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Newcastle engineers win prestigious chemical engineering awards
Professor Ian Metcalfe has been awarded the Sharma Medal and Dr Greg Mutch has received this year’s Warner Medal.
New study helps improve windstorm outage predictions
Research by the Met Office and Newcastle University shows power outage predictions in windstorms improved when accounting for multi-hazard effects.
Newcastle University graduate’s journey to chess glory
Chemical Engineering graduate Deema Khunda is one of twelve stars battling it out to be crowned Chess Champion in a new TV series.
Comment: Heathrow fire
Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler, Sean Wilkinson and Dr Colin Manning discuss how simulations show the vulnerabilities of the UK energy infrastructure.
Newcastle University expert joins new engineering TV series
Dr Jennifer Olsen is among the cast of experts tasked with reinventing vintage blueprints from Practical Mechanics, the once best-selling magazine for British inventors.
New £7m grant from EPSRC to develop sustainable electrification
Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Newcastle and Bristol are set to receive a £7 million grant from a funding council to develop sustainable technologies to reduce energy wastage.
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.
New environmentally-friendly mortar reduces heat loss
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.
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.
Distractions significantly delay remote drivers’ reaction time
Distractions slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over five seconds, new research has shown.
Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5M investment
The North East’s reputation for world-class space research and innovation has been recognised with the announcement of £2.5 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
New funding announced for land use and net zero research
Newcastle University experts will help deliver a new project to support agricultural practices, land use change and soil health.
Funding boost for thousands of doctoral students
Major funding to support the next generation of researchers has been announced.
Newcastle climate expert appointed to the Adaptation Committee
Defra and the Devolved Governments have appointed Professor Hayley Fowler, Professor Chris Evans and Dr Marina Romanello to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee.