Research News

Discover Festival 2026: Celebrating pioneering research and creativity

Newcastle University’s city-centre campus will be transformed into a hub of exploration and fun for everyone on Saturday, 13 June 2026, as the annual Discover Festival takes place.

Restoring rivers can slow flows and boost opportunities for wildlife

A major river restoration project in Cumbria has shown that reconnecting rivers to their floodplains can slow the movement of water and improve habitats.

Election ‘transparency gap’ still a key issue in devolved nations

A Newcastle University politics expert has warned that political party donations and election spending in devolved elections are less transparent than for UK general elections.