News in July 2014

Staff, students and graduates of Newcastle University’s Folk and Traditional Music degree are taking part in an international music project.

published on: 31 July 2014

The most comprehensive report yet into dementia care in the North East has been published by the Northern Rock Foundation, with help from Newcastle University academics.

published on: 30 July 2014

Technology is being used to bring one of Northumberland’s historic houses to life in an exciting new visitor experience.

published on: 30 July 2014

An innovative 'trigeneration' system fuelled entirely by raw plant oils could have great potential  for isolated homes and businesses operating outside grid systems both in the UK and abroad.

published on: 30 July 2014

Children, teenagers and young adults living near Sellafield or Dounreay since the 1990s were not at an increased risk of developing cancer according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer.

published on: 25 July 2014

Newcastle University rugby star Will Witty has been signed by the North-East’s leading rugby team.

published on: 25 July 2014

A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes and site director Tony Wilmott have been uncovering more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples.

published on: 25 July 2014

Four students from Newcastle University have joined Reflections, a Ubisoft studio, for internships during which they will help develop several highly anticipated video games.

published on: 24 July 2014

A new study has shown that synthetic folic acid, the form taken in folic acid supplements we can buy over the counter, is not processed by the body in the same way as natural folates, the form found in green vegetables.

published on: 24 July 2014

Sending Newcastle University students into schools to raise the aspirations of young people has been highlighted as an example of good practice by the national organisation responsible for promoting fair access to higher education.

published on: 24 July 2014

Plans to legalise the use of new techniques, developed by Newcastle University, to prevent mothers passing on serious mitochondrial diseases to their children, are to proceed, the Government has announced.

published on: 23 July 2014

Bioacoustic recorders could provide us with vital additional information to help us protect rare and endangered birds such as the European nightjar, new research has shown.

published on: 21 July 2014

The Future Fund campaign to establish a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University has received its first major donation.

published on: 21 July 2014

Over a 150 years since it was first described by Darwin, scientists are finally uncovering the secrets behind the super strength of barnacle glue.

published on: 18 July 2014

Even mild traumatic brain injury may cause brain damage and thinking and memory problems, a new study by Newcastle University academics has found.

published on: 17 July 2014

Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered a way of treating a rare disease which leads to kidney failure and death in children.

published on: 17 July 2014

It’s easy to believe that the whole world is mapped out for us today, but one academic suggests this is far from true.

published on: 14 July 2014

Rebecca and Alexandra Hesketh have now got even more in common after both scooped a first class degree in Agriculture from Newcastle University.

published on: 14 July 2014

Legendary musician Bryan Ferry returned to the North East today to receive an honorary degree from Newcastle University.

published on: 11 July 2014

A new pavilion for stargazers to enjoy the darkest night skies in England has been unveiled in a Northumberland village.

published on: 11 July 2014

Newcastle University’s men’s coxed four crew won the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta after beating Harvard University in the final.

published on: 9 July 2014

Newcastle and Gateshead’s Quayside will be teeming with school children today (Wednesday 9 July) as they gather to take part in a Guinness world record attempt treasure hunt.

published on: 9 July 2014

Newcastle University has announced the re-appointment of Professor Sir Liam Donaldson as its Chancellor for a second term.

published on: 8 July 2014

Experts have called for more money to be made available for research into treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), after a new study revealed the full cost of the disease to UK society.

published on: 7 July 2014

A world leading academic has warned that businesses risk missing out on a significant growth opportunity if they fail to recognise the potential a rapidly ageing population presents.

published on: 7 July 2014

A major new research programme using robot assisted training to hep stroke patients regain movement in their affected arm has been launched.

published on: 4 July 2014

Music composed by Newcastle University music students will provide the soundtrack for a day of celebrations to mark 10 years since red kites were reintroduced to the region.

published on: 3 July 2014

Immersive reality can help children with autism spectrum disorder overcome their fears and phobias, new research has shown.

published on: 3 July 2014

Professor Sir John Burn has been appointed a non-executive director of NHS England by the Secretary of State .

published on: 1 July 2014

Professor Chris Day, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Medical Sciences and Professor of Liver Medicine at Newcastle University UK, has been elected as Vice-President (Clinical) of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

published on: 1 July 2014