January
News in January 2018
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What factors make ‘age-friendly environments’ effective?
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
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Medical student encourages Metro users to walk a stop or two
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
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1,000 V2G chargers put UK at forefront of electric vehicle revolution
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
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Celebrating our newest arrival, the opening of Pharmacy
Students and staff have joined together to celebrate the official opening of the School of Pharmacy.
published on: 26 January 2018
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Newcastle University artist explores the Rules of Engagement
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
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New album by folk supergroup formed by Newcastle University lecturer
A group made up of the world’s finest female fiddle players will release its new album next month.
published on: 26 January 2018
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Lack of essential and affordable medicines in India revealed
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
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Plugging the digital skills gap
Prime Minister announces £20 million for Institute of Coding to train next generation of digital specialists.
published on: 25 January 2018
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Number of older people with four or more diseases will double by 2035
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
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Inventors of the past inspire new innovation programme
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
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Newcastle University graduates help bring popular video games to life
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
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Film project explores transition to peace in war-torn communities
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
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£42 Million for Energy Storage Research
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
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The Producers Part II - talks discussing changes in curation launched
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
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How did we evolve to live longer?
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
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New season of Insights public lectures starts
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
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Work to develop a skin cancer test wins prize
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
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Acclaimed artist returns to Newcastle University for new show
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
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Belonging – first solo show for award-winning Newcastle graduate
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
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New brainstem changes identified in Parkinson’s disease
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
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New approach paves the way for large-scale coral reef restoration
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