News in August 2017

Dr Lindsay Marshall, a Senior Lecturer in Computing at Newcastle University, has received the top accolade in the country for teaching in higher education.

published on: 31 August 2017

The inside story of Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Newcastle in 1967 to accept an honorary degree is being told for the first time in a special exhibition.

published on: 30 August 2017

Professor Phil Taylor has been named as one of the three Supergen Leaders selected to prepare research hub bids.

published on: 24 August 2017

Experts from Newcastle University hope to be able to save parts of Hadrian’s Wall that are currently at risk thanks to a £1.3m grant from the National Lottery.

published on: 22 August 2017

Genuinely extinct or just not worth looking for? Scientists set out to discover just how endangered certain species are.

published on: 18 August 2017

Over five million people are missing out because of a ‘more and better jobs gap’ a new report by Newcastle University's Centre for Urban and Regional Development(CURDS) shows.

published on: 16 August 2017

An extra 71,000 care home places will be needed in England in just eight years to cope with rising numbers of older people unable to live independently, new research has revealed.

published on: 15 August 2017

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Damien Hall discusses the effect of linguistic differences when forming impressions of others.

published on: 14 August 2017

A dynamic range of work, including painting, sculpture, video and light installations, photography, print and sound will be on display in the Fine Art Department from 19 August to 2 September.

published on: 11 August 2017

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at how Glen Campbell combined rural grit and urban sheen to straddle American music like a Rhinestone Cowboy.

published on: 10 August 2017

Increased noise pollution in the oceans is confusing fish and compromising their ability to recognise and avoid predators.

published on: 10 August 2017

The Hatton Gallery at Newcastle University will re-open on 7 October 2017 with a ground-breaking exhibition that will firmly – and correctly - position Newcastle as the birthplace of Pop Art.

published on: 9 August 2017

A set of teaching resources inspired by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. has been created to help young people today think about the issues of racism, poverty and war.

published on: 9 August 2017

A two week excavation of a Roman villa by a team of Newcastle University students has uncovered new details about its famous octagonal fish mosaic.

published on: 9 August 2017

An independent student survey has firmly positioned Newcastle as one of the best universities in the UK for student satisfaction.

published on: 9 August 2017

A summer ‘vortex’ of cold air over the Karakoram mountain range is causing the glaciers in the region to grow in spite of global warming, scientists have shown.

published on: 7 August 2017

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses what the Edinburgh festival has done for the arts - and economy.

published on: 7 August 2017

Figures published show how the North East has maintained its leading position in driving health research.

published on: 4 August 2017

The enduring appeal of utopia is the focus of a major new series for BBC Four, presented by Newcastle University’s Professor Richard Clay.

published on: 4 August 2017

The Russell Group has today (3 August) published a document containing 10 demands on EU citizens' rights, which it says must be met to ensure higher education is not damaged by Brexit.

published on: 3 August 2017

Scientists have developed a computational method to detect chemical changes in DNA that highlight cell diversity and may lead to a better understanding of cancer.

published on: 3 August 2017

Members of the public can now enjoy watching wildlife from a brand new nature hide at Kielder Water & Forest Park.

published on: 2 August 2017

Another Top 10 BUCS ranking has cemented Newcastle as one of the best universities for sport in the UK.

published on: 1 August 2017