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A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology is being launched by the universities of Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham.

published on: 30 June 2025

An international conference celebrating the music of the medieval and Renaissance periods will be hosted by three of the North East’s universities this summer.

published on: 30 June 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Sophie Lively discusses how class and masculinity are connected and that when industry changes, so does what it means to ‘be a man’

published on: 30 June 2025

The decade-long wait for UK astronomers ends as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals dazzling first images.

published on: 27 June 2025

Newcastle University's Great North Museum: Hancock has worked closely with local community members on a project to reimagine one of its permanent galleries

published on: 27 June 2025

A new research centre involving Newcastle University experts aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy.

published on: 26 June 2025

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place, has been appointed to the new Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, to build a more connected sense of community in the UK.

published on: 25 June 2025

Taking a single, small dose of aspirin a day can prevent bowel cancer in people at high risk of the disease, according to the results of a major clinical trial.

published on: 24 June 2025

Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs.

published on: 23 June 2025

A Newcastle University academic is the first computational neuroscientist to receive the prestigious R Jean Banister Prize for Early Career Physiologists.

published on: 23 June 2025

Dr Victoria Fawcett has been named as the winner of the 2025 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship by the Royal Astronomical Society.

published on: 23 June 2025

University experts are taking part in a new celebration of North East creativity, innovation, and design.

published on: 20 June 2025

A Newcastle University academic will lead a discussion on the importance of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda, at a special event in The Hague on 23 June, ahead of the NATO Summit.

published on: 20 June 2025

Three Green Corridors will transform urban, suburban, and rural spaces in Gateshead, Durham, and South Tees.

published on: 17 June 2025

Newcastle University has been included in the Coimbra Group membership – a prestigious association of high international standards.

published on: 17 June 2025

Researcher in maternal and child health, Professor Judith Rankin, has been named in the 2025 Birthday honours list.

published on: 14 June 2025

A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched.

published on: 12 June 2025

Plus-size tourists “can and will travel” and the travel industry needs to wake up to their needs, according to a study of TikTok posts.

published on: 12 June 2025

Work to repair Newcastle University’s Henderson Old Hall is due to start later this year.

published on: 12 June 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Weizheng Zhang and Whitney Vernes discuss four ways that plus-sized travellers can feel empowered this summer.

published on: 12 June 2025

Funding to develop the innovation ecosystem in the North East has been warmly welcomed by Universities for North East England (UNEE).

published on: 11 June 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at the legacy of Sly Stone.

published on: 10 June 2025

The Glasshouse International Centre of Music’s Artists in Residence, supported by Newcastle University, are ready to share their new work.

published on: 10 June 2025

The Spärck AI scholarships will provide full funding for master's degrees at nine leading UK universities specialising in AI and STEM subjects.

published on: 9 June 2025

This year’s Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show at Newcastle University, explores the theme of In Situ.

published on: 6 June 2025

Researchers have developed a blood test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare genetic diseases in babies and children, eliminating costly and invasive procedures and giving earlier access to treatment.

published on: 6 June 2025

This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #TeamNewcastle in the world’s biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community.

published on: 6 June 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Maria Papageorgiou discusses how Donald Trump’s attempt to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East aims to contain China’s growing ambitions in the region.

published on: 6 June 2025

Literal Labs, the logic-based AI company spun out of Newcastle University, has raised £4.6m in pre-seed funding to commercialise its radically efficient approach to artificial intelligence.

published on: 3 June 2025

Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre is a winner of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025.

published on: 2 June 2025

A study has revealed why some patients don’t respond to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy for solid cancer tumours and identifies a new combination treatment.

published on: 2 June 2025

Discover Festival will take place at Newcastle University on Saturday, 7 June, in an exciting one-day event that will showcase the university’s research and education to people in the North East.

published on: 2 June 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the threat to both the Labour and Conservative parties from a buoyant Reform Party.

published on: 30 May 2025

The new ‘liquid biopsy’ test can help fast-track lung cancer patients to receive targeted therapy up to two weeks earlier, while helping some avoid further tests and treatments including chemotherapy.

published on: 30 May 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Michelle Sheehan discusses how a languages curriculum oriented around linguistics could address the decline in language learning

published on: 29 May 2025

The Government needs to take urgent steps to reverse the deterioration of England’s High Streets - particularly in the North, and in more deprived and coastal areas.

published on: 23 May 2025

Newcastle University is proud to have successfully achieved national accreditation for its work in creating a drug and alcohol harm reduction stance for students.

published on: 23 May 2025

A world-leading project that’s set to see drones, robots and a mobile lab transform how rivers and seas are monitored has been named a winner in an innovation competition.

published on: 23 May 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Alastair Bonnett discusses how anti-environmentalism is gaining ground, particularly among voices on the right, but the messages it offers are often contradictory.

published on: 22 May 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Theresa Rueger, Melissa Versteeg and Dr Chancey MacDonald discuss a new study they led which found that clownfish shrink in response to heat stress.

published on: 22 May 2025

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected two prominent Newcastle University academics to its Fellowship.

published on: 22 May 2025

Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals.

published on: 21 May 2025

A new exhibition, curated by Newcastle University Professor Wolfgang Weileder, explores the intersections between cultural and scientific heritage.

published on: 21 May 2025

The 2025 PEN Lecture will be delivered by award-winning novelist Kamila Shamsie at Newcastle University's Culture Lab.

published on: 20 May 2025

Newcastle University has announced the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS), Professor Quentin Anstee.

published on: 20 May 2025

A powerful new short film sheds light on the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on brain health.

published on: 19 May 2025

The next generation of artists will be exhibiting their work at Newcastle University’s Fine Art Degree Show. .

published on: 16 May 2025

Newcastle University and Unite Students have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the University’s Castle Leazes student accommodation.

published on: 16 May 2025

How can growth transform a building and how can mycelium and textiles weave a new identity in an empty space?

published on: 14 May 2025

Understanding Animal Research has announced that Newcastle University has reaffirmed its status as a Leader in Openness from 2025 - 2028.

published on: 14 May 2025

FibroFind, a Newcastle University spin-out, has been acquired by private equity firm Vespa Capital in a move set to accelerate the company’s international growth.

published on: 13 May 2025

On Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May, all first year Fine Art students at Newcastle University will be exhibiting as part of The Late Shows.

published on: 13 May 2025

The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament.

published on: 13 May 2025

People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes are 65% more likely to lose their local pharmacy than those in wealthier areas, according to new research.

published on: 12 May 2025

Two Newcastle University researchers have been awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in recognition of their service to Geography.

published on: 12 May 2025

The British Pavilion, curated by a team including Owen Hopkins, Director of Newcastle University's Farrell Centre, wins accolade at 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

published on: 12 May 2025

A new project is set to unlock the potential of microgrid sites across the region to support decarbonisation and boost energy resilience.

published on: 9 May 2025

UNICEF Innocenti and Open Lab partner to reimagine child and youth-centred civic-tech in the digital age.

published on: 9 May 2025

A new project to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs in North East England has received major funding from the UK Government.

published on: 9 May 2025

A project which is transforming the understanding of historic music-making across England is the focus of The Song Detectorists.

published on: 8 May 2025

‘Lead in the Pipes’ is an amalgam of liminal, surrealist and thought-provoking artworks by nine current Newcastle University Fine Art students

published on: 7 May 2025

The exhibition, titled GBR – Geology of Britannic Repair, is a collaboration between a multi-disciplinary team of curators – including Owen Hopkins, Director of Newcastle University's Farrell Centre.

published on: 7 May 2025

A play written by a Newcastle University academic and based on real life experiences during Covid-19 is to be performed at the Alphabetti Theatre.

published on: 6 May 2025

Bethan Harris and Wilfred Sears are among eight people shortlisted for the fourth North East Emerging Artist Award at Seaton Delaval Hall.

published on: 2 May 2025

Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could have a “devastating” effect on some of the most deprived communities in northern England, according to a new report.

published on: 2 May 2025

A pioneering £4.6m project has successfully retrofitted Newcastle University’s research vessel, The Princess Royal, with an innovative zero-emission propulsion system.

published on: 1 May 2025

Researchers and clinicians have developed major new guidelines for the monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to prevent them going on to develop bowel cancer.

published on: 1 May 2025

A study of NHS-funded hip and knee replacement operations has found fewer surgical admissions within NHS hospitals and rising waiting times even as NHS contracts with private providers have expanded.

published on: 29 April 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Gethin Rees discusses why some people in police custody can face long delays in receiving medication - or be denied access to healthcare altogether.

published on: 28 April 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Sophie Lively discusses how the hyper-individualistic and focused on worth manosphere is a product of neoliberalism.

published on: 28 April 2025

An international team has achieved first integrated, high-efficiency indoor photocapacitor for autonomous edge computing.

published on: 28 April 2025

A new project examines how links between the former Eastern Bloc and Northern Africa have shaped modern art.

published on: 24 April 2025

‘School system rife with blame’ could threaten parents’ mental health when their children struggle with attendance, Newcastle University research has revealed.

published on: 24 April 2025

CARE looks at the realities of the care sector through the eyes of workers and residents.

published on: 24 April 2025

People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable due to a lack of medical staff on site.

published on: 22 April 2025

Newcastle experts, part of a worldwide network of scientists, have developed a revolutionary new material that dramatically improves the efficiency and durability of next-generation solar technology.

published on: 17 April 2025

Pioneering surgery by Newcastle University dental experts to cure a sloth’s toothache has been a success.

published on: 17 April 2025

A new project has been launched to improve the sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia – the world’s largest producing region for oysters, mussels and clams.

published on: 16 April 2025

Dr Jonte Hance has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship to help realise the incredible potential of new quantum technologies.

published on: 14 April 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Richardson discusses how hypermasculinity influencers can offer an authentic and positive connection for some young men.

published on: 10 April 2025

A multi-million pound grant has been awarded to Newcastle researchers to tackle challenges facing healthcare workers in remote and deprived areas.

published on: 9 April 2025

A Newcastle University researcher is to conduct a groundbreaking project to review forty years of HIV oral history across the globe with a unique fellowship award.

published on: 8 April 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson offers his recommendation for a book that aims to teach boys what it means to be responsible, compassionate and confident men.

published on: 8 April 2025

Professor Cathrine Degnen, a leading expert in Anthropology, has been elected by her peers to become a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

published on: 1 April 2025

An international research team has analysed data from 41 million galaxies to estimate the distribution of matter in the universe.

published on: 27 March 2025

Professor Ian Metcalfe has been awarded the Sharma Medal and Dr Greg Mutch has received this year’s Warner Medal.

published on: 26 March 2025

Researchers in Newcastle have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services.

published on: 26 March 2025

Research by the Met Office and Newcastle University shows power outage predictions in windstorms improved when accounting for multi-hazard effects.

published on: 26 March 2025

A clinical trial led by researchers at Newcastle University is investigating the best way to administer a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

published on: 26 March 2025

A new scheme co-led by experts at Newcastle University is set to build capacity and enhance dental careers.

published on: 25 March 2025

Houda Haidar has been awarded observing time on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study how dust behaves near supermassive black holes.

published on: 25 March 2025

Children explaining the "indescribable" turmoil of having a family member in prison forms part of a new theatre production and workshop.

published on: 25 March 2025

Chemical Engineering graduate Deema Khunda is one of twelve stars battling it out to be crowned Chess Champion in a new TV series.

published on: 24 March 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler, Sean Wilkinson and Dr Colin Manning discuss how simulations show the vulnerabilities of the UK energy infrastructure.

published on: 21 March 2025

The British Council and its commissioned curators, which includes Farrell Centre Director Owen Hopkins, have announced further details of the British Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2025.

published on: 21 March 2025

The Placed art exhibtion brings together the work of eight Newcastle University Master of Fine Art (MFA) students at Slugtown art gallery.

published on: 20 March 2025

New analysis reveals the critical role that university graduates play in driving growth in the North East of England, including by starting their own businesses.

published on: 20 March 2025

Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre has been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025.

published on: 19 March 2025

The NIHR has announced Professor Judith Rankin as a Senior Investigator in public health in its latest round of leaders in health and care research.

published on: 19 March 2025

Cutting-edge UK research, involving Newcastle University scientists, is benefiting the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission, with new data set to uncover the secrets of dark energy and matter.

published on: 19 March 2025

Dr Jennifer Olsen is among the cast of experts tasked with reinventing vintage blueprints from Practical Mechanics, the once best-selling magazine for British inventors.

published on: 19 March 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses how the decision to cut funding from international development to increase defence spending raises questions about what Labour governments are for.

published on: 14 March 2025

The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet has been assembled by a team including scientists from Newcastle University.

published on: 13 March 2025

Netflix's new series, Toxic Town, is taking the public by storm as it highlights one of the country’s largest environmental scandals to date.

published on: 11 March 2025

A new initiative will provide unprecedented insight into what drives growth in the creative industries sector.

published on: 10 March 2025

Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Newcastle and Bristol are set to receive a £7 million grant from a funding council to develop sustainable technologies to reduce energy wastage.

published on: 10 March 2025

Changes in the cellular response during lung damage caused by Covid-19 have been uncovered by a team of scientists.

published on: 10 March 2025

A new 3D bio-printer that produces human-like tissue holds the potential to revolutionise the discovery of new drugs for cancer, heart disease and arthritis.

published on: 7 March 2025

Inspirational Newcastle University colleagues are taking part in a special celebration to mark International Women’s Day.

published on: 7 March 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the winners and losers of the arts sector's £270m funding boost.

published on: 6 March 2025

Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results.

published on: 6 March 2025

A leading young scientist is the first at Newcastle University to win an esteemed Blavatnik award.

published on: 5 March 2025

Tom Andrew’s pioneering work on surgical care using AI has been recognised with the Hunterian Professorship for 2025 by the Royal College of Surgeons.

published on: 4 March 2025

Representatives of three North East Universities (Newcastle, Durham and Northumbria) and their Ukrainian academic partners convened – both in person and online – to mark three years.

published on: 3 March 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.

published on: 3 March 2025

Newcastle University has announced the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), Professor Jo Fox.

published on: 27 February 2025

A landmark study has found 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of epilepsy and schizophrenia.

published on: 26 February 2025

A new skills programme for the regional battery industry has been officially launched.

published on: 24 February 2025

Newcastle University experts demonstrate a data-poor approach to assess the sustainability of devil ray catch in Indian Ocean fisheries.

published on: 18 February 2025

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.

published on: 18 February 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Katie East discusses how political podcasts have much in common with 18th century political writing.

published on: 11 February 2025

Newcastle University academic’s film of classic novel finishes principle photography

published on: 7 February 2025

Newcastle’s 125-year history of dentistry education, treatment and research has an exciting future with the launch of new multi-million pound facilities.

published on: 7 February 2025

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Place at Newcastle University, has been appointed Chair of CBI’s North East Council.

published on: 7 February 2025

World Heritage Sites could and should play a more active role in promoting a vision of global peace, heritage experts at Newcastle University say.

published on: 5 February 2025

An international team of scientists have modelled formation and evolution of strongest magnetic fields in the Universe.

published on: 4 February 2025

Newcastle University legal experts have contributed to a landmark case heard by the European Court of Human Rights on large-scale environmental pollution.

published on: 4 February 2025

Newcastle University researchers have been awarded funding to assess the risk facing Bhutan from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

published on: 4 February 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr comments on how Keir Starmer should handle Donald Trump – and how’s it going so far

published on: 31 January 2025

Caribbean sounds help bring the Solar System to life and make space education more inclusive.

published on: 31 January 2025

A Newcastle University student has contributed to a major international study which has identified the exact causes and drivers of the catastrophic 2023 Sikkim flood in India.

published on: 31 January 2025

The new series of the popular free lecture series will cover a diverse range of topics from poetry, climate change, bee’s emotions and women’s health.

published on: 30 January 2025

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that a house in England is the site of a lost residence of Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, and shown in the Bayeux Tapestry.

published on: 28 January 2025

Dr Mahfuz Kamal has been awarded an Enterprise Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering to support him as CEO of University spin-out company RecoVolt.

published on: 24 January 2025

Researchers at Newcastle University are to play a crucial role in a new centre that will support more people make the transition to low-carbon living.

published on: 23 January 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the issues facing Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US.

published on: 22 January 2025

Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water.

published on: 15 January 2025

An international research team, including Newcastle University’s Dr Adam Ingram, has detected rapidly fluctuating X-rays coming from the very edge of a supermassive black hole in a nearby galaxy.

published on: 14 January 2025

Newcastle University’s Hatton Gallery is preparing to showcase an exhibition of work by 12 contemporary artists at different stages of their careers.

published on: 13 January 2025

New research provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems.

published on: 10 January 2025

Using signature whistles is an effective means for estimating abundance of bottlenose dolphins, new research confirms.

published on: 9 January 2025

Researchers have developed AI, called DeepMerkel, which can determine the course and severity of aggressive skin cancers enabling medics to personalise treatment.

published on: 8 January 2025

Newcastle University experts are calling for relatives of those buried in a historic city burial ground to get in touch..

published on: 8 January 2025

A glaciation expert at Newcastle University has been awarded the prestigious Richardson Medal by the International Glaciological Society (IGS).

published on: 7 January 2025

This New Year's Honours list recognises a number of outstanding University colleagues.

published on: 6 January 2025