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Spotlight on... Open Lab

Open Lab is the Human-Computer Interaction & Interaction Design research group at Newcastle University's School of Computing.

School of Computing Postgraduate Degree certified by leading government body

The School of Computing’s Cyber Security MSc is now provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre.

Social media posts may provide early warning of PTSD problems

Researchers analysed almost 4 million posts on Twitter to identify COVID-19 survivors at risk of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Ada Lovelace Day 2024: An Interview with Laura Heels

Ada Lovelace Day celebrates the achievements of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) fields. To mark the occasion, we interviewed Laura Heels, Lecturer in Computer Science, about her career journey into the traditionally male-dominated industry.

Newcastle University Computing and Technology Society Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Newcastle University’s Computing and Technology Society (NUCATS) is celebrating a significant milestone this month - its 10th anniversary.

Computer Science students nominated for awards during placement

Three undergraduate students from Newcastle University’s School of Computing have been nominated for awards during their industrial placements.


Latest Press Office news

Distractions significantly delay remote drivers’ reaction time

Distractions slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over five seconds, new research has shown.

Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5M investment

The North East’s reputation for world-class space research and innovation has been recognised with the announcement of £2.5 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Funding boost for thousands of doctoral students

Major funding to support the next generation of researchers has been announced.

Newcastle University announces Global Scholarships launch for 2025

Over 700 Scholarships Available for International and EU Students.

Groundbreaking trial to reduce UK trickling filter process emissions

New project aims to better understand and reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from wastewater treatment plants that use trickling filter systems.

Engineering Biology research to address environmental challenges

A new £13m research centre, the first of its kind in the UK, is being formed to enhance and develop the natural abilities of micro-organisms in cleaning up our planet.