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Newcastle to have key research role for UN academic impact initiative
Newcastle University has been announced as the new Vice-Chair for Research for one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals Hubs by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative.
Sand mining reducing the flow of Southeast Asia’s largest lake
A new study co-led by Newcastle University highlights how sand mining is endangering the normal functioning of the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
Newcastle scientists contribute to UNESCO glacier loss report
Scientists from Newcastle University have contributed to a major new international report highlighting accelerating decline of glaciers and ice sheets and the consequences for people and the planet.
Driving climate resilience through a global fellowship
A Newcastle University PhD candidate joins the first cohort of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme.
Scientists discover clean and green way to recycle Teflon®
New research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly method to break down Teflon® – one of the world’s most durable plastics – into useful chemical building blocks.
Sustainability analysis reveals UK business performance
Experts from Newcastle University have contributed to a new report assessing how UK business sectors are performing on sustainability and where more action is urgently needed.