 September 2022

Newcastle University has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education University of the Year award in recognition of its commitment to Environmental and Social Justice.

published on: 1 September 2022