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Accelerating the development of sustainable surface technologies
A new UK network led by Newcastle and Northumbria universities, in partnership with Sunderland Software City, will help develop sustainable coatings and accelerate industrial innovation.
Stratospheric winds can warn of extreme energy demand in Europe
A breakdown of normal polar winds in winter raises the chance of extreme cold and a resulting spike in energy demand in Europe, new research shows.
Newcastle to support higher education and clean energy skills in Blyth
Newcastle University is helping bring higher education, research and innovation to the heart of Blyth as work begins on the £25m Energy Central Institute (ECI).
How cities and extreme rainfall shape each other
An international team of scientists have introduced a new framework for understanding extreme rainfall in cities.
Comment: Can you lend me a hand?
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Alessia Noccaro discusses how researchers are developing wearable robotic limbs.
Joint Health Hub boosts support for students in Newcastle
A new drop-in service is bringing health and wellbeing support for students at both Newcastle University and Northumbria University together under one roof for the first time.
UN report sets out path to return below 1.5°C
The world set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures.
Comment: Britain’s quarter century
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler discusses how the UK environment has changed in the past 25 years.
Comment: Was this heatwave caused by climate change?
Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler and Ed Hawkins discuss how much hotter and more dangerous heatwaves have become because of greenhouse gases, primarily from burning fossil fuels.
Comment: Force of Nature
Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler, Hannah Cloke and Jim McQuaid explore how the wildlife series reveals the ways extreme weather pushes animals to their limits.
Great Northeast Nanofab to strengthen the region’s economy
A new regional facility to support advanced microfabrication activities across the region’s universities and high-tech industries is being established by Newcastle University.
The UK is forecast to reach 45°C by 2056
More extreme heatwaves than 1976 are expected over the next two decades, changing British life significantly.
Comment: 1976 heatwave
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler and Professor Ed Hawkins discuss how they recreated the legendary heatwave summer of 1976 in today’s climate and what they found.
Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
Newcastle researchers Dr Greg Mutch and Dr Roly Armstrong have been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for their pioneering research.
UNEE and North East Mayor launch £22.5m fund
Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the £22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region.