News

Food supply drives reproductive strategies in sharks, skates and rays

Sharks, skates and rays adapt their growth and reproduction to changing food availability, a new study reveals.

University awarded Athena Swan Gold for gender equality work

Newcastle University has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to gender equality by being awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award – the top recognition in higher education.

Comment: North Sea oil and gas

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland explains why plans to ‘maximise extraction’ of North Sea oil and gas would soon run into geological limits.

Massive stars in metal-poor environments often have close partners

Massive stars in metal-poor galaxies often have close partners, just like the massive stars in our metal-rich Milky Way.

Comment: Small fishing boats

Writing for The Conversation, Phoebe Lewis, Ainsley Hatt and Dr Sarah Coulthard discuss how the UK is losing its small fishing boats – and the communities they support.

UNEE responds to exclusion from Global Talent Fund

Universities for North East England (UNEE) have issued a response echoing the concerns of the Great North Mayors regarding the exclusion of northern universities from the UKRI Global Talent Fund.

Comment: Storm Floris

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Colin Manning discusses that the weather is rarely this windy in August – which makes it more dangerous.

UK’s Food Safety Research Network expands to meet growing risks

The Food Safety Research Network is expanding its work to tackle the UK’s most pressing foodborne risks: by connecting science with those who feed the nation.

Rethinking ocean oxygen is key to tackling coastal deoxygenation

Marine life may be more resilient to climate stress than previously thought, thanks to shifting oxygen levels in coastal waters.

New enzyme technology to boost flavour production efficiency

Researchers have developed a highly efficient and reusable biocatalyst with promising applications in the food and cosmetics industries.

New student-led forum to boost community collaboration in Newcastle

A new student-led group to develop and promote ways to work together to make Newcastle the best possible place for its students and everyone who resides here has been launched.

Inspirational figures honoured by Newcastle University

Newcastle University awards honorary degrees to people who have made a positive impact on society.

Leading experts to put science and tech at the heart of clean power

Professor Richard Dawson has been appointed to the new Science and Technology Advisory Council.

Turning industrial waste into world-first green chemistry

A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology is being launched by the universities of Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham.

Astronomers get front-row seats for groundbreaking movie of the cosmos

The decade-long wait for UK astronomers ends as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals dazzling first images.

New Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion Launched

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place, has been appointed to the new Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, to build a more connected sense of community in the UK.

Newcastle astronomer recognised for work on hidden black holes

Dr Victoria Fawcett has been named as the winner of the 2025 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship by the Royal Astronomical Society.

Newcastle University celebrates excellence in Tyne Design Week

University experts are taking part in a new celebration of North East creativity, innovation, and design.