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Planning permission granted for landmark Castle Leazes redevelopment

Newcastle University and Unite Students have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the University’s Castle Leazes student accommodation.

Newcastle geographers awarded prestigious Fellowship

Two Newcastle University researchers have been awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in recognition of their service to Geography.

Exploring key microgrid locations in the region

A new project is set to unlock the potential of microgrid sites across the region to support decarbonisation and boost energy resilience.

Zero-emission propulsion system successfully tested on research vessel

A pioneering £4.6m project has successfully retrofitted Newcastle University’s research vessel, The Princess Royal, with an innovative zero-emission propulsion system.

New £3m project to bolster sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia

A new project has been launched to improve the sustainability of mollusc farming in Asia – the world’s largest producing region for oysters, mussels and clams.

Satellite images show the functional diversity of tropical forests

Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results.