News in 2014

The discovery of a stone flake that shows evidence of being hammered by a hard tool has led scientists to conclude that early humans occupied parts of western Turkey much earlier than previously thought.

published on: 23 December 2014

Researchers from the University’s School of Architecture Planning and Landscape have produced a report that highlights the value of planning to cities like Newcastle.

published on: 23 December 2014

An international research team led by Newcastle University has identified a new line of bacteria they believe add flavour to some of the world’s most exclusive cheeses.

published on: 23 December 2014

Aerial photos from the 1940s and 1950s are being used to probe the climate history of the Antarctic Peninsula.

published on: 20 December 2014

An independent assessment of UK university research quality published today has confirmed Newcastle University’s position as one of the most powerful research universities in the country and the most powerful in the North East.

published on: 18 December 2014

Newcastle scientists have welcomed the news that a pioneering IVF-based technique they are developing to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases is one step closer to be available.

published on: 17 December 2014

The North East is in prime position to benefit from a 2.1bn Euros funding pot to boost its world-leading research into ageing as part of a new European consortium.

published on: 16 December 2014

Higher levels of selenium are associated with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, according to new research* published in the International Journal of Cancer.

published on: 16 December 2014

An archaeological dig investigating Roman ‘mystery monuments’ in Cumbria has been nominated for one of the prestigious Current Archaeology magazine awards.

published on: 15 December 2014

The theory that men are idiots and often do stupid things is backed up by a study published in the Christmas issue of the British Medical Journal.

published on: 12 December 2014

Traditional methods of modelling traffic pollution could be under-estimating emissions by as much as 60%, particularly in areas where congestion occurs for a large part of the day, a team at Newcastle University has concluded.

published on: 12 December 2014

A new report has highlighted the need for an expansion of outreach activity to ensure that there are more medical school applications coming from across the whole of the UK.

published on: 11 December 2014

The Catherine Cookson Charitable Trust has given a significant donation to the Hatton Gallery.

published on: 11 December 2014

George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, recently visited Newcastle University, following a pledge of £20m of government funding for a new ageing science and innovation centre at the University. 

published on: 11 December 2014

Pupils at Archbishop Runcie School in Gosforth hosted a visit by The Farm to show the band how they are learning the history of the World War One Christmas truces.

published on: 10 December 2014

Charities being left to feed families on the breadline highlights wider problems, warns a Newcastle academic.

published on: 8 December 2014

The Urban Sciences Building is a £58m commitment by Newcastle University to lead international research into creating the cities we want to live and work in.

published on: 4 December 2014

The new Urban Sciences Building will tackle one of the great societal challenges of our age – ‘How do we build cities people want to live and work in but which are sustainable for future generations?’

published on: 4 December 2014

A reliable, affordable and dependable flow of electricity is vital to power society in the 21st Century.

published on: 4 December 2014

Our cities of the future will be ever more dependent on the complex relationship between computer systems, engineering, physics and human behaviour.

published on: 4 December 2014

How cities adapt to change has been the focus of a major research project by Newcastle University.

published on: 4 December 2014

A leading academic says EU policies are flawed because they rely on data that fails to accurately reflect poverty issues.?

published on: 4 December 2014

Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has pledged £20m towards the creation of a national centre for ageing at Newcastle University in his Autumn statement.

published on: 3 December 2014

Broadcasting icon Angela Rippon, and philanthropist Paul Marshall, have received honorary doctorates from Newcastle University.  

published on: 3 December 2014

Impulsive behaviour in adults could be linked to stressful experiences during early life, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

published on: 3 December 2014

The breadth of ageing research being carried out across Newcastle University was showcased at a special launch event on 2 December.

published on: 2 December 2014

Prof Sugata Mitra’s vision to create seven Schools in the Cloud to help children everywhere tap into their innate sense of wonder is another step closer.?

published on: 1 December 2014

Forty eight students have been awarded a £10,000 scholarship each to study Master’s degrees at Newcastle University as a part of a new fund designed to remove barriers to postgraduate study for under-represented groups.

published on: 28 November 2014

Author Tan Twan Eng will discuss his second novel, The Garden of Evening Mists, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2012, at an event taking place at Newcastle University this week.

published on: 26 November 2014

A world-leading centre of excellence for hyperbaric testing will be built on the north bank of the River Tyne by Newcastle based engineering group British Engines and Newcastle University.

published on: 25 November 2014

Newcastle University has announced the launch of the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre to support its world-leading research in the field.

published on: 25 November 2014

Increased recruitment from the region’s biggest employers has created more graduate employment opportunities in the North East, according to the latest survey from The Complete University Guide.

published on: 24 November 2014

A collection of five poems exploring the theme of love and loss has won a new national poetry competition set up by Newcastle University.

published on: 24 November 2014

Universal free school meals should be offered to all children in their first years of secondary school, according to one of the leading nutrition experts in the UK.

published on: 20 November 2014

Newcastle University has been selected as one of the nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England and invited to join the National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research (NIHR SPCR).

published on: 20 November 2014

Hundreds of students celebrated degree success at a graduation ceremony held by Newcastle University at its Singapore campus.

published on: 19 November 2014

Digital technologies are being used to provide early warning signs of stress and disease in pigs as part of a pioneering new research project involving experts from Newcastle University.

published on: 19 November 2014

The poorest people in society have eight fewer teeth by their seventies than the richest, one of the biggest studies of its type ever undertaken has revealed.

published on: 18 November 2014

Innovative models for community-led housing development are increasingly being used across the North East to fill the gap in affordable housing and create stronger communities, research by a student at Newcastle University has shown.

published on: 18 November 2014

A brand new scanner, purchased thanks to ex-Newcastle United star Charlie Crowe, has been unveiled at Newcastle University’s Campus for Ageing and Vitality.

published on: 18 November 2014

Newcastle University has, in partnership with the University of Cambridge, been awarded £3.8 million from the National Institute for Health Research to establish a Blood and Transplant Research Unit which will open in October 2015.

published on: 17 November 2014

Future industry leaders from all over the world can now gain an MBA from Newcastle University Business School while working in their home country thanks to a new, online-based MBA programme.

published on: 13 November 2014

A Newcastle University student has completed the coldest marathon on earth – and says training in the North East last January was the best preparation he could have had.

published on: 13 November 2014

Besides powering our cities, one Northumberland-based power station is fuelling sustainable prawn farming thanks to the business creativity of Newcastle University graduates.

published on: 6 November 2014

Prof Adam Sharr’s research into a dramatic idea to flatten Whitehall and replace it with a concrete megastructure has received an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

published on: 6 November 2014

Budding programmers from across the country will flock to Newcastle this weekend for the biggest public hackathon ever held in the North East.

published on: 5 November 2014

A state-of-the-art shore station that will provide research support and a unique teaching base for the next generation of marine scientists and engineers has been launched by Newcastle University.

published on: 5 November 2014

Prof Sugata Mitra explains why chaos theory can help us build a new model for primary education ahead of Newcastle University’s launch of SOLE Central this week.

published on: 5 November 2014

Researchers from Newcastle University are encouraging anyone who believes themselves to be unmusical to come along to a series of free workshops being organised as part of a project to explore what it means to be human.

published on: 5 November 2014

The stories behind the names on a Newcastle University First World War memorial are being brought to life in a special project.

published on: 4 November 2014

A flaw in Visa’s contactless credit cards means they will approve unlimited cash transactions without a PIN when the amount is requested in a foreign currency.

published on: 1 November 2014

Newcastle University has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a £1.7m project to help protect our coastline for future generations.

published on: 30 October 2014

A new breakthrough could help kidney stone sufferers get an exact diagnosis and specific treatment after genetic links to the condition were identified.

published on: 29 October 2014

The rise and the fall of the record label and its struggle for relevance in the digital age is one of the themes at an international conference at Newcastle University.

published on: 29 October 2014

Researchers at Newcastle University have found a definitive link between gait - the way someone walks - and early changes in cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease.

published on: 22 October 2014

Personalised diet plans will not be widely accepted by the public until regulations are in place to protect information about our DNA, new research has shown.

published on: 21 October 2014

A documentary about India’s young blind chess players has been shortlisted for a prestigious Grierson award.

published on: 20 October 2014

Common childhood infections, such as tonsillitis and ear infections, may lead to hearing loss later in life, according to recent research from Newcastle University.

published on: 20 October 2014

While studying International Business and French offers a variety of employment options, launching her start-up abroad is opening an exciting career path for one Newcastle University student.

published on: 20 October 2014

Newcastle University’s Professor Angharad Gatehouse has been awarded the world’s top accolade in Entomology – the first woman to receive the award.

published on: 16 October 2014

A leading team of Newcastle University scientists have found that 'turning off' two proteins reduces the ability of breast cancer cells to survive and grow.

published on: 15 October 2014

The Rt. Hon. Norman Lamb MP, Minister for Care, joined researchers from Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing (NUIA) and a pensions industry expert at a packed fringe event on Sunday at this year’s Liberal Democrats Party Conference.

published on: 15 October 2014

An award-winning partnership of leading universities has helped under-represented students win places at research intensive institutions, a new report has shown.

published on: 14 October 2014

Adolescents with cerebral palsy face multiple challenges, but their quality of life (QoL) is on a par with their able-bodied peers, according to new research published in the Lancet.

published on: 7 October 2014

Newcastle is leading a partnership of North universities which has been given funding by Government to train the scientists of the future.

published on: 3 October 2014

There was standing room only as party activists and countryside policy experts took part in Newcastle University’s fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference.

published on: 2 October 2014

Entrepreneurs are losing out because of a lack of rural-proofing in government policy, say academics from Newcastle University’s Queen’s Award winning Centre for Rural Economy (CRE).

published on: 26 September 2014

Newcastle University brought together policymakers, academics, industry representatives and campaign groups at its Labour Party Conference Fringe Event this week to discuss the reforms needed to establish an affordable, secure and sustainable energy market.

published on: 26 September 2014

Diabetes, autism, medical innovation and sustainable healthcare are on the agenda for the new season of Insights public lectures.

published on: 26 September 2014

A state-of-the-art laboratory that will allow researchers to put the electricity grid through its paces – simulating events such as power cuts due to severe weather – is being launched today at Newcastle University.

published on: 23 September 2014

Nearly 40% of children with leukaemia whose disease returns after treatment could benefit from a drug designed to treat colon, skin and lung cancer. 

published on: 23 September 2014

The Future Fund campaign has taken a significant step closer to its goal of establishing a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University after receiving a £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation. 

published on: 22 September 2014

Researchers at Newcastle University have cooked up a new way to teach modern languages.

published on: 22 September 2014

Newcastle University is to help language teachers access support and advice to meet the needs of the new national curriculum, thanks to the ALL Connect project.

published on: 19 September 2014

The Universities of Newcastle and Durham have both been awarded Impact Acceleration Accounts worth £1.3m by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC).

published on: 17 September 2014

Newcastle University neurologist Professor David Burn has been appointed as Clinical Director of Parkinson's UK, in a bid to drive forward urgent improvements to the standard of care for people with Parkinson's.

published on: 12 September 2014

Newcastle University is launching a new free online course to help people learn how to prevent falls and injury. 

published on: 8 September 2014

One and a half million children will reach the age of 11 unable to ‘read well’ by 2025 unless urgent action is taken to tackle the reading crisis facing Britain’s pupils, according to new research.

published on: 8 September 2014

Spectators at the Great North Run are being asked to get involved this year by helping to capture the event on their mobile phones as part of a major experiment being led by Newcastle University.

published on: 4 September 2014

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler has re-released the North East anthem Local Hero to commemorate the Bupa Great North Run reaching a world-first one millionth finish and to benefit the Future Fund.  

published on: 3 September 2014

Following the historic Great North Run and its millionth finisher, Newcastle University is launching a new degree that highlights the health benefits of physical exercise.  

published on: 3 September 2014

A pioneering fertility technique developed at Newcastle University, which allows the successful transfer of DNA between two human eggs, was debated in Parliament.

published on: 2 September 2014

Budding entrepreneurs from Newcastle University are one step closer to turning their big ideas into successful ventures thanks to a new programme helping them commercialise their innovations.  

published on: 29 August 2014

Over-confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are, a study has found.

published on: 27 August 2014

An exciting new collaboration between Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University will be at the heart of a revamped vision for Newcastle Science City.

published on: 26 August 2014

A star-spangled line-up of North East heroes has pledged support for plans to create a dedicated children's cancer research centre in Newcastle.

published on: 22 August 2014

Newcastle University Business School has joined the ranks of the global elite after receiving the triple crown from the world’s leading accreditation bodies.

published on: 18 August 2014

Newcastle University is ranked as one of the best in the country for student experience, according to the latest results from the National Student Survey (NSS).

published on: 12 August 2014

Newcastle University researchers are part of a project to revolutionise medicine by unlocking the secrets of DNA.

published on: 11 August 2014

University rowers scooped up two gold and two bronze medals to propel Team Newcastle to an overall fourth place at the 2014 European Universities Games.

published on: 8 August 2014

Newcastle University students have won three national awards in the latest Student Employee of the Year Competition thanks to their hard work outside the classroom. 

published on: 4 August 2014

She was a trailblazer, a spy, diplomat and archaeologist from the North East who travelled extensively across her beloved Arabia and helped to create a king.

published on: 1 August 2014

Staff, students and graduates of Newcastle University’s Folk and Traditional Music degree are taking part in an international music project.

published on: 31 July 2014

Technology is being used to bring one of Northumberland’s historic houses to life in an exciting new visitor experience.

published on: 30 July 2014

An innovative 'trigeneration' system fuelled entirely by raw plant oils could have great potential  for isolated homes and businesses operating outside grid systems both in the UK and abroad.

published on: 30 July 2014

The most comprehensive report yet into dementia care in the North East has been published by the Northern Rock Foundation, with help from Newcastle University academics.

published on: 30 July 2014

Children, teenagers and young adults living near Sellafield or Dounreay since the 1990s were not at an increased risk of developing cancer according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer.

published on: 25 July 2014

Newcastle University rugby star Will Witty has been signed by the North-East’s leading rugby team.

published on: 25 July 2014

A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes and site director Tony Wilmott have been uncovering more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples.

published on: 25 July 2014

Four students from Newcastle University have joined Reflections, a Ubisoft studio, for internships during which they will help develop several highly anticipated video games.

published on: 24 July 2014

A new study has shown that synthetic folic acid, the form taken in folic acid supplements we can buy over the counter, is not processed by the body in the same way as natural folates, the form found in green vegetables.

published on: 24 July 2014

Sending Newcastle University students into schools to raise the aspirations of young people has been highlighted as an example of good practice by the national organisation responsible for promoting fair access to higher education.

published on: 24 July 2014

Plans to legalise the use of new techniques, developed by Newcastle University, to prevent mothers passing on serious mitochondrial diseases to their children, are to proceed, the Government has announced.

published on: 23 July 2014

Bioacoustic recorders could provide us with vital additional information to help us protect rare and endangered birds such as the European nightjar, new research has shown.

published on: 21 July 2014

The Future Fund campaign to establish a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University has received its first major donation.

published on: 21 July 2014

Over a 150 years since it was first described by Darwin, scientists are finally uncovering the secrets behind the super strength of barnacle glue.

published on: 18 July 2014

Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered a way of treating a rare disease which leads to kidney failure and death in children.

published on: 17 July 2014

Even mild traumatic brain injury may cause brain damage and thinking and memory problems, a new study by Newcastle University academics has found.

published on: 17 July 2014

It’s easy to believe that the whole world is mapped out for us today, but one academic suggests this is far from true.

published on: 14 July 2014

Rebecca and Alexandra Hesketh have now got even more in common after both scooped a first class degree in Agriculture from Newcastle University.

published on: 14 July 2014

Legendary musician Bryan Ferry returned to the North East today to receive an honorary degree from Newcastle University.

published on: 11 July 2014

A new pavilion for stargazers to enjoy the darkest night skies in England has been unveiled in a Northumberland village.

published on: 11 July 2014

Newcastle University’s men’s coxed four crew won the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta after beating Harvard University in the final.

published on: 9 July 2014

Newcastle and Gateshead’s Quayside will be teeming with school children today (Wednesday 9 July) as they gather to take part in a Guinness world record attempt treasure hunt.

published on: 9 July 2014

Newcastle University has announced the re-appointment of Professor Sir Liam Donaldson as its Chancellor for a second term.

published on: 8 July 2014

Experts have called for more money to be made available for research into treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), after a new study revealed the full cost of the disease to UK society.

published on: 7 July 2014

A world leading academic has warned that businesses risk missing out on a significant growth opportunity if they fail to recognise the potential a rapidly ageing population presents.

published on: 7 July 2014

A major new research programme using robot assisted training to hep stroke patients regain movement in their affected arm has been launched.

published on: 4 July 2014

Immersive reality can help children with autism spectrum disorder overcome their fears and phobias, new research has shown.

published on: 3 July 2014

Music composed by Newcastle University music students will provide the soundtrack for a day of celebrations to mark 10 years since red kites were reintroduced to the region.

published on: 3 July 2014

Professor Chris Day, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Medical Sciences and Professor of Liver Medicine at Newcastle University UK, has been elected as Vice-President (Clinical) of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

published on: 1 July 2014

Professor Sir John Burn has been appointed a non-executive director of NHS England by the Secretary of State .

published on: 1 July 2014

A new exhibition about Virginia Woolf opening this week aims to bring us closer to this elusive and paradoxical figure.

published on: 30 June 2014

A new fundraising campaign has been launched to establish a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University.

published on: 28 June 2014

Girls and boys learn to use language differently, Newcastle University research shows.

published on: 27 June 2014

Inflammation could be a key factor in the ageing process academics at Newcastle University have found, and the discovery could help scientists identify new ways of delaying ageing.

published on: 25 June 2014

In his speech in Manchester today, George Osborne says that together, our northern cities can be more than the sum of their parts and that their geographical proximity can enable them to collaborate more for collective success.

published on: 23 June 2014

New study launched to measure the effects of root vegetables on cancer and inflammatory diseases

published on: 19 June 2014

The first doctors to have been trained by a UK university campus overseas are preparing to graduate from Newcastle University's medical school in Johor, Malaysia.

published on: 19 June 2014

Researchers from Newcastle University’s Dove Marine Laboratory will join scientists from around the world in as part of the largest ocean sampling event ever to take place in one day.

published on: 19 June 2014

The Jetty Project is set to transform Dunston Staiths on the banks of the River Tyne through a series of iconic artworks.?

published on: 17 June 2014

Newcastle University is re-introducing its pure physics undergraduate degree programmes in response to rising demand from students to study science and engineering at university.

published on: 11 June 2014

Newcastle University and Arthritis UK have announced a major new research centre that aims to find out more about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis.

published on: 6 June 2014

Carnival is coming to to campus this weekend as this year’s ¡VAMOS! Festival gets underway.

published on: 6 June 2014

A gifted young pianist will launch this year’s ICMuS (International Centre for Music  Studies) Summer Music Festival.

published on: 5 June 2014

A novel bio-pesticide created using spider venom and a plant protein has been found to be safe for honeybees - despite being highly toxic to a number of key insect pests.

published on: 4 June 2014

The Maryport Roman Temples project dig is back on site from Monday 9 June for the next six weeks.

published on: 4 June 2014

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has found that mitochondrial techniques developed at Newcastle University are safe.

published on: 3 June 2014

Newcastle University is bringing learners around the world to Hadrian’s Wall with its first ever free online course on the FutureLearn social learning platform. 

published on: 2 June 2014

Extreme summer rainfall may become more frequent in the UK due to climate change, according to new research led by Newcastle University and the Met Office.

published on: 2 June 2014

The work of some of the country’s brightest young artists will be on display when the Newcastle University Fine Art Degree Show opens.

published on: 30 May 2014

The oldest known fiddler's tune book from the North of England has inspired a new CD featuring Newcastle University staff and graduates.

published on: 30 May 2014

A Newcastle University academic led the development of a new online resource to help dementia patients and carers access local support.

published on: 29 May 2014

Digital artists at Newcastle University are using technology to help focus our minds and make sense of the chaos around us.

published on: 27 May 2014

Reports of the Lib Dems’ demise may be greatly exaggerated, research by Newcastle University suggests.

published on: 23 May 2014

More effective management could dramatically reduce the number of dangerous and potentially devastating hypoglycaemic events experienced by people with type 1 diabetes, a new study has found.

published on: 23 May 2014

Experts from Newcastle University are taking part in an event dedicated to Research and Discovery.

published on: 21 May 2014

Newcastle University is helping to launch a £10 million prize to solve one of the greatest scientific problems facing the world today.

published on: 20 May 2014

Spending on buildings and facilities by Russell Group universities will generate billions for the economy and thousands of new jobs across the country in years to come. It is anticipated that every pound spent will create £4.89 in return and 100,000 new jobs will be created.

published on: 20 May 2014

For the first time scientists have been able to restore the ability to grasp with a paralysed hand using spinal cord stimulation.

published on: 19 May 2014

Invisible wireless networks are transformed into beautiful beams of colour in a series of photographs.

published on: 16 May 2014

More resources should go into helping people maintain their weight loss after dieting, rather than just focussing on losing weight, new research suggests.

published on: 14 May 2014

Newcastle University has become a signatory to a new Concordat on Openess in Animal Research.

published on: 14 May 2014

Award-winning children’s author Malorie Blackman OBE is to talk about her work at Newcastle University.

published on: 13 May 2014

Newcastle University has climbed the rankings to take a Top 20 place for the first time in TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk.

published on: 12 May 2014

At the surface, Antarctica is a motionless and frozen landscape.  Yet hundreds of miles down the Earth is moving at a rapid rate, new research has shown.

published on: 12 May 2014

Scientists have found that the condition of key proteins in the mitochondria -the batteries of cells- could be used to predict, and eventually treat premature ageing. And restricting diet could be one way of making this happen.

published on: 12 May 2014

A spectacular panoramic vision of Mars 200 years into the future is to return to the North East.

published on: 9 May 2014

Renowned rural expert Professor Mark Shucksmith OBE has joined the board of trustees at ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England).

published on: 8 May 2014

The UK’s energy industry is fragmented and a ‘system architect’ is needed to inform technical decisions and take a holistic view of the energy system in order to secure the country’s future energy supply, experts are warning.

published on: 7 May 2014

With mountaineering ascents and disasters hitting our headlines on an almost daily basis, mountains and those who climb them are capturing the public imagination as never before.

published on: 7 May 2014

Science Central in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, has been presented with a CEEQUAL ‘Excellent’ design award at the Institution of Civil Engineers awards dinner.

published on: 7 May 2014

Newcastle University's Institute for Ageing has today welcomed the launch of Public Health England and the Alzheimer's Society's new dementia funds campaign, and its efforts to bring about a greater understanding of dementia to a wider audience.

published on: 7 May 2014

A grand plan to concrete over the River Tyne is one of the more intriguing stories being revealed at the Newcastle City Futures: People, Place and Change event next month.

published on: 1 May 2014

Bus-driver banter could become a thing of the past thanks to new technology installed to make sure there is always an equal distance between buses, experts reveal.

published on: 1 May 2014

A senior academic has proposed radical changes to the way social science is taught, researched and practiced in the UK at the annual Lord Patten Lecture on Social Renewal at Newcastle University.

published on: 1 May 2014

For the first time researchers in the UK have studied the effects of yoga on pregnant women, and found that it can reduce the risk of them developing anxiety and depression.

published on: 1 May 2014

A Newcastle University student is living the dream after landing a job in Formula 1 with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP).

published on: 30 April 2014

Amy Anderson, a staff member from Civil Engineering and Geosciences at Newcastle University, is not content with simply signing a petition when it comes to global poverty. In fact, the Newcastle resident has committed to Live Below the Line and spend just £1 each day for five days on food.

published on: 30 April 2014

An innovative £122k project will use big data to enrich the experience of exploring Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’ online collections.

published on: 30 April 2014

Bombarding pests with smells from many different plants temporarily confuses them and hinders their ability to feed, new research has shown.

published on: 28 April 2014

A unique research car which monitors our concentration, stress levels and driving habits while we’re sat behind the steering wheel is being used to develop new technologies to support older drivers.

published on: 23 April 2014

A new research programme aims to understand 3D vision in the praying mantis, the only invertebrate known to have this ability, and compare it with vision in humans.

published on: 23 April 2014

One of Victor Pasmore’s original prints being auctioned at Christie’s this week is likely to attract attention as it is a rare example of his later work.

published on: 14 April 2014

Newcastle University continues to climb when it comes to achieving international student satisfaction.

published on: 11 April 2014

The next generation of wearable computing is being trialled for the first time to evaluate its potential to support people with Parkinson’s.

published on: 9 April 2014

The China Independent Film Festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Newcastle this week, offers a unique insight into the world’s most populated country.

published on: 8 April 2014

Two computing science students are soon to join the ranks of Newcastle University graduates at thriving North East software consultancy and development company, Scott Logic.

published on: 3 April 2014

An ambitious £3.5 million project to revitalise Newcastle’s Hatton Gallery has received a significant boost today, with initial support*, including £154,000 development funding, from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

published on: 2 April 2014

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, was at Newcastle University this week to see how technology is being used to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges.

published on: 29 March 2014

A multi-million pound training centre designed to plug the skills gap in one of the fastest growing areas of computer technology is to be based at Newcastle University.

published on: 28 March 2014

The Universities of Durham and Newcastle are to host a national conference on women in higher education to examine the issues surrounding gender equality and career progression.

published on: 28 March 2014

A new technique which could revolutionise the treatment of epilepsy is to be tested thanks to a £10m grant. Led by Newcastle University, teams from Imperial College London and UCL universities will also collaborate on the CANDO project to develop a brain implant, which uses light waves to try to counteract the disrupted brain activity which causes epileptic seizures. 

published on: 27 March 2014

One hundred years after his death, Swan’s legacy burns brighter than ever.  Professor Tony Roskilly, Director of Newcastle University’s Sir Joseph Swan Centre, explains why the North East is still leading the way in energy research.

published on: 26 March 2014

Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy will host a panel event at which leading academic and policy experts will discuss the topic Re-imagining the rural: Are we neglecting the rural contribution to national economic growth?

published on: 26 March 2014

Legendary North East musician Bryan Ferry is to receive an honorary degree from Newcastle University.

published on: 25 March 2014

A rich medieval tradition that died out nearly 500 years ago is being revived at Newcastle’s Castle Keep this week.

published on: 25 March 2014

Researchers, led by a team at Newcastle University, have found that people born with a rare abnormality of their chromosomes have a 2,700-fold increased risk of a rare childhood leukaemia.

published on: 24 March 2014

Researchers from Newcastle University will present their latest findings at the UK's largest dementia research conference.

published on: 19 March 2014

Professor Sugata Mitra unveiled the School in the Cloud’s new digital platform at the TED 2014 conference in Canada, bringing together educators, children and Skype Grannies from all over the world.

published on: 19 March 2014

Turbinia, the fastest ship of its time built on Tyneside, is the inspiration behind one of the activities taking place at the Great North Museum: Hancock this Saturday.

published on: 19 March 2014

Newcastle University students have brought together defining celebrity images from across the ages for a new exhibition at the Hatton Gallery.

published on: 19 March 2014

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chris Brink, addresses the Government response.

published on: 18 March 2014

Northumberland’s proud musical heritage is being highlighted by a Newcastle University project to support rural arts.

published on: 17 March 2014

Newcastle University’s rowing coach has become the first person to be honoured with a prestigious new award from the sport’s governing body.

published on: 13 March 2014

People may be more likely to adopt healthy behaviours if offered small financial incentives, the largest study of its kind has concluded.

published on: 12 March 2014

Getting teachers into remote places is at the heart of Prof Sugata Mitra’s work and the latest addition to his School in the Cloud fits the bill perfectly.

published on: 10 March 2014

A new online system to match up patients with similar genotypes and phenotypes has been launched.

published on: 6 March 2014

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has halved its recommended levels of sugar intake, thanks to a study carried out by Newcastle University academics.

published on: 6 March 2014

Fragments of a 104-year-old organ from a church in Gateshead form part of an unusual exhibition opening next month.

published on: 3 March 2014

Scientists at Newcastle University have identified the seaweeds which are most effective at preventing us from absorbing fat, opening up exciting possibilities for making everyday foods healthier.

published on: 1 March 2014

The Government today launched a consultation on draft regulations for the use of new techniques to prevent mothers passing on serious mitochondrial diseases to their children. 

published on: 27 February 2014

Newcastle University subjects have been named among the world's best in the new QS World Subject rankings.

published on: 27 February 2014

An ambitious project will help address a significant gap in the history of the UK’s film and television industries.

published on: 27 February 2014

The inaugural International Translational Medical Research Conference takes place at Newcastle University's Malaysian medical campus based in EduCity in Johor, NUMed Malaysia.

published on: 26 February 2014

Newcastle University has appointed London-based architects Hawkins\Brown, in conjunction with BuroHappold and BD Landscapes, to design a £50 million ‘living lab’ on Science Central.

published on: 24 February 2014

The outstanding achievements of two Folk Music graduates over the past year were recognised at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in London.

published on: 20 February 2014

New research at Newcastle University suggests that young arthritis sufferers make decisions based on how treatment will affect their appearance, their social life and their physical and mental well-being.

published on: 19 February 2014

The spread of antibiotic-resistance to one of the most pristine locations in Asia is linked to the annual human pilgrimages to the region, new research has shown.

published on: 17 February 2014

Although Britain is currently suffering from rain, thunderstorms and severe flooding, experts at Newcastle University are warning the Government that its current thinking on future energy generation risks locking the UK into a situation where water availability could put energy security in danger.

published on: 17 February 2014

New collaborative research between Newcastle and Swansea University indicates that mothers who choose to follow strict parenting routines for sleep and feeding in early infancy are less likely to breastfeed their baby or to stop in the first few weeks.

published on: 14 February 2014

Newcastle University scientists will lead a groundbreaking research project aimed at beating childhood brain tumours.

published on: 14 February 2014

A unique toolkit has been launched to make it easier for universities to share research equipment, and as a result increase research excellence and improve efficiencies.

published on: 13 February 2014

Greenfield Arts is to become part of Professor Sugata Mitra’s new global educational experiment: The School in the Cloud.

published on: 13 February 2014

Despite conjuring up images of vastness and opulence, Titanic was actually no bigger than a North Sea ferry and could easily sit on the deck of a large container ship.

published on: 11 February 2014

On 12 February, QuantuMDx will launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to support the humanitarian health challenge to eradicate malaria by further developing and trialing their 15-minute malaria/drug resistance test using their handheld laboratory.

published on: 11 February 2014

Dr Neil Thorpe, Lecturer in Transport Studies in the School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, discusses the difficulty of trying to ban smoking in cars.

published on: 10 February 2014

For people with schizophrenia who can't or won't take antipsychotic drug treatment, cognitive therapy could be a viable therapeutic alternative, according to a groundbreaking randomised trial published in the Lancet.

published on: 6 February 2014

India’s first ‘School in the Cloud’ facility is off to an auspicious start: it’s located just across the road from the original Hole in the Wall that sparked a global phenomenon.

published on: 4 February 2014

Modern politicians may feel they have it tough – but they should thank their lucky stars they weren’t standing for election in the Westminster constituency in 1741.

published on: 30 January 2014

Newcastle is one of eight cities across the UK earmarked by the government to share £15m for the development of University Enterprise Zones.

published on: 29 January 2014

Back-to-nature flood schemes which use the land’s natural defences to slow river flow and reduce flooding could be a cost-effective way of tackling one of the biggest problems facing the UK today.

published on: 28 January 2014

A €1.9M project led by Newcastle University will take lessons from around the world to help improve mathematics and science skills in Europe and South Africa.

published on: 27 January 2014

A woman with an "iPod in her head" has helped scientists at Newcastle University and University College London identify the areas of the brain that are affected when patients experience a rare condition called musical hallucinations.

published on: 27 January 2014

Fluoride levels in drinking water do not lead to a greater risk of primary bone cancer, a new study has found.

published on: 22 January 2014

The issue of slavery is back in the headlines thanks to the award-winning film 12 Years a Slave. Richard Blackett, from Vanderbilt University, will throw more light on the subject with his Insights public lecture.

published on: 17 January 2014

Spending as little as 45 minutes in a high-crime, deprived neighbourhood can have measurable effects on people’s trust in others and their feelings of paranoia.

published on: 15 January 2014

A massive ancient subglacial trough – deeper than the Grand Canyon - has been discovered by a team of UK experts.

published on: 14 January 2014

Newcastle University researchers have identified an antioxidant Tiron, which offers total protection against some types of sun damage and may ultimately help our skin stay looking younger for longer.

published on: 10 January 2014

Newcastle scientists are hoping to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with the most common form of adult leukaemia, after being awarded a grant by the blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

published on: 9 January 2014