Research News
Research News
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Top theatre award for play based on Newcastle academic's research
A play based on research by a Newcastle University academic has won a prestigious theatre award for the way it tackles young fatherhood.
published on: 15 March 2024
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New £11M centre to produce leaders for Net Zero Process Industries
Newcastle University will lead a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) which will deliver a four-year training programme to produce 55 PhD graduates.
published on: 12 March 2024
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Reducing stigma of poverty in schools improves maths and reading
Researchers from Newcastle University have identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and maths attainment of pupils.
published on: 11 March 2024
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Research exposes security, privacy and safety issues in FemTech
Researchers are calling for regulatory action after highlighting security and privacy concerns in female-oriented technologies (FemTech).
published on: 6 March 2024
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Newcastle academic awarded prestigious Fellowship
A Newcastle University academic has received national recognition from the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences for the excellence of her work.
published on: 4 March 2024
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Research-intensive universities generate nearly £38 bn for UK economy
A new report assessing the economic impact of the Russell Group universities, found that for every £1 of public funds invested in research, more than £8.50 was generated for the UK economy.
published on: 28 February 2024
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Architecture formed of fungal mycelium is growing in Newcastle
The Growing Room will be exhibited as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival.
published on: 26 February 2024
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Diet links to longer remissions of type 2 diabetes and improved health
An extension of the landmark Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial DiRECT reveals that, for those in remission from type 2 diabetes at the end of year two, 26% still remained in remission at year five.
published on: 23 February 2024
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Stopping the awakening of leukaemia stem cells to prevent relapse
Why myeloid leukaemias start to grow again after chemotherapy has killed the bulk of cancerous cells, and how growth may be blocked by repurposed drugs, may have been solved by new research.
published on: 22 February 2024
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Honorary lecturer wins Researcher of the Year award
The Newcastle University lecturer was presented with a national award for his innovation in surgery during an awards ceremony in Leeds.
published on: 16 February 2024
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App shows 25% fewer emergency hospital admissions from care homes
Newcastle University has assisted in finding cost-efficient methods for the NHS to improve the care and quality of life for care home residents.
published on: 13 February 2024
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New research to better understand ageing and dementia-related diseases
Newcastle University is collaborating with national experts to understand ageing and dementia-related diseases better in the hope of improving future treatments.
published on: 12 February 2024
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Experts seek to mend older hearts this Valentine’s Day
Experts at Newcastle University are collaborating with researchers globally to improve outcomes for senior patients.
published on: 12 February 2024
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Helping predict cold-blooded animals' response to environmental shifts
Newcastle University researchers have developed a new tool to predict cold-blooded animals’ responses to environmental change.
published on: 6 February 2024
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Against the Grain
New art project explores the friendship between two 18th Century artists and radical thinkers
published on: 6 February 2024
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Driving transformative innovations with AI research
Newcastle University has been announced as the lead of a new national artificial intelligence (AI) hub that will deliver next-generation innovations and technologies via edge computing.
published on: 6 February 2024
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Clarity needed for businesses to achieve greenhouse gas mitigation
Despite efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, companies are not set up for success, due to conflicting national and sectorial targets and differing availability of abatement options.
published on: 2 February 2024
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Multimillion rehabilitation trial for children with neurodisability
Newcastle is leading a clinical trial to assess how parents and professionals can support young children with neurodisability to develop independence in everyday self-care tasks.
published on: 24 January 2024
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New research sheds light on a phenomenon known as ‘false vacuum decay’
A new study has produced the first experimental evidence of vacuum decay.
published on: 22 January 2024
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From dawn of time to dusk – our evolutionary ability to perceive time
Scientists have shown that people are able to tell apart morning from evening depictions in paintings using simple and subtle colour clues in the image.
published on: 17 January 2024
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Study uncovers potential origins of life in ancient hot springs
Newcastle University research turns to ancient hot springs to explore the origins of life on Earth.
published on: 12 January 2024
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Mystery of Roman hoard revealed by Newcastle experts
Archaeologists at Newcastle University have revealed the story behind one of the largest and most unusual hoards of late-Roman metalware ever discovered in the British Isles.
published on: 12 January 2024
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Study explores how we interact with remote drivers
Newcastle University research is helping shed light on the important interaction between users and remote drivers that oversee the operation of automated vehicles.
published on: 11 January 2024
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Newcastle University academic advises on digital pound
A Newcastle University finance expert is to provide advice to the Bank of England on how the digital pound might be designed.
published on: 9 January 2024
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Newcastle student investigates Roman 12-sided 'mystery objects'
A Newcastle University doctoral student will appear on BBC 2’s Digging for Britain to share her expertise on mysterious Roman artefacts called dodecahedra.
published on: 9 January 2024