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A group of doctors is calling on the government to divert the hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on the failing COVID-19 national test and trace scheme into local health services.

published on: 28 October 2020

A new £9M research centre that will allow citizens across the country to grasp the possibilities of the digital revolution has been announced.

published on: 28 October 2020

Analysis of pet cemeteries by a Newcastle University academic suggests that belief in a pet afterlife has risen since the Victorian era.

published on: 27 October 2020

A project involving experts at Newcastle University is successfully detecting traces of coronavirus in sewage, providing an early warning for local outbreaks across the country.

published on: 23 October 2020

A ‘safety net’ made up of multiple, interlinked and ambitious goals is needed to tackle nature’s alarming decline.

published on: 23 October 2020

Researchers at Newcastle University are involved in a study to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on public transport and to identify the best measures to control it.

published on: 22 October 2020

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Castle Leazes Car Park, Newcastle University.

published on: 21 October 2020

Around the world, some 50 million people have epilepsy. It’s one of the most common neurological diseases globally, characterised by recurrent seizures in part or all of the body.

published on: 21 October 2020

The mystery surrounding a 1,800 year old skeleton is at the heart of a new video game app designed to help children learn about life on Hadrian’s Wall.

published on: 19 October 2020

Newcastle University wins Dynamites20Award for the GetPPE-NCL initiative.

published on: 16 October 2020

Innovative new ways of researching epilepsy and eye disorders will be led by Newcastle University’s two new Future Leaders Fellows.

published on: 15 October 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Wasim Ahmed discusses how the pandemic has fuelled the #FilmYourHospital conspiracy theory.

published on: 15 October 2020

Students working towards the BEng Geospatial Surveying and Mapping and Geographic Information Science degree courses are taking part in fieldwork with a difference this year.

published on: 15 October 2020

Medical students know all too well the importance of staying safe during the pandemic and those in the later years have been working safely on clinical placements for weeks.

published on: 14 October 2020

Stage 1 Architecture students have been safely arriving on campus for the This City drawing task, where they sketch buildings and structures in Newcastle.

published on: 14 October 2020

A new study involving experts from Newcastle University aims to assess an until now hidden form of marine litter and show the effects it could have on our seas.

published on: 9 October 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Richardson says students and academics studying China must be allowed freedom of expression.

published on: 7 October 2020

Newcastle University is one of the first universities to sign up to offering a new scholarship for disadvantaged Black British students.

published on: 7 October 2020

Virtual Insights lecture will look at slavery and the British Empire.

published on: 29 September 2020

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Chris Day describes Newcastle University's response to the rise in Covid cases seen in the region and across the UK.

published on: 22 September 2020

As we prepare to welcome our students back, we wanted to share some of the steps we are putting in place to ensure their safe return to our campuses, our city and the surrounding areas.

published on: 17 September 2020

Newcastle and Northumbria Universities are working with Northumbria Police to increase the number of high visibility patrols in residential areas with high student density.

published on: 17 September 2020

Funding has been given to pilot a new national scheme that will enable Local Authorities to rapidly evaluate work, aiming to improve health and tackle inequalities in their areas.

published on: 11 September 2020

Researchers are inviting partner organisations and charities to work with them to help shape and progress a study to develop new ways of reducing self-harm and suicide in autistic adults.

published on: 11 September 2020

Cutting edge Artificial Intelligence technology for diagnosing neurological disease such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s from eye scans will be tested and scaled in the NHS.

published on: 10 September 2020

Conservation action has prevented the global extinction of at least 28 bird and mammal species since 1993, a study led by Newcastle University and BirdLife International has shown.

published on: 10 September 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Mhairi Aitken suggests that the design of government algorithms should be opened up to the people.

published on: 9 September 2020

An enzyme released by bacteria living on seaweed is being used by scientists to revolutionise the way we wash.

published on: 8 September 2020

Newcastle University has been ranked among the world’s top universities by an influential Higher Education guide.

published on: 2 September 2020

Thousands of people can now access NHS soup and shake weight-loss plans to tackle type 2 diabetes, based on research by Newcastle University.

published on: 1 September 2020

Scientists have developed a new theory as to how hearing loss may cause dementia and believe that tackling this sensory impairment early may help to prevent the disease.

published on: 1 September 2020

A project to help older people retain independence and stay connected with their families has received support from UK Research and Innovation’s industrial strategy challenge fund for healthy ageing.

published on: 28 August 2020

Experts at Newcastle University are part of a national consortium to answer questions on how COVID-19 affects the body’s immune system to help develop better diagnostics, treatments and vaccines.

published on: 28 August 2020

The change in social distancing rules to one metre plus has made towns and cities in England on average over 40% more accessible to pedestrians, new research has revealed.

published on: 26 August 2020

Research has revealed that anxious and depressed laboratory mice are more disappointed when something bad happens, but their low mood has no effect on how elated they are when something good happens.

published on: 26 August 2020

New research suggests the planned peatland grant scheme needs to ensure that farmers and land managers have the right level of funding and greater control than previous schemes in order to succeed.

published on: 24 August 2020

A new centre to provide rapid access to COVID-19 tests is being opened in Newcastle’s West End.

published on: 21 August 2020

Prehistoric societies in the British Isles were creating artistic designs on rock as long ago as the late Ice Age, archaeologists have confirmed.

published on: 19 August 2020

A Newcastle University political expert is among the authors that have contributed to a new briefing which considers how to hold elections during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

published on: 19 August 2020

A Newcastle University expert on Shakespeare has won the coveted Shakespeare’s Globe Book Award 2020.

published on: 19 August 2020

Alison Shaw, Professor of Practice for Student Success and Progression and ex-Secondary Headteacher, says how the sector may help students and the system ride the qualifications storm

published on: 19 August 2020

Leading academics at Newcastle University have been shortlisted for the 2020 Newton Prize for their international study into liver cancer.

published on: 17 August 2020

A novel system that preserves the condition of donor organs for longer, is easy to transport and affordable, has been developed by Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospital Trust spin-out, ScubaTx™.

published on: 12 August 2020

Enzymes used by bacteria to break down mucus in the gut could provide a useful biomarker for intestinal diseases, according to new research.

published on: 11 August 2020

Leading voices in women’s enterprise say that current Government policy has failed to recognise the additional challenges faced by millions of women-led businesses.

published on: 11 August 2020

Researchers want to speak to 13-17 year olds from the North East about their experiences of ‘lockdown life’, as part of a study into how young people have been affected by COVID-19.

published on: 10 August 2020

British and Indian experts are to investigate the impact that releasing antibiotics from manufacturing into India’s waterways has on the spread of potentially fatal drug-resistant infections.

published on: 6 August 2020

For the second year in a row, three Newcastle academics have been elected as National Teaching Fellows, at the same time the University has won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence.

published on: 6 August 2020

The Director of the Newcastle Centre for Literary Arts has been awarded Gdańsk’s European Poet of Freedom Literary Award 2020.

published on: 5 August 2020

Northern Accelerator has launched a new £1.7m seed investment fund that aims to grow the region’s economy by building on its successful record of creating innovative spin-out businesses.

published on: 5 August 2020

A world-leading medical scientist has been recognised for his pioneering work into the understanding of mitochondrial disease.

published on: 4 August 2020

An environmentally-focussed day of events has been announced for Newcastle University’s first-ever digital Alumni Day of Action and Convocation.

published on: 3 August 2020

The North of Tyne Combined Authority is backing the scientists of the future with plans to boost green technology and manufacturing in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland.

published on: 3 August 2020

A pilot project to develop autonomous heavy goods vehicles has received a funding boost to test how high-speed connectivity can improve transport and logistics.

published on: 3 August 2020

Information about Linguacuisine has been distributed to 9,000 Newcastle families as part of the Best Summer Ever programme.

published on: 29 July 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr examines the impact of AC/DC's Back in Black.

published on: 28 July 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks back at the career of the influential guitarist.

published on: 27 July 2020

Hazel Wilde and Bob Allan’s band Lanterns on the Lake has been shortlisted for one of the music industry’s top awards for their album Spook the Herd.

published on: 27 July 2020

Former British number one tennis player Tim Henman met virtually with Newcastle University students and staff to discuss how best to stay physically and mentally healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

published on: 23 July 2020

Run Kalyani, directed by Dr Geetha Jayaraman, will be the opening night film at the New York Indian Film Festival.

published on: 22 July 2020

Documentary films made by Newcastle University students will be screened at a virtual festival.

published on: 22 July 2020

Research reveals that treatment of heart attack patients for a common condition, underactive thyroid, with levothyroxine does not improve heart muscle function, so is unlikely to be of benefit.

published on: 21 July 2020

Experts issue vital advice for parents of young gamers about risks of in-game purchases.

published on: 21 July 2020

How do you keep a 21-stop, 10 metre high craftsman-built concert organ in tune during lockdown?

published on: 17 July 2020

UPDATE: The Show will open at 4pm on Thursday 23 July

published on: 16 July 2020

Archaeologists have confirmed the timing of the earliest known human occupation of North America.

published on: 15 July 2020

New research has demonstrated that kidneys can be revived prior to transplantation by delivering a cell therapy directly to the organ.

published on: 14 July 2020

A portable testing lab that fits into a suitcase is being hailed as the key to tackling one of the world’s biggest dangers to health.

published on: 14 July 2020

A new website has been launched to help people feel safer when they come into the city centre.

published on: 13 July 2020

Staff and students at Newcastle University are to receive safety packs to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the University and local communities.

published on: 10 July 2020

Newcastle University has improved its position as one of the world’s top universities, according to an influential guide.

published on: 10 July 2020

A series of dramatic monologues are encouraging people from all walks of life to help bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control by taking part in medical research.

published on: 10 July 2020

Selfless students have been recognised by the city’s universities for going above and beyond to support their neighbours during lockdown.

published on: 8 July 2020

Iconic horse chestnut trees are under attack by a highly invasive leaf-mining moth, which has spread across much of the UK in the last 18 years.

published on: 8 July 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses why supporting grassroots venues is important.

published on: 8 July 2020

New analysis shows a larger increase in COVID-19 deaths, and from all causes, in the North compared to the South and indicates the efficacy of lockdown has differed across the UK.

published on: 3 July 2020

The Newcastle University Digital Exams Service has won a prestigious international award.

published on: 3 July 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Liam Keenan talks about how the British pub industry was already experiencing long-term decline before the impact of coronavirus.

published on: 3 July 2020

Scientists at Newcastle University are part of a national programme to perform underpinning research and develop a standardised UK-wide system for detecting COVID-19 in wastewater.

published on: 2 July 2020

People aged 50 in England can expect to be healthy and in work for nine more years, Newcastle University experts estimate in a new study.

published on: 1 July 2020

The UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) has partnered with a global EdTech company to launch a new digital training program for employers.

published on: 1 July 2020

Gym-goers may get frustrated when they don’t see results from weightlifting right away, but their efforts are not in vain: the first few weeks of training strengthen the nervous system, not muscles.

published on: 30 June 2020

First-of-its-kind app could could help NHS with fast, cost-effective diagnosis and treatment planning

published on: 26 June 2020

Experts are concerned about the UK government’s “ad hoc system” for covid-19 tracking, testing, and contact tracing.

published on: 26 June 2020

While stroke was the most common neurological complication in hospitalised COVID-19 patients, many younger patients developed an altered mental state, new research has revealed.

published on: 25 June 2020

Newcastle University Business School has created three new executive degrees to reflect the changing world of work and help develop responsible leaders.

published on: 25 June 2020

Older adults in Newcastle are set to benefit from an innovative volunteering app being piloted in the region with the help of Newcastle University.

published on: 24 June 2020

A paramedic has been awarded a rare post-doctoral fellowship at Newcastle University to continue his research into improving outcomes for stroke patients.

published on: 23 June 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Guy Middleton discusses how climate change caused by a volcanic eruption was not the only factor that helped create instability in the Roman republic.

published on: 23 June 2020

Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of your diet and produces a unique urine ‘fingerprint’.

published on: 23 June 2020

Newcastle is the first University to sign up to the 'Employer with Heart' Charter, committing to provide extra support and extended leave for parents of premature babies.

published on: 19 June 2020

The national centre which helps accelerate access to new medicines, devices and diagnostics and services to patients has a new director, Professor Dawn Craig.

published on: 19 June 2020

A staged economic recovery plan prepared by the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group to help businesses, sectors and places adapt to the ‘new normal’ has secured region-wide support.

published on: 17 June 2020

Research revealed that setting up urgent dental care services at the start of COVID-19 was challenging as dentists shut their practices overnight, leaving some travelling over 100 miles for treatment.

published on: 12 June 2020

An expert at Newcastle University is calling for greater international co-operation to bring about improved water, sanitation and health provision as a way to prevent the next global pandemic.

published on: 12 June 2020

A regular dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer lasts at least 10 years after stopping treatment, research has revealed.

published on: 12 June 2020

A message from our Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Sanders to all our students.

published on: 11 June 2020

Active steps are needed to retain and build on strong community links forged during lockdown, such as highlighting Muslim communities in a positive way.

published on: 10 June 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Professor David Graham and Peter Collignon discuss the rise of antimicrobial resistance and how it could hamper treatment of new infectious diseases.

published on: 9 June 2020

Teachers and parents who are still home schooling can now draw on the expertise of academics at Newcastle University to bring the past alive in their lessons.

published on: 9 June 2020

Newcastle University technician takes listeners on an audio journey under the waves.

published on: 5 June 2020

The senseless and brutal death of George Floyd has sparked outrage across the globe and Newcastle University stands in full solidarity with his family, friends and community.

published on: 4 June 2020

A Newcastle University expert has been elected as President of the International Rural Sociology Association.

published on: 3 June 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Darren Evans and Dr Lisa Malm discuss rewilding of the uplands.

published on: 2 June 2020

A leading fertility specialist has been named a finalist in this year’s Asian Women of Achievements Awards.

published on: 2 June 2020

An investigation of two closely related proteins from a pathogenic bacterium has illustrated for the first time how evolution can shape the use of essential metals by enzymes.

published on: 1 June 2020

A student is researching into the pressures faced by community and independent pharmacists, including the impact of COVID-19.

published on: 29 May 2020

A leading charity is funding a new team based at Newcastle University, and working closely with NHS Trusts across the North East, to develop cancer research projects.

published on: 28 May 2020

A major government funded study suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment.

published on: 27 May 2020

Winners of the 2020 Newcastle Poetry Competition revealed

published on: 18 May 2020

Loss of smell and taste has officially been recognised in the UK as a symptom of COVID-19, putting us in line with Europe, America and the World Health Organisation.

published on: 18 May 2020

Newcastle University and partners will lead a new National Centre to support enterprise, resilience and innovation among rural firms and unlock the untapped potential of rural economies across the UK.

published on: 18 May 2020

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected prominent Newcastle University biomedical and health scientists to their Fellowship, it has been announced today.

published on: 13 May 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Lucy Asher discusses how adolescence can cause disobedient behaviour in dogs.

published on: 13 May 2020

Research led by Newcastle University shows typical teenage behaviour doesn’t just occur in young humans – it happens in dogs too.

published on: 13 May 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Marina Freitag discusses a new type of smart solar cell that can adapt to the amount of available light, meaning it can work indoors.

published on: 12 May 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr pays tribute to Little Richard, who died aged 87, and was indisputably one of the seminal rock'n'roll artists.

published on: 11 May 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the legacy of Florian Schneider, co-founder of Kraftwerk.

published on: 11 May 2020

Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.

published on: 8 May 2020

People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey as a new global research group investigates the symptom as a marker of COVID-19.

published on: 7 May 2020

The charity, Versus Arthritis has announced a new package of support with the John Isaacs PhD Scholarship which is awarded for their highest scoring PhD application.

published on: 7 May 2020

Cancer research scientists in Newcastle are joining forces to carry on the fight against the disease as part of the Race for Life at Home challenge.

published on: 5 May 2020

by Professor Phil Blythe, Department for Transport Chief Scientific Adviser

published on: 5 May 2020

A long-held belief that all Victoria Cross medals are made from Russian guns captured during the Crimean War is unlikely to be sustainable, research suggests.

published on: 4 May 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how music is being made, shared and experienced during the pandemic.

published on: 4 May 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Nick Randall, Christopher Byrne and Kevin Theakston discuss the factors shaping the political response to the Coronavirus crisis.

published on: 1 May 2020

Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland universities are working together to design and support production of vital protective equipment for the NHS.

published on: 1 May 2020

A new class of self-forming membrane to separate carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.

published on: 1 May 2020

Honey bee colonies from across the UK are increasingly suffering from a viral disease, a new study has shown.

published on: 1 May 2020

Students at Newcastle University Students’ Union are stepping up to help refugees with online teaching and support during the COVID-19 lockdown.

published on: 30 April 2020

A new £3.4m health data initiative involving Newcastle University will help to address some of the most challenging issues facing patients and the NHS.

published on: 29 April 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Maarten van Hardenbroek van Ammerstol and Ambroise Baker discuss how ancient ecosystems responded to the extinction of certain species.

published on: 29 April 2020

Warriors during the Bronze Age used their weapons in skilful ways that would have required lots of training in specific techniques, researchers say.

published on: 27 April 2020

Two specific cell types in the nose have been identified as likely initial infection points for COVID-19, new research has revealed.

published on: 23 April 2020

Wastewater in sewage systems could provide a quicker and earlier indication of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

published on: 23 April 2020

Timely research from Newcastle Hospitals and University has shown that the rate of infection among NHS staff treating patients is no higher than for those in non-clinical roles.

published on: 22 April 2020

Newcastle University has been ranked 11th in the world for its impact on society and leadership in sustainable development.

published on: 22 April 2020

Newcastle University Business School has once more been confirmed in the ranks of the global elite after receiving re-accreditation from one of the world’s leading business education bodies.

published on: 21 April 2020

A visionary new centre is focused on addressing the health inequalities and medical needs of people in the North East and North Cumbria.

published on: 20 April 2020

Scientists have discovered an earlier origin to the human language pathway in the brain, pushing back its evolutionary origin by at least 20 million years.

published on: 20 April 2020

A building which was to house a centre led by Newcastle University is being repurposed into the new NHS Nightingale Hospital of the North East.

published on: 17 April 2020

Newcastle University is revisiting its extensive archive of free public lectures and sharing some of the highlights of the last nine years.

published on: 16 April 2020

Newcastle University researchers are rolling out a project to study the impact of the UK Government’s lock down on energy networks.

published on: 15 April 2020

Messages of support have flooded in to congratulate Newcastle University medical students who have graduated early to start work on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic.

published on: 14 April 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Phil James and Dr Ronnie Das discuss how urban data can help us understand the impact of social distancing measures on people and vehicle movement.

published on: 9 April 2020

A clear and comprehensive framework for devolution that engages local communities is needed to reinvigorate the Northern Powerhouse.

published on: 9 April 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how Bill Withers wrote songs the world could lean on.

published on: 8 April 2020

Research involving scientists at Newcastle University has found that settlers arrived in East Polynesia over three centuries earlier than previously thought.

published on: 6 April 2020

An archaeology expert from Newcastle University will be taking centre stage when The Great British Dig is broadcast to the nation.

published on: 3 April 2020

For the first time, hundreds of medical students at Newcastle University will graduate virtually as they embark on their careers helping patients during the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

published on: 3 April 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the impact of Miles Davis' album Bitches Brew, which was released 50 years ago.

published on: 1 April 2020

We are rightly proud of the contribution our final year MBBS students are making to the NHS at this critical time.

published on: 31 March 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the Prime Minister's Coronavirus diagnosis and how the particulars of the British political system come into play.

published on: 30 March 2020

We are urging academics with relevant research expertise to sign up for a COVID-19 Outbreak Expert Database.

published on: 25 March 2020

The hidden story of the last transatlantic slave trade survivor

published on: 25 March 2020

Medical students at Newcastle University are giving NHS staff a helping hand during the challenging times of the coronavirus outbreak.

published on: 24 March 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Per Berggren and Dr Andrew Temple discuss how the recently discovered two new shark species may already be threatened by fishing.

published on: 20 March 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Darren Evans discusses how the game of Jenga can help us see why conservation needs to change.

published on: 20 March 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Rosanna Bellini and Nicole Westmarland discuss how home may not a safe place to be, for those trapped in intimate relationships with people who use violence and abuse.

published on: 19 March 2020

Not one, but TWO new species of the rarely seen six-gilled sawsharks have been found in the West Indian Ocean by an international team of marine scientists.

published on: 18 March 2020

Resident-led play street sessions can reduce loneliness and lead to greater community cohesion, but more support is needed to help residents set up and maintain these sessions.

published on: 16 March 2020

Ancient Iraq: New discoveries and Other Worlds: The Art of Atomhawk will run until 2 August at Great North Museum:Hancock.

published on: 11 March 2020

We are delighted to announce that Professor Gráinne Gorman will take over as the new Director of the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research (WCMR) at Newcastle University.

published on: 6 March 2020

Two research projects co-led by Newcastle University archaeologists have been successful at the national Current Archaeology awards.

published on: 6 March 2020

A Newcastle University academic has been chosen as one of a small group of inspirational women at the forefront of innovation in the global financial technology (FinTech) sector.

published on: 6 March 2020

Newcastle University is leading a national network of four cutting-edge centres to enable faster collaborative research and development of electric machines - including cars, planes and ships.

published on: 6 March 2020

Newcastle University research has uncovered the presence of plastic in a new species of deep-sea amphipods which has been discovered in one of the deepest places on earth.

published on: 5 March 2020

Some of the country’s brightest young musical talents will take to the stage to perform the first great English opera this month.

published on: 5 March 2020

A new €42 million digital health project, led by Newcastle University, will focus on research into a variety of neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases.

published on: 28 February 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Wasim Ahmed and Alex Fenton discuss the battle of the boxers' personal brands that took place on social media.

published on: 27 February 2020

A Newcastle University academic has been recognised as one of the nation’s outstanding leaders in the field of research.

published on: 25 February 2020

Scientists at Newcastle University have revealed how a simple blood test could be used to help identify cardiovascular ageing and the risk of heart disease.

published on: 24 February 2020

A first cell atlas of the human thymus gland could lead to new immune therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases, new research has revealed.

published on: 20 February 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses Andrew Weatherall's legacy.

published on: 19 February 2020

Scientists studying the primate brain have released a blueprint for developing more complete “wiring diagrams” of how the brain works that may ultimately improve understanding of brain disorders.

published on: 19 February 2020

Sherry Coutu CBE is this year’s David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University Business School.

published on: 19 February 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Rhona Smith discusses the impact of the EU's decision to partially withdraw free access for Cambodian goods to the EU market.

published on: 18 February 2020

Blue Shield signs agreement with International Committee of the Red Cross

published on: 14 February 2020

Inflammatory and senescence biomarkers could predict motor progression and dementia in newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease patients, a new study has revealed.

published on: 14 February 2020

One of the most prolific writers to bear witness to the events that convulsed Europe in the first half of the twentieth century is being remembered in a special exhibition in Newcastle.

published on: 7 February 2020

Experts put spotlight on language development in Arabic speaking countries

published on: 6 February 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niki Rust explains how the climate crisis is turning Chile’s livestock ranchers against wild herbivores.

published on: 6 February 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses what the charts reveal about the UK.

published on: 6 February 2020

As Chile becomes drier due to climate change, ranchers are coming into conflict with local wildlife competing for pasture with livestock.

published on: 6 February 2020

The growth of brain cancers can be better understood with the help of a new computer simulation by international scientists co-ordinated by Newcastle University.

published on: 6 February 2020

Newcastle University’s popular Insights public lectures programme returns with a range of thought-provoking topics.

published on: 3 February 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Newcastle University's Dr Ben Burville together with colleagues at Monash University, Australia, share the first ever footage of a seal clapping underwater.

published on: 3 February 2020

A grey seal has been captured on camera clapping its flippers underwater for the very first time.

published on: 2 February 2020

A ground-breaking new vision for affordable homes to suit all generations is being put forward for Newcastle Helix - a 24-acre vibrant innovation district in Newcastle’s city centre.

published on: 31 January 2020

Patterns of brain connectivity take us a step closer to understanding the key principles of cognition.

published on: 30 January 2020

The time it takes for species to respond to conservation measures – known as an ‘ecological time lag’ – could be partly masking any real progress that is being made, experts have warned.

published on: 27 January 2020

A 3-D model of how a Northumberland river has changed course over the past 150 years is helping scientists better understand the risk of it flooding in the future.

published on: 27 January 2020

The damage visible and infrared light can do to our skin has been revealed for the first time in new research by scientists at Newcastle University.

published on: 24 January 2020

The UK’s largest testbed for sustainable drainage systems is providing a blueprint for how our cities should be designed in the future in order to reduce the risk of flooding.

published on: 24 January 2020

Archaeologists at Newcastle University are thanking community volunteers for their help in protecting, preserving and interpreting the remains of Hadrian's Wall.

published on: 24 January 2020

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is recruiting citizen scientists for the largest scale research project focussed on slugs in our gardens for 70 years.

published on: 23 January 2020

Analysis reveals where prehistoric Italian communities got their copper, from Tuscany and beyond.

published on: 22 January 2020

A new analysis of the clinical trials of HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer raises doubts about the vaccines’ effectiveness.

published on: 22 January 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Darren Evans discusses whether burned ecosystems can recover from dramatic losses of biodiversity.

published on: 20 January 2020

One of the world’s leading experts who developed revolutionary science demonstrating that type 2 diabetes is a reversible condition has launched his new book.

published on: 10 January 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Stone explains why destroying cultural heritage is an attack on humanity’s past and present.

published on: 10 January 2020

Scientists have developed a way to understand complex genetic diseases and have identified a gene that modifies the severity of inherited kidney disease, paving the way for personalised treatments.

published on: 9 January 2020

Medical students are putting their skills to use early by volunteering their time for North East Ambulance Service to respond to patients dialling 999 in the Newcastle area.

published on: 8 January 2020

A project to record graffiti made by Roman soldiers before it is lost to the elements forever has been shortlisted for Rescue Project of the Year in the Current Archaeology awards.

published on: 8 January 2020

Professor Sally Shortall, Duke of Northumberland Chair of Rural Economy at Newcastle University, explains why women are key to the survival of the farming industry.

published on: 7 January 2020

Professor Jackie Kay has been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours.

published on: 28 December 2019

More than 130 stakeholders from across the North East will come together on Friday 24 January at Newcastle University’s Great North Museum to discuss child poverty in the region and how to tackle it.

published on: 23 December 2019

Invest Newcastle has gathered the region’s key players to discuss plans for MIPIM 2020, the world’s largest international property conference.

published on: 23 December 2019

For the first time, scientists have been able to observe people developing Type 2 diabetes – and confirmed that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas, triggering the chronic condition.

published on: 20 December 2019

Leading clinical endocrinologist and Newcastle Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Walker, has been appointed as Chair for the Medical Research Council's Population and Systems Medicine Board (PMSB).

published on: 19 December 2019

A Newcastle University expert has become the first in the country to provide sight-saving NHS stem cell treatment to patients.

published on: 19 December 2019

The more TV we watch the more we prefer thinner female bodies, according to a new study on body image.

published on: 19 December 2019

Newcastle University students have been recognised for going the extra mile to support their neighbours and the communities they live in.

published on: 19 December 2019

Inspirational North East businesswoman Helen McArdle CBE has given £2.5 million to help further vital research into ageing.

published on: 17 December 2019

Newcastle University Library archivists have uncovered a mince pie recipe from 1733.

published on: 16 December 2019

Newcastle University’s flagship Translating and Interpreting MA programme has been given a major boost thanks to a £1.2m investment.

published on: 12 December 2019

A Newcastle University academic has won a prestigious fellowship from the British Academy and Wolfson Foundation.

published on: 6 December 2019

Owen Hopkins has been named the first director of a new centre for architecture and cities in the Sir Terry Farrell Building at Newcastle University.

published on: 5 December 2019

A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.

published on: 4 December 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the history of the special relationship between the UK and US, and the timing of President Trump's latest visit to the UK.

published on: 4 December 2019

Layering minute amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic that could prevent infection following an operation, new research has shown.

published on: 4 December 2019

Writing for The Conversation, experts discuss why the introduction of free dental check-ups won’t make much difference to the UK’s oral health crisis.

published on: 2 December 2019

Sir Quentin Blake is among the artists who have donated works to the Newcastle University Fine Art Auction.

published on: 28 November 2019

A scientist involved in the creation of Rubraca®, a new cancer drug that has been approved for use on the NHS, has donated her share of proceeds to the Community Foundation.

published on: 26 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Lorenza Fontana discusses the political crisis in Bolivia.

published on: 26 November 2019

Scientists studying one of the most common forms of childhood cancer have made an important breakthrough in understanding how the disease progresses.

published on: 26 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Victor Harlow and Michael Price argue that a resurgent need for almshouses can be seen as a symptom of a bigger problem.

published on: 25 November 2019

Households in the UK would support a return to the use of hydrogen as a domestic fuel and believe it would have a positive environmental impact.

published on: 22 November 2019

For the past two decades a team of Newcastle University experts have been asking important questions about some of the most contentious advances in medical research of recent times.

published on: 21 November 2019

Poet, artist and video film-maker Imtiaz Dharker will become Chancellor of Newcastle University on 1 January 2020.

published on: 21 November 2019

Newcastle University is lighting up in support of Chemistry Week which is this year celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table.

published on: 20 November 2019

An event to highlight the issues facing women military veterans will take place next week.

published on: 20 November 2019

A network of sensors are measuring levels of air pollution outside schools to give policymakers a more accurate picture of the air being breathed in by our children as they learn and play.

published on: 20 November 2019

The grisly history of Newcastle’s notorious Victorian gaol is being brought to life by a new research project.

published on: 20 November 2019

New study shows how changes in Antarctic sea ice is driving one of the world’s smallest seabirds to forage further for food.

published on: 19 November 2019

A Newcastle expert has won a prestigious award for her groundbreaking contributions to medical science.

published on: 19 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Karen Sands-O'Connor explains why making British children's books more diverse is the responsibility of everyone involved.

published on: 14 November 2019

The Frederick Douglass Centre, the new learning and teaching centre on Newcastle Helix, has been officially opened by a descendant of the world-renowned activist, author and abolitionist.

published on: 14 November 2019

A Newcastle University graduate is brewing a market growth formula with the launch of two new craft soft drink flavours.

published on: 14 November 2019

As part of a programme of events themed around global social justice, members of the University community will come together to consider the roadmap towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

published on: 12 November 2019

Newcastle University has today been accredited as a Living Wage Employer which will see everyone working here receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 an hour.

published on: 11 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Conall Mallory and Sean Molloy discuss which rights the UK could prioritise and those that could be sidelined after leaving the European Union.

published on: 8 November 2019

French actor Max Linder was the first film star, the latest book by a Newcastle University expert reveals.

published on: 7 November 2019

A new laboratory focused on the design and build of drones capable of exploring and working in our oceans is helping to strengthen the North East’s expertise in underwater engineering.

published on: 7 November 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, according to a new study.

published on: 7 November 2019

Fireworks and bonfires cause air pollution levels to soar on November 5th, thousands of sensors collecting data across Newcastle and Gateshead have shown.

published on: 5 November 2019

The Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University takes a bold new approach to tackling global health challenges.

published on: 1 November 2019

Liver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, according to latest figures.

published on: 1 November 2019

Research carried out as part of a PhD has led to a new BBC Four documentary examining Britain’s response to the Cold War.

published on: 30 October 2019

A new study has shed light on a debilitating autoimmune condition by identifying a number of subtypes of the disease.

published on: 29 October 2019