Press Office

2013

News in 2013

  • Rural research for real solutions

    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

  • Royal recognition for rural research

    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

  • Sugata's first School in the Cloud opens

    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

  • New centre will use digital technologies to transform local government services

    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 pub curbs youth excess

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

    published on: 20 November 2013

  • Mexicans help keep Cornish traditions alive

    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

  • Driving and Distracted

    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

  • Journalism students in 24-hour deprivation and poverty global project

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

    published on: 15 November 2013

  • Academic says UK must seize opportunities and adapt to ageing workforce

    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

  • Graduate boosts creative engineers

    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

  • Newcastle University art graduate wins prestigious award

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

    published on: 24 October 2013

  • Stepping it up a gear

    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

  • North East LEP working with universities to drive innovation

    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

  • Newcastle’s biggest book club gets underway again

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

    published on: 18 October 2013

  • Student volunteering boosts communities

    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

  • Great minds don't think alike

    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

  • Experts call for football alcohol advertising restrictions

    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

  • Closing the gap in health inequality: pioneering simulation

    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

  • The sky's the limit for schools in the cloud

    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

  • Aphasia award speaks volumes

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

    published on: 10 September 2013

  • Pedalling towards better diabetes management

    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

  • Innovation expert appointed to increase impact of university-industry collaboration

    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

  • Serenading the Squirrel

    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

  • Ambitious science mission sets off for Antarctica

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

    published on: 9 September 2013

  • Leading the way in motor technology

    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 research equipment will track cancer spread

    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

  • Graduates 'Triumph' in jobs market

    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 get a tan too

    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

  • Patient choice at heart of new online decision aids

    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

  • Students rank Newcastle University among the best

    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 brew up business success

    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

  • Winning The Ocean Race

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

    published on: 14 August 2013

  • Planning by postcode

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

    published on: 13 August 2013

  • Rare leukaemia survival rate breakthrough

    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 is in the aria

    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

  • Calls for safer drinking levels for over 65s

    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

  • Universities collaborate to support fair access

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

    published on: 5 August 2013

  • Celebrating the North East’s inspirational women

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

    published on: 2 August 2013

  • Developing treatment for rare auto-immune disease

    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

  • Testing a cancer drug for arthritis

    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

  • Work begins to develop life-saving liver treatment

    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

  • Measuring in the extreme

    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

  • New centre for arthritis research

    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 Management team wins top award

    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

  • Celebrating 100 years of medical breakthroughs

    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

  • Jobs boost for Newcastle University graduates

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

    published on: 19 June 2013

  • New beauty blog will unmask industry secrets

    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

  • Global cooling as significant as global warming

    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

  • Pay attention: How we focus and concentrate

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

    published on: 23 May 2013

  • Roll up, roll up for the biggest-ever fine art degree show

    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 rise to the efficiency challenge

    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

  • Encouraging people to see red

    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

  • Laughter? It’s all in the mind

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

    published on: 14 May 2013

  • Working through retirement

    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

  • Confucius Institute is launched

    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

  • How to become a philanthropist

    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

  • Exploring art at a stroke

    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

  • Big sea survey highlights importance of citizen scientists

    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

  • Watching eyes reduce bike theft

    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

  • You and ME: working together to discover causes of CFS/ME

    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

  • Bringing the Hancocks to life

    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

  • New head for sustainability institute

    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

  • Charting a course for a fairer world

    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

  • 'Take Two' - Student film competition prepares for final round

    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

  • New centre to revolutionise medical technology

    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

  • Researchers to pinpoint genetic causes of osteoarthritis

    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

  • Locust-inspired vision for car sensors

    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

  • Ensuring security technology doesn’t become a weapon against human rights

    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 solution to sinusitis from the sea

    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

  • SatNav to ease congestion in our cities

    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

  • Science Central opens for business

    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

  • Maths in the mall

    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

  • Get a grip - why we get wrinkly fingers and toes

    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

  • 'I am Nasrine' earns BAFTA nomination

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

    published on: 9 January 2013

  • How the kilogram has put on weight

    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

  • Major new clinical trial to improve treatment for leukaemia patients

    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

  • Hairy Dieters success!

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

    published on: 3 January 2013

  • Top ten tips to combat diabetes this New Year

    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