February
News in February 2016
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International students among the most satisfied in the world
International student satisfaction at Newcastle University is one of the highest in the world, according to recent survey results.
published on: 29 February 2016
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Report highlights uneven growth in UK cities
A new report by Newcastle University urban and regional development experts shows how 10 of the UK’s top 12 struggling cities are based in the north.
published on: 29 February 2016
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Newcastle University expert featured in Lords’ building report
Professor Mark Tewdwr-Jones contributes to House of Lords report looking at UK building policy
published on: 26 February 2016
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Newcastle University gets creative with local businesses
The region’s creative businesses are set to receive a boost thanks to a new project led by Newcastle University.
published on: 26 February 2016
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Scientists make anti-ageing breakthrough
A breakthrough in understanding human skin cells offers a pathway for new anti-ageing treatments.
published on: 26 February 2016
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Comment: How to build a time machine
Writing for The Conversation, Steve Humble, aka Dr Maths, explains how time travel would work from a mathematical point of view.
published on: 24 February 2016
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Traffic-related impact of fracking revealed
New models suggest the traffic-related impact of hydraulic fracking could result in a 30% increase in emissions.
published on: 24 February 2016
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TV exposure linked to female body ideal
For the first time experts have been able to eliminate external factors and specifically pinpoint television as having a direct link with female body ideals.
published on: 23 February 2016
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Comment: Women sellers short-changed on eBay
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Elina Meliou discusses the research findings showing women are receiving on average about 80 cents for every dollar men earn when selling the same product on eBay.
published on: 22 February 2016
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What does the EU referendum mean for the North East?
The potential impact on the North East of an ‘in' or ‘out’ vote in the forthcoming EU referendum will be discussed at a special event this week.
published on: 22 February 2016
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Professor Roy Taylor - Ask Me Anything Live
People affected by Type 2 diabetes had a chance to ask the man behind the research about how it can be reversed, how they can diet and why it works.
published on: 19 February 2016
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Comment: How big data can solve Britain’s productivity crisis
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Paul Watson argues that we need to get cracking now if Big Data is to solve Britain’s productivity crisis.
published on: 18 February 2016
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Comment: Can Argentina find a way to engage with the Falklands?
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Matthew Benwell and Alejandro Gasel discuss whether there is a new opportunity for dialogue between Argentina and the Falkland Islands.
published on: 18 February 2016
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Researchers explore what makes us feel ‘European’
The things that make us feel European will come under the spotlight in new research led by Newcastle University.
published on: 18 February 2016
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Losing the battle against antibiotic resistance
New evidence that antibiotic resistance breaks through environmental and clinical boundaries
published on: 17 February 2016
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Study finds clear differences between organic and non-organic products
A new study has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products.
published on: 16 February 2016
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Free campus safety app goes live
Newcastle University security is launching a new app to provide around the clock reassurance to students and staff on campus.
published on: 15 February 2016
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App-ropriate care: liver patients take control with new app
Experts at Newcastle University have devised a pioneering app which allows their medical team to simply monitor the progress of their patients’ disease and predict suitable drug treatment.
published on: 11 February 2016
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£100m investment in Newcastle University campus development
Newcastle University is to benefit from a £100m loan from the European Investment Bank.
published on: 11 February 2016
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Breeding wildness back into our fruit and veg
Wild tomatoes are better able to protect themselves against the destructive whitefly than our modern, commercial varieties.
published on: 10 February 2016
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Newcastle University students trek Mongolia for charity
Students from Newcastle University have completed a challenge of a lifetime after spending a 16-day trek on horseback in Mongolia.
published on: 9 February 2016
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Diabetes drug shown to help after heart attack
Heart disease is the leading cause of illness in diabetic patients. It accounts for more than half of all fatalities and the search for enhanced treatments is of high importance.
published on: 9 February 2016
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Nature’s mirror – the code for chirality
How information is transferred from biological molecules to crystalline surfaces could pave the way for the development of new drugs.
published on: 8 February 2016
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Comment: Seven ways we can fight back against flooding
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Chris Kilsby comments on how to better prepare for and adapt to flooding in the UK.
published on: 4 February 2016
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Mitochondria shown to trigger cell ageing
An international team of scientists has for the first time shown that mitochondria, the batteries of the cells, are essential for ageing.
published on: 4 February 2016
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Newcastle University academic receives Damehood
Professor Vicki Bruce has been made a Dame Commander of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
published on: 3 February 2016
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New series of Insights public lectures gets underway
The protection of cultural property during armed conflict is the focus of the first in a new series of public lectures at Newcastle University.
published on: 3 February 2016
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Live lunchtime music on offer
A diverse mix of musical genres is included in the new series of free lunchtime concerts presented by Newcastle University, which starts this week.
published on: 1 February 2016