News, Opportunities and Events
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Opportunities to grow and develop
Here is a round up of some of the current and forthcoming events and opportunities for postgraduate research students.
Events allow you to:
- grow in confidence
- develop career skills such as public speaking, entrepreneurship, teaching and more
- network
- have fun
Keep your eye on our events pages for details of more activities taking place throughout the academic year.
You may also wish to look at recent stories featuring Newcastle University below or items specifically for PGR students.
The power of protected status: New platform supports UK producers
A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched.
UNEE welcomes government investment in region’s innovation ecosystem
Funding to develop the innovation ecosystem in the North East has been warmly welcomed by Universities for North East England (UNEE).
Team Newcastle take on Great North Run in aid of our students
This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #TeamNewcastle in the world’s biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community.
Spinout secures funding to develop energy-efficient logic-based AI
Literal Labs, the logic-based AI company spun out of Newcastle University, has raised £4.6m in pre-seed funding to commercialise its radically efficient approach to artificial intelligence.
FibroFind acquired to drive global growth in drug development
FibroFind, a Newcastle University spin-out, has been acquired by private equity firm Vespa Capital in a move set to accelerate the company’s international growth.
Graduate start-ups a boost to growth in the North East of England
New analysis reveals the critical role that university graduates play in driving growth in the North East of England, including by starting their own businesses.
Scientists unveil world-leading technology to speed up drug discovery
A new 3D bio-printer that produces human-like tissue holds the potential to revolutionise the discovery of new drugs for cancer, heart disease and arthritis.
National Battery Training and Skills Academy officially opened
A new skills programme for the regional battery industry has been officially launched.
Newcastle Pro-Vice-Chancellor chosen as CBI North East Chair
Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Place at Newcastle University, has been appointed Chair of CBI’s North East Council.
Newcastle University engineer wins prestigious Enterprise Fellowship
Dr Mahfuz Kamal has been awarded an Enterprise Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering to support him as CEO of University spin-out company RecoVolt.
Post-pandemic widening of inequalities for children in the North
A major new report paints a stark picture of widening inequalities for children in the North of England which cost billions, increases poverty and costs children’s lives.
Developing new eDrive technologies for future electric vehicles
GKN Automotive partners with Newcastle University and the University of Nottingham to launch Advanced Research Centre to accelerate the UK’s electrified future.
THE Awards
The University has won Outstanding Estates Team and Outstanding Technician of the Year at Times Higher Education Awards 2021.
Newcastle University supports RAF’s pathway to Net Zero
Newcastle University will collaborate with the RAF to establish a ViTAL Living Lab at the RAF Leeming base, to support its drive to Net Zero 2040.
Major funding boost for bio-researchers of the future
Newcastle University will be part of a new training partnership (CTP) between Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited and the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council).
Leading the way in developing clean maritime technology
Two University and industry projects have been backed by the Department of Transport (DfT) as winners of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition.
Research looks at how small businesses responded to pandemic guidance
Researchers at Newcastle University Business School are to look at how the UK's small businesses have understood and complied with government regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK-Singapore boost for entrepreneurship and innovation
The first alliance of its kind to accelerate collaborations in entrepreneurship and innovation between the UK and Singapore and has been launched.
Business and community links championed in first KEF
The real-world impact of work at Newcastle University has been ranked among the best in results from the first-ever Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).
Newcastle University excels in a leading guide of global universities
Newcastle University has been ranked among the world’s top universities by an influential Higher Education guide.
Helping older people stay in their homes for longer
A project to help older people retain independence and stay connected with their families has received support from UK Research and Innovation’s industrial strategy challenge fund for healthy ageing.
Novel organ preservation device to reduce transplant waiting list
A novel system that preserves the condition of donor organs for longer, is easy to transport and affordable, has been developed by Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospital Trust spin-out, ScubaTx™.
COVID-19 safety packs for Newcastle University staff and students
Staff and students at Newcastle University are to receive safety packs to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the University and local communities.
Helping firms tap into skills learned from caring for older relatives
The UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) has partnered with a global EdTech company to launch a new digital training program for employers.
New director for the national Innovation Observatory, NIHRIO
The national centre which helps accelerate access to new medicines, devices and diagnostics and services to patients has a new director, Professor Dawn Craig.
New self-forming membrane to protect our environment
A new class of self-forming membrane to separate carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.
Living wage accreditation announced at Newcastle University
Newcastle University has today been accredited as a Living Wage Employer which will see everyone working here receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 an hour.
Nic Palmarini appointed to lead National Innovation Centre for Ageing
Researcher, teacher, writer and TEDx speaker Nic Palmarini has been appointed as the new Director of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing.
First melanoma test identifies those at low risk of cancer spreading
ITV Tyne Tees presenter Pam Royle, is one of the first to try a new test developed by Newcastle University which predicts whether her skin cancer is likely to return.
Cause of antibiotic resistance identified
Scientists have confirmed for the first time that bacteria can change form to avoid being detected by antibiotics in the human body.
University welcomes announcement of post-study work visa
Newcastle University has welcomed the announcement that a new post-study work visa would allow international students to work in the UK for two years after graduation
£2M boost for pioneering international collaboration in healthcare
£2 million has been awarded to create Fellowships into drug discovery in a partnership between Newcastle University, UK and Monash University, Australia.
Business collaboration to create better storage and transport of cells
Atelerix, a Newcastle University spin out which has pioneered the storage and transport of cells at room temperature has won a grant to work with leading regenerative medicine company, Rexgenero
LITMUS – Progress towards diagnosing and better treating liver disease
A pioneering European research project, designed to develop new diagnostic tests to assess patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has expanded giving access to more patients.
Tyneside house has starring role on BBC
A Newcastle University manager’s house has the starring role in the new BBC Two series, A House Through Time.
Elite Business School’s success with top accreditation
Newcastle University Business School has again been given the stamp of approval by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the highest standard of achievement in business education.
Leading the way
Newcastle becomes the first university in England to provide free sanitary care for students.
Links with community and business to build a strong chain
The North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing and Independent Living (NE-CHAIN) has won early-stage funding from UK Research and Innovation to cultivate the ageing market in Newcastle and the North East.
Tackling the obesity crisis by shrinking fish and chips
A smaller portion of fish and chips has been embraced by takeaway owners and customers, research has found and may well be healthier for us.
Cultivating 4D tissues – the first self-curving cornea
Scientists have developed a biological system which lets cells form a desired shape by moulding their surrounding material - initially creating the world's first self-curving cornea.
Newcastle experts receive New Year Honours
Newcastle University experts in the field of ageing and cancer have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours.
Driving with dementia - new guidance for doctors
New guidance on when people living with dementia should stop driving has been published to support doctors and other health care professionals.
Newcastle University recognised in UK’s Best Breakthroughs List
A campaign celebrating universities achievements of some of the world’s most important discoveries launches today with work at Newcastle University in the UK’s Best Breakthroughs List.
Showcasing the region’s strengths in Boston
A US trade mission built around the North East’s expertise in ageing, nutrition, digital, science and tech heads to Boston to build strategic partnerships and show the region as a place to invest.
First 3D printed human corneas win design award
A technology developed by scientists at Newcastle University allowing human corneas to be 3D printed has won Gold at the 2018 London Design Awards.
Major new report connects North’s poor health with poor productivity
Poor health has been linked with the North’s poor productivity for the first time in a major new report by six northern universities.
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From Newcastle. For the World.
Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University, today unveils a new Vision and Strategy, outlining the future direction for the institution.
Top transport role for Newcastle University expert
Newcastle Professor named Chief Scientific Advisor on Transport for a second term.
Minister marks construction of the National Innovation Centre
The first phase of progress on a £50 million home for business, academics and the public, which will put the UK at the forefront of AI, digital economy and Ageing Society is being marked today.
Partnership to help housing association residents influence services
Newcastle University has formed an innovative partnership to help residents of the iconic Grade II* listed Byker Estate influence the way services are delivered.