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Comment: Peace with Ukraine will need to factor in Russia's reasons

Writing for The Conversation, Nick Megoran explains why Russia’s reasons for invading Ukraine – however debatable - shouldn’t be ignored in a peace deal.

Distinguished figures receive honorary degrees

Outstanding individuals have been recognised with honorary degrees from Newcastle University.

Catrina McHugh Recognised With Honorary Degree

An award-winning playwright who was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters said it honoured "thousands of women thousands of women who have placed their trust” in her the theatre company.

Davina McCall made an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law

The household name, who has presented some of Britain's most popular television programmes, was honoured for the work she has done over the years to shine a spotlight on women’s health.

Glasshouse artists in residence announced

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music announces its three next generation artists appointed as Artists in Residence 2024/25, marking the start of a new partnership with Newcastle University.

Report calls for corporate courage to end racism

A Newcastle University anti-racism expert has led a review for the North East Chamber of Commerce into how businesses in the region can take action to promote diversity and inclusion.

Comment: Ziggy Stardust

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr examines how David Bowie developed the role that would bring him undying fame.

Reasons to be cheerful

Writing for Research Professional, Vice-Chancellor Chris Day assesses what the change of government could mean for the university sector

Comment: Alaska’s glaciers approaching irreversible tipping point

Writing for The Conversation, Bethan Davies discusses how the melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than thought.

Graduates celebrated in North East Emerging Artist Awards

Three local artists have been selected, with two out of the three being recent graduates from Newcastle University’s Fine Art programme.

Comment: Kang Youwei - thinker behind modern China’s transformation

Writing for The Conversation, Daniel Hutton Ferris discusses the revolutionary thinker who has had a profound influence on modern-day China.

University Fellow wins Northern Writers’ Award

Dr Laura Tisdall, NUAcT Fellow in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology has been presented with the Arvon Award as part of New Writing North’s Northern Writers’ Awards.

Melting of Alaskan glaciers shown to be accelerating

Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, research led by Newcastle University suggests.

Artist Emily Cropton to explore wellbeing in rural communities

Newcastle University and The Maltings (Berwick) Trust have appointed artist Emily Cropton to undertake a research commission to explore wellbeing in rural communities.

Comment: Tackling the ticket touts

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses why finally, the time to tackle ticket touts may have come.

Newcastle University academic wins Architects' Journal award

Jack Mutton, Lecturer in Architecture at Newcastle University, has won awards for his work to transform a derelict office block into artists’ studios and community spaces.

Newcastle University artists recognised

Five Newcastle University students and graduates have been shortlisted in this year’s North East Emerging Artist Award, based at the National Trust’s Seaton Delaval Hall.

Architecture Degree Show 2024

The annual celebration of work by students in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, is going on show.

Judges announced as Gordon Burn Prize 2025 opens for entry

The Gordon Burn Prize 2025 is now open for entry to both fiction and non-fiction books that are fearless in their ambition and execution.

Final year of excavations commence at Birdoswald Roman fort

Work has begun on the final season of a long-term programme at the Roman fort of Birdoswald, on the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site.

Comment: We don’t know enough about how money is spent in elections

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Alistair Clark discusses how it is getting more expensive to hold elections, saying greater transparency is needed.

Comment: Save our grassroots music spaces

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses a cross-party report which calls for a levy to help venues in crisis.

Event connects North East partners to optimise devolution opportunity

The second Insights North East annual conference comes at a critical juncture for the region and will bring together key policymakers, experts and organisations.

Comment: Paul Weller 66

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr reviews a skilful, layered album that pays homage to rock music.

Comment: Mexico’s voters set to elect first woman president

Writing for The Conversation, Rosario Aguilar discusses the election in Mexico this weekend, and how the country looks set to make history by electing its first woman president.

Celebrating 15 years of the Great North Museum: Hancock

It's been 15 years since the renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell gave the Hancock Museum a makeover, transforming it into the Great North Museum: Hancock.

Unique visualisations offer chance to explore ancient Rome

A new exhibition at Newcastle University's Great North Museum: Hancock uses stunning visualisations to transport visitors on a time-travelling journey to Ancient Rome.

Celebrating the past and present of Fine Art at Newcastle University

The BA Hons Fine Art course is celebrating its centenary as the next generation of talented artists to study at the University get ready for their Degree Show.

Comment: Bridgerton - the real ladies of the ton weren’t so ignorant

Writing for The Conversation, Meg Kobza discusses how, although many of the characters in Bridgerton know little about sex, the real ladies of the ton weren’t so ignorant.

Comment: Let It Be

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how the rerelease of the 1970 Beatles film reveals how the history of popular music is written.

Comment: Fresh tensions over Ireland’s post-Brexit border

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niall Cunningham discusses the impact of the recent increase in asylum seekers that Ireland has experienced.

Comment: International Booker prize 2024

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Anne Whitehead is one of six experts to review the shortlist for the prestigious award.

New report calls for ‘fresh start for Sure Start’

The document written by Professor Liz Todd, sets out the case for a new updated model of Sure Start that puts schools and nurseries at its heart.

Comment: Blackpool South byelection

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the significance of the local election results.

Newcastle expert helps reveal link between ancient Rome and Carlisle

A Newcastle University lab technician has played a pivotal role in establishing the connection between a modern day cricket club in Carlisle and the centre of Roman power in the third century AD.

Prestigious awards given to two Newcastle academics

Two Newcastle University experts have been awarded prestigious honours by the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers (RGS-IBG).

Newcastle Poetry Festival – In/Out of Place

The rich cultural heritage of the North East is the focus of this year’s Newcastle Poetry Festival

Flowers of the Seasons: Politics, Power & Poverty

Dr Oskar Jensen and Electric Voice Theatre present an historic afternoon of BSL interpreted singing, poetry and storytelling celebrating the music of a once famous composer - Eliza Flower.

International recognition for Newcastle PhD student

A Newcastle University doctoral student has received international recognition for the quality and originality of her research.

Comment: Can the Rwanda bill really be called a law at all?

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Joshua Jowitt discusses why the Government’s Rwanda bill can be regarded as a defective law despite having been passed by Parliament.

Comment: why is arts education facing cuts?

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr examines how the creative industries bring in more revenue than cars, oil and gas, yet are facing a funding freeze.

Second James Berry Poetry Prize launched

The second James Berry Poetry Prize has opened for submissions.

Tyne Derwent Way

Newcastle University is a partner in a project which is revitalising the nine-mile outdoor trail between Gateshead town centre and the Derwent Valley.

Funding boost for Great North Museum: Hancock and Hatton Gallery

Newcastle University’s museum and art gallery have received funding to support their important work with researchers.

Film graduate blossoms with video for Poet Laureate's band

Talented filmmaker Jasmine Stephenson has created the visuals to accompany Simon Armitage’s band LYR’s song Profusion.

Learning centre sees success in supporting young people

A learning centre designed to help young people from under-represented backgrounds in Newcastle progress into higher education has supported more than 1,200 students in the past year.

Newcastle geographer awarded prestigious Fellowship

Professor Peter Hopkins has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) for the excellence of his work and his contributions to policy in Scotland.

Community climate project gets National Lottery funding

Young dads in the North East have received a significant funding boost for a community climate project involving a Newcastle University academic.

Prehistoric henge reveals centuries-old sacred site in Lincolnshire

Archaeologists from Newcastle University have unearthed evidence for an evolving sacred landscape spanning centuries in Crowland, Lincolnshire.

Farrell Centre Director to represent UK at La Biennale di Venezia

Owen Hopkins, Director of the Farrell Centre at Newcastle University, is to represent the UK at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia 2025.