Leaders in the fields of dentistry, neuroscience and subsea engineering honoured in the New Year list

published on: 31 December 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at the cultural significance of George Michael and Rick Parfitt

published on: 29 December 2016

Spotting eating disorder symptoms in children as young as nine years old will allow medics to intervene early and save lives, experts say.

published on: 22 December 2016

The work of a Newcastle University researcher is being brought to our screens in an emotional TV advert this Christmas.

published on: 21 December 2016

Students helped raise almost £90,000 from unwanted items to support the fight against heart disease.

published on: 21 December 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the Jo Cox charity single and how it confirms the convergence of the popular cultural and political mainstreams.

published on: 21 December 2016

As the shortest day of the year approaches, scientists at Newcastle University believe that eggs could hold the answer to the lack of sunlight in the UK.

published on: 19 December 2016

Paul Walker, one of the North East’s leading business figures, has been appointed to be the next chair of Newcastle University’s governing body.

published on: 18 December 2016

Newcastle scientists and clinicians are set to receive a major cash injection from Cancer Research UK.

published on: 16 December 2016

A team of Newcastle University students will be presenting their social business idea at the European semi-finals of The Hult Prize in March.

published on: 16 December 2016

Newcastle experts behind pioneering IVF-based technique confirmed that within 24 hours they have applied for a licence to help patients who risk transmitting mitochondrial disease to their children.

published on: 15 December 2016

Newcastle University Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Brink and one of the University’s most famous alumni Sir Terry Farrell CBE were last night awarded the honorary Freedom of their City.

published on: 13 December 2016

Brownfield sites could be a vital new tool in the fight against climate change.

published on: 13 December 2016

One of the world’s most famous and prolific architects is to be made a Visiting Professor at Newcastle University.

published on: 13 December 2016

The role universities play in the community comes under the spotlight in a new book edited by Newcastle University experts.

published on: 12 December 2016

A champion of patient safety, one of the foremost poets in the world today, a global leader in the fight against fuel poverty and an eminent ageing expert have been recognised with honorary degrees.

published on: 9 December 2016

The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has announced that Professor Paula Moynihan has been elected to the role of Vice President.

published on: 9 December 2016

Gaining her second PhD exactly 50 years after her first one, Monica Haysom has become one of the oldest people to graduate from Newcastle University.

published on: 8 December 2016

Children developing colour concepts have ‘blindness to background’ as they struggle to identify colour existing independently of objects, new research has revealed.

published on: 8 December 2016

A Newcastle University-led programme aiming to encourage more young people into higher education has received multi-million pound funding.

published on: 8 December 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Dariusz Gafijczuk discusses why Europe refuses to be confined by borders.

published on: 7 December 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Price discusses the Prime Minister’s proposed reforms to reduce headline figures of executive pay.

published on: 7 December 2016

Wellcome has today announced £6.3m of funding for its Centre for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University over the next five years.

published on: 7 December 2016

A world-leading champion of patient safety has been awarded an honorary degree from Newcastle University for his outstanding work in critical care.

published on: 7 December 2016

A Newcastle University graduate has won the most prestigious student architecture award in the world - the RIBA Bronze Medal.

published on: 7 December 2016

Recording grey seals underwater has revealed patterns of behaviour which shed new light on the marine mammal.

published on: 6 December 2016

Newcastle experts have developed a new test to identify patients with a rare liver disease who will not respond to standard treatment, allowing earlier intervention with alternatives.

published on: 5 December 2016

New research reveals the ease with which criminals can hack an account without any of the card details.

published on: 2 December 2016

A ground-breaking IVF technique developed by experts at Newcastle University, to reduce the risk that babies born will have mitochondrial disease is a step closer after a thorough scientific review.

published on: 30 November 2016

A poet is writing to a different beat as she takes inspiration from the police force to mark new approaches to academic research.

published on: 30 November 2016

Dr Lyndsey Butterworth from Newcastle University will be swapping a lab coat for legislation when she meets MP Chi Onwurah at the House of Commons for a visit to Westminster.

published on: 30 November 2016

Almost 10,000 UK stroke patients a year could benefit from a new procedure, according to research involving Newcastle University experts.

published on: 29 November 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Nick Aldred discusses how glues inspired by nature will give us faster ships, surgical adhesives and sticky car tyres.

published on: 29 November 2016

A £4m project which will unlock the potential of the North East’s creative, digital and IT (CDIT) sector will be officially launched this week.

published on: 28 November 2016

The Rt Hon George Osborne MP was at Science Central this week where Newcastle University’s £58m Urban Sciences Building is now nearing completion.

published on: 25 November 2016

Newcastle University London hosted its inaugural Congregation Ceremony for its first cohort of International Business Management masters students.

published on: 24 November 2016

Newcastle University will lead a major audit of the offshore capabilities of the North in order to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation across the UK.

published on: 23 November 2016

The achievements of Newcastle University's Research & Expedition Scholarship students are being recognised at a special event this evening.

published on: 23 November 2016

For the fourth year in a row Newcastle University has been ranked as one of the greenest universities in the UK by an influential guide.

published on: 22 November 2016

An on-street assessment by a specialist team has been shown to more than half the number of police detentions under the Mental Health Act and potentially save large health trusts £1 million a year.

published on: 22 November 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Simon Woods considers the moral and ethical issues of allowing the practice of cryogenically preserving people.

published on: 21 November 2016

The judgements and decisions a pig makes are governed by their mood – whether good or bad – and their personality type, according to new research.

published on: 17 November 2016

SOLE Central is linking up to carry out research with Hello Hubs - a project Professor Sugata Mitra likens to 'the grandchild of the original Hole in the Wall'.

published on: 17 November 2016

Its exterior is Tyneside’s most iconic image – but what does the Tyne Bridge look like on the inside?

published on: 14 November 2016

A Newcastle University academic has been asked by the Government to advise on the UK’s future infrastructure needs

published on: 14 November 2016

Schools, community groups and academics will join forces with international artists, musicians and filmmakers for a city-wide commemoration of Dr Martin Luther King.

published on: 14 November 2016

Johsua Jowitt, Teaching Fellow at Newcastle University Law School, looks at the effects Trump's victory could have the legal landscape of the US.

published on: 11 November 2016

Local schoolchildren have explored their maritime heritage with help from experts at Newcastle University.

published on: 10 November 2016

How did Trump win an election he was tipped to lose? asks Dr James Bilsland, University Teacher in Politics.

published on: 10 November 2016

World-leading dental expert Professor Jimmy Steele CBE has been given a prestigious honour for his scientific work and outstanding contribution to his profession.

published on: 10 November 2016

Following the result of the US election, our experts give their views on the US election and what Trump’s win means.

published on: 9 November 2016

"The election of Donald Trump is yet another shock to the liberal democratic political order," writes Dr Alistair Clark, Senior Lecturer in Politics.

published on: 9 November 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Clive Emary discusses how physicists have borrowed an idea from an unlikely source – the early days of the steam engine.

published on: 9 November 2016

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is to give Newcastle University’s annual law lecture.

published on: 8 November 2016

Dr Emma Cheatle wants to record people’s experiences of labour and birth in relation to the rooms and buildings they were in at the time.

published on: 8 November 2016

Newcastle University designs new virtual reality author exhibition for mobile phones

published on: 5 November 2016

Marine science and shipping experts from across the globe will be gathering in NewcastleGateshead for the Shipping in Changing Climates Conference.

published on: 4 November 2016

Deborah Levy is heading to Newcastle University to discuss her Booker Prize shortlisted novel Swimming Home.

published on: 3 November 2016

Expert insight from a Newcastle University academic has been incorporated into a major report published today on the future of flood management in the UK.

published on: 2 November 2016

Strengthened relationships and shared approaches to global challenges between UK and China’s leading universities are the focus of a Russell Group Vice-Chancellor delegation to Shanghai on October 31.

published on: 31 October 2016

Pressure responsive bacteria could create the foundations of buildings in the future, new research suggests.

published on: 28 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Volodymyr Bilotkach explains why airport expansion is needed.

published on: 26 October 2016

Scientists have revealed how early intervention to help parents and their autistic children communicate better can help reduce autistic symptoms in the long-term.

published on: 26 October 2016

Freedom City 2017 awarded Arts Council funding for city-wide celebration of Martin Luther King's visit to Newcastle University to receive an honorary degree.

published on: 25 October 2016

Dr Volodymyr Bilotkach, Senior lecturer in Economics at Newcastle University Business School, responds to the Government’s decision to expand airport capacity by building a third runway at Heathrow.

published on: 25 October 2016

Losing the youthful firmness and elasticity in our skin is one of the first outward signs of ageing. Now it seems it’s not just our skin that starts to sag - but our brains too.

published on: 24 October 2016

Professor Selina Stead has been recognised by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) for her long-term commitment and outstanding contributions to the Society.

published on: 24 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Rhona Smith explains that Cambodia has come a long way in 25 years of peace – but it’s far from perfect.

published on: 21 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Stuart Baker discusses how using primate research is giving us treatments that would be otherwise impossible.

published on: 20 October 2016

Newcastle University has further strengthened its expertise in agriculture and the rural economy with the appointment of Professor Sally Shortall

published on: 19 October 2016

Free lunchtime concerts will return to the King’s Hall this October when it re-opens following a year-long refurbishment.

published on: 19 October 2016

Stroke patients are starting a trial of a new electronic device to recover movement and control of their hand.

published on: 19 October 2016

Chris Blower, 30, is a third year Biomedical Sciences student at Newcastle University and he had a stroke when he was a child after open heart surgery. He describes his thoughts on the device.

published on: 19 October 2016

Birds could hold the key to saving our conkers and the public is being urged to help collect the evidence.

published on: 18 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Cumpson discusses new techniques that could detect traces of past microbial life in meteorites from Mars.

published on: 13 October 2016

Biological evidence of life in basalt rocks - similar to those found on Mars - has been detected for the first time.

published on: 13 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Hopkins looks at how Islamophobia affects everyday life.

published on: 12 October 2016

EPSRC, Siemens and Newcastle University officially launch the new £20m centre for energy systems research.

published on: 11 October 2016

Newcastle and Gateshead will celebrate art, design and innovation as hosts of the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018.

published on: 11 October 2016

Professor Steve Graham's new book, Vertical, is a revolutionary re-imagining of the cities we live in, the air above us, and what goes on beneath our feet.

published on: 11 October 2016

Every year in the UK around 1,600 children are diagnosed with cancer, and thanks to research, the number of children surviving their disease has tripled since the 1960s.

published on: 10 October 2016

Newcastle University is leading a major project to help design the next generation of Metrocars for the Tyne and Wear Metro.

published on: 10 October 2016

A colony of bats living at Newcastle University’s largest student accommodation are moving into new, purpose-built ‘houses’.

published on: 7 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Matt Perry explains why the Jarrow Crusade still relevant today

published on: 6 October 2016

What will Newcastle Gateshead and Seven Stories look like in 2065?

published on: 5 October 2016

The modern-day relevance of the Jarrow Crusade is included in a new series of Insights public lectures at Newcastle University, which starts next week.

published on: 5 October 2016

The University is working with global energy company, ENGIE, to explore joint projects that address challenges around ageing, smart data and energy.

published on: 5 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Catherine Douglas says that when it comes to cats we have lots to be thankful for.

published on: 4 October 2016

A new technique that gives quicker and more accurate information about a person’s levels of vitamin A could help improve the health of millions.

published on: 4 October 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Jeff Errington discusses how the bacterial cell wall can help us understand how pathogens evade our defences and how key antibiotics such as penicillin work.

published on: 4 October 2016

Bridging the gap between the lab bench and industry to speed up the development of new biotechnological products.

published on: 30 September 2016

Children with Tourette syndrome may process aspects of language faster than other children, a new study shows.

published on: 29 September 2016

The decision to leave the EU will create years of uncertainty for Britain’s overseas territories, new research suggests.

published on: 29 September 2016

Newcastle University has been rated among the top institutions in the world for Computing Science by an influential global survey of universities.

published on: 29 September 2016

Jarrow March expert helps to mark 80th anniversary of the crusade

published on: 29 September 2016

An examination of the use of fluid rewards in primates has found that the animals are largely unaffected by controlled water access.

published on: 28 September 2016

Newcastle University is once again participating in the party conferences.

published on: 27 September 2016

‘Citizen scientists’ needed to help shed light on the sex-life of crucial coastal species

published on: 27 September 2016

Trust Me, I’m a Doctor study shows how cooking with turmeric might reduce cancer risk

published on: 27 September 2016

To manage or not to manage: What next for our ‘wild’ uplands?

published on: 27 September 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the the long history of US politicians' use of pop in political campaigns.

published on: 27 September 2016

In a school playground in West Bengal, India, the smallest of Prof Sugata Mitra's self-organised learning environment (SOLE) labs, has just opened.

published on: 26 September 2016

Newcastle University has improved its strong position in offering the best student experience in the region, according to an influential guide.

published on: 23 September 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor John Mathers discusses the results of a study he led which found that the 'obesity gene' does not affect a person’s ability to lose weight.

published on: 21 September 2016

You might be able to blame your genes for weighing more and increasing your risk of obesity, but you can no longer blame your genes for failing to lose weight, a comprehensive study has found.

published on: 20 September 2016

The Wellcome Trust has awarded £5m over the next five years to the Universities of Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield to create the 4ward North Clinical PhD Academy.

published on: 20 September 2016

A new multi-million pound centre will see Newcastle University and the Great North Children’s Hospital lead the fight against cancers affecting children and young people.

published on: 16 September 2016

Top northern universities' impact is double that of the football premier league, it has been revealed.

published on: 16 September 2016

The consequences of leaving the European Union will be discussed today at Newcastle University.

published on: 15 September 2016

More than £16 million is being invested in ground-breaking treatments, diagnostics, prevention and care for patients with a wide range of ageing and long-term conditions.

published on: 15 September 2016

Primary school children in London are more than eight times as likely to have received private tuition as their counterparts in Scotland, Newcastle University research has revealed.

published on: 15 September 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Janice McLaughlin explains why the Paralympics isn't universally popular with disabled people

published on: 14 September 2016

Newcastle University will once again welcome thousands of visitors to its city-centre campus during the Undergraduate Open Day.

published on: 14 September 2016

Fears about problems with the Brexit vote were largely unfounded – but endemic concerns about the electoral system still remain, according to experts at the Universities of East Anglia and Newcastle.

published on: 13 September 2016

Newcastle University’s top rowers swept the board at two major international championships.

published on: 9 September 2016

Newcastle City Councillors unanimously voted to bestow the freedom of the City on Professor Chris Brink.

published on: 9 September 2016

Students from around the world given a warm Geordie welcome

published on: 8 September 2016

An academic who revolutionised the way literature is studied will visit Newcastle University this week.

published on: 8 September 2016

A sculpture on Newcastle University’s city centre campus has been given Grade II listed status in recognition of its historic and artistic significance.

published on: 8 September 2016

Newcastle University’s School of Computing Science is hosting a free online course to help people understand more about the risks to web privacy and security.

published on: 6 September 2016

Scientists have shed new light on how bacteria survive – they rely on a doughnut.

published on: 6 September 2016

An academic who is being hailed as a future leader in biomedical research has received a prestigious award to help further her important work into the immune system.

published on: 5 September 2016

Newcastle University Business School is hosting the British Academy of Management (BAM) conference this week, bringing together people from all over the world.

published on: 5 September 2016

A leading North East charity is contributing £1m to fund new roles at Newcastle University fighting childhood cancer.

published on: 2 September 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how new streaming platforms attempt to attract customers by siloing artists with the biggest fan bases.

published on: 1 September 2016

World-leading experts are in Newcastle for the prestigious International Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference.

published on: 31 August 2016

Newcastle University is part of a new multi million pound Doctoral Training Network providing the highest quality training in social sciences for postgraduate students.

published on: 26 August 2016

Scientists at Newcastle University believe a drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes could be routinely taken by Type 1 diabetic patients to slow the development or delay heart disease.

published on: 26 August 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Francesco De-Cecco explains why the 'Norway option' wouldn't meet Vote Leave's aims.

published on: 25 August 2016

Newcastle University is expanding its world-renowned Marine Science and Technology School with a new research centre being unveiled in Blyth during the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta.

published on: 23 August 2016

Patients with persistent face pain should be tested to ensure they get the best and most rapid treatment whilst also saving the NHS money, say experts at Newcastle University.

published on: 23 August 2016

Experts at Newcastle University are involved in a new multimillion pound study which will see the most thorough tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease performed on volunteers.

published on: 22 August 2016

Newcastle University students are one step closer to landing their dream job thanks to the launch of a new work placements programme.

published on: 18 August 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Hopkins discusses why Muslim women wear the hijab.

published on: 18 August 2016

Researchers at Newcastle University have been able to accurately predict how children whose cancer returns after treatment for leukaemia are likely to respond to further treatment.

published on: 18 August 2016

Researchers are working on an innovative technology that could convert carbon dioxide into a clean fuel, reducing the amount of the harmful greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere.

published on: 17 August 2016

People receiving personalised nutrition advice develop healthier eating habits including consuming less red meat and reducing their salt intake, a study has found.

published on: 15 August 2016

Combining virtual reality and treadmill training helps prevent falls in older adults better than treadmill training alone, according to a new trial.

published on: 12 August 2016

Student satisfaction at Newcastle University is among the highest in the UK, according to latest survey results.

published on: 10 August 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martyn Dade-Robertson asks whether we could use bacteria to grow our cities.

published on: 9 August 2016

Newcastle University architecture students have transformed a dilapidated roundhouse into a star attraction for village activities.

published on: 8 August 2016

Business travellers are just a tap away from the latest regional business news thanks to a new mobile app.

published on: 5 August 2016

Patients with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes will benefit from an international research project aimed at understanding the key reasons behind the devastating disease.

published on: 5 August 2016

Newcastle University archaeology students are spending the next month excavating the site of a Roman villa at Lufton in Somerset.

published on: 3 August 2016

Professor Mark Reed, N8 Professor of Socio-Technical Innovation at Newcastle University, says we need to find a way to continue engaging in EU projects.

published on: 2 August 2016

Dr Helen Limon says the fact children's books fail to give a realistic impression of the role women play in military and peacekeeping activities is not just a problem for girls.

published on: 1 August 2016

How forest fragmentation is impacting on amphibian and reptile species

published on: 30 July 2016

Prostate cancer patients have been offered hope after scientists at Newcastle University have identified a new group of molecules that could be targeted to slow tumour growth.

published on: 28 July 2016

Concordat on Open Research Data launched to help speed up science and the development of innovative new solutions.

published on: 28 July 2016

'Smart' bricks which can recycle wastewater and generate electricity are being created as part of a new project aiming to transform the places where we live and work.

published on: 27 July 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Jeff Errington discusses how DNA sequences from primitive cells could help us trace the origins of life.

published on: 25 July 2016

David Graham, Professor of Ecosystems Engineering at Newcastle University, is helping to shape US health policy around antibiotic resistance.

published on: 21 July 2016

Professor Roy Taylor reflects on how he came to help two sons save their father from diabetes, as featured in the film “Fixing Dad” shown on BBC 2.

published on: 20 July 2016

Students from the region were given an insight into the basics of architecture and sustainable design as part of a new scheme to address the serious shortage of young British talent in the industry.

published on: 19 July 2016

Dr Jesse Salah Ovadia is interviewed for The Conversation about a local approach which could be a game changer for economic development in Africa’s oil producing states.

published on: 19 July 2016

A world-renowned neurosurgeon has been awarded an honorary degree from Newcastle University for his outstanding work in the medical field.

published on: 15 July 2016

Newcastle University is investing over £30m in new state–of-the-art sports facilities and launching a new sport and exercise science degree to further boost its position among the top in the country.

published on: 15 July 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Richard Dawson argues that the UK must develop a coherent way of assessing the risks to infrastructure from climate change.

published on: 14 July 2016

Professor Nick Wright, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, comments on the implications for research following the decision to leave the EU.

published on: 14 July 2016

A scheme to help disadvantaged pupils has been shown to increase attendance and attainment in schools.

published on: 13 July 2016

One of Britain’s best-loved children’s authors is the subject of an exhibition informed by Newcastle University research.

published on: 13 July 2016

Newcastle University Fine Art students are exhibiting their work in one of the North East’s most beautiful – if unusual - art galleries.

published on: 13 July 2016

Following an extensive consultation exercise with school staff and students, Durham University has agreed a transfer of its School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health to Newcastle University.

published on: 13 July 2016

A Newcastle University student battling a rare disease has become the first in her family to get a university degree.

published on: 12 July 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Callum Macgregor explains the rather unexpected participant at the Euro 2016 final.

published on: 12 July 2016

More action is needed to manage the growing risk to UK infrastructure from severe weather, a Newcastle University academic has warned.

published on: 12 July 2016

Professor Chris Day, one of the country's leading medical academics, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University from January 2017.

published on: 11 July 2016

Professor of Geological Sciences James Syvitski is to be recognised for his work by Newcastle University.

published on: 11 July 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Catherine Douglas discusses the bonds that can develop between humans and other species

published on: 8 July 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Patrick Degenaar discusses the potential that neuroprosthetics holds for patients

published on: 8 July 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Andrew Jackson and Dr Dimitra Blana discuss the technology and opportunities created by brain implants.

published on: 2 July 2016

A major new research facility which will allow scientists to discover more sustainable and affordable ways to treat wastewater has been launched.

published on: 1 July 2016

Scientists have made a pioneering breakthrough in the understanding of how a fatal brain tumour grows - which could lead to improved treatments for patients.

published on: 30 June 2016

Find out why sun exposure leads to skin ageing and skin cancer, with a chance to put your questions directly to the man behind world-leading research in this area.

published on: 30 June 2016

Visitors from all over the UK will arrive at Newcastle University’s city-centre campus for the summer undergraduate Open Days.

published on: 29 June 2016

As the political fallout from the EU referendum continues, the fog is none the less beginning to lift somewhat regarding the new reality.

published on: 29 June 2016

Dr Alistair Clark, an expert in voting behaviour and British politics, sheds some light on why the vote swung in favour of Leave.

published on: 28 June 2016

Newcastle comes under the spotlight in a new book which looks at how cities can be fairer places to live and work.

published on: 28 June 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray explains the legal challenges facing policy makers following the public's decision to back Brexit.

published on: 28 June 2016

Researchers at Newcastle University are creating the most detailed picture yet of rainfall and flood risk in Newcastle, thanks to a brand new radar.

published on: 28 June 2016

We now know the outcome of the EU Referendum: that the UK will be leaving the European Union. It is a democratic decision which we all accept, says our Vice-Chancellor.

published on: 27 June 2016

An international team of doctors and scientists are aiming to develop a rapid test to allow medics to quickly identify bacterial infection in children.

published on: 23 June 2016

A Newcastle University academic has shown he has the ‘commons touch’ after playing a key role setting up a major new event for hundreds of people working in the arts and humanities.

published on: 17 June 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Callum Macgregor talks about the threat of the Channel-hopping Diamondback moths.

published on: 17 June 2016

Art, science and design have come together to create beautiful artworks inspired by Newcastle University’s research into mitochondrial disease.

published on: 17 June 2016

Scotland needs to start engaging with matters of race equality directly, says a Newcastle University academic.

published on: 16 June 2016

Legal & General Capital plans to support the £350 million Newcastle Science Central, one the biggest urban regeneration projects of its kind in the UK.

published on: 16 June 2016

Newcastle University is the first in the North East to introduce a course to train science graduates to become a new type of healthcare professional.

published on: 15 June 2016

A simple test which can detect the presence of herbicide resistance in Black Grass could act as an early warning for farmers to help slow the spread of the UK’s most devastating weed.

published on: 15 June 2016

Doug Turnbull, Professor of Neurology, who has devoted his career to the treatment and research of devastating mitochondrial disease, has been awarded a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

published on: 11 June 2016

A Night at the Movies and Twisted Opera are just some of the highlights of this year’s Summer Music Festival.

published on: 10 June 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Colin Murray discusses the role the EU played in smoothing relations between London and Dublin.

published on: 9 June 2016

A new IVF-based technique is likely to lead to normal pregnancies and reduce the risk that babies born will have mitochondrial disease, researchers have found.

published on: 8 June 2016

Newcastle University scientists have discovered a new essential sequence within bacterial genomes required for DNA replication – the second ever to be discovered and the first for 30 years.

published on: 8 June 2016

Newcastle University's Architecture Degree Show offers an insight into how important architecture is to our daily lives.

published on: 8 June 2016

Members of the legendary North East band Lindisfarne have pledged their ongoing support to Newcastle University’s Future Fund.

published on: 8 June 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Volodymyr Bilotkach analyses what impact a Brexit might have on the airline industry.

published on: 7 June 2016

Electronic tags fitted to one of the world’s smallest seabirds have revealed record-breaking migration distances.

published on: 7 June 2016

The Queen will today recognise Newcastle University’s world-leading research on ageing with the creation of a new Regius Professorship as part of her 90th birthday celebrations.

published on: 6 June 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Callum Macgregor explores the reasons and consequences of the moths' deadly attraction to street lights.

published on: 3 June 2016

Street lights change the natural behaviour of moths and disrupt nocturnal pollination, new research has shown.

published on: 2 June 2016

Four years of hard work will come to fruition as Newcastle University’s Fine Art students show off their final pieces at their degree show.

published on: 1 June 2016

Dr Katherine Cooper has been named as one of this year’s New Generation Thinkers.

published on: 30 May 2016

Research projects from Newcastle University are helping family doctors make their surgeries more visibly friendly for patients with an autism spectrum disorder.

published on: 27 May 2016

Experts in Newcastle have been chosen to lead a new national service for patients with a life-threatening kidney disease.

published on: 27 May 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Peter O'Brien and Professor Andy Pike ask whether UK style city deals are good for Australia.

published on: 26 May 2016

Dogs from puppy farms found to have poorer personalities

published on: 26 May 2016

Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz returns to the UK in June to give a public lecture at Newcastle University’s as part of a festival celebrating Latin and Lusophone culture.

published on: 24 May 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Phil Taylor discusses the changes needed to the UK’s energy system if an era of low carbon energy is to be achieved.

published on: 24 May 2016

Newcastle University’s governing Council has agreed to take steps to ensure the organisation’s investments better reflect its values and ethos going forward.

published on: 24 May 2016

Experts at Newcastle University will feature in a BBC Look North news series which explores the best ways to age well.

published on: 23 May 2016

Fifty-nine finfish species have ‘disappeared’ from fishermen’s catches in the world’s most species rich and vulnerable marine region, new research has shown.

published on: 20 May 2016

Fatigue research in Newcastle has received funding to help patients with the debilitating condition.

published on: 19 May 2016

A new research and innovation initiative led by Newcastle University will put the people of Newcastle and Gateshead in the driving seat to help improve the area’s health, well-being and prosperity.

published on: 19 May 2016

Newcastle experts welcome new Cultural Property Bill announced in Queen's Speech.

published on: 18 May 2016

Work is set to start at Newcastle University’s largest student accommodation site following the appointment of a leading construction group.

published on: 18 May 2016

A new approach to assessing donor kidneys offers increased hope to those waiting for kidney transplant

published on: 18 May 2016

Travel times in the event of a flood on the scale of ‘Thunder Thursday’ could be improved by more than a quarter if a city-wide green roof strategy was adopted, experts say.

published on: 17 May 2016

Dementia researchers at Newcastle University have received funding to study the symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies, a disease that affects around 100,000 people in the UK.

published on: 16 May 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Teresa Almeida describes how the app Labella allows the user to get to know their own anatomy through the medium of a smart phone.

published on: 16 May 2016

Description is displayed on syndicated lists and social meta tagging.

published on: 13 May 2016

Deteriorating global farmland and forests threaten ecosystems worldwide, scientists warn

published on: 13 May 2016

University leaders and Newcastle and Gateshead councils are working together to drive growth, re-design public services and strengthen relationship between communities and academic institutions.

published on: 13 May 2016

Government announces £20 million national centre that will allow experts to test the entire energy system in real time.

published on: 11 May 2016

Decentralisation is happening in such an ad hoc and piecemeal way that it is hard to make it workable, say academics at Newcastle University.

published on: 10 May 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Alistair Clark analyses Labour's showing at the UK local elections.

published on: 6 May 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Steve Humble discusses how identifying gifted children in poor areas of sub-Saharan Africa's cities could hold the key to alleviating poverty.

published on: 3 May 2016

Work by University experts to help shape the future of Newcastle has been featured in an influential new document for policymakers.

published on: 29 April 2016

Professor Harry Gilbert joins the most eminent scientists and technologists in the country with the award of two fellowships in the same week.

published on: 29 April 2016

Metal on metal hip replacements implanted since 2006 are more prone to failure leading to the need for further surgery, new research shows.

published on: 28 April 2016

Newcastle University has been given a coveted Athena SWAN Silver award for its work to address the underrepresentation of women in higher education.

published on: 28 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Alistair Clark argues that voting in local elections can make a difference.

published on: 28 April 2016

Graduates from the Folk and Traditional Music degree nominated for prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

published on: 27 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Volodymyr Bilotkach discusses the airline's move into the corporate travel market.

published on: 27 April 2016

People who feel lonely or socially isolated are at increased risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke, researchers from Newcastle University have concluded.

published on: 26 April 2016

Academics and charities should work more closely together for the public’s benefit, says a new report by a Newcastle University expert.

published on: 26 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Maria-Teresa Gil-Bazo examines claims that the European Court of Justice used its powers to increase the price of insurance for women.

published on: 25 April 2016

Tributes have been paid to Lord John Walton of Detchant, a medical pioneer in muscular dystrophy and champion of Newcastle University, as his death is announced at the age of 93.

published on: 22 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the legacy of Prince.

published on: 22 April 2016

The story of migration to Tyneside over the last 150 years is being re-told in a new installation created by experts at Newcastle University.

published on: 22 April 2016

Newcastle has scooped the top accolade of University of the Year at the prestigious Educate North Awards.

published on: 22 April 2016

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that Swiss cheesemaking dates back to prehistoric times, paving the way for such delicacies as Gruyere and Emmental.

published on: 21 April 2016

Researchers have for the first time identified how complex circuits of the brain work in the visual system.

published on: 21 April 2016

People in police custody are set to benefit from a new electronic screening tool to improve detection of physical and mental health problems.

published on: 20 April 2016

Heart rate, step counts and sleeping patterns may not be the most romantic of topics - but what would happen if you started talking about them on a date?

published on: 20 April 2016

Participating in organised sports and joining after school clubs can help to improve primary school children’s academic performance and social skills, new research shows.

published on: 20 April 2016

A 20% reduction in the incidence of dementia has been seen in the UK over the past two decades, according to new research.

published on: 19 April 2016

The electronic signals emitted by the brain at the time of death have inspired a unique audio-visual art installation

published on: 18 April 2016

Experts at Newcastle University are working with police to assess the techniques of eye detection and polygraph testing to manage sex offenders.

published on: 12 April 2016

Three-quarters of adults can’t work out how much sugar they are meant to consume, a new survey has revealed.

published on: 12 April 2016

Newcastle scientists and medics have developed a new type of genetic blood test that diagnoses scarring in the liver – even before someone may feel ill.

published on: 9 April 2016

The Newcastle Poetry Festival is set to return for its second edition, bringing together the finest talent from the UK and abroad for a weekend of readings, workshops and discussion.

published on: 8 April 2016

Work has begun on a £2.4m extension to Newcastle University.

published on: 1 April 2016

Experts say that children with autism spectrum disorder are still being diagnosed later than they should be.

published on: 1 April 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how The Beatles revolutionised music by putting the record centre-stage

published on: 31 March 2016

Artists are being invited to create a new art installation based on the Hatton Gallery’s collection.

published on: 29 March 2016

A long-lost piece of music will be performed for the first time in 450 years, following the discovery of a medieval manuscript.

published on: 29 March 2016

Leading scientists have identified an important gene that is associated with cleft lip and palate.

published on: 24 March 2016

Newcastle University has been rated among the world’s elite institutions in 22 of the 42 subjects featured in a prestigious ranking system.

published on: 24 March 2016

A new study from Newcastle University has shown that people who reverse their diabetes and then keep their weight down remain free of diabetes.

published on: 22 March 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Deborah Chambers and Phil James comment on different ways that Twitter has influenced society.

published on: 21 March 2016

Newcastle University’s IVF technique to protect future generations from the risk of mitochondrial disease has received a Research Impact Award by The Guardian.

published on: 17 March 2016

For the second year in a row Newcastle University is ranked in the country's Top 10 for the experience it offers to students.

published on: 17 March 2016

Newcastle University will establish a new £30 million institute to unleash the potential offered by big data, as announced in the Budget.

published on: 16 March 2016

Professor Jackie Kay MBE has been announced as Scotland’s new Makar, the National Poet for Scotland.

published on: 15 March 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Steve Humble discusses the diversity of patterns that can be seen in the digits that make up Pi.

published on: 14 March 2016

Millions of pounds have been invested in a drug development programme to help boys with a rare life-limiting disease.

published on: 12 March 2016

Scotland needs new safe and sustainable banks to help avoid another financial crisis, a new report by a Newcastle University researcher states.

published on: 11 March 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Steve Humble explores the lucky number of so many people.

published on: 9 March 2016

Scientists call for a shake-up in the way we record biodiversity

published on: 9 March 2016

Children in the UK are diagnosed with the kidney cancer Wilms’ tumour at a later stage than Germany, a new report has revealed.

published on: 7 March 2016

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has unveiled plans to make the UK the most dementia friendly society in the world by 2020.

published on: 6 March 2016

Protecting historically important sites during armed conflict is integral to the wellbeing and security of communities Professor Peter Stone OBE will tell a leading international conference.

published on: 4 March 2016

International student satisfaction at Newcastle University is one of the highest in the world, according to recent survey results.

published on: 29 February 2016

A new report by Newcastle University urban and regional development experts shows how 10 of the UK’s top 12 struggling cities are based in the north.

published on: 29 February 2016

Professor Mark Tewdwr-Jones contributes to House of Lords report looking at UK building policy

published on: 26 February 2016

The region’s creative businesses are set to receive a boost thanks to a new project led by Newcastle University.

published on: 26 February 2016

A breakthrough in understanding human skin cells offers a pathway for new anti-ageing treatments.

published on: 26 February 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Steve Humble, aka Dr Maths, explains how time travel would work from a mathematical point of view.

published on: 24 February 2016

New models suggest the traffic-related impact of hydraulic fracking could result in a 30% increase in emissions.

published on: 24 February 2016

For the first time experts have been able to eliminate external factors and specifically pinpoint television as having a direct link with female body ideals.

published on: 23 February 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Elina Meliou discusses the research findings showing women are receiving on average about 80 cents for every dollar men earn when selling the same product on eBay.

published on: 22 February 2016

The potential impact on the North East of an ‘in' or ‘out’ vote in the forthcoming EU referendum will be discussed at a special event this week.

published on: 22 February 2016

People affected by Type 2 diabetes had a chance to ask the man behind the research about how it can be reversed, how they can diet and why it works.

published on: 19 February 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Paul Watson argues that we need to get cracking now if Big Data is to solve Britain’s productivity crisis.

published on: 18 February 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Matthew Benwell and Alejandro Gasel discuss whether there is a new opportunity for dialogue between Argentina and the Falkland Islands.

published on: 18 February 2016

The things that make us feel European will come under the spotlight in new research led by Newcastle University.

published on: 18 February 2016

New evidence that antibiotic resistance breaks through environmental and clinical boundaries

published on: 17 February 2016

A new study has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products.

published on: 16 February 2016

Newcastle University security is launching a new app to provide around the clock reassurance to students and staff on campus.

published on: 15 February 2016

Experts at Newcastle University have devised a pioneering app which allows their medical team to simply monitor the progress of their patients’ disease and predict suitable drug treatment.

published on: 11 February 2016

Newcastle University is to benefit from a £100m loan from the European Investment Bank.

published on: 11 February 2016

Wild tomatoes are better able to protect themselves against the destructive whitefly than our modern, commercial varieties.

published on: 10 February 2016

Heart disease is the leading cause of illness in diabetic patients. It accounts for more than half of all fatalities and the search for enhanced treatments is of high importance.

published on: 9 February 2016

How information is transferred from biological molecules to crystalline surfaces could pave the way for the development of new drugs.

published on: 8 February 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Chris Kilsby comments on how to better prepare for and adapt to flooding in the UK.

published on: 4 February 2016

An international team of scientists has for the first time shown that mitochondria, the batteries of the cells, are essential for ageing.

published on: 4 February 2016

Professor Vicki Bruce has been made a Dame Commander of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

published on: 3 February 2016

The protection of cultural property during armed conflict is the focus of the first in a new series of public lectures at Newcastle University.

published on: 3 February 2016

A diverse mix of musical genres is included in the new series of free lunchtime concerts presented by Newcastle University, which starts this week.

published on: 1 February 2016

The life of the North East born explorer, archaeologist and diplomat Gertrude Bell, is in the spotlight at a major new exhibition.

published on: 29 January 2016

Stem cells have been put into plasters and bandages to help heal wounds for the first time, thanks to a new technique developed by scientists at Newcastle University.

published on: 29 January 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Ian Biddle argues that there are parallels between the songs sung by victims of the Holocaust and those sung by displaced Syrians today.

published on: 26 January 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Andrew Jackson explains why joining the brain to an entirely new body has a slim chance of success.

published on: 26 January 2016

Award-winning author Sarah Waters will be coming to Newcastle University in February to talk about her book ‘The Little Stranger’.

published on: 25 January 2016

Award-winning British filmmaker and artist John Akomfrah OBE has been appointed Visiting Professor of Film Practice by Newcastle University, UK.

published on: 25 January 2016

Newcastle University is to play a key role in the development of the next generation of electric vehicle batteries in the UK.

published on: 21 January 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Steve Humble reveals the amazing maths behind primes.

published on: 20 January 2016

Pioneering research by mood disorder experts at Newcastle University has questioned the effectiveness of a drug suggested to treat depression.

published on: 20 January 2016

A major new research project is being launched to explore how the Creative, Digital and IT (CDIT) sector in the North East can be developed in order to play a leading role in the region’s economy.

published on: 20 January 2016

Northern regional areas of excellence

published on: 19 January 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr explores what makes the first Gulf War a significant global event.

published on: 18 January 2016

A selection of the most important paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Hatton Gallery's collections will be on display until the end of February.

published on: 18 January 2016

An artist's model is being sought for a new statue of Dr Martin Luther King Jr, which will be unveiled as part of the Freedom City 2017 programme.

published on: 18 January 2016

Newcastle University is one of the most international universities in the world, according to a new study.

published on: 14 January 2016

World’s largest canyon may lie under the Antarctic ice sheet, according to satellite data.

published on: 13 January 2016

People with a passion for the UK’s coastline are being invited to help make history by being part of the largest coastal marine citizen science project ever undertaken in the UK.

published on: 12 January 2016

London’s status as a global trading hub and melting pot of cultures dates as far back as Roman times, a new book reveals.

published on: 11 January 2016

Newcastle University is opening the doors of a new library building as students return for the new term.

published on: 8 January 2016

Miniature glasses have proved that mantises use 3D vision - providing a new model to improve visual perception in robots.

published on: 7 January 2016

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Rama Kanungo discusses crowdfunding, which has rapidly emerged as an alternative source of financing for start-ups and new ventures.

published on: 6 January 2016