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