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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.

Comment: An innovation boost for the UK’s creative industries

Writing for The Conversation, Bernard Hay, Head of Policy at the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, gives his expert opinion on the government's sector plan.

Chinese history of Newcastle graveyard explored

The story of six Chinese sailors buried in a Newcastle graveyard will provide the setting for an event exploring new ways to conserve the past and opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.

Comment: How the Blitz spirit’ defined and divided London after 7/7

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Darren Kelsey discusses the enduring idea of Blitz Spirit.

Comment: Noticed Nigel Farage doesn’t talk about Donald Trump anymore?

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses why - though nothing has happened to suggest that bromance is dead - neither Donald Trump nor Nigel Farage publicly now speak of the other.

Researchers bring ancient Roman maths up to date

Ancient mathematical texts that played a key role in constructing the Roman empire will be transformed for the 21st century by researchers at Newcastle University.

North East universities to host international music conference

An international conference celebrating the music of the medieval and Renaissance periods will be hosted by three of the North East’s universities this summer.

Comment: When industry changes, so does what it means to ‘be a man’

Writing for The Conversation, Sophie Lively discusses how class and masculinity are connected and that when industry changes, so does what it means to ‘be a man’

New Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion Launched

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place, has been appointed to the new Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, to build a more connected sense of community in the UK.

Newcastle University celebrates excellence in Tyne Design Week

University experts are taking part in a new celebration of North East creativity, innovation, and design.

Newcastle academic to host NATO Women, Peace and Security event

A Newcastle University academic will lead a discussion on the importance of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda, at a special event in The Hague on 23 June, ahead of the NATO Summit.

Pioneering project will create three Green Corridors in the North East

Three Green Corridors will transform urban, suburban, and rural spaces in Gateshead, Durham, and South Tees.

The power of protected status: New platform supports UK producers

A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched.

Travel industry must accept plus-size tourists “can and will travel”

Plus-size tourists “can and will travel” and the travel industry needs to wake up to their needs, according to a study of TikTok posts.

Comment: Empowering plus-sized travellers

Writing for The Conversation, Weizheng Zhang and Whitney Vernes discuss four ways that plus-sized travellers can feel empowered this summer.

Comment: Sly Stone: influential funk pioneer

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at the legacy of Sly Stone.

The Glasshouse Artists in Residence stage visionary projects

The Glasshouse International Centre of Music’s Artists in Residence, supported by Newcastle University, are ready to share their new work.

In Situ: Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show 2025

This year’s Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show at Newcastle University, explores the theme of In Situ.

Team Newcastle take on Great North Run in aid of our students

This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #TeamNewcastle in the world’s biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community.

Comment: Trump’s Middle East pivot aims to counter China’s influence

Writing for The Conversation, Maria Papageorgiou discusses how Donald Trump’s attempt to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East aims to contain China’s growing ambitions in the region.

Farrell Centre wins architecture award

Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre is a winner of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025.

Discover Festival to inspire future generations in the North East

Discover Festival will take place at Newcastle University on Saturday, 7 June, in an exciting one-day event that will showcase the university’s research and education to people in the North East.

Comment: Reform threat is unique in UK political history

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the threat to both the Labour and Conservative parties from a buoyant Reform Party.

Comment: Linguistics could make language learning more relevant

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Michelle Sheehan discusses how a languages curriculum oriented around linguistics could address the decline in language learning

Comment: Anti-environmentalism - full of contradictions

Writing for The Conversation, Alastair Bonnett discusses how anti-environmentalism is gaining ground, particularly among voices on the right, but the messages it offers are often contradictory.

A Scientific Encounter: The Complex

A new exhibition, curated by Newcastle University Professor Wolfgang Weileder, explores the intersections between cultural and scientific heritage.

Kamila Shamsie to give the 2025 PEN Lecture

The 2025 PEN Lecture will be delivered by award-winning novelist Kamila Shamsie at Newcastle University's Culture Lab.

Newcastle University Fine Art Degree Show 2025

The next generation of artists will be exhibiting their work at Newcastle University’s Fine Art Degree Show. .

The Pupa: BioKnit at the Newcastle Late Shows

How can growth transform a building and how can mycelium and textiles weave a new identity in an empty space?

In A Pinch: Newcastle University Fine Art students at the Late Shows

On Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May, all first year Fine Art students at Newcastle University will be exhibiting as part of The Late Shows.

Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others

The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament.

Newcastle geographers awarded prestigious Fellowship

Two Newcastle University researchers have been awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in recognition of their service to Geography.

Venice Biennale Special Mention for GBR – Geology of Britannic Repair

The British Pavilion, curated by a team including Owen Hopkins, Director of Newcastle University's Farrell Centre, wins accolade at 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

Pioneering music project inspires new BBC 3 radio show

A project which is transforming the understanding of historic music-making across England is the focus of The Song Detectorists.

Lead in the Pipes

‘Lead in the Pipes’ is an amalgam of liminal, surrealist and thought-provoking artworks by nine current Newcastle University Fine Art students

Play Grounded explores grief during Covid-19

A play written by a Newcastle University academic and based on real life experiences during Covid-19 is to be performed at the Alphabetti Theatre.

Student and graduate shortlisted for North East Emerging Artist Award

Bethan Harris and Wilfred Sears are among eight people shortlisted for the fourth North East Emerging Artist Award at Seaton Delaval Hall.