Ground-breaking work by genetic and medical experts at Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals, housed at the Centre for Life, features in a BBC programme celebrating 70 years of the NHS.

published on: 20 June 2018

Small ‘oases’ in the world’s oceans where corals appear to be thriving, could offer vital insights in the race to save one of the world’s most threatened ecosystems.

published on: 19 June 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professor James Procter discusses how he discovered a document which sheds new light on the history of the Empire Windrush.

published on: 14 June 2018

Five patients embark on a very low calorie diet, developed at Newcastle University, in order to reverse their diabetes in a new ITV programme.

published on: 13 June 2018

Newcastle University and Mologic launch pioneering new diagnostic for black-grass resistance at Cereals 2018

published on: 13 June 2018

Scientists from Newcastle University have shown that human embryonic stem cells move by travelling back and forth in a line, much like ants moving along their trails.

published on: 12 June 2018

The growth of cities and technology is ‘fragmenting’ the border between night and day with implications for our health, the environment and society, argues a Newcastle University academic.

published on: 11 June 2018

Former Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Brink, top liver and speech experts Profs Dave Jones and James Law, and zero carbon expert Prof Colin Herron are recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

published on: 8 June 2018

A world-leading academic from Newcastle University has been honoured with a prestigious award for his work in helping patients with hereditary diseases.

published on: 1 June 2018

The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Newcastle University.

published on: 30 May 2018

An invisible layer of biological compounds on the sea surface reduces the rate at which carbon dioxide gas moves between the atmosphere and the oceans, scientists have reported.

published on: 28 May 2018

A brand new exhibition of unseen works by Northumberland’s celebrated Pitmen Painters will go on display at Woodhorn Museum, in Ashington.

published on: 25 May 2018

Freedom City 2017 has been voted the Best Overall Event and Fine Art PhD student, Narbi Price, has won best Visual Artist in culture awards.

published on: 24 May 2018

Professor Richard Dawson talks to BBC Radio 4 as part of the ‘Climate Change and Me’ series to discuss the dramatic changes to our planet that have occurred in his lifetime.

published on: 24 May 2018

A Newcastle University academic is among those bringing a judicial review challenging health policy at the High Court.

published on: 24 May 2018

The perceived safety and quality of food imported from Europe into China provides commercial opportunities for European food producers, research has found.

published on: 23 May 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Gordon Port explains why the skies are filled with greenfly and how to get rid of them.

published on: 22 May 2018

Contemporary artworks installed among ancient Italian ruins.

published on: 17 May 2018

£4.8 million research programme will look at how we better maintain and monitor our infrastructure.

published on: 16 May 2018

Lack of “happiness” hormone makes rice plants less attractive to insects

published on: 15 May 2018

The latest development in the partnership between Siemens and Newcastle University is launched today to accelerate digitalisation and meet the needs of an increasingly-digitalised society.

published on: 15 May 2018

Can an urn inspire you to explore the story of Mary Eleanor Bowes? Would paintings spark new interest in Thomas Bewick? How will communities respond to the sound of bells in a disused church?

published on: 10 May 2018

Scientists have discovered bees linger on a flower, emptying it of nectar, because they have sugar-sensing taste neurons which work together to prolong the pleasure of the sweetness.

published on: 10 May 2018

Researchers at Newcastle University look at impact of automated decision making in banking has on consumer trust.

published on: 10 May 2018

Women going through the menopause experience a range of both physical and psychological symptoms and the effect can be hugely inconvenient and embarrassing, writes Dr Meera Vijayaraghavan.

published on: 4 May 2018