Press Office

2019

News in 2019

  • University film success

    Short films made by staff and students at Newcastle University have recently enjoyed success at international film festivals.

    published on: 23 October 2019

  • Performance explores the offshoring of dementia care

    A new performance explores the impact when families decide to outsource the care of relatives with dementia to companies based in Thailand.

    published on: 23 October 2019

  • Tackling racial harassment

    Response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's inquiry report 'Tackling Racial Harassment: Universities Challenged.'

    published on: 23 October 2019

  • Growing globally in the face of a climate emergency

    Professor Richard Davies, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global, asks if internationalisation can be compatible with carbon neutrality.

    published on: 22 October 2019

  • Women entrepreneurs share the secret of their success

    Up and coming businesswomen are sharing the secrets of their business success, as part of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week.

    published on: 21 October 2019

  • Boost for research into life in Palestine

    Newcastle University’s expertise on issues facing people living in Palestine and the Middle East will be further boosted, following the announcement of new funding and a new research fellowship.

    published on: 17 October 2019

  • TV CBBC’s “Operation Ouch” comes on board

    Our bodies produce an astonishing litre and a half of mucus and slime a day. A grim but fascinating fact, that children TV programme “Operation Ouch” brought to life with slimy fish and our experts.

    published on: 17 October 2019

  • Signing up to a shared vision for Healthy Ageing

    Newcastle University has joined high profile organisations in the UK’s health, housing, employment, research and voluntary sectors to launch a landmark shared vision on healthy ageing.

    published on: 17 October 2019