September
News in September 2024
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Women missing out on treatment for their number one killer
Women are missing out on vital treatment for their biggest killer, cardiovascular disease, despite progress in the medical management of heart disease and stroke, experts conclude.
published on: 26 September 2024
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Biggest ever Faraday Conference held at Newcastle University
Newcastle University hosted the Faraday Institution’s biggest science dissemination conference to date.
published on: 25 September 2024
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Unearthing the origin story of The Star-Spangled Banner
A radical ballad by Liverpudlian abolitionist is missing link in chain, says acclaimed historian Dr Oskar Jensen
published on: 24 September 2024
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Comment: Disclosures about impact on nature hide more than they reveal
Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang and Marwa Elnahass highlight that businesses that try to come clean about their impact on nature can end up concealing more than they reveal.
published on: 23 September 2024
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Researcher among first Royal Society Career Development Fellows
An outstanding Newcastle University researcher is among the first eight awarded a Royal Society Career Development Fellowship, aimed at developing underrepresentation in UK STEM academia.
published on: 20 September 2024
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Newcastle University Triumphs at the 2024 PIEoneer Awards
Newcastle University has won the ‘Study Abroad and Exchange Experience of the Year’ category at the prestigious 2024 PIEoneer Awards.
published on: 18 September 2024
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Dean appointed to prestigious business school role
Professor Stewart Robinson, Dean at Newcastle University Business School, has been appointed the new Chair of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.
published on: 16 September 2024
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Improving oral health in children
A new report involving Newcastle University academics makes a series of proposals to tackle the children’s oral health crisis in England which is seeing millions of them suffering from tooth decay.
published on: 13 September 2024
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Unaffordable food putting mums-to-be at risk
Pregnant women who have limited access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods have a higher chance of developing both physical and mental health problems.
published on: 10 September 2024
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AMBLor prognostic melanoma biomarker receives UK product safety mark
A revolutionary test for low-risk skin cancer has received a UKCA product mark, paving the way for its introduction to the NHS.
published on: 6 September 2024
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New hub for sonification innovation announced
Newcastle University experts will help deliver a project to improve how we communicate data through sound.
published on: 4 September 2024
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Invasive treatment could reduce heart attacks in older patients
New research has found that an invasive treatment approach is a safe option to help reduce risk of subsequent heart attacks in older patients.
published on: 3 September 2024
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Donation boost to support budding North East business brains
A successful entrepreneur and former Newcastle University student is supporting budding business owners of the future with a £1.25m personal donation to create a new academy.
published on: 3 September 2024