News and events
News and events covering climate and environmental resilience
Climate change shown to cause methane release from the deep ocean
New research has shown that fire-ice - frozen methane which is trapped as a solid under our oceans - is vulnerable to melting due to climate change and could be released into the sea.
Newcastle University scientists join a new €41.3m climate centre
Newcastle University will be part of the new Climate+ Co-Centre to help tackle the climate, biodiversity and water crises impacting Ireland and Britain.
Schoolchildren explore careers in polar research
Hundreds of schoolchildren will visit Newcastle University this week to learn what it is like to be a polar researcher.
Royal recognition for water research
Newcastle University has won a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its long-standing excellence in water research.
New funding to support coral restoration
Newcastle University has been awarded a new research grant which will support implementation of coral reef restoration interventions that aim to enhance adaptation to climate change.
Ancient landscape discovered beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet
Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered an ancient landscape that has lain hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet for millions of years.
Durham’s colliery coastline at risk from Storm Babet
Researchers from Newcastle University are braving the elements during Storm Babet to document major changes in Durham’s industrial coastline.
New research centre will drive economic growth and sustainability
Newcastle University will lead a new £5m research initiative to help boost UK economic growth and address regional needs.
New partnership to help decarbonise the UK maritime sector
Newcastle University will be part of a new £21.3m flagship UK national clean maritime research hub to decarbonise the UK maritime sector.
Fewer but severe tropical storms predicted over the Ganges and Mekong
Climate experts project a decline in the frequency of future tropical storms but an increase in their strength across the Ganges and Mekong basins, allowing for better future planning.
UK launches research hub to decarbonise transport networks
The new national hub will provide expertise, innovative modelling and engagement to support net zero transport networks.
Boosting the resilience of urban areas against floods
£250,000 has been awarded to Newcastle University researchers to enhance flood resilience.
Comment: Pacific coral reef climate resistance
Writing for The Conversation, Liam Lachs discusses a new study which shows that a remote Pacific coral reef shows at least some ability to cope with ocean warming.
Pacific coral reef shows historic increase in climate resistance
Coral reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures which could reduce future bleaching impacts of climate change, new research reveals.
The Vanishing Act
A new show exploring the bug world as never seen before is being created by Cap-a-Pie theatre company with young people and a Newcastle University scientist.
Comment: New research shows how rapidly ice sheets retreat
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Christine Batchelor and her colleague Dr Frazer Christie discuss what their discovery about the speed of ice sheet retreat may mean for Antarctica.
Ice sheets can collapse faster than previously thought
Ice sheets can retreat up to 600 metres a day during periods of climate warming, 20 times faster than the highest rate of retreat previously measured.
Expert Q&A: why is there an oil field in Dorset anyway?
The Conversation asked oil industry expert Dr Mark Ireland to explain why there is an oil field in Dorset, what sort of oil it produces, and what happens next.
Glacial flooding threatens millions globally
Fifteen million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes, with just four countries accounting for more than half of those exposed.
Loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast
An independent expert panel has today (20 January) published its findings into the loss of marine life off the North East and Yorkshire coast.