Scientists reveal the mechanism which allows a commonly prescribed drug for Type 2 diabetes to prevent heart disease in patients with Type 1 diabetes –and could lead to new treatments.

published on: 19 October 2018

The effect on young people of male stereotypes and their perceptions of masculinity will be the focus of a special exhibition later this month.

published on: 18 October 2018

An anti-corruption measure to make European mining and logging companies more financially transparent is producing useful information, but more needs to be done for it to be implemented consistently.

published on: 18 October 2018

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President, Newcastle University will chair the Institutional Environment Pilot Panel for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

published on: 12 October 2018

Mistakes in “proofreading” the genetic code of retinal cells is the origin of a form of inherited blindness, retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused by mutations in splicing factors.

published on: 12 October 2018

A new research project led by Newcastle University aims to uncover what the people of East Germany actually knew about the Stasi.

published on: 11 October 2018

An investigation has revealed the extent of the vaginal mesh scandal that has left thousands of women irreversibly harmed.

published on: 11 October 2018

The international importance of the collected papers of noted explorer, diplomat and archaeologist Gertrude Bell have been celebrated at a special event in London.

published on: 9 October 2018

A recently-approved breast cancer drug could be used to target and treat a life-threatening leukaemia, new research has revealed.

published on: 8 October 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Anh Phan explains why the prospect of using rubbish for fuel isn’t too far from reality.

published on: 8 October 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Alasdair Edwards, John Bythell, Drs James Guest and Adriana Humanes discuss the pros and cons of 3D printed coral reefs.

published on: 8 October 2018

New data has been made available which will help develop “wiring diagrams” that may ultimately improve understanding of a range of brain disorders.

published on: 4 October 2018

Experts at Newcastle University have been given a National Lottery grant of £1.17m to work with community volunteers to help protect, preserve and interpret the remains of Hadrian's Wall.

published on: 4 October 2018

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University, today unveils a new Vision and Strategy, outlining the future direction for the institution.

published on: 1 October 2018

Scientists and volunteers join forces to understand how the UK coastline is changing in the face of climate change and species invasion.

published on: 27 September 2018

A new academic team at Newcastle University Business School has been appointed to help organisations better understand and respond to the challenges of how we will work in the future.

published on: 26 September 2018

Land-based bird populations are becoming confined to nature reserves in some parts of the world - raising the risk of global extinction.

published on: 21 September 2018

A rapid genetic test developed by Newcastle researchers has identified the first patients with inherited mutations in a new disease gene.

published on: 20 September 2018

A team of scientists have identified a naturally occurring antibiotic that may help in the fight against drug-resistant Tuberculosis.

published on: 20 September 2018

Scientists at Newcastle University are set to spearhead a multi-million pound research project that could revolutionise treatment for people with liver cancer.

published on: 20 September 2018

Scientists have discovered that moths may play a much broader role as plant pollinators than previously suspected.

published on: 19 September 2018

The history of one of Newcastle Quayside’s oldest buildings is the inspiration for two new artworks created by a Newcastle University student..

published on: 14 September 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Robert Shaw discusses how the modern world blurs the boundaries between night and day.

published on: 14 September 2018

A group of academics and artists from Newcastle and Leeds Universities are studying how visitors to historic locations react to modern art.

published on: 14 September 2018

His Serene Highness, The Sovereign Prince of Monaco, has been made an honorary lifetime member of the prestigious Challenger Society.

published on: 14 September 2018