Professor Jeff Errington writes about the search for a sustainable alternative to petroleum in The Conversation.

published on: 29 July 2015

A musical journey from the ancient Mediterranean to present-day Northumberland will be on offer at Newcastle University’s King’s Hall this week.

published on: 29 July 2015

Dr Jenny Read writes about the effect 3D TV can have on a viewer in The Conversation.

published on: 29 July 2015

Dr Valentina Feklyunina and James Bilsland assess current relations between Russia and the United States of America for The Conversation. 

published on: 28 July 2015

Professor Frances Spalding comments on the new BBC drama series. 

published on: 28 July 2015

A £2.1 million award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) means that an ambitious £3.5 million scheme to revitalise Newcastle’s Hatton Gallery can now go ahead.

published on: 27 July 2015

Experts at Newcastle University have been given a funding boost of £2.7 million to focus on developing new lab tests for rare and chronic diseases.

published on: 27 July 2015

Students are adding an international flavour to their student experience thanks to a global internship programme. 

published on: 23 July 2015

A band of ‘storm chasers’ has been set up by Newcastle University to help collect data about flash flooding and inform the way we manage future flood risk.

published on: 23 July 2015

A new drug that blocks cancer’s escape route from chemotherapy could be used to treat deadly lung and pancreatic cancers, research has revealed.

published on: 22 July 2015

Two students at Newcastle University have been awarded with prizes by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) recognising excellence in their field.

published on: 21 July 2015

Experts at Newcastle University have received funding to compare results from a commercial and a clinical diagnostic based blood test to assess mitochondrial function in ME/CFS.

published on: 21 July 2015

A pioneering centre dedicated to childhood cancer research is a step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a generous donation from a prestigious national charity.

published on: 20 July 2015

Professor Liz Todd discusses early years education in The Conversation. 

published on: 20 July 2015

Pamela Woolner writes for The Conversation about the relationship between building design and learning environment. 

published on: 17 July 2015

A ground-breaking programme which considered Newcastle's future to 2065 could be a blueprint for cities around the world, according to a report published by Newcastle University in partnership with the Government’s Chief Scientist.

published on: 17 July 2015

Dr Daithi Mac Sithigh writes for The Conversation about the introduction of new laws against internet 'trolling'. 

published on: 16 July 2015

Is there really anything we can do to keep our minds sharper as we age? Mr Daniel Collerton and Professor Mike Trenell help the team at BBC 2's Trust Me, I'm a Doctor to find out which activities can boost brain function.

published on: 16 July 2015

Experts from Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing have called on the Government to establish a new cross-departmental taskforce, specifically focused on the issue of the ageing workforce. 

published on: 15 July 2015

Leading academics at Newcastle University are part of a multi-million pound collaboration to improve scientists’ understanding of inflammatory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and fibrosis.

published on: 15 July 2015

Work has begun on a revolutionary ‘soap bubble’ building that will house the first research labs on Science Central.

published on: 14 July 2015

New research has revealed how a drug commonly used after transplant operations could limit some of the heart damage caused by a heart attack, in a study from Newcastle University.

published on: 14 July 2015

Student brewers from Newcastle University have a reason to cheer after winning the 2015 National Union of Students (NUS) Enterprise Award.

published on: 14 July 2015

Rather than seeking to persuade the public of the benefits of fracking, policymakers should engage them in dialogue, allowing both sides to learn from the others’ viewpoint, new research claims.

published on: 14 July 2015

Residents of Bensham are being encouraged to find creative inspiration through walking, during two special events taking place this week.

published on: 13 July 2015

People of the North East have had their say, and voted 7 as their favourite number.

published on: 13 July 2015

Striking designs for London, Paris, Las Vegas, and, of course Newcastle, are among the work on display as part of the Newcastle University architecture degree show, which opens in London this week.

published on: 13 July 2015

Researchers at Newcastle University have been awarded £1m to continue the hunt for the genes that cause osteoarthritis.

published on: 13 July 2015

Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and glass eyes are some of the museum items that can be uncovered using a new online discovery engine developed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums working in partnership with Microsoft Research and Newcastle University.

published on: 13 July 2015

A £12m research centre has been announced that will explore the potential of digital technologies in shaping the future of local government services in planning, health, social care and education.

published on: 13 July 2015

A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, whilst effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent gestational diabetes, a study has revealed.

published on: 10 July 2015

The stories behind unique artefacts made by soldiers in the trenches of the First World War are being brought together for the first time.

published on: 8 July 2015

Influential leaders in their field are being recognised by Newcastle University this week.

published on: 7 July 2015

Net fishing for salmon on the Tweed is a tradition which dates back hundreds of years but has almost disappeared today.

published on: 6 July 2015

Newcastle University has appointed Professor Amanda Broderick to head its new London campus.

published on: 6 July 2015

Documentary images capturing life in working class communities across the North East have inspired a two day event exploring how documentary filmmakers and photographers have responded to sweeping economic and political transformations since the 1970s.

published on: 3 July 2015

A researcher who has helped develop a pioneering treatment has expressed her frustration after the drug has been turned down for early NHS funding.

published on: 3 July 2015

A collaborative medical learning platform developed by Newcastle University students scooped a national entrepreneurship award.

published on: 3 July 2015

Professor Mark Shucksmith writes in The Conversation about the need for more affordable rural housing. 

published on: 2 July 2015

A leading Newcastle University academic has today been given a prestigious role at the National Institute for Health Research.

published on: 1 July 2015

A new educational film is being launched to help pregnant women learn more about breech birth so that they can make informed decisions about the options available.

published on: 1 July 2015

Research has finally provided proof that taking a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in people with a family history of the disease by around 60 per cent.

published on: 1 July 2015