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Comment: How Mamdani’s ‘talent for listening’ spurred him to victory

Writing for The Conversation, Daniel Hutton Ferris discusses how Zohran Mamdani's listening and reflective approach helped him win the New York mayoral election.

Newcastle University experts take part in Festival of Social Sciences

A Newcastle University academic is helping young people understand how everyone experiences food differently.

New exhibition connects art and ecology to a public audience

Through a collaborative project involving academics, artists, and scientists, Listening to the Voices of the Rivers explores the vital role rivers play in sustaining communities and ecosystems.

New book tells hidden history of Newcastle prison

A new book co-written by a researcher at Newcastle University brings to life the forgotten history of Newcastle’s once-notorious prison.

How creativity can help children with long-term health issues

The impact of creativity on the health and wellbeing of youngsters with long-term health conditions is being investigated by a team of researchers led by Dr Emily Murphy from Newcastle University.

Comment: Why Tokyo’s youth culture district bans ‘nuisance Halloween'

Writing for The Conversation, Andrew Stevens discusses why Japanese authorities have introduced measures to curb rowdy behaviour at Halloween.

New exhibition brings living memory of the AIDS pandemic to life

An exhibition and project launch opening next week shares a powerful insight into the history of the AIDS pandemic.

Comment: Children should have a right to play in their neighbourhoods

Writing for The Conversation, Alison Stenning discusses the debate around whether children should only play in designated spaces or if they should be able to play in their neighbourhood. 

Expand Best Start with hubs in Schools say experts

Schools should be used to create more of the Government’s Best Start hubs, says a new report.

Comment: ‘Conflict-free’ minerals used in waging of modern wars

Writing for The Conversation, Mark Griffiths and Mohamed El-Shewy discuss how many of the “conflict-free” minerals sourced in Africa are likely to have at least some connection to war.

VOTUM

A New Contemporary Artwork Bridging Ancient Rituals and Climate Protest opens at Vindolanda

Newcastle academic awarded prestigious British Academy honour

Professor Chantal Conneller, Professor of Early Prehistory, has been awarded the prestigious Grahame Clark medal by the British Academy in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field.

New global leader appointed at Newcastle University

Newcastle University has appointed strategic academic leader, Professor Li Li as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global.

Newcastle University student creates unique art for Mercury Prize

A Fine Art student has been commissioned to provide 12 pieces of artwork as part of this year’s Mercury Prize 2025.

Sustainability analysis reveals UK business performance

Experts from Newcastle University have contributed to a new report assessing how UK business sectors are performing on sustainability and where more action is urgently needed.

Autumn season of INSIGHTS public lectures unveiled

The new series of lectures by leading figures gets underway with discussions ranging from the issues facing rural communities to how animals heal themselves.

Sir Terry Farrell 1938 - 2025

A tribute to Sir Terry Farrell, an architecture graduate and long-standing friend and supporter of Newcastle University.

Newcastle University expert receives prestigious PR award

Anne-Marie Lacey has received the Sir Stephen Tallents' Medal, one of the most prestigious honours in public relations.

AI Growth Zone taskforce to accelerate jobs, skills and growth

Universities across the region, skills providers and industry leaders are to fast-track planning, investment and site development for the North East’s AI Growth Zone.

Newcastle strengthens Knowledge Exchange Framework performance

Newcastle University has built on its reputation for collaborative research and regional impact in the latest assessment known as the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

UK children dying through poverty, data shows.

Addressing Poverty Update: UK Children Dying through Poverty is the second updated report to be released as part of the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign.

Comment: Trump, Charles and Starmer

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK.

North East set to become AI powerhouse

The University is playing a key role in an AI Growth Zone in the North East which is set to unlock more than 5,000 new jobs and bring in £30 billion in investment as the region becomes a hub for AI.

Prototype which turns wood into a living textile to go on show

A new wooden prototype which reimagines architecture as a living, adaptive organism has been created by Newcastle University researchers.

Newcastle University academic hits the right note with UKRI Fellowship

Dr Oskar Jensen has been awarded £2m funding to research the history of song.

Comment: Peter Mandelson was always a high risk appointment

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr explains why Peter Mandelson's departure is not the end of the matter for Keir Starmer

Comment: Complete honesty might not be the best policy for your CV

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Tom Lane discusses what you should and shouldn't include in your CV.

Why lonely people would prefer a robot over human interaction

Many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human, according to research co-led by Newcastle University.

University awarded Athena Swan Gold for gender equality work

Newcastle University has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to gender equality by being awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award – the top recognition in higher education.

Comment: Put down your phone and engage in boredom

Writing for The Conversation, Mehmet Sebih Oruc discusses how philosophy can help with digital overload.

Climate expert awarded Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship

Professor Hayley Fowler has been awarded a Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship to tackle extreme weather risks.

Business expert honoured for contribution to management history

A Newcastle University business expert has been awarded the prestigious Daniel A. Wren Research Award for Contributions to Management History by the Academy of Management (AOM).

Newcastle University academic wins prestigious award

Dr Joe Lockwood has been awarded the 7th International Handel Research Prize by The Georg Friedrich Händel Society.

Academic to represent Scotland at Venice Biennale 2026

Fine Art lecturer Angel Cohn Castle and her artistic partner Davide Bugarin will present a multi-layered new project which will explore complex emotional legacies of shame, pride and celebration.

Newcastle expert chosen as author for next IPCC report

Professor Bethan Davies has been selected as a lead author for the forthcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Report 7.

Uta Kögelsberger explores humanity’s relationship with nature

Some Kind of Love: Actions and Reactions to Living on a Damaged Planet, an exhibition by award-winning artist Professor Uta Kögelsberger, will open at the Hatton Gallery, on 20 September.

Comment: Thinking about empathy could cool Britain’s migration rows

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Dimitris Skleparis and colleagues discuss why understanding and overcoming the empathy gap may help to calm the anger demonstrated at recent anti-immigrant protests.

Comment: Kenya’s 1950 Kolloa massacre: communities need closure

Writing for The Conversation, Chloe Josse-Durand discusses how Britain won’t own up to its colonial violence but communities need closure

Newcastle student strikes gold in first excavation

A Newcastle University international student has discovered a rare piece of 9th century gold in Northumberland during her first archaeological excavation.

UNEE responds to exclusion from Global Talent Fund

Universities for North East England (UNEE) have issued a response echoing the concerns of the Great North Mayors regarding the exclusion of northern universities from the UKRI Global Talent Fund.

Comment: When US & Japanese troops stopped fighting to pray together

Writing for The Conversation, Nick Megoran  reveals an extraordinary story of when US and Japanese troops stopped fighting in June 1945 to talk, eat and pray together.

Comment: Why modern masculinity is a climate issue

Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson discusses ecological masculinities and opening up environmental care to young men.

Women politicians receive more identity-based attacks on social media

Women politicians in Europe receive uncivil tweets regardless of how known they are, new research led by Newcastle University has found.

A Place in the City

New documentary explores hope and resistance in Latin American cities

New student-led forum to boost community collaboration in Newcastle

A new student-led group to develop and promote ways to work together to make Newcastle the best possible place for its students and everyone who resides here has been launched.

Newcastle University academic receives a coveted Fulbright Award

Dr Katharine Wright from Newcastle University’s School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, has been chosen for a Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award.

Inspirational figures honoured by Newcastle University

Newcastle University awards honorary degrees to people who have made a positive impact on society.

Remains of ancient river landscapes control East Antarctica ice flow

The remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica have been discovered – and could help predictions of future loss from the ice sheet.

Award winning writer in conversation with Professor Preti Taneja

Gurnaik Johal is to read from his new novel Saraswati as part of the GemArts Masala Festival.

Comment: Norman Tebbit, minister known as Thatcher’s enforcer, dies

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr looks back at Lord Tebbit's career in politics.