A woman who received an extra round of IVF treatment because she donated eggs for medical research has given birth to twins.

published on: 24 December 2013

Newcastle University scientists have discovered that as the brain re-organises connections throughout our life, the process begins earlier in girls which may explain why they mature faster during the teenage years.

published on: 20 December 2013

Health protection research at Newcastle University is to get £4.6 million investment.

published on: 20 December 2013

Newcastle University students have been tackling some of the most serious challenges facing rural Northumberland, and some of their best ideas could transform the future of remote communities in the region. 

published on: 20 December 2013

Newcastle University's efforts to help UK and EU students from low income backgrounds study for a postgraduate degree at a top university have been boosted by a new Government grant.

published on: 19 December 2013

published on: 19 December 2013

Professor Sir John Burn has been named as among Newcastle and Gateshead’s most notable and inspiring people.

published on: 18 December 2013

A Newcastle University PhD student has impressed judges to be named the North East FameLab winner.

published on: 18 December 2013

PROHEALTH, led by Newcastle University, has been awarded the largest ever EU grant in animal health to explore new ways to ensure the sustainability of modern animal production.

published on: 17 December 2013

Newcastle academic warns rural economies at risk without radical policy rethink.

published on: 16 December 2013

Creative young thinkers have been recognised by the University for ideas that could help shape future government policy.

published on: 13 December 2013

Research by a Newcastle University expert sheds new light on the deep seated practices the ruling elite in apartheid era South Africa used to spread their beliefs.

published on: 13 December 2013

Newcastle University has a 40 year track record of international excellence and achievement in brain ageing and dementia - Professor David Burn responds to the Government announcement of extra funding for dementia research.

published on: 11 December 2013

Newcastle University has announced an ambitious £50 million project to combine digital ingenuity and scientific expertise with social innovation to create the smart city of the future.

published on: 11 December 2013

A study by Newcastle University researchers into the effects of sugars on our oral health recommends cutting down on the sweet additive as part of a global initiative to reduce tooth decay.

published on: 10 December 2013

Stargazers will be able to appreciate Kielder’s dark skies in comfort next year, thanks to a group of architecture students.

published on: 10 December 2013

Two specialists from Newcastle University have been seconded to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to drive forward the region’s innovation agenda.

published on: 9 December 2013

Academics have called for tooth loss to be taken more seriously, after new research revealed the full imact it can have on patients' lives.

published on: 5 December 2013

Professor Peter Fidler, vice-chancellor of the University of Sunderland, is succeeding Professor Chris Brink on the board of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership as the representative from the North East LEP area’s four universities.

published on: 3 December 2013

The hidden dimensions of the world wide web are brought to life in stunning artworks by a Newcastle University academic.

published on: 3 December 2013

A unique documentary about young blind chess players from India is being screened at Newcastle University’s Culture Lab this week.

published on: 2 December 2013

Newcastle University will be taking a leading role in the UK’s first strategy to help build understanding of rare diseases and boost research to find effective treatments and therapies.

published on: 29 November 2013

Women with diabetes who want to start a family are being urged to monitor their blood glucose levels and take a daily high dose of folic acid, as a new study reveals the extra risks to their baby's health.

published on: 28 November 2013

Original artwork from both famous and lesser-known artists are going under the hammer at Newcastle University next week.

published on: 27 November 2013

An event to celebrate the achievements of Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy over the past 21 years is being held today at Alnwick Castle.

published on: 27 November 2013

The Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University, Professor Chris Brink, and representatives from the University’s Centre for Rural Economy (CRE), have attended a ceremony at Buckingham Palace where CRE's reputation as a driving force for research into rural economies and societies was recognised with the award of a Queen's Anniversary Prize.

published on: 22 November 2013

Professor Sugata Mitra’s wish to inspire children and teachers across the globe is taking shape in a North East classroom.

published on: 22 November 2013

A pioneering research centre set up to train the next generation of digital economy researchers is being launched in the North East of England.

published on: 21 November 2013

Traditional pubs could help reduce problem drinking among young people, according to new research.?

published on: 20 November 2013

Cornish pasties might be a traditional British staple but one student discovered they are also thriving thousands of miles away in Mexico.

published on: 19 November 2013

Trying to process complicated information while driving – such as taking work calls – significantly reduces our ability to drive safely, new research has shown.

published on: 18 November 2013

British Journalism students are taking part in a unique international experiment in digital reporting.

published on: 15 November 2013

Retirement may make people more active, at least in the short term, suggests new research from ageing experts at Newcastle University.

published on: 12 November 2013

Artificial materials based on simple synthetic polymers can disrupt the way in which bacteria communicate with each other.

published on: 12 November 2013

It is time to learn from our similarities with animal behaviour rather than just the differences, argues Newcastle University's Dr Tom Smulders.

published on: 8 November 2013

Newcastle University has announced plans to build on its legacy of pioneering research and development in Singapore with the creation of strategic Centres of Excellence.

published on: 7 November 2013

Newcastle University has been named a key player in a new partnership to train the leading scientists of the future.

published on: 5 November 2013

Bringing more technology into the classroom might strike fear into the hearts of traditional educationalists, but one academic believes it may just hold the key to solving a worldwide problem.

published on: 5 November 2013

A £1m donation has helped young researchers at Newcastle University tackle some of the most debilitating syndromes and diseases. 

published on: 4 November 2013

Newcastle University is to lead an international, multi-million pound, research project to look at the genetic causes of hundreds of bone diseases, including arthritis and osteoporosis.

published on: 31 October 2013

Businesses and Government must adapt to ensure that manufacturing continues to play a powerful role in the UK economy, as with an ageing workforce, manufacturing will be one of the hardest hit sectors.

published on: 31 October 2013

A Newcastle University graduate is helping a North East company create the next generation of interactive games, which will take pride of place in a multi-million pound Middle-East development.

published on: 25 October 2013

Fine art graduate wins competition for up-and-coming artists.

published on: 24 October 2013

Giants of the car industry Nissan, Renault, BMW and Volkswagen have called on the expertise of Newcastle University to take forward a major European project to drive forward the electric vehicle revolution.

published on: 23 October 2013

Connecting automotive businesses with the expertise of four of the region’s universities to boost innovation and growth will be under the spotlight next week.

published on: 18 October 2013

Students are set to benefit from a novel project designed to encourage reading for pleasure.

published on: 18 October 2013

Newcastle University students work hard to help promote strong and vibrant communities through volunteering in the places where they live and study.

published on: 16 October 2013

BBC Radio 3’s Free Thinking Festival returns to Sage Gateshead this month with several talks and discussions based around research being carried out at Newcastle University.

published on: 16 October 2013

The North East Local Enterptise Partnership has welcomed the rcommendations of the Witty Review, 'Encouraging a British Invention Revolution' published this week.

published on: 16 October 2013

Newcastle University has been awarded a share of £11.2 million to fund up to 157 full-time postgraduate students.

published on: 15 October 2013

London’s Parliament Square could have been a quiet, leafy and traffic-free place if a radical architect’s plans had been given the go-ahead.

published on: 14 October 2013

Research which could provide a definitive judgement on whether low-calorie diets should be offered as a treatment option to put Type 2 diabetes into remission is to start.

published on: 10 October 2013

Newcastle University leads the way in the use of 3D printing for medical devices.

published on: 9 October 2013

Monitoring a dog's mood could provide vital information into the wellbeing of its owner.

published on: 7 October 2013

Scientists have discovered huge ice channels beneath a floating ice shelf in Antarctica.

published on: 6 October 2013

One of the region’s most successful business women has been appointed to lead the future development of Newcastle Science City.

published on: 3 October 2013

Former mine lagoons in the Lake District are being used for a pioneering clean-up operation being led by Newcastle University.

published on: 3 October 2013

Researchers will be testing drugs for other conditions to see if they can be used to help people with arthritis.

published on: 3 October 2013

Learners all over the world will be able to learn with Newcastle University online for free thanks to a new partnership.

published on: 3 October 2013

Pioneering research looking at closing the gap in health inequality has been hailed a success after coming up with a programme for the way ahead.

published on: 2 October 2013

The region’s pioneering women are the focus of a new photographic exhibition, opening this week.

published on: 2 October 2013

Olympic gold medallists and Ashes heroes faced one of their toughest challenges yet – taking on Newcastle University students on their home turf.

published on: 2 October 2013

Research involving a Newcastle University academic has identified the ten critical gaps that exist in breast cancer research.

published on: 1 October 2013

Newcastle University is ready for its biggest ever visit day, as around 15,000 students and their parents join staff and students on campus on Saturday, 28 September.

published on: 26 September 2013

A concert dedicated to a former Newcastle University Professor of Music will launch the new season of Live in the King’s Hall.

published on: 25 September 2013

Newcastle University has improved its strong position as one of the top places to study in the UK, according to an influential guide.

published on: 20 September 2013

Newcastle University is set to welcome 2,500 international students coming from more than 100 countries this week.

published on: 18 September 2013

Newcastle University has been helping to foster a love of reading in children with a gift of books to a community-run library.

published on: 17 September 2013

Hairy Biker Dave Myers is appearing in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing thanks to losing weight with the help of Newcastle University academics.

published on: 16 September 2013

Newcastle University researchers are bringing the past to life with an experiment to find out how people fought in the Bronze Age.

published on: 13 September 2013

Newcastle University’s Women’s eight (W8+) team triumphed with gold, and the Men’s coxless four (M4-) took the silver at the 8th European Universities Rowing Championship.

published on: 12 September 2013

Experts have been explaining how they have harnessed the energy locked up in sewage to power our waste water treatment at the British Science Festival.

published on: 12 September 2013

Newcastle University academics have called for the Government to consider restricting alcohol marketing during televised football matches after studying a selection of games and finding they were 'bombarded' by references to drink.

published on: 11 September 2013

People whose homes are less than eight miles apart are facing 11 years difference in how long they can expect to lead healthy and active lives before being hit by a serious disease or disability and a Newcastle team is to address this.

published on: 11 September 2013

TED Prize winner Professor Sugata Mitra, who challenges how we teach children in a technological age, has been sharing his vision for the future of education at the British Science Festival in Newcastle.

published on: 11 September 2013

Professor David Howard has been given The Robin Tavistock Award 2013 for his invaluable contribution to aphasia research.

published on: 10 September 2013

In a world first, Newcastle scientists are studying the physiological performance of cyclists 1,000 miles away as they tackle a gruelling ride and diabetes at the same time.

published on: 10 September 2013

The N8 Research Partnership, a collaboration of the eight most research-intensive universities in the North (Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and York), has appointed Colin Reid as Director of the N8 Industry Innovation Forum (N8 IIF).

published on: 10 September 2013

The winner of Newcastle University’s Red Squirrel film project has discovered our native Reds have an unlikely passion for the harmonica.

published on: 9 September 2013

A team of British scientists is making final preparations for an ambitious Antarctic science mission.

published on: 9 September 2013

Newcastle University has been named a key player in a £16 million programme to investigate the benefits of high-speed motors for hybrid and electric vehicles.

published on: 9 September 2013

New technology which will provide an insight into how cancers spread around the body and how effectively treatments are working has been unveiled by Newcastle University.

published on: 4 September 2013

Three graduates from Newcastle University have revved up their careers by landing jobs at one of the biggest names in motorbikes.

published on: 3 September 2013

Whales have been shown to increase the pigment in their skin in response to sunshine, just as we get a tan.

published on: 30 August 2013

A health website has launched a range of free online health decision aids, allowing patients to make more informed treatment choices, thanks to the work of a Newcastle University academic.

published on: 27 August 2013

Newcastle students enjoy their time here so much they have voted the University one of the best in the country for student experience.

published on: 15 August 2013

Students are well known for their love of the odd pint, but enterprising Newcastle University students are cashing in by launching their own micro-brewery.

published on: 15 August 2013

How the North East is leading the way in the global race to harness the power of the sea.

published on: 14 August 2013

A new map reveals how prepared UK cities are for climate change.

published on: 13 August 2013

A pioneering genetic study means that children with a rare subtype of leukaemia have 75% less chance of their leukaemia recurring.

published on: 13 August 2013

Love letters between a prisoner on death row and his female guard have been weaved into a dramatic new mini opera.

published on: 12 August 2013

Newcastle University academics have called for changes to be made to the recommended safe levels of drinking for over 65s and also special alcohol advice to be made available for older people.

published on: 8 August 2013

A major national scheme to help under-represented groups get into top universities is to be expanded.

published on: 5 August 2013

Time is running out to nominate the region’s most inspiring women.

published on: 2 August 2013

A Newcastle University researcher is aiming to develop an 'urgently-needed' treatment package for people with a severe but little-known auto-immune condition that makes it difficult for sufferers to cry and swallow.

published on: 31 July 2013

Scientists at Newcastle University have been awarded £1m for a clinical trial to see whether a drug developed to treat cancer can be ‘repurposed’ to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

published on: 31 July 2013

A ‘TripAdvisor’-style app which helps new mothers to locate breastfeeding-friendly places while they are out-and-about has been launched by Newcastle University.

published on: 31 July 2013

A new partnership will help Northumberland’s communities, schools and businesses access support from Newcastle University and further important research in the county.

published on: 30 July 2013

Poems will echo across the sea as part of new installation set up to celebrate the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the North East.

published on: 26 July 2013

Researcher Dr Ben Heaven appeared on BBC Radio 4 to discuss the issue of feeding assistance in hospitals.

published on: 25 July 2013

An archaeological excavation team, led by Newcastle University's Professor Ian Haynes, has identified the most north western classical temple in the Roman world.

published on: 23 July 2013

Research will reveal which is the best way to treat tooth decay in young children.

published on: 19 July 2013

A new ‘how to’ guide lifts the lid on filmmaking, offering tips and tricks for creating a blockbuster on a budget.

published on: 18 July 2013

We've recognised outstanding individuals by awarding honorary degrees to Professors Dorothy Bishop, Dame Sally Davies, Martha Nussbaum, Keith Wrightson and Sir Mark Walport.

published on: 18 July 2013

Newcastle University has scooped £6.2million to become a UK leader in two of the ‘great technologies’ of the future.

published on: 17 July 2013

The bizarre sound of straw kazoos, Marigold glove-a-phones and shoe box guitars will trumpet the launch of the British Science Festival programme

published on: 17 July 2013

Commuters are being offered the chance to drift off to distant shores this summer from the comfort of their seats.

published on: 16 July 2013

Cricket fanatic Alby Shale has set a new world record by batting at the Oval’s nets for 26 hours.

published on: 16 July 2013

A £2million grid–scale energy storage test bed that will pave the way for the future of Smart Grids and energy storage across the UK is to be built in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.

published on: 16 July 2013

Newcastle University is set to become the UK’s leading laboratory for making and characterising engineered surfaces.

published on: 16 July 2013

Research reveals that the number of people with dementia in the UK is substantially lower than expected because overall prevalence in those aged 65 has dropped.

published on: 16 July 2013

A Newcastle University student has been named national employee of the year, after helping to relaunch a North East children's rainwear brand. 

published on: 12 July 2013

Selective grazing by slugs may prevent key grassland species from taking hold and hamper efforts to restore our hay meadows, new research has shown.

published on: 12 July 2013

A plan of action designed to improve the quality and take up of school food has been published today with the help of a Newcastle University academic.

published on: 12 July 2013

Newcastle University is to play a key role in a new £10 million Innovation and Knowledge Centre that will boost the UK’s position as a leader in the emerging field of synthetic biology.

published on: 11 July 2013

Problems communicating with other people  can be one of the hardest parts of living with dementia and a new online toolkit has been created to help carers and family members cope.

published on: 11 July 2013

Newcastle University's plans to encourage more students from under-represented groups to apply to university have been approved by Government.

published on: 11 July 2013

Identical Gateshead twins who have had "twice the fun" will graduate one day apart during Newcastle University's summer congregation.

published on: 11 July 2013

A whole new class of antibiotics could be possible after a chance discovery by academics at Newcastle University.

published on: 4 July 2013

Newcastle University has secured £2m to develop a state-of-the-art Cloud Computing Centre.

published on: 4 July 2013

A leading Newcastle University researcher has been appointed to Government's new Animals in Science committee.

published on: 4 July 2013

Newcastle University has one of the best graduate employment rates in the country according to Government statistics released today.

published on: 4 July 2013

Newcastle University is part of a new multi-million pound collaboration aimed at producing new drugs to treat schizophrenia.

published on: 2 July 2013

Reaction to the announcement by the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies that there is support for a change in the law, which would allow an IVF technique to eliminate inherited mitochondrial disease, and pioneered at Newcastle University, to be used in patients.

published on: 28 June 2013

The Chief Medical Officer has today outlined support for a change in the law, which would allow an IVF technique to eliminate mitochondrial disease, and pioneered at Newcastle University, to be used in patients.

published on: 28 June 2013

On the first anniversary of ‘Thunder Thursday’ flood agencies, academics and businesses from across the region put the importance of forging stronger partnerships to tackle flooding in the spotlight.

published on: 28 June 2013

Two Newcastle University lecturers have been rewarded for excellent teaching.

published on: 27 June 2013

Prospective undergraduate students from across the country will arrive in the city tomorrow and Saturday for Newcastle University’s Visit Days.

published on: 27 June 2013

A £6 million programme to carry out the largest-ever study to develop new treatments and improve existing therapy for patients with a life—threatening liver disease has been announced by the Minister for Universities and Science.

published on: 27 June 2013

A microscopic atom cloud that is colder than outer space could help improve our ability to make precision measurements for the development of next-generation rotational sensors and GPS.

published on: 25 June 2013

A new £2.5 million research centre aims to find out more about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis.

published on: 25 June 2013

Newcastle University won the Outstanding Leadership and Management Team Award at the fifth Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards in London last night.

published on: 21 June 2013

A third of people in Newcastle say they’ve met a medical research scientist, reflecting the flourishing development of the city of science. Now Newcastle University scientists are hoping to inspire a future generation with an event this weekend.

published on: 20 June 2013

Newcastle University has increased the number of its graduates who find jobs soon after leaving, Government statistics have revealed.

published on: 19 June 2013

Two Newcastle University medical science students have launched a blog which aims to demolish the myths and mystery surrounding the beauty products industry.

published on: 17 June 2013

A “cold snap” 116 million years ago triggered a similar marine ecosystem crisis to the ones witnessed in the past as a result of global warming, according to research published in Nature Geoscience.

published on: 16 June 2013

The sound of small children chattering has always been considered cute – but not particularly sophisticated. However, research by a Newcastle University expert has shown their speech is far more advanced than previously understood.

published on: 15 June 2013

Cases of type 1 diabetes in children mirror the spread of flu – suggesting it is triggered by an infection carried by wild animals.

published on: 14 June 2013

A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University's Professor Ian Haynes with site director Tony Wilmott, has started work in Maryport until 22 July.

published on: 13 June 2013

Age should not be a barrier to having an operation, fitness should be the key measure, is the finding of new research from Newcastle University.

published on: 11 June 2013

Newcastle has been named one of the greenest universities in the UK.

published on: 11 June 2013

Tina Gharavi's BAFTA nominated film has beat all the odds to secure an official release.

published on: 10 June 2013

Volunteers are needed to help carry out a study looking at university military service units.

published on: 10 June 2013

As soon as the sun comes out every school pupil wishes they could learn their lessons outdoors.

published on: 6 June 2013

A new study to explore how universities can work more closely with the arts and humanities sector across the North to generate growth and address a diverse range of research questions has received funding.

published on: 6 June 2013

A state-of-the-art sensory testing facility that will be used to improve the quality, taste and texture of food for consumers has been launched at Newcastle University.

published on: 6 June 2013

Former college student, Professor Day has been awarded an Association of Colleges Gold Award to celebrate his successful career and to recognise the vital role college played in that.

published on: 5 June 2013

A new cancer drug designed to be effective in tumours with faulty BRCA genes has generated impressive responses in an early-stage clinical trial.

published on: 5 June 2013

A Bafta-style award night has concluded NU Through My Lens, the short-film competition held by and for the students of Newcastle University.

published on: 5 June 2013

A new centre dedicated to the creative arts is being launched at Newcastle University.

published on: 4 June 2013

Thirty-five years ago a poetry lover set up his own publishing house from an admin office on the Newcastle University campus and went on to become one of the most important contemporary poetry publishers in the world.

published on: 3 June 2013

Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals have been awarded nearly £800,000 to improve the way diseases are diagnosed, benefiting patient care.

published on: 2 June 2013

Electric vehicles could play a key role in driving down pollution in our cities after it was revealed daily levels of atmospheric Nitrogen Dioxide regularly exceed the recommended safety limits.

published on: 31 May 2013

An experimental drug which may treat a range of cancers is being tested in a new clinical trial at Newcastle University.

published on: 31 May 2013

A Newcastle University student has been shortlisted to become MTV's student of the year, which recognise the nation's most passionate, inspiring and ambitious student.

published on: 30 May 2013

Understanding how our key infrastructures interconnect - from a technical, economic and social perspective - will improve the way we finance and deliver them across the UK.

published on: 30 May 2013

Surgeons now have a formula to predict when brain haemorrhage patients need surgery, thanks to an international trial led by Newcastle University. 

published on: 30 May 2013

A simple lab-based skin test which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions to new drugs, cosmetics and household chemicals has been developed by a Newcastle University team.

published on: 28 May 2013

A new gene associated with a form of congenital heart disease in new born babies – known as “a hole in the heart” has been discovered by researchers.

published on: 26 May 2013

We are part of a new network which will ensure that innovative ideas within the NHS are turned into treatments, accessible technologies and medicines.

published on: 24 May 2013

Scientists at Newcastle University have shed new light on how the brain tunes in to relevant information.

published on: 23 May 2013

The countdown has begun to the launch of the most visited exhibition in the Hatton Gallery’s annual calendar.

published on: 21 May 2013

Universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts revealed today.

published on: 15 May 2013

Budding film-makers are being invited to take part in a new project designed to celebrate one of the UK’s most iconic native species – the red squirrel.

published on: 15 May 2013

Is someone laughing with you or at you? Your brain can tell the difference, researchers have discovered.

published on: 14 May 2013

Work may be hard but achieving a satisfying, fulfilling retirement may be even harder work. A new book offers timely advice for revered football manager Sir Alex Ferguson as he announces his retirement.

published on: 13 May 2013

A new centre dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture has been launched at Newcastle University with a series of events.

published on: 10 May 2013

Researchers at the Centre for Charitable Giving are investigating the reasons why prominent entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, become philanthropic.

published on: 9 May 2013

Early-warning sensor systems that can test and track serious infectious diseases – such as major flu epidemics, MRSA and HIV – using mobile phones and the internet are being developed by Newcastle scientists.

published on: 9 May 2013

Michael Sandel, the world’s ‘most relevant philosopher’ is to give a public lecture at Newcastle University.

published on: 7 May 2013

A Newcastle University expert in the genetics of childhood cancer has been recognised for her contribution to the advancement of medical science.

published on: 7 May 2013

Personal letters which give an insight into Kurt Schwitters’ vision for the Merz Barn artwork have been revealed for the first time.

published on: 7 May 2013

Newcastle University experts have carried out the first-ever study of interactive tables in the classroom as part of a major trial to understand the benefits of technology to teaching and learning.

published on: 7 May 2013

Newcastle University’s Centre for Learning and Teaching has been made a member of Investing in Children.

published on: 3 May 2013

Students have been focussing on how to solve some of the biggest social challenges facing the North East, as part of a brand new competition designed to develop innovation and enterprise.

published on: 30 April 2013

The voices of three generations of Irish men on Tyneside will be brought to life in a new play based on Newcastle University research.

published on: 30 April 2013

A unique app which allows you to peel back the layers of a masterpiece and uncover a previously hidden world has been developed by experts from Newcastle and Northumbria universities.

published on: 27 April 2013

A rare stalked jellyfish and an invasive sea-squirt are among the hundreds of species that have been identified by volunteers taking part in a major research project along the North East coast.

published on: 26 April 2013

Bicycle theft can be significantly reduced simply by placing pictures of staring eyes above bike racks, researchers at Newcastle University have found.

published on: 24 April 2013

Three new studies in Newcastle examining the biological causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME are being showcased at the launch of a new collaboration to improve understanding and treatment of the condition.

published on: 23 April 2013

A new exhibition launched today - ‘The Hancocks: Scientists in the Studio’ – will introduce visitors to the names behind the museum’s title.

published on: 23 April 2013

Professor Phil Taylor - a leading expert in renewable energy and academic lead for the UK’s largest Smart Grid project - has been appointed as the new lead on sustainability at Newcastle University.

published on: 23 April 2013

Baroness Glenys Kinnock will discuss the challenges facing the battle to eradicate extreme poverty when she delivers the inaugural Newcastle Jubilee Development Lecture.

published on: 22 April 2013

After the successful trailer round, the film competition, NU-Through My Lens, has reached its final phase in which the teams have to make a 3-minute video about what they love best about their lives at Newcastle University and the city of Newcastle.

published on: 19 April 2013

The problems children around the world face simply trying to receive an education were highlighted last year when 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban.

published on: 17 April 2013

Students at Newcastle University will soon be able to use their campus smart card to travel around the city on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

published on: 17 April 2013

A Northumberland patient describes in the BMJ her battle to get her symptoms taken seriously by clinicians  - until she finally received support from Newcastle medics.

published on: 17 April 2013

It’s more than 50 years since the BBC’s Blue Peter first opened our eyes to the endless potential of a squeezy bottle and some double-sided sticky tape.

published on: 16 April 2013

A focus on alcohol-related entertainment in the North East normalises binge drinking among young people, a new study has found.

published on: 16 April 2013

A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after a Malaysian researcher working for Newcastle University in the UK identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms.

published on: 16 April 2013

A deal to enhance sports opportunities at Newcastle University has been made with adidas.

published on: 16 April 2013

New football tweet map charts the chatter around this weekend’s Tyne and Wear derby.

published on: 13 April 2013

Newcastle University scientists have revealed the mechanism that causes a slime to form, making bacteria hard to shift and resistant to antibiotics.

published on: 12 April 2013

The first three North East patients have benefited from cutting-edge robotic surgery for throat cancer.

published on: 11 April 2013

Tributes have been paid to IVF pioneer, Sir Robert Edwards, who has died. Building on his work, scientists at Newcastle University have developed an IVF technique to prevent mitochondria disease.

published on: 11 April 2013

A Newcastle University professor who was renowned for his passion for Greek and Etruscan art and archaeology will be remembered with a series of events.

published on: 11 April 2013

Companies in the North East could benefit from the skills and enthusiasm of a student or graduate to help boost their business, thanks to a scheme run by Newcastle University.

published on: 10 April 2013

Newcastle University researchers have shown it’s never too late to change your mind.

published on: 9 April 2013

Vitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels, new research from Newcastle University has shown.

published on: 6 April 2013

Three of the region's top entrepreneurs are passing on their skills to a new generation of business men and women thanks to a scheme run by Newcastle University.

published on: 2 April 2013

An award-winning tale of a woman’s search for her birth parents and her childhood has been chosen to be part of World Book Night.

published on: 27 March 2013

Why do prominent business people, like Bill Gates or Warren Buffet, seek to extend their reach in society beyond business and help to change the world?    

published on: 27 March 2013

As MPs call for commonly-used pesticides to be banned, Newcastle research has revealed that they are damaging honey bee brains and their ability to learn.

published on: 27 March 2013

A ‘cleaner app’ which allows those at risk from domestic violence to seek help online without leaving an electronic trail behind them has been developed by Newcastle University.

published on: 26 March 2013

A device invented by two Newcastle University graduates to make houses warmer without the need to turn up the heating has been launched.

published on: 25 March 2013

Poems inspired by Newcastle University’s Dove Marine Laboratory have been nominated for a prestigious prize.

published on: 21 March 2013

An independent regulatory body has found there is broad support for a Newcastle-led pioneering mitochondrial transfer technique to allow families to have healthy children.

published on: 20 March 2013

Professor Jeff Errington has been recognised for the profound implications his work has had for the research community and wider society.  

published on: 15 March 2013

Medics are today celebrating 25 years of improving the health of our nation with discussions on the future of the NHS.

published on: 14 March 2013

Two leading Newcastle University researchers have been appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

published on: 14 March 2013

Some of the world's ancient art is at risk of disappearing, Newcastle University experts have warned.

published on: 14 March 2013

Lords hear from Newcastle University academic as they warn that the UK is “woefully under-prepared” for the impact of the increasing number of people living to much older age.

published on: 14 March 2013

Welfare cuts mean countryside poverty is set to increase in the next five years, a Newcastle University expert has predicted

published on: 13 March 2013

Newcastle University is to lead a £5.5 million research project investigating new ways to provide cheaper, cleaner water.

published on: 12 March 2013

Scientists from Newcastle University will be taking their work from the lab to the gallery to expose some of the astonishing workings of the brain.

published on: 11 March 2013

A large scale project to map Antarctica has discovered the continent contains more ice than previously understood.

published on: 8 March 2013

His Excellency Mr João de Vallera, and the Attaché for Education Affairs, Dr Regina Duart have visited the University.

published on: 8 March 2013

While the UK's population is ageing by five hours a day, innovation is lagging behind finds a report from the UK's innovation foundation reiterating the message of our Newcastle Initiative on Changing Age.

published on: 7 March 2013

A Newcastle University professor says the Church has a vital role to play both locally and nationally in lobbying on rural disadvantage.

published on: 7 March 2013

You may need a cup of coffee to kick start the day but it seems honeybees also get their buzz from drinking flower nectar containing caffeine.

published on: 7 March 2013

Newcastle University is to host a new national centre for subsea and offshore engineering.

published on: 3 March 2013

Newcastle University has celebrated the achievements of its Chinese graduates with its first ever graduation ceremony in the country.

published on: 1 March 2013

Research into bacteria without a cell wall is helping us understand how the earliest forms of life may have replicated nearly four billion years ago.

published on: 28 February 2013

Professor Sugata Mitra, whose research inspired the film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, has been named the 2013 TED Prize winner.

published on: 26 February 2013

Newcastle University is to play a key role in a £5.7 million centre being set up to develop tailor-made joint replacements for patients.

published on: 26 February 2013

Newcastle University scientists are to carry out further research into the genetic origins of osteoarthritis, following a major breakthrough last year. 

published on: 25 February 2013

Scientists from the Newcastle and Lincoln Universities have created a computerised system which allows for an autonomous navigation of mobile robots based on the locust’s unique visual system.

published on: 23 February 2013

Europe’s growing security industry needs stricter controls to ensure its technology isn’t used as a weapon against citizens, a Newcastle University expert has warned.

published on: 22 February 2013

A team of scientists and surgeons from Newcastle are developing a new nasal spray from a marine microbe to help clear chronic sinusitis.

published on: 18 February 2013

New sat-nav technology which helps drivers adjust their speed so they can pass through a series of lights on green is to be trialled in Newcastle.

published on: 14 February 2013

This week sees an important milestone reached for the Science Central development with the unveiling of a major campaign aimed at attracting potential investors and developers to what is one of the country’s biggest city centre regeneration projects.

published on: 11 February 2013

It’s a shoppers’ paradise but could Europe's biggest retail centre, the Metrocentre, also be a secret weapon in improving numeracy?

published on: 8 February 2013

Poorer lung cancer patients in the developed world are significantly less likely to receive treatment than richer patients, researchers from Newcastle University have found.

published on: 7 February 2013

A worldwide study has shown that pregnant mothers exposed to air pollution emitted by vehicles and coal power plants, are significantly more likely to have smaller babies.

published on: 6 February 2013

The discovery that sea urchins use Nickel particles to harness carbon dioxide from the sea could be the key to capturing tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.

published on: 5 February 2013

A new series of Insights public lectures and Live lunchtime concerts begins with a look at the history of Britain's real life spooks.

published on: 4 February 2013

Newcastle University music lecturer Kathryn Tickell has been named Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Music Awards.

published on: 1 February 2013

A Newcastle University lecturer is heading to Ethiopia to help the country meet its urgent housing needs.

published on: 31 January 2013

BBC Radio 4 dives into the world of colour, from biology to fashion with neuroscientists from Newcastle University.

published on: 31 January 2013

A team of researchers at Newcastle University are to harness the power of social media to get across important messages about how arthritis can affect children and teenagers.

published on: 31 January 2013

Cutting edge software developed at Newcastle University is teaching children how to learn.

published on: 25 January 2013

Newcastle University is co-ordinating an international effort to connect research data in order to develop new diagnostic tools and treatments for people with rare diseases.

published on: 24 January 2013

Young people are being given an exclusive look at the stars as part of an inspiring series of lectures at Newcastle University. 

published on: 22 January 2013

Blast-resilient carriages that are better able to withstand a terrorist attack and ultimately save lives have been developed by a world-leading team of engineers.

published on: 22 January 2013

Award for work to improve the condition of laboratory animals.

published on: 17 January 2013

A study has found that many patients receiving a potentially life-saving drug for the childhood cancer neuroblastoma are potentially being under-dosed.

published on: 17 January 2013

A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after Newcastle University researchers identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms.

published on: 15 January 2013

Universities offer a wealth of information and expertise that can help to bring education to life for school children – if you can access it.

published on: 10 January 2013

Wrinkly fingers caused by soaking them in water for a long time, such as in the bath or doing the washing up, have been shown to improve our grip on wet objects or objects under water.

published on: 9 January 2013

A feature film by Newcastle University lecturer Tina Gharavi has been nominated for a prestigious BAFTA award.

published on: 9 January 2013

Post-Christmas and most of us are feeling the over-indulgence.  But take heart - experts at Newcastle University have shown even the kilogram itself has put on weight.

published on: 7 January 2013

Newcastle Hospitals and University are launching a large clinical trial of cancer drugs to ensure patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) get the best treatment.

published on: 6 January 2013

Newcastle University experts help the Bikers lose weight and get healthier. Follow the series on BBC 2.

published on: 3 January 2013

Getting your family and friends to support you in being physically active and setting yourself physical activity goals are among the top ten tips scientifically proven to help combat Type 2 diabetes.

published on: 1 January 2013