News in April 2016

Work by University experts to help shape the future of Newcastle has been featured in an influential new document for policymakers.

published on: 29 April 2016

Professor Harry Gilbert joins the most eminent scientists and technologists in the country with the award of two fellowships in the same week.

published on: 29 April 2016

Metal on metal hip replacements implanted since 2006 are more prone to failure leading to the need for further surgery, new research shows.

published on: 28 April 2016

Newcastle University has been given a coveted Athena SWAN Silver award for its work to address the underrepresentation of women in higher education.

published on: 28 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Alistair Clark argues that voting in local elections can make a difference.

published on: 28 April 2016

Graduates from the Folk and Traditional Music degree nominated for prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

published on: 27 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Volodymyr Bilotkach discusses the airline's move into the corporate travel market.

published on: 27 April 2016

People who feel lonely or socially isolated are at increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke, researchers from Newcastle University have concluded.

published on: 26 April 2016

Academics and charities should work more closely together for the public’s benefit, says a new report by a Newcastle University expert.

published on: 26 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Maria-Teresa Gil-Bazo examines claims that the European Court of Justice used its powers to increase the price of insurance for women.

published on: 25 April 2016

Tributes have been paid to Lord John Walton of Detchant, a medical pioneer in muscular dystrophy and champion of Newcastle University, as his death is announced at the age of 93.

published on: 22 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the legacy of Prince.

published on: 22 April 2016

The story of migration to Tyneside over the last 150 years is being re-told in a new installation created by experts at Newcastle University.

published on: 22 April 2016

Newcastle has scooped the top accolade of University of the Year at the prestigious Educate North Awards.

published on: 22 April 2016

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that Swiss cheesemaking dates back to prehistoric times, paving the way for such delicacies as Gruyere and Emmental.

published on: 21 April 2016

Researchers have for the first time identified how complex circuits of the brain work in the visual system.

published on: 21 April 2016

People in police custody are set to benefit from a new electronic screening tool to improve detection of physical and mental health problems.

published on: 20 April 2016

Heart rate, step counts and sleeping patterns may not be the most romantic of topics - but what would happen if you started talking about them on a date?

published on: 20 April 2016

Participating in organised sports and joining after school clubs can help to improve primary school children’s academic performance and social skills, new research shows.

published on: 20 April 2016

A 20% reduction in the incidence of dementia has been seen in the UK over the past two decades, according to new research.

published on: 19 April 2016

The electronic signals emitted by the brain at the time of death have inspired a unique audio-visual art installation

published on: 18 April 2016

Experts at Newcastle University are working with police to assess the techniques of eye detection and polygraph testing to manage sex offenders.

published on: 12 April 2016

Three-quarters of adults can’t work out how much sugar they are meant to consume, a new survey has revealed.

published on: 12 April 2016

Newcastle scientists and medics have developed a new type of genetic blood test that diagnoses scarring in the liver – even before someone may feel ill.

published on: 9 April 2016

The Newcastle Poetry Festival is set to return for its second edition, bringing together the finest talent from the UK and abroad for a weekend of readings, workshops and discussion.

published on: 8 April 2016

Work has begun on a £2.4m extension to Newcastle University.

published on: 1 April 2016

Experts say that children with autism spectrum disorder are still being diagnosed later than they should be.

published on: 1 April 2016