May
News in May 2017
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Volunteer network to blitz shores around the UK this summer
A series of special events next month will see members of the public join together in building a more accurate picture of the diversity of marine life around the UK’s coastline.
published on: 30 May 2017
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Comment: Why British politicians keep swearing on the campaign trail
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Damien Hall discusses why politicians are using unparliamentary language during the general election campaign.
published on: 30 May 2017
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Solving the puzzle of when the first humans arrived in the Americas
A Newcastle University expert is leading a new study which aims to resolve a longstanding debate about how and when people first came to the Americas.
published on: 27 May 2017
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Comment: UK-US intelligence-sharing relationship
Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray discusses what the Manchester attack leaks mean for the UK-US intelligence-sharing relationship.
published on: 26 May 2017
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Comment: Sgt Pepper’s at 50
Dr Adam Behr is among The Conversation panel of experts providing their perspectives on The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, which turns 50 on June 1.
published on: 25 May 2017
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Rates of suicide “worrying” among people with autism, say experts
Suicide rates among people with autism in England have reached “worryingly” high levels, according to experts writing in the Lancet Psychiatry.
published on: 25 May 2017
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Fighting forgery with paper fingerprints
Fingerprinting official documents could provide a cost-effective way to prevent forgery, new research shows.
published on: 25 May 2017
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Comment: Virtual reality could transform porn, but there are dangers
Writing for The Conversation, Matt Wood discusses the Newcastle University study which asked people to imagine how virtual reality could change pornography.
published on: 23 May 2017
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Flooding - who pays?
Public invited to take part in a major debate about the true ‘cost’ of flooding.
published on: 23 May 2017
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New insight into life-threatening childhood brain cancer
The most common type of malignant childhood brain cancer has been identified as seven separate conditions each needing a different treatment, new research has revealed.
published on: 22 May 2017
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Key appointment strengthens senior team at Newcastle University
Newcastle has appointed internationally renowned Endocrinologist, Professor Brian Walker, as its new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research Strategy and Resources, a post he will take up in September.
published on: 19 May 2017
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Comment: Alien Covenant falls short of the original's feminism
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Sadek Kessous discusses the ways that the new Alien: Covenant film falls short of the original's trailblazing feminism.
published on: 19 May 2017
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New head of Pharmacy appointed
Professor Andrew Husband has been appointed as the Head of the newly-created School of Pharmacy at Newcastle University, which will take in the first students this September.
published on: 19 May 2017
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The ‘reality’ of virtual reality pornography
How the latest digital technology could blur the line between reality and fantasy, pushing the dangers of porn to a whole new level.
published on: 19 May 2017
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Last chance to have your say about live music
Time is running out for audiences, musicians, venues and promoters to have a say about live music, as researchers try to build the most accurate picture possible of live music in the UK.
published on: 17 May 2017
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A new show explores the interplay of global and local in our cities
The Assignment takes you on a journey into your city, where you will uncover stories from just around the corner and from the other side of the world.
published on: 15 May 2017
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"Too much TV is bad for a child” – a familiar cry but how true is it?
A new study suggests that most five-year-olds can watch up to three hours of television a day with few ill effects on their language skills by the time they leave primary school
published on: 15 May 2017
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Research facility will advance treatment of Type 1 diabetes
Patients with Type 1 diabetes will benefit from a unique Newcastle University research facility aimed at significantly advancing treatment for those with the condition.
published on: 11 May 2017
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University partnerships recognised for excellence
Newcastle University has won Business/Industry Collaboration of the Year at the Educate North awards for its innovative partnership with Northumbrian Water.
published on: 10 May 2017
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Top scientists recognised with Fellowship
Two distinguished researchers from Newcastle University have joined world-leading scientists elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
published on: 8 May 2017
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Reasons for eczema susceptibility uncovered
Scientists have uncovered evidence that a deficiency in the skin’s barrier is key to triggering eczema.
published on: 4 May 2017
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Hand that sees offers new hope to amputees
A new generation of prosthetic limbs which will allow the wearer to reach for objects automatically, without thinking – just like a real hand – are to be trialled for the first time.
published on: 3 May 2017
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The not-so beautiful game – how liable are football clubs for abuse?
The football world has recently been rocked by a string of allegations of sexual abuse.
published on: 3 May 2017
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Newcastle academics bring Nashe’s ‘Terrors of the Night’ to the Globe
A rare performance of work by one of Elizabethan literature’s most celebrated writers will be taking place at the Globe Theatre next month.
published on: 3 May 2017
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Comment: What immigrants in Britain think of immigration
Writing for The Conversation, Professor John Wildman, Dr Nils Braakmann and Dr Muhammad Waqas look at the position of immigrants on further immigration.
published on: 3 May 2017
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Brexit’s Great Repeal Bill will axe the right to health, warn experts
Brexit’s Great Repeal Bill will axe the right to health, warn experts in The BMJ today.
published on: 2 May 2017