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The Newcastle Institute for Social Renewal was launched on Tuesday 7th February 2012 with a keynote speech by Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Read more about the Institute, or see a transcript of a speech given by Professor Charles Harvey, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Concert in memory of Newcastle University professor hits the right note
A concert dedicated to a former Newcastle University Professor of Music will launch the new season of Live in the King’s Hall.
published on: 25th September 2013
Books of delight at new community-run library
Newcastle University has been helping to foster a love of reading in children with a gift of books to a community-run library.
published on: 17th September 2013
Closing the gap in health inequality: pioneering simulation
People whose homes are less than eight miles apart are facing 11 years difference in how long they can expect to lead healthy and active lives before being hit by a serious disease or disability and a Newcastle team is to address this.
published on: 11th September 2013
Calls for safer drinking levels for over 65s
Newcastle University academics have called for changes to be made to the recommended safe levels of drinking for over 65s and also special alcohol advice to be made available for older people.
published on: 8th August 2013
Celebrating the North East’s inspirational women
Time is running out to nominate the region’s most inspiring women.
published on: 2nd August 2013
