Newcastle University is lighting up in support of Chemistry Week which is this year celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table.

published on: 20 November 2019

A network of sensors are measuring levels of air pollution outside schools to give policymakers a more accurate picture of the air being breathed in by our children as they learn and play.

published on: 20 November 2019

New study shows how changes in Antarctic sea ice is driving one of the world’s smallest seabirds to forage further for food.

published on: 19 November 2019

Newcastle University has today been accredited as a Living Wage Employer which will see everyone working here receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 an hour.

published on: 11 November 2019

A new laboratory focused on the design and build of drones capable of exploring and working in our oceans is helping to strengthen the North East’s expertise in underwater engineering.

published on: 7 November 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, according to a new study.

published on: 7 November 2019

Fireworks and bonfires cause air pollution levels to soar on November 5th, thousands of sensors collecting data across Newcastle and Gateshead have shown.

published on: 5 November 2019

Professor Richard Davies, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global, asks if internationalisation can be compatible with carbon neutrality.

published on: 22 October 2019

Our bodies produce an astonishing litre and a half of mucus and slime a day. A grim but fascinating fact, that children TV programme “Operation Ouch” brought to life with slimy fish and our experts.

published on: 17 October 2019

Newcastle University has committed to invest up to £1.4m to support the Erasmus exchange programme for academic year 2020-2021 in the event of a no deal Brexit and the government not funding it.

published on: 11 October 2019

Students at Newcastle University are getting a helping paw to manage their mental health, thanks to the University’s newest recruit – Bessie, the Jack Russell.

published on: 10 October 2019

A new partnership has been established to unite the North East’s leading energy innovation, demonstration and delivery capabilities, in order to drive new opportunities and growth for the region.

published on: 9 October 2019

Recent graduates, people interested in technology and employees will be able to benefit from a new apprenticeship that has been created with the BBC, UK universities and a number of agencies.

published on: 7 October 2019

Two pioneering engineers from Newcastle University have received funding to develop groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to considerably benefit society and the UK economy.

published on: 4 October 2019

A multi-million European-wide project to improve the conditions of egg-laying chickens is launched today, to coincide with World Animal Day.

published on: 4 October 2019

Researcher, teacher, writer and TEDx speaker Nic Palmarini has been appointed as the new Director of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing.

published on: 3 October 2019

A new season of Insights public lectures starts next month with another varied programme of talks covering a range of topical issues.

published on: 27 September 2019

Delicate wash cycles in washing machines found to release more plastic microfibres than other cycles.

published on: 26 September 2019

Scientists at Newcastle University have shown that patterns – particularly stripes which are easy to spot when an animal is still - can also help conceal speeding prey.

published on: 12 September 2019

Newcastle University has welcomed the announcement that a new post-study work visa would allow international students to work in the UK for two years after graduation

published on: 12 September 2019

Newcastle University has introduced a new scholarship scheme specifically for asylum-seekers and refugees who wish to study at the University.

published on: 12 September 2019

Nine weather stations are being launched across the region in a bid to improve the information given to firefighters and help them prepare for the emergencies they might face.

published on: 4 September 2019

A 3-D model of how a Northumberland river has changed course over the past 150 years is helping scientists better understand the risk of it flooding in the future.

published on: 3 September 2019

£2 million has been awarded to create Fellowships into drug discovery in a partnership between Newcastle University, UK and Monash University, Australia.

published on: 28 August 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Richard Davies discusses how much fracking is responsible for the rising levels of methane in our atmosphere.

published on: 15 August 2019

Wind erosion has been ruled out as the primary cause of methane gas release on Mars, Newcastle University academics have shown.

published on: 12 August 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler discusses why we should expect heatwaves and flash flooding to happen more often.

published on: 2 August 2019

Newcastle University has been given a First Class Honours ranking in the latest People and Planet University League.

published on: 17 July 2019

Leading figures are to be awarded honorary degrees by Newcastle University.

published on: 17 July 2019

Muhammad Firdaus Bin Fawzi Laza, an engineering student at Newcastle University in Singapore, has been recognised for his hard work by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

published on: 11 July 2019

Newcastle University and North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) event held to raise awareness of career opportunities in the built environment.

published on: 11 July 2019

Margot James, Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries enjoyed a preview tour of Newcastle’s highly anticipated Catalyst Building during her visit to the city.

published on: 10 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, experts in OpenLab argue that tech can empower refugee communities but only if the refugees themselves are involved in the design process.

published on: 9 July 2019

New study highlights the delay and deterioration in driving when older drivers have to ‘take-back’ control of their vehicle in difficult conditions.

published on: 4 July 2019

New research suggests that the national soil guidance should be revised as it does not accurately recognise how lead is stored in the soil and transfers to vegetables.

published on: 4 July 2019