Scientists at Newcastle University have been awarded more than £250,000 to investigate why some patients develop an important complication following a transplant.

published on: 14 October 2015

Princess Eugenie of York returned to Newcastle University, where she herself studied, to find out about the pioneering research undertaken at the John Walton Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre.

published on: 14 October 2015

Measures to tackle electoral fraud in the UK should not be introduced if they have a negative impact on the already “chronically” low voter registration and turnout, according to researchers from Newcastle University and the University of East Anglia (UEA).

published on: 13 October 2015

A Newcastle street was transformed this weekend, trialling some of the ideas proposed by residents to make the area more people friendly.

published on: 8 October 2015

Writing for the General Medical Council's bulletin, Dr Bryan Burford and Dr Gillian Vance, from Newcastle University's School of Medical Education, reflect on their research into the experiences of junior doctors.  

published on: 8 October 2015

A new EU-funded initiative at Newcastle University provides a unique opportunity for technology businesses to fund innovation activities in collaboration with the University’s computing experts.

published on: 8 October 2015

The journey in life and beyond death of two people who have generously decided to donate their body to medical science has been highlighted in a new television series.

published on: 8 October 2015

The Newcastle University Humanities Research Institute (NUHRI) officially launches next week with a public debate to explore ‘The Challenge of Change’ and how the arts and humanities can help us to understand change, and perhaps even make it happen.

published on: 6 October 2015

School pupils should only be asked to take part in research that is relevant to them and be given a say on research topics, a new guide to carrying out research with young people says.

published on: 6 October 2015

A brand new piece of classical choral music, composed and written by two leading international artists based at Newcastle University, will receive its world premiere in Durham next week.

published on: 6 October 2015

The popular series of free lunchtime concerts at Newcastle University moves to a new venue for the autumn.

published on: 2 October 2015

Identical twins that share a placenta have almost twice the increased risk of being born with congenital heart disease, new research has revealed.

published on: 2 October 2015

The Autumn programme of Insights public lectures at Newcastle University has now begun, with talks on a host of topical issues including the future of capitalism, human trafficking, and our ageing society.

published on: 2 October 2015

Smokers are being given one more reason to quit as new laws come into force which make it illegal for anyone to smoke in vehicles with children present. The new law is designed to help protect children from the dangers of secondhand smoke. 

published on: 1 October 2015

Planning your retirement, eating healthily and having meaningful social interactions, could all help us to live healthier for longer.

published on: 30 September 2015

A Newcastle University graduate is helping showcase the wonders of engineering to people of all ages across the Emirates through a £1m interactive visitor attraction.

published on: 29 September 2015

An expanded scholarship programme for Chinese scholars to attend Northern universities will offer a boost to the Northern Powerhouse’s international research ambitions.

published on: 29 September 2015

Newcastle University’s Head of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Professor Barrie Mecrow, has been elected a member of the most exclusive fellowship in the engineering profession.

published on: 29 September 2015

A Newcastle University spin-out company, Selective Antibodies Ltd, is part of a group whose work has been awarded the prize of the best European project from over 1,000 projects awarded by the EU.

published on: 25 September 2015

Researchers from Newcastle University and Imperial College London believe they have found a potential new way to target cells of the brain affected by Parkinson’s disease.

published on: 24 September 2015

Work is now almost complete on Newcastle University's new national centre for subsea and offshore engineering.

published on: 24 September 2015

Newcastle University has the most satisfied students in the region, according to The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.

published on: 18 September 2015

While the award of the Booker is of tremendous impact for the winner, the debates about what constitutes a “good” novel do not change substantially, Dr Stacy Gillis writes in The Conversation.

published on: 18 September 2015

A colourful programme of traditional Chinese opera performances will come to Newcastle later this month, as part of a special celebration.

published on: 18 September 2015

Over 18,000 people are expected to visit Newcastle University’s city-centre campus on Saturday 19 September.

published on: 16 September 2015

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Tom Smulders explores how we find a perfect partner.

published on: 16 September 2015

Newcastle University has announced the appointment of acclaimed filmmaker Nick Broomfield as its first ever Visiting Professor of Film Practice.

published on: 16 September 2015

Nearly half of 11-year-olds among some minority ethnic groups in the UK are receiving private tuition outside of school, research has revealed.

published on: 16 September 2015

SOLE researchers and practitioners are taking to the stage at the UK’s largest educational research conference  (15 Sept) to look at how self-organised learning has moved on.

published on: 15 September 2015

Medical research experts will reveal the latest findings in their search to understand more about how dementia develops.

published on: 15 September 2015

The first ever spin-out company from the University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has secured a major investment to enable it to grow.

published on: 15 September 2015

Dr Martin Farr compares the scale of Jeremy Corbyn's victory with those of earlier Labour Party leaders for The Conversation. 

published on: 14 September 2015

The collaboration organisation across the North of England’s most research intensive universities has today (Monday September 14) outlined its new vision for the next four years -  to help promote the region’s world-class capabilities and encourage even closer working relationships between academic innovation, society and industry.

published on: 14 September 2015

A study from Newcastle University is the first to show that high intensity intermittent exercise training improves heart structure and benefits diabetes control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

published on: 10 September 2015

A research project which uses theatre to explore how local communities interact with the planning process has helped a Newcastle University academic win a national award for Research Excellence.

published on: 9 September 2015

Seismic activity across the UK has been analysed for the first time to set a national baseline for earthquakes caused by human activity ahead of any future decisions around fracking.

published on: 9 September 2015

Professor Carol Jagger explains in The Conversation what the post-war baby boom generation can expect as they age.

published on: 8 September 2015

A scientist from Newcastle University is set to begin groundbreaking research to better understand a life-limiting muscle-wasting condition.

published on: 7 September 2015

Species risk being lost if the ongoing degradation of coral reefs in the Caribbean goes beyond a certain critical point, scientists say.

published on: 7 September 2015

Dr Nikki Godden-Rasul writes for The Conversation about the need for young people to be better informed about the law and its implications for 'sexting'. 

published on: 4 September 2015

A database of families of children with autism spectrum disorder held at Newcastle University is shown to be a valuable foundation to improving research into the condition. 

published on: 4 September 2015

Life-science start-up Newcells Biotech Ltd has successfully secured seed investment to build a provision of products and services using stem cells for drug discovery and development. 

published on: 2 September 2015

There are lots of ways to get children thinking about maths, Steve Humble aka Dr Maths, tells The Conversation. 

published on: 1 September 2015

The impact of the First World War on communities across the North East will be explored at a special event.

published on: 1 September 2015

A runoff and water quality project inspired by the childhood game Kerplunk is being used to slow the flow of water, reduce flood risk and improve water quality in a Northumberland river.

published on: 28 August 2015

New insight into methanotrophs, bacteria that can oxidise methane, may help us develop an array of biotechnological applications that exploit methane and protect our environment from this potent greenhouse gas.

published on: 26 August 2015

An award-winning documentary about India's young blind chess players has secured a general release in cinemas throughout the country.

published on: 25 August 2015

Newcastle University has appointed Professor Julie Sanders to the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS).

published on: 24 August 2015

Professor Sir John Burn writes for The Conversation to explain in detail the findings of a study showing that aspirin reduces the risk of cancer in those who are overweight with a family history of the disease.

published on: 21 August 2015

Newcastle University has further bolstered its expertise in digital humanities with the appointment of Professor Richard Clay.

published on: 20 August 2015

The talents of postgraduate fine art students at Newcastle University will be showcased later this month, when the MA Fine Art (MFA) show opens at the Hatton Gallery.

published on: 20 August 2015

Professor D John Mangan writes for The Conversation about the 'behind the scenes' factors that are enabling the boom in global trade. 

published on: 18 August 2015

Research has shown that a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in those who are overweight in an international study of people with a family history of the disease.

published on: 17 August 2015

A Newcastle University student has discovered a rare piece of rock crystal Roman jewellery during an award-winning archaeological dig.

published on: 17 August 2015

Dr Simon Woods discusses the use of human foetal tissue in medical research with The Conversation.   

published on: 14 August 2015

Dr John Lingard, Associate at the Centre for Rural Economy, discusses the price of milk with The Conversation.

published on: 12 August 2015

For the second year in a row Newcastle University is ranked among the best universities in the UK for student satisfaction.

published on: 11 August 2015

Graduates and current students from Newcastle University will be among the artists installing pop-up art exhibitions in Whitley Bay later this month, as part of an arts programme set within a community rather than an art gallery. 

published on: 11 August 2015

A Newcastle University study involving thousands of families is helping prospective parents work out whether they are likely to have sons or daughters.

published on: 11 August 2015

Scientists are inviting the public to a free meeting to discuss dementia research.

published on: 10 August 2015

Scientists at Newcastle University have received funding to focus on finding a cure for Graves' hyperthyroidism in young patients.

published on: 10 August 2015

An art project which helps give people with aphasia more confidence is going on tour.

published on: 10 August 2015

Newcastle University’s Northern Institute for Cancer Research has today been awarded £5million to bring more cancer drugs to clinical trials.

published on: 7 August 2015

Dr Yvonne Heubner, a transport expert and part of the Newcastle University team responsible for taking forward the Science Central project, talks to The Conversation about smart cities of the future.

published on: 7 August 2015

Dr James Babb writes for The Conversation about the legacy of the atomic bombings and Japanese attitudes towards pacifism. 

published on: 6 August 2015

Professor Roberto Palacin discusses what urban rail systems will look like in the future in The Conversation.

published on: 4 August 2015

Scientists have cracked the secret of why some people live a healthy and physically independent life over the age of 100.

published on: 4 August 2015

Students have voted Newcastle University accommodation as one of the best in the UK, a new survey reveals.

published on: 4 August 2015

A group of third year geography students from Newcastle University this week set off on a field trip with a difference - a five week research mission to Greenland.

published on: 3 August 2015

Patients in the UK are set to benefit from a new Newcastle-based study that aims to develop improved treatments for those living with persistent throat problems.

published on: 3 August 2015

Dr Jenny Read writes about the effect 3D TV can have on a viewer in The Conversation.

published on: 29 July 2015

Professor Jeff Errington writes about the search for a sustainable alternative to petroleum in The Conversation.

published on: 29 July 2015

A musical journey from the ancient Mediterranean to present-day Northumberland will be on offer at Newcastle University’s King’s Hall this week.

published on: 29 July 2015

Dr Valentina Feklyunina and James Bilsland assess current relations between Russia and the United States of America for The Conversation. 

published on: 28 July 2015

Professor Frances Spalding comments on the new BBC drama series. 

published on: 28 July 2015

A £2.1 million award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) means that an ambitious £3.5 million scheme to revitalise Newcastle’s Hatton Gallery can now go ahead.

published on: 27 July 2015

Experts at Newcastle University have been given a funding boost of £2.7 million to focus on developing new lab tests for rare and chronic diseases.

published on: 27 July 2015

Students are adding an international flavour to their student experience thanks to a global internship programme. 

published on: 23 July 2015

A band of ‘storm chasers’ has been set up by Newcastle University to help collect data about flash flooding and inform the way we manage future flood risk.

published on: 23 July 2015

A new drug that blocks cancer’s escape route from chemotherapy could be used to treat deadly lung and pancreatic cancers, research has revealed.

published on: 22 July 2015

Two students at Newcastle University have been awarded with prizes by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) recognising excellence in their field.

published on: 21 July 2015

Experts at Newcastle University have received funding to compare results from a commercial and a clinical diagnostic based blood test to assess mitochondrial function in ME/CFS.

published on: 21 July 2015

A pioneering centre dedicated to childhood cancer research is a step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a generous donation from a prestigious national charity.

published on: 20 July 2015

Professor Liz Todd discusses early years education in The Conversation. 

published on: 20 July 2015

Pamela Woolner writes for The Conversation about the relationship between building design and learning environment. 

published on: 17 July 2015

A ground-breaking programme which considered Newcastle's future to 2065 could be a blueprint for cities around the world, according to a report published by Newcastle University in partnership with the Government’s Chief Scientist.

published on: 17 July 2015

Dr Daithi Mac Sithigh writes for The Conversation about the introduction of new laws against internet 'trolling'. 

published on: 16 July 2015

Is there really anything we can do to keep our minds sharper as we age? Mr Daniel Collerton and Professor Mike Trenell help the team at BBC 2's Trust Me, I'm a Doctor to find out which activities can boost brain function.

published on: 16 July 2015

Experts from Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing have called on the Government to establish a new cross-departmental taskforce, specifically focused on the issue of the ageing workforce. 

published on: 15 July 2015

Leading academics at Newcastle University are part of a multi-million pound collaboration to improve scientists’ understanding of inflammatory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and fibrosis.

published on: 15 July 2015

Work has begun on a revolutionary ‘soap bubble’ building that will house the first research labs on Science Central.

published on: 14 July 2015

New research has revealed how a drug commonly used after transplant operations could limit some of the heart damage caused by a heart attack, in a study from Newcastle University.

published on: 14 July 2015

Student brewers from Newcastle University have a reason to cheer after winning the 2015 National Union of Students (NUS) Enterprise Award.

published on: 14 July 2015

Rather than seeking to persuade the public of the benefits of fracking, policymakers should engage them in dialogue, allowing both sides to learn from the others’ viewpoint, new research claims.

published on: 14 July 2015

Residents of Bensham are being encouraged to find creative inspiration through walking, during two special events taking place this week.

published on: 13 July 2015

People of the North East have had their say, and voted 7 as their favourite number.

published on: 13 July 2015

Striking designs for London, Paris, Las Vegas, and, of course Newcastle, are among the work on display as part of the Newcastle University architecture degree show, which opens in London this week.

published on: 13 July 2015

Researchers at Newcastle University have been awarded £1m to continue the hunt for the genes that cause osteoarthritis.

published on: 13 July 2015

Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and glass eyes are some of the museum items that can be uncovered using a new online discovery engine developed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums working in partnership with Microsoft Research and Newcastle University.

published on: 13 July 2015

A £12m research centre has been announced that will explore the potential of digital technologies in shaping the future of local government services in planning, health, social care and education.

published on: 13 July 2015

A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, whilst effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent gestational diabetes, a study has revealed.

published on: 10 July 2015

The stories behind unique artefacts made by soldiers in the trenches of the First World War are being brought together for the first time.

published on: 8 July 2015

Influential leaders in their field are being recognised by Newcastle University this week.

published on: 7 July 2015

Net fishing for salmon on the Tweed is a tradition which dates back hundreds of years but has almost disappeared today.

published on: 6 July 2015

Newcastle University has appointed Professor Amanda Broderick to head its new London campus.

published on: 6 July 2015

Documentary images capturing life in working class communities across the North East have inspired a two day event exploring how documentary filmmakers and photographers have responded to sweeping economic and political transformations since the 1970s.

published on: 3 July 2015

A researcher who has helped develop a pioneering treatment has expressed her frustration after the drug has been turned down for early NHS funding.

published on: 3 July 2015

A collaborative medical learning platform developed by Newcastle University students scooped a national entrepreneurship award.

published on: 3 July 2015

Professor Mark Shucksmith writes in The Conversation about the need for more affordable rural housing. 

published on: 2 July 2015

A leading Newcastle University academic has today been given a prestigious role at the National Institute for Health Research.

published on: 1 July 2015

A new educational film is being launched to help pregnant women learn more about breech birth so that they can make informed decisions about the options available.

published on: 1 July 2015

Research has finally provided proof that taking a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in people with a family history of the disease by around 60 per cent.

published on: 1 July 2015

Leading experts on ageing from across the world will visit Newcastle for an annual conference focusing on how people are ageing in changing times.

published on: 29 June 2015

New research hopes to close the debate on whether a major mud volcano disaster in Indonesia was triggered by an earthquake or had man-made origins.

published on: 29 June 2015

The voluntary work carried out by Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) to improve the environment and help the community has been given £135,000.

published on: 26 June 2015

Scientists document for the first time the DNA damage which can occur to skin across the full range of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.  

published on: 26 June 2015

Female scientists from Newcastle University will be teaming up with Soapbox Science to transform Newcastle City Centre into a hub for science and discovery.

published on: 25 June 2015

New insight into glacier behaviour will improve our ability to predict future sea-level rise in a warming climate.

published on: 25 June 2015

Newcastle and the North East will be on show this weekend as visitors from across the UK and Europe flock to Newcastle University’s summer Undergraduate Open Days.

published on: 24 June 2015

Volunteers are needed for a new project to research the lost stories of the region’s University staff and students who gave their lives during the First World War.

published on: 22 June 2015

Newcastle University has won two awards in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2015, including the top award.

published on: 19 June 2015

Architecture students at Newcastle University have designed and built The Warm Room, a contemporary timber structure at Kielder campsite in Northumberland for visitors to enjoy as part of their stargazing experience.

published on: 18 June 2015

Will it be lucky for number 7, a high five for 5, or will 8 be great?

published on: 18 June 2015

Students from the University’s International Centre for Music Studies (ICMuS) will be the first acts to perform at the first ever Holy Island festival, later this month.

published on: 18 June 2015

Newcastle University agreed this week to set up an advisory group to consider all aspects of the debate around investments in fossil fuels.

published on: 17 June 2015

New interactive documentary explores the secret life of our Red Squirrel through the eyes of the public

published on: 17 June 2015

Professor Vicki Bruce has been announced as Dame Commander of the British Empire, for services to Higher Education and Psychology, in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

published on: 15 June 2015

Thousands of ‘citizen scientists’ to be trained to monitor and protect marine life around the UK’s coastline

published on: 15 June 2015

A new evolutionary theory explains how critically small populations of early humans survived, despite an increased chance of hereditary disabilities being passed to offspring.

published on: 12 June 2015

Flint, shells and sand found in the mud in the Tyne show it originated not from the North East but from the Thames, brought to Newcastle in ships’ ballast.

published on: 10 June 2015

A world-renowned blood cancers expert has been given a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contribution in helping patients with the life-threatening conditions.

published on: 8 June 2015

Thousands of samples at the UK’s ‘algae bank’ will need to be re-labelled as a ground-breaking new screening tool has revealed greater diversity  than was previously  known within the collection.

published on: 7 June 2015

Newcastle University has been given Principal Partner Status by technology giant Siemens in recognition of the ongoing collaboration between the two organisations.

published on: 5 June 2015

Newcastle University has announced a £1.5m investment to further expand its world-leading School of Marine Science and Technology.

published on: 3 June 2015

Newcastle University’s Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems, Phil Blythe, has today been named as the Government’s new Chief Scientific Advisor for the Department for Transport.

published on: 1 June 2015

Medical students at Newcastle University have turned to art to get a better understanding of how the human body is put together.

published on: 27 May 2015

Scientists at Newcastle University will carry out a pioneering study to look at the development of epilepsy following a serious brain injury.

published on: 27 May 2015

Researchers at Newcastle University have enlisted the help of members of the public who would like to get involved with their research – by becoming their pen pal. 

published on: 27 May 2015

Leading academics have been chosen to deliver a new course in Genomic Medicine with doctors and genetic counsellors from a hospital trust.

published on: 27 May 2015

A highly respected international ranking of research performance has confirmed Newcastle University as one of the leading universities for medicine in the world.

published on: 26 May 2015

The next generation of artists will showcase their work when the Newcastle University Fine Art degree show opens at the Hatton Gallery this weekend.

published on: 26 May 2015

Researchers at Newcastle University are part of a multi-million pound flagship project looking at antimicrobial resistance and the development of new antibiotics.

published on: 26 May 2015

Understanding how turbulence can alter the shape and course of a flock of birds, a swarm of insects or even an algal bloom could help us to better predict their impact on the environment.

published on: 26 May 2015

Readers of the Medicine Maker have voted Professor Julian Morris one of the most influential people in the world in drug development and manufacture.

published on: 22 May 2015

Archaeologists are calling for better regulation of the control and use of green waste in order to protect the historic environment.

published on: 21 May 2015

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) will benefit from a major multi-million euro European research project aimed at developing better diagnostic tests and treatments.

published on: 19 May 2015

An intriguing hybrid of art gallery and touring peep show is set to get people talking at county shows and agricultural fairs across Northumberland this summer.

published on: 18 May 2015

The wonders of Cragside are now accessible to an even wider audience, thanks to students at Newcastle University. 

published on: 14 May 2015

Newcastle University has joined forces with The Alnwick Garden to inspire people to get outside and explore nature.

published on: 13 May 2015

A naturally occurring amino acid found in some foods could help millions of people avoid cavities and gum disease, researchers have revealed.

published on: 6 May 2015

A former student at Newcastle University has hooked the deal of her dreams to get her first book published.

published on: 30 April 2015

Labelling a child dyslexic could have an impact on the way teachers educate them, according to research by Newcastle University.

published on: 29 April 2015

Scientists have undertaken a unique study to help them unravel the complex brain mechanisms responsible for tinnitus.

published on: 23 April 2015

Leading experts are calling for urgent research into the prevention and treatment of alcoholic hepatitis as a major study reveals the only drugs used to treat the illness are not effective as currently used.

published on: 23 April 2015

An international team of scientists, including experts from Newcastle University, is calling for urgent and rigorous monitoring of temperature patterns in mountain regions after finding evidence that high elevations could be warming faster than previously thought.

published on: 23 April 2015

The talents of Newcastle University’s Folk and Traditional Music graduates figured prominently at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

published on: 23 April 2015

A virtual cloud of computing power now covers land in Newcastle where coal wagons once ran and factory lines bottled one of the world’s favourite beers.

published on: 23 April 2015

Bees are attracted to nectar containing common pesticides, scientists at Newcastle University and Trinity College Dublin have discovered. This could increase their chances of exposure to high levels of pesticides. 

published on: 22 April 2015

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett was among the guests discussing whether coalition government has become a permanent feature of the British political landscape, at a special event at Newcastle University.

published on: 22 April 2015

Experts at Newcastle University are calling for the introduction of guidelines around the amount of whole grains we should be eating after it was revealed almost one in five of us are not eating any at all.

published on: 21 April 2015

A special concert is being held in the region to help raise vital funds for an important Newcastle University service.

published on: 20 April 2015

Using marine resources such as seaweeds, fish and microbes to develop new products for the healthcare, agriculture and other industries could hold the key to a more resilient economy in Oman, but only if a climate of open innovation exists, a ground-breaking study led by Newcastle University has concluded.

published on: 17 April 2015

Newcastle University is part of a pioneering multi-million pound collaboration focused on the development of a treatment to help patients with schizophrenia.

published on: 16 April 2015

The concept of Virtual Reality has been heavily used in Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters for decades, but few people have actually experienced it first-hand.

published on: 16 April 2015

A team of Newcastle University scientists have found that specialised immune cells in our bodies that normally act to protect us from infections can have a dark side in the development of liver cancer.

published on: 16 April 2015

More than 100 students will each be awarded a £10,000 scholarship at Newcastle University to allow those from under-represented groups do a master’s degree.

published on: 15 April 2015

Newcastle University, in partnership with a local charity, has launched a new educational film about shared decision making (SDM) in mental health care.

published on: 10 April 2015

Newcastle University has been ranked in the UK’s Top 10 for the experience it offers its students, according to an independent survey published today (9th April).

published on: 9 April 2015

Researchers have, for the first time, identified the extent to which fish populations on the world’s coral reefs have been depleted by fishing and estimated the recovery potential that different conservation measures could have. 

published on: 8 April 2015

Influential leaders in their field are being recognised by Newcastle University.

published on: 8 April 2015

The approach to the design of all-weather lifeboats is set for a re-evaluation as part of a major study being led by Newcastle University and the RNLI, with support from Lloyds’ Register.

published on: 8 April 2015

New technology which allows traffic lights to ‘talk’ directly to motorists to inform the way they drive is being rolled out across Newcastle.

published on: 3 April 2015

Newcastle University will receive a funding boost of £250,000 to help researchers and industry work together to enhance knowledge and skills by promoting the value of joint ventures.

published on: 2 April 2015

Children who took part in a record breaking maths-based treasure hunt on the Quayside have just received official recognition of their success.

published on: 1 April 2015

Academics from Newcastle University have played a key role in developing a unique app, designed specifically for young people in the run up to the General Election.

published on: 1 April 2015

Senior researchers at some of the country’s leading universities are calling for more devolved powers and funding for local authorities to solve the UK’s infrastructure challenges.

published on: 27 March 2015

Short-term volunteering overseas is seen by young people as an opportunity to become more knowledgeable about their Christian faith and more confident in practicing and discussing it, researchers at Newcastle University have concluded.

published on: 26 March 2015

Children with cerebral palsy face a ‘postcode-lottery’ in the healthcare they receive, new research has revealed.

published on: 25 March 2015

Newcastle University academic Dr Georg Lietz has been awarded $2.1M by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to assess the safety of vitamin A programs targeted at children in developing countries.

published on: 24 March 2015

A play set in a fictional town is one of the more unusual ways Newcastle University academics are sharing their research with the public.

published on: 23 March 2015

A leading Newcastle University academic has been instrumental in a study looking at young people’s dental health

published on: 19 March 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has announced £20m in the Budget to boost the Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA).

published on: 19 March 2015

Newcastle University will be receiving £10 million of government funding for research in infrastructure and cities, as announced in the Budget.

published on: 19 March 2015

Experts at Newcastle University are leading a £4.6m research project to develop the next generation of long lasting ‘immortal’ membranes.

published on: 19 March 2015

More than 160 patients had an opportunity to hear first-hand about the latest research being carried out into mitochondrial disease and muscular dystrophy at a special event yesterday.

published on: 18 March 2015

Young people with arthritis rely heavily on their mother’s support during times of change and uncertainty, a Newcastle University study has revealed.

published on: 17 March 2015

Anyone can create an app thanks to a new tool developed by computer experts at Newcastle University. And the service is already being used to create an app to find dementia friendly places.

published on: 17 March 2015

A ‘TripAdvisor’-style app is being launched which allows carers to locate and rate dementia-friendly places so they are better able to get out and about with their loved-ones.

published on: 17 March 2015

Communities are being pulled apart by the bedroom tax as people struggle to ‘survive’ its effects, says a leading academic at Newcastle University.

published on: 16 March 2015

World-leading medical research at Newcastle University has been highlighted in a prestigious new publication.

published on: 12 March 2015

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has visited Newcastle University to meet the first patients to be diagnosed through the 100,000 Genomes Project.

published on: 11 March 2015

A new website brings the Bloodaxe Books archive to life and has inspired a new body of work.

published on: 11 March 2015

Exposing fruit to a burst of ozone gas is similar to 'vaccinating' them against fungal attack, scientists at Newcastle University have found.

published on: 11 March 2015

An archaeological dig led by Professor Ian Haynes has been named Research Project of the Year, following its discovery of colossal ‘mystery monuments’ overlooking the Solway.

published on: 10 March 2015

Newcastle University today joined the British High Commission and the British Council in launching the inaugural GREAT British Week in Singapore.

published on: 7 March 2015

Girl Geeks has announced that Accenture is the first employer to support Girl Geeks Campus, a new national programme to support female students interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers.

published on: 6 March 2015

The first casks of ale from Europe’s first student-run microbrewery are being rolled out at Newcastle University.

published on: 6 March 2015

The Carnegie Trust has announced the appointment of Professor Mark Shucksmith OBE as Carnegie Fellow for 2015.

published on: 4 March 2015

North east trailblazers Vera Baird QC and Cris McCurley, Gateshead solicitor and campaigner against domestic violence, are among the women being celebrated as ‘inspirational women of the law’ in a new exhibition opening next month at Newcastle University.

published on: 2 March 2015

A new take on the history of Tyneside icons including Newcastle United, Fenwick’s store and Souter Lighthouse are part of a special month-long exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock, and which has been researched and designed entirely by pupils at a Killingworth school.

published on: 2 March 2015

The Northern Health Science Alliance’s (NHSA) ambitious project of establishing an internationally recognised life science and healthcare economy in the North of England has been given a vital boost following funding from Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE).

published on: 2 March 2015

Leading experts are hosting a special event to highlight pioneering genetic work carried out at Newcastle University.

published on: 26 February 2015

One of the biggest urban regeneration projects of its kind in the UK was officially launched today by Minister for Universities, Science & Cities, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP.

published on: 25 February 2015

Last night the UK became the first country to approve laws to allow the use of a ground-breaking IVF-based technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases.

published on: 25 February 2015

A bionic hand that can sense pressure and temperature and transmit the information back to the brain is the focus of a new £1.4m UK research project.

published on: 24 February 2015

A new programme of research and knowledge sharing is to play a key role in informing future policing policy, following funding for a major new research collaboration in the North of England.

published on: 23 February 2015

Ambitious plans to open a branch campus in London have been announced by Newcastle University (UK).

published on: 23 February 2015

A team of Newcastle University academics are presenting their research into community experiences of sectarianism to Scottish Ministers today.

published on: 20 February 2015

An entrepreneurial duo from Newcastle struck a deal worth £100,000 for their children’s clothing company Baggers Originals after appearing on the popular TV show Dragons’ Den. 

published on: 18 February 2015

The Great North Museum: Hancock has welcomed its three millionth visitor since re-opening in May 2009.

published on: 16 February 2015

A consortium of four leading UK universities, including Newcastle, has been awarded £2.5m to train the next generation of researchers to become experts at assessing and mitigating risk using Big Data.

published on: 11 February 2015

Defra today announced £14.5 million of new investment in the Food and Environment Research Agency through a joint venture with Capita and Newcastle University.

published on: 11 February 2015

Captains of industry from all over the world are on course to deliver a series of lectures at Newcastle University about their remarkable journeys to success.

published on: 10 February 2015

As part of 6 Music Festival on Tyneside, BBC Radio 6 Music has announced Festival Hack Day, in partnership with Generator and Newcastle University Business School.

published on: 9 February 2015

The popularity of BBC drama Wolf Hall has led to an event with the series producer and writer being moved to a bigger venue to cope with demand for tickets.

published on: 9 February 2015

The Alzheimer’s Society has awarded funding to Newcastle University to establish a new Doctoral Training Centre to study the symptoms of a particularly distressing form of dementia.

published on: 5 February 2015

Small lifestyle changes involving physical activity, healthy eating and maintaining social networks can set the stage for happier and healthier futures for people after retirement.

published on: 5 February 2015

Today, to mark Tinnitus Awareness Week, UK charity Action on Hearing Loss announces a major investment to fund a new study at Newcastle University, which aims to accelerate the development of future tinnitus treatments.

published on: 4 February 2015

Scientists at Newcastle University have welcomed the news that MPs have voted for a change in the law so that a pioneering IVF-based technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases can be allowed.

published on: 3 February 2015

Some of India’s brightest business minds, policy makers and industry experts are joining forces with Newcastle University Business School to help it boost its links with industry in the country.

published on: 29 January 2015

Almost 2,500 women of child-bearing age in the UK are at risk of transmitting mitochondrial disease to their children, according to the most recent estimates published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

published on: 28 January 2015

The creation of the ‘Islamic State’ and ongoing destabilisation of large parts of the Middle East will be the focus of the first in the spring programme of Insights public lectures. 

published on: 26 January 2015

It’s not how everyone would want to mark their 60th birthday, but Mark I’Anson - Newcastle University’s Chair of Council – today (Friday 23rd) is launching a fundraising drive that will see him embark on a 700km bike ride to highlight the benefits of exercise in later life.

published on: 23 January 2015

Adults in the UK with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are being failed on critical medical checks that could lengthen their lives, according to research published by Newcastle University.

published on: 22 January 2015

Newcastle University is ranked in the Premier League of green universities, a new study reveals.

published on: 20 January 2015

Initial plans for Newcastle University’s £58 million Urban Sciences Building are being unveiled today ahead of a public consultation this evening.

published on: 14 January 2015

When Prof Sugata Mitra won the 2013 TED Prize, he wished to design the future of learning by building a School in the Cloud.

published on: 13 January 2015

Budding entrepreneurs across the globe looking to grow their ideas are being given the keys to a virtual shed where their entrepreneurial passion can bloom into reality.

published on: 12 January 2015

An exhibition encouraging the protection of traditional cultural heritage, expressions and products under threat is on show at the Great North Museum: Hancock from 10 January until 1 February 2015.

published on: 12 January 2015

Children will be enjoying tasty and healthy school meals thanks to the introduction of a new set of standards following the advice of Newcastle University expert, Professor Ashley Adamson.

published on: 9 January 2015

Bacteria that have evolved to eat their way through yeast in the human gut could inform the development of new treatments for people suffering from bowel diseases.

published on: 7 January 2015

A £50,000 donation from one of the North East’s leading family businesses will help Newcastle University to further strengthen the region’s reputation as a centre for excellence in childhood cancer research.

published on: 7 January 2015

Researchers at Newcastle University are asking members of the public to help with a ground breaking study, after being awarded £1 million in funding.  

published on: 6 January 2015

The restricted airspace surrounding locations used in military operations has inspired an artist to bring to life a hidden world of invisible no-go areas.

published on: 5 January 2015