News
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Here you will find our latest news stories.
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Climate change forced earlier colonisation of South Pacific Islands
published on: 6 April 2020
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Climate Meltdown (Channel 5 News)
A group of Newcastle University geography students, on an expedition to Greenland, talk about the impacts of climate change.
published on: 16 October 2019
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Dr Alistair Clark on Newsday (BBC World Service)
published on: 5 September 2019
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'Navigating Cittaslow'
Dr Tessa Holland & Dr Helen Jarvis discuss their work in a short film.
published on: 4 September 2019
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Professor Diane Richardson presents at European Sociological Association
published on: 30 August 2019
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Icelanders can't remember a hotter summer.
published on: 28 August 2019
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Dr. Alistair Clark gives parliamentary evidence on urgency of electoral law reform
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Dr. Alistair Clark comments on election administration and the #DeniedMyVote scandal in the European elections
published on: 24 May 2019
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Sociology Welcomes Visiting Professor
published on: 1 May 2019
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New guide aims to improve toilet provision for disabled people
published on: 12 December 2018
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses Voter ID in the Conversation
published on: 3 August 2018
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Degrowth and Christiania – I saw how Copenhagen’s collective living experiment can work (The Conversation)
Dr Helen Jarvis reveals how communities such as Christiania pursue “degrowth” by prioritising human relations over market relations; maximising sharing, togetherness, social justice and the health of the planet.
published on: 3 July 2018
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Dr Simon Tate recognised in 2018 Vice-Chancellor's Education Excellence Awards
published on: 2 July 2018
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Dr Robert Shaw on BBC Radio 4 Thinking Allowed
Dr Rob Shaw is appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed on Wednesday 13th June to discuss his new book ‘The Nocturnal City’, now available from Routledge.
published on: 13 June 2018
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Fellowship Success for Dr Audrey Verma
Audrey Verma, currently a Research Associate with Sociology, has been awarded a prestigious Leverhume Early Career Fellowship to be hosted by us and mentored by Dr Lisa Garforth.
published on: 13 June 2018
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Peter Hopkins, Professor of Social Geography, has been appointed to a new role of Newcastle University's Dean of Social Justice.
This newly created Deanship recognises the importance of social justice as one of the core values of Newcastle University. The new role will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Julie Sanders and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Internationalisation, Professor Richard Davies.
published on: 11 June 2018
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Why Old Enclaves and New Islands Matter to Travelers
Alastair Bonnett explains why people are drawn to places that offer solitude and surprise.
published on: 25 May 2018
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Geography Artist in Residence story published.
published on: 25 May 2018
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Dr Anselma Gallinat wins large AHRC grant
published on: 24 May 2018
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No Overall Control
Dr. Alistair Clark writes for the Fabian Society on the 2018 Local Election Results in England
published on: 10 May 2018
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Artist in residence, Paula Turner, presents research findings to eager audience.
published on: 4 May 2018
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Dr. Alistair Clark’s research mentioned in House of Lords Select Committee Citizenship Report
published on: 20 April 2018
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Dr Craig Jones discusses the possibility of military action being taken against Syria
published on: 13 April 2018
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Islamophobia in Paris and London – how it differs and why
Professor Peter Hopkins and Dr Kawtar Najib discuss their research into anti-Muslim acts and where Islamophobia happens in France and the UK.
published on: 13 April 2018
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Professor Diane Richardson becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
published on: 9 April 2018
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Alistair Clark joins PDY Editorial team
ECPR is delighted to announce that Alistair Clark of Newcastle University has been appointed as co-editor of the Political Data Yearbook.
published on: 23 March 2018
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Diane Richardson in Sociology has an article nominated for the 2018 Sage Prize for Innovation
published on: 7 March 2018
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British Sociological Association Youth Assembly held at the Great North Museum in Newcastle
Sociology colleagues participated in the first ever British Sociological Association Youth Assembly held at the Great North Museum in Newcastle on the 9th of February. The event brought together sociologists from Durham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside.
published on: 19 February 2018
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Dr Nick Megoran discusses General Sir Nick Carter’s call for greater military funding.
published on: 25 January 2018
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Climate change and global poverty: How hard is it to save the world?
Dr Jo Swaffield of Newcastle University Politics is looking to recruit participants for her research project into the global challenges we face as a result of climate change
published on: 23 January 2018
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Dr Emily Rainsford and Young People's Political Engagement
Listen to Dr Emily Rainsford on BBC Radio 5 Live
published on: 10 January 2018
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Dr Emily Rainsford and Young People's Political Engagement
Listen to Dr Emily Rainsford on BBC Radio 5 Live
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Time on and in our hands - Latest update from Artist in Residence Paula Turner
Experiencing coring with the Grand Gestures Dance Collective and Geographies Maarten van Hardenbroek
published on: 14 December 2017
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Celebrating GPS success at the ECU’s Athena SWAN Charter Awards Ceremony
published on: 13 December 2017
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Al James new book 'Work-Life Advantage' released on 8th December
Improving the work-life balance of employees enhances the competitive advantage of employers.
published on: 4 December 2017
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Celebrating Research Scholarships and Expeditions in GPS 2017
Wednesday night saw GPS Geography & Sociology Graduates and Undergraduates showcase their diverse research and expedition achievements
published on: 30 November 2017
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Merit Or Meritocracy Conference? Call for Papers -Deadline Extended
Conference 9th April 2018 - call for papers EXTENDED DEADLINE 8th January 2018.
published on: 22 November 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses the Westminster culture and the current sexual harassment scandal.
published on: 16 November 2017
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Should the church ever support war?
An interview with Dr Nick Megoran about his new book and the influence of Martin Luther King Jr.
published on: 8 November 2017
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Lisa Garforth’s new book on green hopes for a better future with nature out this week
In the shadow of looming climate crisis it might seem that there is not much hope around for a better, greener future. But visions of more sustainable and satisfying societies have emerged in strange places over the last 50 years, and have endured to form a distinct but changing eco-utopian tradition.
published on: 26 October 2017
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Contemplating Geographical Concerns with pupils from Marine Park Primary in South Shields
Professor Rachel Woodward ,Dr Matt Jenkins and Leverhulme artist in residence Paula Turner have been contemplating geographical concerns with pupils from Marine Park Primary in South Shields
published on: 26 October 2017
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Newcastle sociologists explore how social class shapes university entrance, engagement and experience.
published on: 19 October 2017
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Diane Richardson's new book "Sexuality and Citizenship" published.
published on: 19 October 2017
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Professor Jackie Leach Scully now a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
published on: 13 October 2017
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The eight things needed for a jobs and pay revolution on Teesside, according to TUC (Evening Gazette)
A new report commissioned by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and written by researchers at CURDS sets out a framework and series of policy recommendations
published on: 11 October 2017
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Hurricane Irma’s devastation of Caribbean territories piles pressure on strained relationship with UK (The Conversation)
Dr Matt Benwell and Dr Alasdair Pinkerton discuss Irma's devastation of Caribbean territories and the strained relationship with the UK.
published on: 13 September 2017
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Quotidian Mapping .The world in a bucket
Pauline moves me, literally moves me as she sweeps through "her floors" of the building.
published on: 23 August 2017
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Researchers join prestigious Sociology Project
Dr Peter Merrington and Liz Robson have recently joined sociology to work on the prestigious AHRC project Beyond the Multiplex (BtM).
published on: 16 August 2017
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The Ethics of Human Gene Editing
published on: 4 August 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses WASPI
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Parliamentary Decline? Don’t bet on it.
Senior politics lecturer Dr Alistair Clark, gives his expert opinion on why parliamentary politics is more important than ever.
published on: 29 June 2017
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Rodrigo Duterte risks losing support if he gets too close to Donald Trump
published on: 21 June 2017
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Cap a Pie Performing Research 15 June 2017 Northern Stage
published on: 19 June 2017
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Newcastle University staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
published on: 19 June 2017
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A year after Jo Cox’s murder, Britain’s need for togetherness is stronger than ever
Dr Helen Jarvis pens an article for the Conversation about the 'The Great Get Together'.
published on: 15 June 2017
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Few winners in a night of high drama
published on: 12 June 2017
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Leverhulme Artist in Residence
published on: 9 June 2017
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Dr Alistair Clark discusses the Election Results from Scotland
published on: 9 June 2017
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Dr Nick Megoran talks about George Orwell's novel 1984
published on: 9 June 2017
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Are There Lessons from Turnout at the Local Elections?
published on: 11 May 2017