Two world-leading academics at Newcastle University have been given a prestigious honour for their outstanding work in health research and evolutionary biology.

published on: 17 April 2019

Researchers at Newcastle University have won a share of a major funding programme to explore the social, cultural, and political challenges facing the UK, Europe and the world.

published on: 16 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Willow Berridge discusses how Sudan can avoid past mistakes by drawing lessons from earlier civilian uprisings.

published on: 15 April 2019

Total number of sharks and rays caught annually by small-scale fisheries in the South West Indian Ocean is estimated to be 2.5 million individuals – 73% more than officially reported.

published on: 15 April 2019

A new study by Newcastle University academics concludes music tourism should become a key part of Scotland’s national strategy to attract visitors.

published on: 14 April 2019

Speaking to The Conversation, Willow Berridge explains how Sudanese academics are taking a leading role in protests against President Omar al-Bashir.

published on: 11 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Ian O'Flynn discusses the differing versions of democracy on both sides of the Brexit debate.

published on: 11 April 2019

A European project aims to develop a system of small sensors worn on the body so that how well you walk, a vital sign of health and wellbeing, can be monitored and assessed during your daily routine.

published on: 11 April 2019

New research reveals a potential revolutionary way to treat eye injuries and prevent blindness – by softening the tissue hosting the stem cells which then helps repair wounds, inside the body.

published on: 3 April 2019

Routine scaling and polishing of teeth should be stopped as the NHS dental budget would be better spent elsewhere, experts warn.

published on: 2 April 2019

An international, interdisciplinary team led by Newcastle University's Professor Ian Haynes aims to revolutionise understanding of Rome and its place in the transformation of the Mediterranean World.

published on: 28 March 2019

Cities to swelter as planners face unenviable trade-off between tackling climate change and quality of life, new research has shown.

published on: 28 March 2019

Data from a landmark study of the world’s longest migrating seabird reveals how overland migration is an integral part of their amazing journey.

published on: 25 March 2019

Moving poetry has hit the road as part of a creative project to promote inclusivity amongst city residents.

published on: 22 March 2019

The North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing and Independent Living (NE-CHAIN) has won early-stage funding from UK Research and Innovation to cultivate the ageing market in Newcastle and the North East.

published on: 21 March 2019

Young people in precarious or unsecure work, including temporary or zero-hour contracts, value ‘extrinsic’ work values such as pay and security less than those who have a permanent job.

published on: 19 March 2019

Payday loan companies design their websites and apps specifically to stop users dropping out of the application process, research led by Newcastle University experts has revealed.

published on: 7 March 2019

More than a third of people with Type 2 diabetes who took part in a weight management programme delivered by the NHS through GP surgeries remain free of diabetes two years later.

published on: 6 March 2019

New research has revealed that insulin-producing beta cells begin working again in people who are in remission of Type 2 diabetes.

published on: 6 March 2019

Research by an expert at Newcastle University has been used as the basis of a new app that helps managers develop and refine their leadership style.

published on: 6 March 2019

A Newcastle University academic has contributed to a free piece of theatre that audiences can experience whenever and wherever they like.

published on: 5 March 2019

Gemma Burditt will work with Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) to look at how leaving the EU will affect Northumberland.

published on: 28 February 2019

Scientists say it is likely no marine ecosystems are left that are not affected by pollution.

published on: 27 February 2019

Digital media entrepreneur Herb Kim has been appointed as this year’s David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Newcastle University Business School.

published on: 26 February 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray says controversy surrounding the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement shouldn’t distract from progress being made regarding travel between the UK and Ireland.

published on: 26 February 2019