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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.

Comment: Why people in police custody are missing vital medications

Writing for The Conversation, Gethin Rees discusses why some people in police custody can face long delays in receiving medication - or be denied access to healthcare altogether.

Comment: The hyper-individualistic manosphere focuses on worth

Writing for The Conversation, Sophie Lively discusses how the hyper-individualistic and focused on worth manosphere is a product of neoliberalism.

Artistic exchanges during the Cold War

A new project examines how links between the former Eastern Bloc and Northern Africa have shaped modern art.

Care home documentary filmed during Covid-19 to tour UK

CARE looks at the realities of the care sector through the eyes of workers and residents.

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.

Those with health issues denied medication in police custody

People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable due to a lack of medical staff on site.

Comment: Hypermasculine influencers can be good role models for boys

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Richardson discusses how hypermasculinity influencers can offer an authentic and positive connection for some young men.

Newcastle University researcher to capture 40 years of HIV history

A Newcastle University researcher is to conduct a groundbreaking project to review forty years of HIV oral history across the globe with a unique fellowship award.

Comment: Five children’s books that feature positive male role models

Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson offers his recommendation for a book that aims to teach boys what it means to be responsible, compassionate and confident men.

Newcastle social scientist awarded prestigious Fellowship

Professor Cathrine Degnen, a leading expert in Anthropology, has been elected by her peers to become a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

New details of British Pavilion at Venice Biennale revealed

The British Council and its commissioned curators, which includes Farrell Centre Director Owen Hopkins, have announced further details of the British Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2025.

Placed

The Placed art exhibtion brings together the work of eight Newcastle University Master of Fine Art (MFA) students at Slugtown art gallery.

Farrell Centre shortlisted for architecture award

Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre has been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025.

Comment: Why aid budget cuts are an existential matter for Labour

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses how the decision to cut funding from international development to increase defence spending raises questions about what Labour governments are for.

New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled

The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet has been assembled by a team including scientists from Newcastle University.

What drives growth in the creative industries?

A new initiative will provide unprecedented insight into what drives growth in the creative industries sector.

Newcastle University staff celebrated for International Women’s Day

Inspirational Newcastle University colleagues are taking part in a special celebration to mark International Women’s Day.

Comment: Arts sector funding

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the winners and losers of the arts sector's £270m funding boost.

Comment: Starmer meets Trump: assiduous planning and deft diplomacy

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.

University announces new Pro Vice-Chancellor HaSS

Newcastle University has announced the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), Professor Jo Fox.

Comment: Podcasts are a great tool for political persuasion

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Katie East discusses how political podcasts have much in common with 18th century political writing.

Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day

Newcastle University academic’s film of classic novel finishes principle photography

Newcastle Pro-Vice-Chancellor chosen as CBI North East Chair

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Place at Newcastle University, has been appointed Chair of CBI’s North East Council.

World Heritage Sites could and should be ‘ambassadors for peace’

World Heritage Sites could and should play a more active role in promoting a vision of global peace, heritage experts at Newcastle University say.

Newcastle law experts advise on landmark pollution case

Newcastle University legal experts have contributed to a landmark case heard by the European Court of Human Rights on large-scale environmental pollution.

New research into Bhutan’s glacial flood risk

Newcastle University researchers have been awarded funding to assess the risk facing Bhutan from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

Comment: How should Keir Starmer handle Donald Trump?

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr comments on how Keir Starmer should handle Donald Trump – and how’s it going so far

Research identifies causes of catastrophic flooding

A Newcastle University student has contributed to a major international study which has identified the exact causes and drivers of the catastrophic 2023 Sikkim flood in India.

Archaeologists find ‘lost’ site depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that a house in England is the site of a lost residence of Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, and shown in the Bayeux Tapestry.

New centre will support transition to low-carbon living

Researchers at Newcastle University are to play a crucial role in a new centre that will support more people make the transition to low-carbon living.

Comment: Mandelson goes to Washington – or does he?

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the issues facing Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US.

New exhibition at the Hatton Gallery explores the future of ceramics

Newcastle University’s Hatton Gallery is preparing to showcase an exhibition of work by 12 contemporary artists at different stages of their careers.

Academics search for descendants of people buried in Ballast Hills

Newcastle University experts are calling for relatives of those buried in a historic city burial ground to get in touch..

Glaciation expert awarded prestigious Richardson medal

A glaciation expert at Newcastle University has been awarded the prestigious Richardson Medal by the International Glaciological Society (IGS).

New Year Honours for Newcastle University community

This New Year's Honours list recognises a number of outstanding University colleagues.

We all came here from somewhere

On show at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art until 9 Feb 2025

Buried landforms reveal North Sea’s ancient glacial past

An international team of researchers, including a glaciologist at Newcastle University, has discovered remarkably well-preserved glacial landforms buried almost 1 km beneath the North Sea.

Comment: Who cares for the British countryside? - new book

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Christopher Rodgers reviews a new book by campaigner Guy Shrubsole, who argues for a radical reappraisal of property and land ownership rights.

Comment: The challenge of translating Japanese’s many words for "I"

Writing for The Conversation, Gitte Marianne Hansen discusses the work of Haruki Murakami and the challenges of translating Japanese's many words for "I"

Comment: The UK’s creative industries could employ even more people

Writing for The Conversation, Jonathan Jones, Sara Maioli and Daniel Simandjuntak discuss how international investment is crucial to the UK's booming creative industries sector.