News

by Professor Phil Blythe, Department for Transport Chief Scientific Adviser

published on: 5 May 2020

A new class of self-forming membrane to separate carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.

published on: 1 May 2020

Wastewater in sewage systems could provide a quicker and earlier indication of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

published on: 23 April 2020

A building which was to house a centre led by Newcastle University is being repurposed into the new NHS Nightingale Hospital of the North East.

published on: 17 April 2020

Newcastle University researchers are rolling out a project to study the impact of the UK Government’s lock down on energy networks.

published on: 15 April 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Phil James and Dr Ronnie Das discuss how urban data can help us understand the impact of social distancing measures on people and vehicle movement.

published on: 9 April 2020

Newcastle University is leading a national network of four cutting-edge centres to enable faster collaborative research and development of electric machines - including cars, planes and ships.

published on: 9 March 2020

Water research at the University is transforming people’s lives right here in the North East and across the world.

published on: 24 January 2020

A network of sensors are measuring levels of air pollution outside schools to give policymakers a more accurate picture of the air being breathed in by our children as they learn and play.

published on: 20 November 2019

A Newcastle University graduate is brewing a market growth formula with the launch of two new craft soft drink flavours.

published on: 14 November 2019

A new laboratory focused on the design and build of drones capable of exploring and working in our oceans is helping to strengthen the North East’s expertise in underwater engineering.

published on: 7 November 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, according to a new study.

published on: 7 November 2019

Fireworks and bonfires cause air pollution levels to soar on November 5th, thousands of sensors collecting data across Newcastle and Gateshead have shown.

published on: 5 November 2019

We have developed software that provides accurate collision hotspot predictions

published on: 30 October 2019

Margaret has been honoured by ITS United Kingdom, the association for the promotion of Intelligent Transport Systems.

published on: 25 October 2019

The role of materials science in developing new network capacity

published on: 13 October 2019

A new partnership has been established to unite the North East’s leading energy innovation, demonstration and delivery capabilities, in order to drive new opportunities and growth for the region.

published on: 9 October 2019

Two pioneering engineers from Newcastle University have received funding to develop groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to considerably benefit society and the UK economy.

published on: 4 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Elizabeth Lewis and co-author Dr Maria Pregnolato discuss how extreme weather is threatening ageing infrastructure.

published on: 8 August 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler discusses why we should expect heatwaves and flash flooding to happen more often.

published on: 2 August 2019

A new project introduced to the Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) has proven to be a great success.

published on: 24 July 2018

President Trump’s inaction on climate change is putting UK’s national security at risk, British researchers warn Prime Minister.

published on: 10 July 2018

Kia Nazarpour has given evidence to the Commission on the Future of Surgery, formed by Royal College of Surgeons.

published on: 4 May 2018

Professor Phil Taylor explains why the Government’s decision to refuse an open cast mine at Druridge Bay will set a benchmark for the future of energy in the UK.

published on: 26 March 2018

Professor Phil Taylor explains why the Government’s decision to refuse an open cast mine at Druridge Bay will set a benchmark for the future of energy in the UK.

published on: 26 March 2018