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The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our Schools.
UK winters become wetter as greenhouse gases rise
UK winters are becoming significantly wetter mainly due to warming driven by human burning of fossil fuels releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, a Newcastle University study reveals.
Comment: Starmer on ropes amid calls for resignation
Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the crisis engulfing the Labour Party as the leader of the Scottish Labour party calls for Keir Starmer's resignation.
Comment: true tales of love at first sight at Regency masquerade balls
Writing for The Conversation, as the most recent series of Bridgerton starts, Meg Kobza discusses three true tales of love at first sight at Regency masquerade balls.
£500,000 to strengthen energy resilience for critical North East sites
Project VOLT has entered its proof-of-concept phase, having been awarded an additional £500,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).
Twilight action could reduce light pollution’s impact on biodiversity
Newcastle experts argue that twilight should be the focus of light pollution mitigations for biodiversity.
Student launches pioneering new company with START UP support
A mechanical engineering student is turning a long-held entrepreneurial ambition into reality, launching an advanced animal health tech start-up with the support of the University’s START UP team.
Newcastle scientist recognised with L’Oréal-UNESCO Award
Dr Kezia Sasitharan has been awarded a prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talent award.
Bonding smart, releasing smarter – development of a reversible glue
Newcastle University engineers are at the forefront of adhesive technology that promises to change how we recycle.
Comment: How to keep plant-based foods on the table after Veganuary
Writing for The Conversation, Andrew Walton and Johannes Kniess with Meera Iona Inglis discuss how more public institutions are providing a greater range of plant-based options.
University welcomes new UK report on strengthening spin-outs
Newcastle University welcomes the publication of a new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) report examining how the UK can better support university spin-out and start-up businesses to thrive and grow.
New season of INSIGHTS public lectures revealed
Fake news, AI and the Hillsborough disaster are amongst the topics under discussion in the Spring season of INSIGHTS public lectures.
New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding
Climate experts have identified an atmospheric configuration that can release huge volumes of water in a matter of minutes.
Hydrogen-powered ground vehicles offer a route to cleaner airports
Hydrogen-powered vehicles used on ground operations could help slash carbon emissions and support airports to reach net-zero targets, new research suggests.
Applications now open for Spärck AI Scholarships
Newcastle University is proud to offer the Spärck AI Scholarships.
Medical and Health is top 85 in Times Higher World Subject Rankings
Medical and Health at Newcastle University has been ranked in the top 85 in the world in a notable league table.
GRASS CEILING selected as a Success Story by European Commission
A project led by Professor Sally Shortall has been selected as a Success Story by the European Commission.
Newcastle University and Unite Students finalise joint venture
Newcastle University and Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, have finalised the formation of their joint venture to develop new accommodation for 2,009 students.
Newcastle engineer awarded £3m to help tackle climate crisis
Dr Sharon Velasquez Orta has been awarded a Green Futures Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering.