Newcastle University experts in the field of ageing and cancer have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours.

published on: 28 December 2018

A £35m Newcastle University building has been named after world-renowned activist-author Frederick Douglass.

published on: 20 December 2018

Robins drop the low notes in the presence of wind turbines

published on: 20 December 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niki Rust argues that the call for banning trophy hunting imports into the UK is misguided.

published on: 19 December 2018

New models which can predict the critical point at which plant pests and diseases shift from being a localised problem to a major outbreak could help us in our fight to save the world’s woodlands.

published on: 18 December 2018

Legendary North East folk rock band Lindisfarne are using their traditional Christmas Shows to raise vital funds and awareness for paediatric oncology research at Newcastle University.

published on: 18 December 2018

Missing ocean monitoring instrument found after five years at sea.

published on: 18 December 2018

Hope has emerged for patients with a serious type of bone marrow cancer as new research into a therapeutic drug has revealed improved outcomes and survival rates.

published on: 14 December 2018

New guidance on when people living with dementia should stop driving has been published to support doctors and other health care professionals.

published on: 13 December 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Emma Cunliffe and Professor Luigi Curini discuss the reaction on Twitter to Islamic State's destruction of the ruins at Palmyra.

published on: 12 December 2018

It is a small hole in the East End of Glasgow, but it has the potential to make the area the world centre for research into geothermal energy.

published on: 11 December 2018

Disabled people in Northumberland could benefit from a new guide that aims to encourage organisations to make their toilets more accessible and available for people to use.

published on: 11 December 2018

Newcastle University’s newest and largest accommodation site has welcomed its first student residents.

published on: 10 December 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people will receive NHS help to battle obesity and Type 2 diabetes under radical action set out by Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England.

published on: 7 December 2018

The University and its Students' Union have been recognised with a Community Impact Award for their work in improving student-resident relationships in the city.

published on: 6 December 2018

Older workers, particularly women, are living increasingly precarious lives because they are being forced to remain working in physically demanding and sometimes insecure jobs.

published on: 6 December 2018

A campaign celebrating universities achievements of some of the world’s most important discoveries launches today with work at Newcastle University in the UK’s Best Breakthroughs List.

published on: 6 December 2018

A new accelerator programme aimed at businesses with the potential to develop solutions to the challenges faced by an ageing population has been launched.

published on: 5 December 2018

Academics who have warned about the dangers of energy drinks are urging the Government to press ahead with proposals to restrict the sale of them to children, following the publication of an inquiry.

published on: 5 December 2018

A team of North East-based subsea engineering experts are preparing to represent the UK in the final of the prestigious $7m Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition to map the sea floor.

published on: 5 December 2018

A US trade mission built around the North East’s expertise in ageing, nutrition, digital, science and tech heads to Boston to build strategic partnerships and show the region as a place to invest.

published on: 4 December 2018

Work by final year Fine Art students is going on display next week.

published on: 30 November 2018

Piece by Newcastle University Fine Art student Andrew Watson is on show at The Royal Institute of Oil Painters Annual Exhibition 2018 until 9 December

published on: 30 November 2018

Experts at Newcastle University Business School are aiming to better understand how the UK’s creative sector competes in international markets.

published on: 30 November 2018

Newcastle University’s annual Fine Art Auction gives people the chance to own work by some of the country’s most renowned artists.

published on: 29 November 2018

A Newcastle University academic has provided expert advice to a cross-party group of parliamentarians about British Muslims’ experiences of Islamophobia.

published on: 28 November 2018

Newcastle University music students are to perform in Edinburgh on Scotland’s patron saint day.

published on: 28 November 2018

The REFUSE community café which serves up meals from waste food has become a valuable asset to Chester-Le-Street since it opened in April, a new report reveals.

published on: 28 November 2018

Making digital services fairer and more secure for everyone will be the focus of a new three-year project led by Newcastle University’s Open Lab.

published on: 28 November 2018

An international team of archaeologists has revealed new insights into the history of Rome following years of work under the Archbasilica of St John Lateran in Rome.

published on: 27 November 2018

Children with cancer are to benefit nationally from a service which for the first time will allow doctors to personalise their treatment.

published on: 27 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the history of satire show Spitting Image and how it established the way that politicians were widely seen by the public.

published on: 23 November 2018

Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered by respiratory nurses is cost-effective and reduces anxiety symptoms in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, according to new research.

published on: 23 November 2018

A technology developed by scientists at Newcastle University allowing human corneas to be 3D printed has won Gold at the 2018 London Design Awards.

published on: 23 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niki Rust discusses the latest episode of BBC One's new nature series Dynasties and highlights the desperate need for funding to save our big cats.

published on: 22 November 2018

Rural areas would benefit from greater devolved decision making and a single, co-ordinated voice to avoid long-term issues being made worse by Brexit.

published on: 22 November 2018

It’s a question that strikes at the heart of the Brexit referendum and debate. What – or what doesn’t - make the people who live in Europe, feel European?

published on: 21 November 2018

Newcastle University highlights its progress on integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitment within its Investment Strategy.

published on: 20 November 2018

A year of events to mark the 90th anniversary of geography research and teaching at Newcastle University will be rounded off by a talk from the government’s Head of Geography.

published on: 20 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Damien Hall discusses what linguistic findings can also tell us about society.

published on: 20 November 2018

Poor health has been linked with the North’s poor productivity for the first time in a major new report by six northern universities.

published on: 20 November 2018

Both aspirin and a purified omega-3, called EPA, reduce the number of pre-cancerous polyps in patients found to be at high risk of developing bowel cancer, according to new research.

published on: 19 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Joe Herbert argues that degrowth could offer a fairer, more equitable and more sustainable way of life after Brexit.

published on: 19 November 2018

For the first time scientists have identified how to halt kidney disease in a life-limiting genetic condition, which may pave the way for personalised treatment in the future.

published on: 16 November 2018

A North East theatre group will be presenting their latest work this month to highlight the condition epilepsy.

published on: 16 November 2018

Universal Credit is bad for health and wellbeing, say leading academics in a new study commissioned by Gateshead Council.

published on: 15 November 2018

The first Human Cell Atlas study of early pregnancy in humans has shown how the function of the maternal immune system is affected by cells from the developing placenta.

published on: 14 November 2018

Follwing the recent debate around the Cragside Cover-Up artwork by two of our PhD researchers, Professor Vee Pollock explains why contemporary art should be thought provoking and challenging.

published on: 14 November 2018

A top international curator and arts consultant is bringing his expertise to Newcastle University.

published on: 14 November 2018

Newcastle University's Urban Sciences Building picked up its twelfth accolade at the Green Gown Awards.

published on: 12 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Richard Davies highlights the necessary steps to make fracking-induced earthquake monitoring more effective.

published on: 12 November 2018

The way the North East has been shaped by its rivers will be examined by a series of events organised by Newcastle University for Being Human, the National Festival of the Humanities 2018.

published on: 9 November 2018

Lubaina Himid is giving her talk Inside the Invisible next week.

published on: 8 November 2018

new collaboration between British and Russian scientists to understand how environment is changing

published on: 8 November 2018

The lost stories of more than 200 Armstrong College staff and students who fought and died in the First World War have been recorded for posterity in an online memory book.

published on: 8 November 2018

Acts of generosity dating back more than 900 years still actively benefit North East communities today, research has highlighted.

published on: 7 November 2018

Newcastle scientists are part of a multi-million pound investment for digital pathology, radiology and artificial intelligence schemes to improve patient diagnosis.

published on: 7 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Koldo Casla discusses the official UK visit by the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.

published on: 6 November 2018

Leading experts are embarking on a major new project to explore how to re-gain the public’s trust in digital technology.

published on: 5 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Allyson Pollock and Graham Kirkwood discuss the study which found children under the age of 19 account for almost half of sport injury-related A&E attendances.

published on: 2 November 2018

Children under the age of 19 account for almost half of sport injury-related A&E attendances, a study has found.

published on: 2 November 2018

Scientists led by Newcastle University have been able to identify the group of children needing more intensive, aggressive chemotherapy for the most common form of brain cancer.

published on: 2 November 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Emily Rainsford discusses how a young person's family background can affect their economic self-sufficiency.

published on: 1 November 2018

The maritime connections between Newcastle and the rest of the world will provide the springboard for a discussion about the past, present and future of our relationship with the sea.

published on: 31 October 2018

Newcastle University, UK, is offering scholarship support to exceptional students from India.

published on: 30 October 2018

A Newcastle University dental student has been crowned the region’s heat winner in a prestigious national competition.

published on: 30 October 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Sarah Winkler-Reid discusses the Girl-Kind North East project.

published on: 25 October 2018

A child has until the age of two-and-a-half to establish healthy gut bacteria – with little change after this point, new research has revealed.

published on: 24 October 2018

369 students graduated today from Newcastle University in Singapore, joining more than 200,000 alumni around the world.

published on: 24 October 2018

Film follows Newcastle University educationalist Professor Sugata Mitra on his quest to turn education on its head.

published on: 24 October 2018

Climate-warming affects farmlands by increasing pests but not their natural predators, resulting in reduced crop yields, new research has revealed.

published on: 23 October 2018

Businesses hoping to attract top graduates will be taking part in a week of activities at Newcastle University Business School to help students stand out in the global graduate employment market.

published on: 22 October 2018

Scientists reveal the mechanism which allows a commonly prescribed drug for Type 2 diabetes to prevent heart disease in patients with Type 1 diabetes –and could lead to new treatments.

published on: 19 October 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Tracy Scurry and colleagues discuss whether there are differences in the treatment of mothers and fathers' careers.

published on: 18 October 2018

The effect on young people of male stereotypes and their perceptions of masculinity will be the focus of a special exhibition later this month.

published on: 18 October 2018

An anti-corruption measure to make European mining and logging companies more financially transparent is producing useful information, but more needs to be done for it to be implemented consistently.

published on: 18 October 2018

Twelve leading academics from computing, statistics, engineering and other disciplines join the national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.

published on: 15 October 2018

Monitoring the progression of muscle-wasting conditions is essential to ensure they can be managed well.

published on: 12 October 2018

The use of short-term spaces by creative businesses is coming under the spotlight with a new project.

published on: 12 October 2018

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President, Newcastle University will chair the Institutional Environment Pilot Panel for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

published on: 12 October 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Research Associate, Dr Koldo Casla, discusses how English law does not keep the balance fairly between landlord’s interests and tenant’s rights

published on: 12 October 2018

Mistakes in “proofreading” the genetic code of retinal cells is the origin of a form of inherited blindness, retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused by mutations in splicing factors.

published on: 12 October 2018

Multimillion pound centre between Newcastle University and Northumbria University will train scientists to transform our understanding of planet Earth.

published on: 11 October 2018

A new research project led by Newcastle University aims to uncover what the people of East Germany actually knew about the Stasi.

published on: 11 October 2018

An investigation has revealed the extent of the vaginal mesh scandal that has left thousands of women irreversibly harmed.

published on: 11 October 2018

Award-winning author Mohsin Hamid is coming to Newcastle University to discuss his novel Exit West, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2017.

published on: 10 October 2018

The international importance of the collected papers of noted explorer, diplomat and archaeologist Gertrude Bell have been celebrated at a special event in London.

published on: 9 October 2018

The National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) is sponsoring the Royal Society of Art Student Design Awards, challenging designers to tackle pressing social, environmental and economic issues.

published on: 8 October 2018

A recently-approved breast cancer drug could be used to target and treat a life-threatening leukaemia, new research has revealed.

published on: 8 October 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Anh Phan explains why the prospect of using rubbish for fuel isn’t too far from reality.

published on: 8 October 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Alasdair Edwards, John Bythell, Drs James Guest and Adriana Humanes discuss the pros and cons of 3D printed coral reefs.

published on: 8 October 2018

Over the past 60 years, Sir Terry Farrell has achieved a glittering and award-winning career as a world famous and prolific architect, planner and urban designer.

published on: 5 October 2018

An innovative new model of care supporting the management of children in the community with musculoskeletal conditions has scooped a Best Practice Award at the British Society for Rheumatology 2018.

published on: 4 October 2018

The School in the Cloud documentary follows Newcastle University educationalist Professor Sugata Mitra on his quest to turn education on its head.

published on: 4 October 2018

Fifty years since the National Trust opened its doors to the public at Wallington, a special event at Newcastle University will examine the bequest and its importance.

published on: 4 October 2018

New data has been made available which will help develop “wiring diagrams” that may ultimately improve understanding of a range of brain disorders.

published on: 4 October 2018

Experts at Newcastle University have been given a National Lottery grant of £1.17m to work with community volunteers to help protect, preserve and interpret the remains of Hadrian's Wall.

published on: 4 October 2018

A new season of free live concerts will return to Newcastle University this month with an eclectic and engaging range of musical genres.

published on: 3 October 2018

Current systems for ranking the best batsmen in test cricket have been bowled out by a new study.

published on: 2 October 2018

Newcastle University’s popular Insights public lectures series returns with speakers and topics covering issues ranging from gender sensitive cities to an appraisal of the RAF in its centenary year.

published on: 1 October 2018

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University, today unveils a new Vision and Strategy, outlining the future direction for the institution.

published on: 1 October 2018

The Guardian reporter who uncovered the Windrush scandal is to speak at a one day conference.

published on: 27 September 2018

Scientists and volunteers join forces to understand how the UK coastline is changing in the face of climate change and species invasion.

published on: 27 September 2018

Newcastle University, UK, has moved up four places to 171st in the world in a leading guide of global universities.

published on: 26 September 2018

A new academic team at Newcastle University Business School has been appointed to help organisations better understand and respond to the challenges of how we will work in the future.

published on: 26 September 2018

Newcastle's Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Chris Day, has been appointed to a national role in helping to shape and influence the strategic development of UK health research policy.

published on: 25 September 2018

The University’s Claremont and Daysh buildings will undergo a complete refurbishment that will transform the 1960s buildings and significantly improve their energy efficiency and sustainability.

published on: 22 September 2018

Professor Ian McKeith has won a European prize for his major contributions in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

published on: 21 September 2018

Newcastle University has risen five places to 21st in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

published on: 21 September 2018

Land-based bird populations are becoming confined to nature reserves in some parts of the world - raising the risk of global extinction.

published on: 21 September 2018

A team of scientists have identified a naturally occurring antibiotic that may help in the fight against drug-resistant Tuberculosis.

published on: 20 September 2018

Newcastle University's Hatton Gallery is launching a new season of exhibitions featuring award-winning contemporary artists whose work celebrates women of the avant-garde.

published on: 20 September 2018

Scientists at Newcastle University are set to spearhead a multi-million pound research project that could revolutionise treatment for people with liver cancer.

published on: 20 September 2018

Newcastle University is partnering with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to invest £1m to enhance medical student training in the North East.

published on: 19 September 2018

Scientists have discovered that moths may play a much broader role as plant pollinators than previously suspected.

published on: 19 September 2018

The history of one of Newcastle Quayside’s oldest buildings is the inspiration for two new artworks created by a Newcastle University student..

published on: 14 September 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Robert Shaw discusses how the modern world blurs the boundaries between night and day.

published on: 14 September 2018

A group of academics and artists from Newcastle and Leeds Universities are studying how visitors to historic locations react to modern art.

published on: 14 September 2018

His Serene Highness, The Sovereign Prince of Monaco, has been made an honorary lifetime member of the prestigious Challenger Society.

published on: 14 September 2018

Scientists from Newcastle University have identified two more potential ‘garbage patch’ zones in the world’s oceans.

published on: 13 September 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Thomas Linley and Dr Alan Jamieson describe how they found three new species in one of the ocean's deepest places.

published on: 12 September 2018

England has a North-South ‘pain divide’, with a geographical split in the prevalence and intensity of chronic pain and the use of opioids, a Newcastle University-led study reveals.

published on: 12 September 2018

Acclaimed author and Newcastle University Professor Jackie Kay, is helping to highlight the experiences of refugees indefinitely detained in the UK.

published on: 10 September 2018

Three new species of fish discovered in the extreme depths of the Pacific Ocean.

published on: 10 September 2018

Work is set to start on Newcastle University’s newest teaching and learning facility.

published on: 7 September 2018

A new way to assess the impact of normal ageing on bones, joints and muscles has been proposed that could provide a benchmark for how well older people are able to keep moving.

published on: 7 September 2018

A number of Newcastle University projects have been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education awards 2018, including the top accolade of University of the Year.

published on: 6 September 2018

Newcastle Professor named Chief Scientific Advisor on Transport for a second term.

published on: 4 September 2018

Universities and businesses in Newcastle are backing calls for a new visa to allow qualified international students to work in skilled jobs for a period after graduation.

published on: 4 September 2018

The number of adults aged 85 years and older needing round-the-clock care will almost double to 446,000 in England over the next 20 years, a new study has revealed.

published on: 31 August 2018

A team of researchers at Newcastle University are to study how to limit the damage caused by heart attacks, thanks to new funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

published on: 29 August 2018

A new exhibition presents the ideas of postgraduate students and early career researchers at the home of one of the North East’s most pioneering industrialists.

published on: 29 August 2018

Promoting the damage of cultural sites is as likely to generate support for so-called Islamic State as it is to lead to negative reaction, researchers have found.

published on: 23 August 2018

Steve Caughey, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data discusses how investment in data analytics and visualisation can provide immediate returns.

published on: 21 August 2018

Steve Caughey, newly-appointed Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data explains how they are working to help organisations gain the skills they need to obtain insight from their data.

published on: 20 August 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses changes in the secondary selling market.

published on: 17 August 2018

For more than 20 years a group has quietly been bringing a little bit of la Dolce Vita to a very British pastime.

published on: 17 August 2018

Europe’s first student-run microbrewery is recruiting brewers ready for the new term.

published on: 16 August 2018

Newcastle University has been awarded £5 million to build a national research hub that will help transform the UK’s energy network.

published on: 16 August 2018

Exciting new work by postgraduate artists on show from 24 August to 8 September

published on: 16 August 2018

Ancient mucus genes dating back to our time as a jellyfish could be key in our quest for new antibiotics.

published on: 16 August 2018

Places for 335 postgraduate students studying 28 different disciplines announced by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

published on: 15 August 2018

A fashion start-up company is proving a perfect fit for a Newcastle University entrepreneur who has entered the vintage clothing market.

published on: 14 August 2018

Sixty years on from the creation of the first computing lab at Newcastle University, a special exhibition will highlight some of the ground-breaking IT developments that have since taken place.

published on: 13 August 2018

A new report provides the UK’s first overview of how digital technologies are creating the country’s smartest city.

published on: 10 August 2018

In the first experiment of its kind, scientists have revealed the precise identity of cancer cells of the most common childhood and adult kidney cancers.

published on: 9 August 2018

A Newcastle University scientist has been given international recognition for her outstanding contribution to climate science.

published on: 9 August 2018

Innovations that could help us grow more food in cities will be the focus of a new hands-on exhibition in Newcastle.

published on: 9 August 2018

Experts awarded fellowships with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)

published on: 9 August 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at why the music industry hasn't had a Weinstein or Cosby style watershed.

published on: 9 August 2018

New facilities that will bring together geologists, biologists, chemists and archaeologists to address one of the greatest challenges our graduates face, are being launched at Newcastle University.

published on: 7 August 2018

An examination of research on oral health, commissioned by the WHO, has indicated that for oral health we should stick to whole grain carbohydrates and avoid processed ones, especially if sweet.

published on: 7 August 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Price says that despite reporting improved revenues, Tesla still faces significant financial and operational trouble.

published on: 6 August 2018

Newcastle University experts have cooked up a new app to help people learn languages.

published on: 3 August 2018

A landmark trial has revealed further important insights into exactly how weight loss can put Type 2 diabetes into remission.

published on: 2 August 2018

Dr Alistair Clark and Dr Toby S James discuss how the largest ever survey on electoral integrity at UK polling stations suggest local election pilot was unnecessary and ineffective.

published on: 1 August 2018

Invention by Newcastle University student helps find the answers

published on: 1 August 2018

A £35m Newcastle University building taking shape on Newcastle Helix has been designed to reflect the site’s unusual past.

published on: 1 August 2018

Voices from a historic campaign to save the North East’s shipyards are being sought in a bid to remember the real life experiences of those involved.

published on: 1 August 2018

An innovative, national scheme which supports under-represented groups getting into leading universities is to expand.

published on: 1 August 2018

Legal & General has started construction of its flagship office building, The Lumen, at Newcastle Helix, as part of the initial £65 million it has invested in the site.

published on: 31 July 2018

Former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chris Brink, has returned to Newcastle University to launch his new book which explores the role of higher education in society.

published on: 30 July 2018

Landmark study shows how heavy, short rain storms are intensifying more rapidly than would be expected with global warming.

published on: 30 July 2018

Indoor sports facilities at Newcastle University have received a multi-million pound boost.

published on: 30 July 2018

A series of events this month will explore issues relating to performance, identity and resistance among the region’s queer and LGBT+ community.

published on: 27 July 2018

Deforestation of Guiana Shield will have impact across South America, scientists warn.

published on: 26 July 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Nick Megoran discusses how the arguments of the 'New Atheists' are just as violent as those of the hardline religious leaders they so vociferously denounce.

published on: 26 July 2018

A brand new sculpture by celebrated artist Antony Gormley has been installed in the heart of Newcastle University’s campus.

published on: 26 July 2018

A group of Newcastle University students are aiming to recreate prehistoric metalworking techniques at a series of live open-air experiments.

published on: 25 July 2018

Scientists from Newcastle University have worked on a new project that is increasing understanding of how antibiotics treat bacteria.

published on: 24 July 2018

It’s a family affair as a proud father graduated with his daughter and son at Newcastle University.

published on: 24 July 2018

The importance of the enzyme AEP as a key regulatory of the immune system has been discovered in new research from Newcastle University.

published on: 24 July 2018

A Newcastle University graduate has received the Duke of York Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for growing a healthy snack start-up into a commercial success.

published on: 24 July 2018

A special programme of art created by staff at Newcastle University, many of whom are leading artists in their own right, is being showcased on campus this summer.

published on: 24 July 2018

The first phase of progress on a £50 million home for business, academics and the public, which will put the UK at the forefront of AI, digital economy and Ageing Society is being marked today.

published on: 23 July 2018

Newcastle is the best performing in the country for volume of clinical research for the seventh year running.

published on: 19 July 2018

Patients with persistent facial pain are costing the economy more than £3,000 each per year, new research has revealed.

published on: 17 July 2018

An actor and musician, a world-renowned artist, a leading figure in finance and an entrepreneur, honoured by Newcastle University.

published on: 16 July 2018

Newcastle University researchers have been briefing NATO experts on cultural property protection.

published on: 13 July 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the recent history of the relationship between Britain and the US.

published on: 13 July 2018

Newcastle University Business School is inviting exceptional businesswomen to apply for a scholarship towards an MBA, starting in September 2018.

published on: 13 July 2018

New ways to build, power and tailor homes to make them more sustainable and desirable are showcased at an immersive exhibition.

published on: 13 July 2018

Contemporary artworks installed among the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum creating two art venues in stunning, historically resonant settings.

published on: 13 July 2018

Archaeological work led by Newcastle University has helped a ‘lost’ city from the 10th century gain recognition from UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

published on: 13 July 2018

Research reveals that vision and brain circuits perform a regular background scan, making neurons available in case they are needed to focus on a task – enabling us to pay attention.

published on: 12 July 2018

A survey of 30,000 students has placed Newcastle University among the best institutions for teaching excellence in Europe.

published on: 11 July 2018

Newcastle University has formed an innovative partnership to help residents of the iconic Grade II* listed Byker Estate influence the way services are delivered.

published on: 11 July 2018

A major new report by the Royal College of Physicians calls for a radical change in the way the NHS treats smoking, by providing opt-out cessation services as a routine component of all hospital care.

published on: 11 July 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses whether albums are in decline.

published on: 11 July 2018

World-renowned rural expert Professor Mark Shucksmith OBE has been appointed as Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy.

published on: 11 July 2018

Newcastle University has scored a top 10 BUCS ranking for the third year in a row.

published on: 9 July 2018

President Trump’s inaction on climate change is putting UK’s national security at risk, British researchers warn Prime Minister.

published on: 9 July 2018

Newcastle University scientists part of an international research project to better understand future changes to the Arctic marine environment.

published on: 9 July 2018

Experts at Newcastle University are set to benefit from a £9.5m investment for research to help inform government decision-making.

published on: 6 July 2018

An outdoor lab at Newcastle Helix is being used to develop and test new approaches to managing the impact of flooding.

published on: 6 July 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr outlines the history of the Prime Minister's country residence and some of the key events of the 20th century it has featured in.

published on: 6 July 2018

Visitors are invited to experience a bell peal in an entirely different way with a unique art installation by an award-winning artist.

published on: 5 July 2018

Ideas including how 3D printing could protect the world’s cultural heritage and how technology could change food production will be covered at a series of talks.

published on: 4 July 2018

A new role has been appointed at Newcastle University to build strong relationships between academia and businesses.

published on: 4 July 2018

Two new films are to be premiered at Newcastle University during a prestigious conference and exhibition.

published on: 3 July 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Helen Jarvis discusses how communities such as Christiania pursue “degrowth” by prioritising human relations over market relations.

published on: 3 July 2018

International law is failing to prevent the forced displacement of people during armed conflict, argues a law expert at Newcastle University.

published on: 2 July 2018

The impact of leaving the European Union on the local area will be the focus of a discussion at Newcastle University.

published on: 2 July 2018

The UFAW Medal has been awarded to Professor Paul Flecknell in acknowledgement of his exceptional contribution to the welfare of laboratory animals.

published on: 28 June 2018

Visitors to Kielder Water & Forest Park can now enjoy relaxing in a newly developed pavilion while watching adventure activities run by Calvert Trust Kielder.

published on: 27 June 2018

Ageing expertise and commercial insight has come together to explore women’s experience of the menopause and propose technology-based interventions.

published on: 27 June 2018

Newcastle University’s pioneering ‘building-as-a-lab’, which will pave the way for more sustainable, efficient developments in the future, has been officially opened in a rather unusual way.

published on: 27 June 2018

Newcastle University will showcase the outstanding student experience and facilities to thousands of visitors during the Summer Open Days.

published on: 25 June 2018

Newcastle University and Newcastle United Foundation have kicked off a unique partnership to work together on outreach, education and research programmes across the region.

published on: 25 June 2018

Floating theatres, a circular bridge, and new forms of housing for the twenty-first century are among the exciting designs on show at this year’s Architecture Degree Show.

published on: 22 June 2018

On the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Professor James Procter, writing for The Conversation, looks at how the people onboard were received when they arrived.

published on: 22 June 2018

Newcastle part of an ambitious £8m research project to improve our understanding of the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of fracking in the UK.

published on: 20 June 2018

Ground-breaking work by genetic and medical experts at Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals, housed at the Centre for Life, features in a BBC programme celebrating 70 years of the NHS.

published on: 20 June 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses why even Jeremy Corbyn struggles to sell a pop and politics mashup.

published on: 19 June 2018

Small ‘oases’ in the world’s oceans where corals appear to be thriving, could offer vital insights in the race to save one of the world’s most threatened ecosystems.

published on: 19 June 2018

The countdown has begun to the launch of the Great Exhibition of the North, which starts this Friday.

published on: 18 June 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Roger Burrows exposes residential basement developments in the wealthiest parts of London.

published on: 15 June 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professor James Procter discusses how he discovered a document which sheds new light on the history of the Empire Windrush.

published on: 14 June 2018

Plans have been revealed for a major new sculpture by celebrated artist Antony Gormley, to be installed in the heart of Newcastle University’s campus.

published on: 13 June 2018

Five patients embark on a very low calorie diet, developed at Newcastle University, in order to reverse their diabetes in a new ITV programme.

published on: 13 June 2018

Clare Townley announced as third winner of prestigious prize

published on: 13 June 2018

Removing the risk with 'digital twin' technology.

published on: 13 June 2018

Newcastle University and Mologic launch pioneering new diagnostic for black-grass resistance at Cereals 2018

published on: 13 June 2018

Scientists from Newcastle University have shown that human embryonic stem cells move by travelling back and forth in a line, much like ants moving along their trails.

published on: 12 June 2018

The growth of cities and technology is ‘fragmenting’ the border between night and day with implications for our health, the environment and society, argues a Newcastle University academic.

published on: 11 June 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Shelina Visram and Dr Amelia Lake discuss energy drinks and their popularity with young people.

published on: 11 June 2018

Former Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Brink, top liver and speech experts Profs Dave Jones and James Law, and zero carbon expert Prof Colin Herron are recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

published on: 8 June 2018

An ‘Ivy League’ of Northern Powerhouse universities leading the country in science, research and innovation was called by the Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry.

published on: 8 June 2018

Newcastle University moves up 20 places into the top 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2019.

published on: 6 June 2018

Fine Art students get ready for this year’s degree show.

published on: 1 June 2018

A world-leading academic from Newcastle University has been honoured with a prestigious award for his work in helping patients with hereditary diseases.

published on: 1 June 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr. Shan-Jan Sarah Liu discusses why women in Asia are less likely to engage with politics.

published on: 31 May 2018

The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Newcastle University.

published on: 30 May 2018

An invisible layer of biological compounds on the sea surface reduces the rate at which carbon dioxide gas moves between the atmosphere and the oceans, scientists have reported.

published on: 28 May 2018

Newcastle and Northumbria universities are working with Northumbria Police to fund more ‘bobbies on the beat’ in key student areas across the city throughout June.

published on: 28 May 2018

A brand new exhibition of unseen works by Northumberland’s celebrated Pitmen Painters will go on display at Woodhorn Museum, in Ashington.

published on: 25 May 2018

The spirt of Newcastle’s iconic River Tyne has inspired striking new art for an historic building on the city’s beautiful Quayside.

published on: 25 May 2018

Researchers have discovered mountain ranges and three huge, deep subglacial valleys from data collected during the first modern aerogeophysical survey of the South Pole region.

published on: 25 May 2018

Freedom City 2017 has been voted the Best Overall Event and Fine Art PhD student, Narbi Price, has won best Visual Artist in culture awards.

published on: 24 May 2018

Professor Richard Dawson talks to BBC Radio 4 as part of the ‘Climate Change and Me’ series to discuss the dramatic changes to our planet that have occurred in his lifetime.

published on: 24 May 2018

A Newcastle University academic is among those bringing a judicial review challenging health policy at the High Court.

published on: 24 May 2018

The perceived safety and quality of food imported from Europe into China provides commercial opportunities for European food producers, research has found.

published on: 23 May 2018

The mechanism our immune cells use to clear bacterial infections like tuberculosis might also be implicated in Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study.

published on: 22 May 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Gordon Port explains why the skies are filled with greenfly and how to get rid of them.

published on: 22 May 2018

Leading scientists say Newcastle University will rise to the challenge of the Prime Minister’s new Industrial Strategy.

published on: 21 May 2018

Peter Hanmer presents Plato’s Lair – the winning entry from 2017’s Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor competition.

published on: 18 May 2018

THE Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) has appointed Professor David Burn, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, as its new Chair-elect.

published on: 18 May 2018

An enterprising duo of Newcastle University graduates have set out to refresh the growing beverage market with the launch of a new brand of tonic water.

published on: 17 May 2018

Contemporary artworks installed among ancient Italian ruins.

published on: 17 May 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses music trends in the charts.

published on: 16 May 2018

£4.8 million research programme will look at how we better maintain and monitor our infrastructure.

published on: 16 May 2018

Lack of “happiness” hormone makes rice plants less attractive to insects

published on: 15 May 2018

The latest development in the partnership between Siemens and Newcastle University is launched today to accelerate digitalisation and meet the needs of an increasingly-digitalised society.

published on: 15 May 2018

Senior managers, academic and professional staff at Newcastle University have been meeting with the region’s employers in order to develop relevant apprenticeship training in areas of high demand.

published on: 14 May 2018

Students from Newcastle University have worked alongside staff at a North East nature reserve to create exciting new habitats for the wildlife which can be found there.

published on: 11 May 2018

Some 50 years since the world’s first heart transplant, a BBC documentary looks at a year in the lives of patients in need of a new heart, and the medics using cutting-edge technology to treat them.

published on: 11 May 2018

The closure is to allow for the installation of Which Way North, a special exhibition throughout the museum as part of this summer’s Great Exhibition of the North.

published on: 11 May 2018

Newcastle University Boat Club rowers have been crowned 2018 BUCS Regatta Champions.

published on: 10 May 2018

Can an urn inspire you to explore the story of Mary Eleanor Bowes? Would paintings spark new interest in Thomas Bewick? How will communities respond to the sound of bells in a disused church?

published on: 10 May 2018

Scientists have discovered bees linger on a flower, emptying it of nectar, because they have sugar-sensing taste neurons which work together to prolong the pleasure of the sweetness.

published on: 10 May 2018

Researchers at Newcastle University look at impact of automated decision making in banking has on consumer trust.

published on: 10 May 2018

Two leading academics affiliated to Newcastle University have been given prestigious awards for their outstanding work in health research.

published on: 10 May 2018

Architecture students have had the tutorial of a lifetime with one of the world’s most famous and prolific architects.

published on: 4 May 2018

Women going through the menopause experience a range of both physical and psychological symptoms and the effect can be hugely inconvenient and embarrassing, writes Dr Meera Vijayaraghavan.

published on: 4 May 2018

Body-worn sensors used at home and in clinic by people with mild Alzheimer’s to assess walking could offer a cost-effective way to detect early disease and monitor progression of the illness.

published on: 4 May 2018

Why conservation policies which value species based on their ‘usefulness’ are putting birds like the humble crow at risk.

published on: 3 May 2018

Newcastle University music students will be on song as they take to the stage at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House to perform Acis and Galatea

published on: 3 May 2018

The North East’s universities are joining forces under a £3.9m scheme to connect the region’s businesses with research to encourage growth and job creation.

published on: 3 May 2018

Experts from Newcastle University are working with colleagues at Ardhi University in Tanzania to tackle one of the world’s biggest dangers to health.

published on: 3 May 2018

Canine volunteers are being sought in a bid to better understand one of the most common health problems affecting the nation’s 8.5 million dogs.

published on: 2 May 2018

The first study of its kind has found that people who vape have the same mix of gut bacteria as non-smokers, whilst smokers have significant changes to their microbiome.

published on: 1 May 2018

Research involving Newcastle University has devised a ‘risk score’ which will be used to help frail older people have better support in hospital.

published on: 27 April 2018

Tributes have been paid to veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Archie Sibeko, who has passed away.

published on: 27 April 2018

Jane and Louise Wilson have been elected as a new Royal Academician in the category of Printmaking by the Royal Academy of Arts

published on: 26 April 2018

A new species of fish discovered 8,000 metres down has been named one of the most remarkable new species of 2017 by the World Register of Marine Species.

published on: 26 April 2018

A team of international scientists have created a new form of highly-efficient, low-cost insulation based on the wings of a dragonfly.

published on: 26 April 2018

Long-term use of some anticholinergic medications are associated with an increased risk of dementia, a landmark study has revealed.

published on: 25 April 2018

The Prime Minister has appointed Jane Wilson as a Trustee of Tate for four years, commencing on 30 March 2018.

published on: 25 April 2018

Newcastle University has moved to a higher position in a prestigious national league table.

published on: 25 April 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Craig Jones discusses how the US, UK, France and others have been involved in a bombing campaign in Syria for a number of years.

published on: 25 April 2018

Tributes have been paid to one of the region’s best-known scientists and an internationally-renowned hydrogeologist and environmental engineer.

published on: 24 April 2018

Patients from across the country will be recruited to take part in a major trial examining a new treatment for bipolar disorder.

published on: 23 April 2018

Newcastle and Dundee University researchers have uncovered an alternative path of how the breast cancer drug palbociclib drives malignant cells into cell death, senescence.

published on: 23 April 2018

Fifty years to the day since a memorial service was held in Newcastle to remember Dr Martin Luther King, a special service will take place to honour the civil rights icon.

published on: 20 April 2018

Patients with a rare medical condition can receive life-saving treatment at the touch of a button thanks to a new device developed by scientists.

published on: 20 April 2018

Staff and students are celebrating women’s contribution to industry and society, past and present..

published on: 19 April 2018

Increasing numbers of people worldwide are suffering life-long disability and dying prematurely due to the ineffective treatment of people with multiple health conditions, a new report suggests.

published on: 19 April 2018

Newcastle University Business School is among 30 global institutions praised for its bold and innovative approaches to business education.

published on: 18 April 2018

The Head of Newcastle University's Fine Art department has designed a series of coins The Royal Mint to commemorate a century of the Royal Air Force (RAF).

published on: 18 April 2018

From the right to vote to space exploration, the popular Insights public lectures series explores frontiers with a range of speakers and topics.

published on: 17 April 2018

Parents’ diets and health can have implications for the growth, development, and long-term health of their children before their conception, a study with Newcastle University reveals.

published on: 16 April 2018

Two new electric vehicle rapid filling stations are planned for motorists in Newcastle and Sunderland.

published on: 13 April 2018

Newcastle University Business School is celebrating 30 years of international accreditation for its MBA programme, highlighting its commitment to excellence in management education.

published on: 13 April 2018

A self-built tandem trike is to travel around Newcastle and Gateshead dispensing seed pods as part of an exciting new art project.

published on: 13 April 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Hopkins and Kawtar Najib discuss differences in anti-Muslim acts that take place in the two capitals.

published on: 13 April 2018

The similarities between the cities of Newcastle and Pittsburgh were under the spotlight, when Newcastle University welcomed a high level delegation from the University of Pittsburgh.

published on: 13 April 2018

A platform bringing together world-leading diagnostic resources and expertise to develop new and innovative technologies to improve patient health and wellbeing has been launched.

published on: 11 April 2018

Experts at Newcastle University are part of a new project to drive forward collaboration to bring the Internet of Things into our daily lives.

published on: 9 April 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Kevin Crosby highlights the ways jurors have been punished for breaking the law.

published on: 3 April 2018

A set of teaching resources inspired by Tyneside’s radical past is helping schoolchildren to gain a better understanding of civil rights in today’s world.

published on: 3 April 2018

A fascinating new project will see contemporary artworks installed among the ancient ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii, creating two art venues in stunning, historically resonant settings.

published on: 29 March 2018

The North East’s universities are joining forces to commercialise research and boost the region’s economy after a Minister announced £4.9m in Government funding.

published on: 29 March 2018

A research chef has been shortlisted for a BBC Food and Farming award for Cook of the Year for his work helping patients recover the pleasure of eating.

published on: 28 March 2018

Pioneering early people who lived at the end of the last ice age actually carried on with life as usual despite plummeting temperatures, a study suggests.

published on: 27 March 2018

Cancer patients in Europe could soon receive a life-extending drug invented and developed by scientists at Newcastle University.

published on: 26 March 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Jon Coburn discusses how the March for Our Lives suggests that a far more significant movement for democratic change is taking root.

published on: 26 March 2018

Professor Phil Taylor explains why the Government’s decision to refuse an open cast mine at Druridge Bay will set a benchmark for the future of energy in the UK.

published on: 23 March 2018

Newcastle University and its Students’ Union have announced the winners of the first round of a new competition to find the students who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in their community.

published on: 23 March 2018

Newcastle University has been ranked among the best in the UK for student experience by an influential higher education publication.

published on: 22 March 2018

Two Newcastle University buildings are in the running for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2018.

published on: 22 March 2018

Humanity is being squeezed out of education with dire consequences for teachers and pupils, says a Newcastle University expert.

published on: 22 March 2018

Writing for Cambridge Consultants, Nicola Millar explains how we are working to develop a drug-free approach for managing menopausal hot flushes.

published on: 22 March 2018

Newcastle’s global hub for urban innovation enters next phase in development.

published on: 22 March 2018

Newcastle University Business School is offering up to £250,000 of scholarship funding to support MBA students.

published on: 21 March 2018

Newcastle University has been awarded one of only ten prestigious Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programmes.

published on: 20 March 2018

Newcastle University has appointed Professor Nigel Harkness as its new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

published on: 20 March 2018

Young people whose families support them financially are not only more likely to remain dependent on their parents, but also become less ambitious new research has shown.

published on: 19 March 2018

Catherine McKinnell MP met cancer scientists at Newcastle University to learn about their life-saving work.

published on: 19 March 2018

A documentary which charts Professor Sugata Mitra’s efforts to establish his School in the Cloud in India and the UK will be given its world premiere.

published on: 16 March 2018

The Newcastle Poetry Festival brings together an exciting blend of award-winning poets, musicians, painters and film-makers packed into four dynamic days.

published on: 15 March 2018

A new exhibition at Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock will bring together art and medicine to reflect on the beauty and complexity of the human heart.

published on: 15 March 2018

The House of Commons that was elected just months after women were given the right to vote failed to live up to the promise of a more representative democracy.

published on: 15 March 2018

Newcastle University student, Joe Reid has been named the UK’s best undergraduate dentist in a national dental skills competition.

published on: 14 March 2018

A new centre will be set up in Newcastle to look at the development of cell, gene and tissue engineered therapies in the UK.

published on: 12 March 2018

More than 100 Careers Services leaders from around the world will be in Newcastle to share expertise and best practise of delivering excellent career services for students and employers.

published on: 12 March 2018

Delegates from all over the world have headed to Newcastle University for a conference and multimedia event series about the celebrated Japanese author.

published on: 9 March 2018

Researchers from the global Human Cell Atlas Consortium, including Newcastle University, have sequenced the first 250 thousand developmental cells.

published on: 8 March 2018

A group of subsea engineers from Newcastle University and Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) have reached the finals of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE to find new ways to map the ocean floor.

published on: 8 March 2018

Why the need for evidence-based research is more important than ever before.

published on: 7 March 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Stacy Gillis discusses women's writing and selects novels about women and independence.

published on: 7 March 2018

The evidence on which India’s top selling drug combinations for diabetes have been approved for sale is shoddy, finds the first study of its kind.

published on: 7 March 2018

Researchers have received a grant of more than £340,000 to test a new technique which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of aggressive prostate cancer.

published on: 6 March 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr argues that The Rolling Stones harking back to their past is ensuring that they and the music remain relevant.

published on: 6 March 2018

International students continue to rate highly their experience at Newcastle University, an international student survey has revealed.

published on: 5 March 2018

Newcastle University Business School appoints educational leader as new Goldman Visiting Professor

published on: 2 March 2018

The full programme for the Great Exhibition of the North 2018 has been announced.

published on: 28 February 2018

The latest information from the Met Office indicates that a yellow weather warning is now in place.

published on: 28 February 2018

The risk of man-made earthquakes due to fracking is greatly reduced if high-pressure fluid injection used to crack underground rocks is 895m away from faults in the Earth’s crust.

published on: 28 February 2018

Newcastle University subjects are among the world’s best, according to global higher education rankings.

published on: 28 February 2018

At a time when family doctors are at ‘saturation point’ and facing a crisis in recruitment, new research reveals that they carry the burden of healthcare of our rapidly ageing population.

published on: 27 February 2018

A team of scientists have headed to the world’s biggest iceberg to investigate a mysterious marine ecosystem that’s been hidden beneath an Antarctic ice shelf for up to 120,000 years.

published on: 23 February 2018

Over 300 Newcastle University students worked with residents and helped charities across the city as part of the Raising and Giving (RAG) Community Day.

published on: 23 February 2018

Landmark study shows the impact of flooding, droughts and heatwaves by 2050-2100 will exceed previous predictions.

published on: 21 February 2018

A type of Roman ring which inspired JRR Tolkien to write The Hobbit has been shown to be unique to the late fourth and fifth centuries when Britain was slipping from the Roman Empire’s grasp.

published on: 21 February 2018

Car insurance providers conceal which brands they own to improve the likelihood one of them is chosen by a potential new customer when using online comparison sites.

published on: 20 February 2018

Concert goers in the region spend almost £44m a year on tickets, transport, food, drink and merchandise and support 1,620 full-time equivalent jobs, a study into the live music scene has shown.

published on: 16 February 2018

A century after Sir Alexander Fleming made two of the most important medical breakthroughs, scientists have unlocked the secret of how his discoveries may contribute to recurrent patient infections.

published on: 15 February 2018

Strict controls would be “a necessity” to minimise the risk of spills and leaks from any future UK shale gas industry, according to new research.

published on: 15 February 2018

A bionic hand that can ‘see’ objects and pick them up by itself has won a prestigious 2018 Netexplo UNESCO Award in Paris.

published on: 13 February 2018

A Newcastle University academic will be working at the heart of Parliament after being appointed as Senior Research Analyst for the House of Commons Library.

published on: 12 February 2018

Residents across Newcastle are being asked to nominate students who have gone above and beyond to support their community.

published on: 12 February 2018

Experts from Newcastle University are contributing to this year’s Radio 3 Free Thinking Festival.

published on: 9 February 2018

Miniature glasses have revealed a new form of 3D vision in praying mantises that could lead to simpler visual processing for robots.

published on: 8 February 2018

Newcastle University has been awarded £5.2 million for doctoral training starting September 2018.

published on: 7 February 2018

An international study involving Newcastle University has been launched to answer the final questions before aspirin could be recommended to reduce cancer risk.

published on: 6 February 2018

Millions of unapproved antibiotics are being sold in India, according to a new study by leading researchers.

published on: 5 February 2018

Scientists are uniting with fundraisers in Newcastle today to celebrate the discovery of a life-extending cancer drug developed in the region, ahead of its possible European licensing.

published on: 5 February 2018

Writing for The Conversation, Professor T. T. Arvind and Professor Lindsay Stirton analyse the problems modern public sector outsourcing.

published on: 2 February 2018

A new study has identified the most effective initiatives for promoting respect and social inclusion for older people living in the community.

published on: 30 January 2018

Research by a Newcastle University medical student could lead to Metro users taking more exercise by ‘walking a stop or two’.

published on: 30 January 2018

Newcastle University is to play a leading role in the world’s first, large-scale trial of Vehicle-to-Grid technology.

published on: 30 January 2018

Students and staff have joined together to celebrate the official opening of the School of Pharmacy.

published on: 26 January 2018

A new film which looks at what it means to be an outsider and belonging is beginning a national tour this month.

published on: 26 January 2018

A group made up of the world’s finest female fiddle players will release its new album next month.

published on: 26 January 2018

Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.

published on: 26 January 2018

Prime Minister announces £20 million for Institute of Coding to train next generation of digital specialists.

published on: 25 January 2018

Newcastle University research reveals that the number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double between 2015 and 2035.

published on: 24 January 2018

First cohort of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning start-ups give a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘tinkering in the garage’.

published on: 23 January 2018

In an industry that is typically male dominated, female graduates from Newcastle University are forging their way in the video gaming profession.

published on: 23 January 2018

A new project will examine how communities affected by war make the transition from conflict to peace, by using film to investigate experiences and perceptions of this process.

published on: 23 January 2018

Newcastle University to be part of a world-leading research programme to overcome the challenges of current battery technology and accelerate the electric vehicle revolution.

published on: 23 January 2018

Newcastle University, in collaboration with Art Monthly and the newly reopened Hatton Gallery, is pleased to announce the launch of ‘The Producers Part II: New Positions on Curating’.

published on: 19 January 2018

Research shows a collection of small adaptations in stress activated proteins, accumulated over millennia of human history, could help to explain our increased natural defences and longer lifespan.

published on: 19 January 2018

A new season of Insights public lectures starts with Rt Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, talking about modern democracy.

published on: 18 January 2018

A novel prognostic skin cancer test being developed by experts at Newcastle University has won a national prize for healthcare products that have the potential to change patients’ lives.

published on: 17 January 2018

Renowned globally as the master of post-minimalist abstraction, a major exhibition of works by Sean Scully is to be presented at Newcastle University's Hatton Gallery next month.

published on: 15 January 2018

Emerging artist Joy Labinjo who won one of the art world’s most generous prizes, will launch her first exhibition in London this month.

published on: 5 January 2018

A pioneering study has found that patients with Parkinson’s disease have more errors in the mitochondrial DNA within the brainstem, leading to increased cell death in that area.

published on: 4 January 2018

Scientists have developed a new way to ‘sow’ coral larvae onto degraded reefs like farmers plant seedlings in a field.

published on: 3 January 2018