January
News in January 2024
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Whodunnit? Newcastle University academic pens murder mystery
Dr Oskar Jensen’s new murder mystery Helle & Death was published this month.
published on: 29 January 2024
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People with Parkinson’s benefit from new Home Based Care pathway
A pioneering care programme through which people with Parkinson’s are supported in managing and monitoring their condition at home has been shown to have benefits for patients and care teams.
published on: 26 January 2024
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Shortlist announced for the Gordon Burn Prize 2023–24
The shortlist for the Gordon Burn Prize 2023–24, which recognises and celebrates fiction and non-fiction books that are fearless in their ambition and execution, was announced today.
published on: 25 January 2024
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Multimillion rehabilitation trial for children with neurodisability
Newcastle is leading a clinical trial to assess how parents and professionals can support young children with neurodisability to develop independence in everyday self-care tasks.
published on: 24 January 2024
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Access to dementia research extended across the UK with nearly £50m
More people with dementia will take part in research and help develop new treatments, as Government gives £49.9m into a coordinated network of dementia trials sites across the UK.
published on: 24 January 2024
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GNM: Hancock's new exhibit gives voice to women of the ancient world
Newcastle University's Great North Museum: Hancock is bridging the gap between past and present with a new exhibition, Voicing Objects.
published on: 23 January 2024
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Comment: Keir Starmer keen to avoid comparisons with Ramsay MacDonald
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the similarities and differences between the challenges facing Ramsay MacDonald, and Sir Keir Starmer, should he be the next Prime Minister.
published on: 22 January 2024
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New research sheds light on a phenomenon known as ‘false vacuum decay’
A new study has produced the first experimental evidence of vacuum decay.
published on: 22 January 2024
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Evidence shows risks associated with energy drinks in children
Energy drinks are associated with an increased risk of mental health issues among children and young people, including anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts, a new study has found.
published on: 18 January 2024
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From dawn of time to dusk – our evolutionary ability to perceive time
Scientists have shown that people are able to tell apart morning from evening depictions in paintings using simple and subtle colour clues in the image.
published on: 17 January 2024
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Study uncovers potential origins of life in ancient hot springs
Newcastle University research turns to ancient hot springs to explore the origins of life on Earth.
published on: 12 January 2024
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Mystery of Roman hoard revealed by Newcastle experts
Archaeologists at Newcastle University have revealed the story behind one of the largest and most unusual hoards of late-Roman metalware ever discovered in the British Isles.
published on: 12 January 2024
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Study explores how we interact with remote drivers
Newcastle University research is helping shed light on the important interaction between users and remote drivers that oversee the operation of automated vehicles.
published on: 11 January 2024
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Newcastle University engineer wins prestigious Enterprise Fellowship
Dr Pavlina Theodosiou has been awarded an Enterprise Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering to support her as a CEO of University spin-out company METzero.
published on: 11 January 2024
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Spark your imagination with the Hatton Gallery's exhibitions
Newcastle University's Hatton Gallery will unveil a captivating line-up of exhibitions for winter-spring 2024, including works by internationally acclaimed Latvian American artist Vija Celmins.
published on: 9 January 2024
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Newcastle University academic advises on digital pound
A Newcastle University finance expert is to provide advice to the Bank of England on how the digital pound might be designed.
published on: 9 January 2024
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Newcastle student investigates Roman 12-sided 'mystery objects'
A Newcastle University doctoral student will appear on BBC 2’s Digging for Britain to share her expertise on mysterious Roman artefacts called dodecahedra.
published on: 9 January 2024
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£30M study paves the way for new treatments for people with cirrhosis
The most extensive clinical study into liver cirrhosis ever conducted worldwide has been announced.
published on: 9 January 2024
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Maximising circular economy strategies for rare earth elements supply
Circular economy strategies could significantly boost the low-carbon global transition and make sure that REE do last longer, new study reveals.
published on: 4 January 2024