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Restoring eroded peatlands reduces downstream flood risk
Scientists have found that the restoration of upland peatlands is a highly effective strategy for reducing downstream flooding.
New 'landmark’ investment in manufacturing skills facility
The North East Mayor is set to approve ‘landmark’ investment in manufacturing skills facility.
New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the air
A new ambient-energy-driven membrane that pumps carbon dioxide out of the air has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.
Groundbreaking trial to reduce UK trickling filter process emissions
New project aims to better understand and reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from wastewater treatment plants that use trickling filter systems.
Steam to Green: A North East Revolution
A free interactive exhibition will take visitors on a North East journey through the past, present and future of energy.
ReLiB win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize
ReLiB have been named winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prize, which celebrates discoveries and innovations that push the boundaries of science.
Sustainability experts needed for national education scheme
Pioneering programme supporting schools and colleges to develop and implement climate action plans is being expanded.
New project METREAU on track to revolutionise wastewater treatment
Newcastle University will be part of a new project led by Northumbrian Water which aims to reduce energy needs and carbon footprint in the treatment of wastewater.
AI reveals critical gaps in global Antimicrobial Resistance research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has helped identify knowledge, methodological and communication gaps in global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) research.
Climate change intensifies wind-rain extremes in the UK and Ireland
Climate change will cause an increase in extreme winter storms combining strong winds and heavy rainfall over the UK and Ireland, new research has shown.
Solar-electric taxi boat sets sail in Kenya
Experts from Newcastle University have helped innovate a solar-electric water taxi fabricated entirely from recycled plastic collected and manufactured in Kenya.
Engineering alumnus wins at UK Alumni Awards in France
Newcastle University alumnus, Souhail Aboulfadile, has won the Science and Sustainability award at this year’s Study UK Alumni Awards in France.
New £11M centre to produce leaders for Net Zero Process Industries
Newcastle University will lead a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) which will deliver a four-year training programme to produce 55 PhD graduates.
Accelerating Design and Innovation in Electronics through AI
Newcastle University will be part of the leadership team of a new national artificial intelligence hub to drive high productivity technology, design and innovations in next-generation electronics.
Engineering Biology research to address environmental challenges
A new £13m research centre, the first of its kind in the UK, is being formed to enhance and develop the natural abilities of micro-organisms in cleaning up our planet.