Research News
Research News
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Comment: Shops and restaurants can blur class lines
Writing for The Conversation, Niall Cunningham discusses how shops and restaurants can blur class lines but not enough to boost social mobility.
published on: 18 September 2023
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New £14.1m global initiative to transform Net Zero hydrogen production
Newcastle University is part of the UK’s collaboration on an international partnership to make low-cost, large-scale, Net Zero hydrogen production a reality.
published on: 18 September 2023
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Schools funding imbalance risks widening regional inequalities
Experts call for urgent action to prioritise children’s health and education as new analysis finds schools funding imbalance risks widening regional childhood inequalities.
published on: 15 September 2023
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Newcastle academic shares inspiration behind historic house and garden
A Newcastle University academic has advised on the inspiration behind one of England’s earliest Greek Revival houses, Belsay Hall, as part of a multimillion pound conservation project.
published on: 13 September 2023
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Fewer but severe tropical storms predicted over the Ganges and Mekong
Climate experts project a decline in the frequency of future tropical storms but an increase in their strength across the Ganges and Mekong basins, allowing for better future planning.
published on: 12 September 2023
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Local councils struggling to manage finances following cuts
Local councils across England are struggling to manage the greater risks they have been forced to take to balance their budgets following national government funding cuts.
published on: 12 September 2023
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Prof Jenny Read appointed as ARIA director
Professor of Vision Science, Jenny Read, has been announced as one of the founding Programme Directors of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, ARIA.
published on: 12 September 2023
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Newcastle University academic shortlisted for top history prize
Dr Oskar Jensen is one of six authors in the running for the £50,000 Wolfson History Prize.
published on: 5 September 2023
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Robots have potential to promote healthy ageing
Newcastle University research has shown that human-following robots can support the mobility and wellbeing of older people.
published on: 30 August 2023
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Matt Rugg: Connecting Form
From 23.09.23 to 13.01.24 at Newcastle University's Hatton Gallery
published on: 25 August 2023
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Boosting the resilience of urban areas against floods
£250,000 has been awarded to Newcastle University researchers to enhance flood resilience.
published on: 25 August 2023
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Pacific coral reef shows historic increase in climate resistance
Coral reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures which could reduce future bleaching impacts of climate change, new research reveals.
published on: 22 August 2023
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Comment: How rising interest rates are affecting UK businesses
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Erwei Xiang looks at how UK businesses are being affected by rising interest rates.
published on: 22 August 2023
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Funding boost to tackle public health and social care issues
More than £37 million has been awarded to Newcastle University to tackle important public health and social care issues and grow efficient and impactful research outside and within the NHS.
published on: 4 August 2023
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Newcastle University academic elected to British Academy
Professor Jennifer Richards has been named a Fellow of the British Academy
published on: 21 July 2023
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New funding to support identification and treatment of lung cancer
Researchers have been awarded £650,000 to develop novel imaging, AI-methods, and targeted treatment for therapy-resistant lung cancer.
published on: 20 July 2023
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Experts knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networks
Mycocrete, a paste made with fungi, can be combined with a knitted textile framework to create environmentally friendly constructions
published on: 17 July 2023
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Newcastle hosts first global event on building cities of longevity
The UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) was joined by representatives from a number of countries for a unique international conference on healthy ageing in cities.
published on: 12 July 2023
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Special Named Funds support vital new leukaemia research
A new research project has been launched that will help further understanding of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).
published on: 4 July 2023
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Neuroscientist awarded prestigious prize to fund brain research
Dr Srikanth Ramaswamy has been announced as one of six new Fellows selected for the 2023 Lister prize.
published on: 30 June 2023
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Newcastle University achieves highest ever global ranking
Newcastle is celebrating its highest ever position at 110th in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
published on: 27 June 2023
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Launch of Euclid Mission to map the Universe
Euclid Dark Energy Satellite Mission to map the Universe prepares for launch.
published on: 27 June 2023
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'Listening’ to the Universe for new perspectives on space
A new method has been developed to explore the Universe using sound, jointly led between Newcastle University and the University of Portsmouth.
published on: 27 June 2023
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Why essential medicines have limited availability in East Africa
The lack of registration of medicines in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is limiting access to safe, effective, and affordable essential medicines.
published on: 22 June 2023
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Covid inquiry evidence from Newcastle University expert
A world-leading expert on health inequalities has presented a report and evidence to the independent public inquiry into the Covid pandemic.
published on: 20 June 2023