A 3-D model of how a Northumberland river has changed course over the past 150 years is helping scientists better understand the risk of it flooding in the future.

published on: 27 January 2020

Professor Jackie Kay has been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours.

published on: 28 December 2019

For the first time, scientists have been able to observe people developing Type 2 diabetes – and confirmed that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas, triggering the chronic condition.

published on: 20 December 2019

Leading clinical endocrinologist and Newcastle Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Brian Walker, has been appointed as Chair for the Medical Research Council's Population and Systems Medicine Board (PMSB).

published on: 19 December 2019

A Newcastle University expert has become the first in the country to provide sight-saving NHS stem cell treatment to patients.

published on: 19 December 2019

The more TV we watch the more we prefer thinner female bodies, according to a new study on body image.

published on: 19 December 2019

Newcastle University students have been recognised for going the extra mile to support their neighbours and the communities they live in.

published on: 19 December 2019

Inspirational North East businesswoman Helen McArdle CBE has given £2.5 million to help further vital research into ageing.

published on: 17 December 2019

Newcastle University Library archivists have uncovered a mince pie recipe from 1733.

published on: 16 December 2019

Newcastle University’s flagship Translating and Interpreting MA programme has been given a major boost thanks to a £1.2m investment.

published on: 12 December 2019

A Newcastle University academic has won a prestigious fellowship from the British Academy and Wolfson Foundation.

published on: 6 December 2019

Owen Hopkins has been named the first director of a new centre for architecture and cities in the Sir Terry Farrell Building at Newcastle University.

published on: 5 December 2019

A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.

published on: 4 December 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the history of the special relationship between the UK and US, and the timing of President Trump's latest visit to the UK.

published on: 4 December 2019

Layering minute amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic that could prevent infection following an operation, new research has shown.

published on: 4 December 2019

Writing for The Conversation, experts discuss why the introduction of free dental check-ups won’t make much difference to the UK’s oral health crisis.

published on: 2 December 2019

Sir Quentin Blake is among the artists who have donated works to the Newcastle University Fine Art Auction.

published on: 28 November 2019

A scientist involved in the creation of Rubraca®, a new cancer drug that has been approved for use on the NHS, has donated her share of proceeds to the Community Foundation.

published on: 26 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Lorenza Fontana discusses the political crisis in Bolivia.

published on: 26 November 2019

Scientists studying one of the most common forms of childhood cancer have made an important breakthrough in understanding how the disease progresses.

published on: 26 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Victor Harlow and Michael Price argue that a resurgent need for almshouses can be seen as a symptom of a bigger problem.

published on: 25 November 2019

Households in the UK would support a return to the use of hydrogen as a domestic fuel and believe it would have a positive environmental impact.

published on: 22 November 2019

For the past two decades a team of Newcastle University experts have been asking important questions about some of the most contentious advances in medical research of recent times.

published on: 21 November 2019

Poet, artist and video film-maker Imtiaz Dharker will become Chancellor of Newcastle University on 1 January 2020.

published on: 21 November 2019

Newcastle University is lighting up in support of Chemistry Week which is this year celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table.

published on: 20 November 2019

An event to highlight the issues facing women military veterans will take place next week.

published on: 20 November 2019

A network of sensors are measuring levels of air pollution outside schools to give policymakers a more accurate picture of the air being breathed in by our children as they learn and play.

published on: 20 November 2019

The grisly history of Newcastle’s notorious Victorian gaol is being brought to life by a new research project.

published on: 20 November 2019

New study shows how changes in Antarctic sea ice is driving one of the world’s smallest seabirds to forage further for food.

published on: 19 November 2019

A Newcastle expert has won a prestigious award for her groundbreaking contributions to medical science.

published on: 19 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Karen Sands-O'Connor explains why making British children's books more diverse is the responsibility of everyone involved.

published on: 14 November 2019

The Frederick Douglass Centre, the new learning and teaching centre on Newcastle Helix, has been officially opened by a descendant of the world-renowned activist, author and abolitionist.

published on: 14 November 2019

A Newcastle University graduate is brewing a market growth formula with the launch of two new craft soft drink flavours.

published on: 14 November 2019

As part of a programme of events themed around global social justice, members of the University community will come together to consider the roadmap towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

published on: 12 November 2019

Newcastle University has today been accredited as a Living Wage Employer which will see everyone working here receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 an hour.

published on: 11 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Conall Mallory and Sean Molloy discuss which rights the UK could prioritise and those that could be sidelined after leaving the European Union.

published on: 8 November 2019

French actor Max Linder was the first film star, the latest book by a Newcastle University expert reveals.

published on: 7 November 2019

A new laboratory focused on the design and build of drones capable of exploring and working in our oceans is helping to strengthen the North East’s expertise in underwater engineering.

published on: 7 November 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, according to a new study.

published on: 7 November 2019

Fireworks and bonfires cause air pollution levels to soar on November 5th, thousands of sensors collecting data across Newcastle and Gateshead have shown.

published on: 5 November 2019

The Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University takes a bold new approach to tackling global health challenges.

published on: 1 November 2019

Liver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, according to latest figures.

published on: 1 November 2019

Research carried out as part of a PhD has led to a new BBC Four documentary examining Britain’s response to the Cold War.

published on: 30 October 2019

A new study has shed light on a debilitating autoimmune condition by identifying a number of subtypes of the disease.

published on: 29 October 2019

Newcastle University students will be out ‘trick or treating’ this week – but they won’t be asking for sweets.

published on: 29 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Candy Rowe and Jenny Read discuss their findings that patterns – particularly stripes - can help conceal speeding prey.

published on: 28 October 2019

Trade partnerships between the European Union and West African nations intended to reduce poverty should not be tied to free market reform, research suggests.

published on: 25 October 2019

A breakthrough has been made in understanding a rare genetic skin disease that causes progressively enlarging skin tumours over the scalp, face and body.

published on: 24 October 2019

Fiona Mozley will discuss her acclaimed debut novel Elmet

published on: 24 October 2019

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

published on: 23 October 2019

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

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

published on: 23 October 2019

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

published on: 22 October 2019

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

published on: 21 October 2019

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

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

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

Newcastle University is part of a new consortium chosen by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new professional learning and development programme for teachers and mentors.

published on: 16 October 2019

Referendums that use a preferential ballot system can potentially lead to better public deliberation and allow voters on all sides to feel that their views have been taken into account.

published on: 14 October 2019

An ovarian cancer treatment, developed by scientists at Newcastle University, has been approved for use on the NHS.

published on: 11 October 2019

For the first time, scientists have found a way that can effectively transport medication into the brain - which could lead to improved treatments for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.

published on: 11 October 2019

Newcastle University has committed to invest up to £1.4m to support the Erasmus exchange programme for academic year 2020-2021 in the event of a no deal Brexit and the government not funding it.

published on: 11 October 2019

Rose Frain last exhibited at Newcastle University at her graduation show in 1962.

published on: 10 October 2019

Family doctors stopped giving alcohol advice to patients when they stopped being paid to do so, new research has revealed.

published on: 10 October 2019

Students at Newcastle University are getting a helping paw to manage their mental health, thanks to the University’s newest recruit – Bessie, the Jack Russell.

published on: 10 October 2019

In a world first, scientists have created the human developmental liver cell atlas that provides crucial insights into how the blood and immune systems develop in the foetus.

published on: 9 October 2019

A new partnership has been established to unite the North East’s leading energy innovation, demonstration and delivery capabilities, in order to drive new opportunities and growth for the region.

published on: 9 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Matt Perry discusses how trade unions could have an indispensable role in responding to the climate crisis.

published on: 8 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Ríona McArdle discusses the research she led which shows that walking may be a key clinical tool in helping identify specific types of dementia

published on: 8 October 2019

Recent graduates, people interested in technology and employees will be able to benefit from a new apprenticeship that has been created with the BBC, UK universities and a number of agencies.

published on: 7 October 2019

Newcastle is among the group of 20 universities that have joined forces to strike a landmark renewable energy deal which will help slash prices and cut emissions.

published on: 7 October 2019

Two pioneering engineers from Newcastle University have received funding to develop groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to considerably benefit society and the UK economy.

published on: 4 October 2019

A multi-million European-wide project to improve the conditions of egg-laying chickens is launched today, to coincide with World Animal Day.

published on: 4 October 2019

A new study, involving Newcastle University experts and published in BMJ Open, links a rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.

published on: 3 October 2019

Researcher, teacher, writer and TEDx speaker Nic Palmarini has been appointed as the new Director of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing.

published on: 3 October 2019

Newcastle science is set to receive a million pound boost to help transform training for doctors who undertake cancer research – and help retain women scientists in the field.

published on: 1 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Katarzyna Mickiewicz discusses the research she led showing that bacteria can “change shape” in the human body to avoid being targeted by antibiotics.

published on: 1 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Adam Behr discusses the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' Abbey Road.

published on: 30 September 2019

A Glasgow shipbuilder who rose from poverty to become one of the most celebrated figures of the Upper Clyde shipyard ‘work-in’ is remembered in a new book.

published on: 30 September 2019

A new season of Insights public lectures starts next month with another varied programme of talks covering a range of topical issues.

published on: 27 September 2019

The first cell atlas of the human kidney’s immune system has been created after scientists mapped nearly 70,000 individual kidney cells from early life and adults.

published on: 26 September 2019

Many people have been prompted to get in touch thanks to recent media coverage, so we have put together this email which contains information which we hope will help.

published on: 26 September 2019

ITV Tyne Tees presenter Pam Royle, is one of the first to try a new test developed by Newcastle University which predicts whether her skin cancer is likely to return.

published on: 26 September 2019

Newcastle University and the University of Groningen reaffirmed their long-standing partnership and commitment to climate change action with a high-profile visit.

published on: 26 September 2019

Scientists have confirmed for the first time that bacteria can change form to avoid being detected by antibiotics in the human body.

published on: 26 September 2019

Delicate wash cycles in washing machines found to release more plastic microfibres than other cycles.

published on: 26 September 2019

The introduction of minimum unit pricing in Scotland appears to have been successful in reducing the amount of alcohol purchased and, by inference, consumption by households.

published on: 25 September 2019

An energetic lion dance and traditional drumming have formed part of the celebrations to mark a decade of teaching at our international campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia.

published on: 24 September 2019

Universities UK, in collaboration with Newcastle University, has today launched a briefing to raise awareness of the dangers of initiations and excessive alcohol consumption among students.

published on: 23 September 2019

Students, staff and alumni are coming together to celebrate a decade of teaching at our international campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed).

published on: 20 September 2019

A new study highlights the negative health effects of even short periods of physical inactivity and stresses the importance of staying physically active.

published on: 20 September 2019

Newcastle University partners with New Writing North for creative collaboration

published on: 20 September 2019

Realising Opportunities, the Newcastle University-led collaboration of leading research intensive universities, has announced that Lancaster and Loughborough Universities have joined the partnership.

published on: 19 September 2019

Newcastle University has been ranked among the best institutions in the world at engaging with employers.

published on: 19 September 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Einat Gedalya-Lavy discusses female political leadership in Israel, ahead of elections this month.

published on: 16 September 2019

Scientists at Newcastle University have shown that patterns – particularly stripes which are easy to spot when an animal is still - can also help conceal speeding prey.

published on: 12 September 2019

Scientists at Newcastle University have shown that patterns – particularly stripes which are easy to spot when an animal is still - can also help conceal speeding prey.

published on: 12 September 2019

Newcastle University has welcomed the announcement that a new post-study work visa would allow international students to work in the UK for two years after graduation

published on: 12 September 2019

Newcastle University has introduced a new scholarship scheme specifically for asylum-seekers and refugees who wish to study at the University.

published on: 12 September 2019

Experts urge Government to launch an investigation into neural interface technologies for innovation and to allow the public to shape the field, which could transform medicine and human interaction.

published on: 10 September 2019

Genomic medicine is advancing towards every day clinical practice in tackling childhood cancer, according to Newcastle University experts.

published on: 9 September 2019

Newcastle University and China have celebrated their long-standing partnership with a visit by the Consul General.

published on: 6 September 2019

Nine weather stations are being launched across the region in a bid to improve the information given to firefighters and help them prepare for the emergencies they might face.

published on: 4 September 2019

Writing for The Conversation, David Lawrence discusses the progress made in groundbreaking but contentious biological research involving genetic engineering and human-animal hybrids.

published on: 3 September 2019

This autumn Hatton Gallery presents the work of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997).

published on: 2 September 2019

Newcastle University student Sam Pooley was all smiles as he proudly showed off his World Transplant Games medals.

published on: 27 August 2019

Expedition scientist, Dr Clare Fitzsimmons has been part of the crew which has revealed how the Titanic is being devoured by metal-eating bacteria.

published on: 23 August 2019

A new partnership between the Sutton Trust and Newcastle University will support teenagers from the North East to access careers in law and medicine.

published on: 23 August 2019

A national centre researching inflammatory arthritis will receive nearly £2m over five years to help improve understanding of the condition.

published on: 21 August 2019

Living within 300 metres of urban green space such as parks, nature reserves or play areas is associated with greater happiness, sense of worth, and life satisfaction - according to a new study.

published on: 21 August 2019

Atelerix, a Newcastle University spin out which has pioneered the storage and transport of cells at room temperature has won a grant to work with leading regenerative medicine company, Rexgenero

published on: 21 August 2019

Scores of people enjoyed a fun day of interactive exercise workshops designed to test and measure the body’s strength and fitness as part of the World Transplant Games.

published on: 19 August 2019

A pioneering European research project, designed to develop new diagnostic tests to assess patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has expanded giving access to more patients.

published on: 19 August 2019

Newcastle University student Sam Pooley is about to represent Great Britain in the World Transplant Games.

published on: 15 August 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Richard Davies discusses how much fracking is responsible for the rising levels of methane in our atmosphere.

published on: 15 August 2019

Wind erosion has been ruled out as the primary cause of methane gas release on Mars, Newcastle University academics have shown.

published on: 12 August 2019

PhD student Evripidis Karydis is showing his documentaries all over the world.

published on: 9 August 2019

Beads from a rare Bronze Age necklace have been discovered during an archaeological dig involving students from Newcastle University.

published on: 8 August 2019

Newcastle University’s role as one of the world’s leading universities looking at the issue of cultural property protection has been cemented after UNESCO renewed a prestigious post.

published on: 8 August 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Sarah Campbell discusses why there needs to be a commitment to breathing new life into the Northern Ireland peace process.

published on: 8 August 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Elizabeth Lewis and co-author Dr Maria Pregnolato discuss how extreme weather is threatening ageing infrastructure.

published on: 8 August 2019

Families are being encouraged to take part in a fun day of interactive exercise workshops designed to test and measure the body’s strength and fitness.

published on: 6 August 2019

Three Newcastle University academics have been elected as National Teaching Fellows.

published on: 5 August 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler discusses why we should expect heatwaves and flash flooding to happen more often.

published on: 2 August 2019

An artist has drawn inspiration from one of Newcastle University’s Fine Art Department’s most influential periods for her new exhibition.

published on: 2 August 2019

A unique collection of songs, created as part of a research project led by Newcastle University, is giving a voice to women who have survived domestic abuse.

published on: 30 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Richardson highlights the role of city workers, unions and the expatriate community in the current wave of protests in Hong Kong.

published on: 30 July 2019

A fourth consecutive top 10 ranking has cemented Newcastle's position as a leading performance sport university.

published on: 30 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Chris Rodgers discusses how more urban green spaces are being threatened in an age of austerity and what can be done to save them.

published on: 30 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Kellie Morrissey and James Hodge argue that designers and carers shouldn’t be afraid of using the present and the future in innovating for dementia care.

published on: 30 July 2019

Newcastle University’s newest education facility will be named the Dame Margaret Barbour Building.

published on: 29 July 2019

A world-first research project will unravel how human embryos develop in the first weeks and months after fertilisation, improving understanding of fertility, birth defects and regenerative medicine.

published on: 26 July 2019

Experts from Newcastle University say a government crackdown on energy drinks does not go far enough, following the publication of a highly anticipated report.

published on: 25 July 2019

A project which places modern artworks in historical settings is the subject of two exhibitions and a conference.

published on: 25 July 2019

A Newcastle University graduate has won an award for his social enterprise project helping connect foodbanks with the communities they support.

published on: 25 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Martyn Dade-Robertson discusses five ways the buildings of the future might use biotech to become living, breathing things.

published on: 22 July 2019

Expert in cities has been made a Fellow of The British Academy, the voice for the humanities and social sciences.

published on: 19 July 2019

Health experts have joined to fight worsening health inequalities between the North and the rest of England, showing over half of the North has a lower life expectancy than the worst Southern area.

published on: 18 July 2019

Newcastle University has been given a First Class Honours ranking in the latest People and Planet University League.

published on: 17 July 2019

Leading figures are to be awarded honorary degrees by Newcastle University.

published on: 17 July 2019

Pig fat could have been used to grease the sledges used to transport the massive stones of Stonehenge into position, new analysis by archaeologists at Newcastle University has suggested.

published on: 15 July 2019

A revolutionary approach to treating chemical burns in the eye is beginning a clinical trial.

published on: 12 July 2019

Scientists show how wildfires disrupt important pollination processes by moths and increase extinction risks.

published on: 12 July 2019

A leading ophthalmologist involved in revolutionary research which could cure some of the causes of blindness has been awarded an academic honour by Newcastle University.

published on: 11 July 2019

Muhammad Firdaus Bin Fawzi Laza, an engineering student at Newcastle University in Singapore, has been recognised for his hard work by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

published on: 11 July 2019

Newcastle University and North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) event held to raise awareness of career opportunities in the built environment.

published on: 11 July 2019

Experts in the region are leading a national project to address health inequalities in the country and the prevention of poor health.

published on: 11 July 2019

Margot James, Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries enjoyed a preview tour of Newcastle’s highly anticipated Catalyst Building during her visit to the city.

published on: 10 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Amy Hinsley and Niki Rust argue that there is insufficient data to prove that poaching has increased because of inhumane farming operations.

published on: 9 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, experts in biodiversity argue that Earth’s life-support systems may collapse if humanity doesn’t change the way it values and uses nature.

published on: 9 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Sean Peacock considers how young people are far from oblivious to the effects of climate change.

published on: 9 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, experts in OpenLab argue that tech can empower refugee communities but only if the refugees themselves are involved in the design process.

published on: 9 July 2019

New study highlights the delay and deterioration in driving when older drivers have to ‘take-back’ control of their vehicle in difficult conditions.

published on: 4 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Emma Seddon discusses how English is evolving in the EU

published on: 4 July 2019

New research suggests that the national soil guidance should be revised as it does not accurately recognise how lead is stored in the soil and transfers to vegetables.

published on: 4 July 2019

A game changing study which will see technology used to help people suffering from mental illness is beginning a clinical trial.

published on: 4 July 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how Glastonbury highlights the issues of the day

published on: 3 July 2019

A greater openness around wellbeing and anxiety in the workplace and a shift in culture needs to take place in the legal profession to address high levels of poor mental health among junior lawyers.

published on: 2 July 2019

Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered neurons in insect brains that compute 3D distance and direction. Understanding these could help vision in robots.

published on: 28 June 2019

Researchers at Newcastle University are launching a new study to see whether eating a Mediterranean-style diet and being more physically active could improve brain function and reduce dementia risk.

published on: 26 June 2019

A Newcastle University academic will play a key role in the first ever public inquiry into Islamophobia in Scotland.

published on: 25 June 2019

Designs for monasteries, tourist destinations and outward bound centres are among the ideas on display at this year’s Architecture Degree Show which opens to the public on Monday 24 June.

published on: 21 June 2019

Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy has been awarded a share of the first round of funding for work on tackling financial problems and improving living standards.

published on: 21 June 2019

Experts from Newcastle and Northumbria Universities will develop new technologies to revolutionise how buildings are constructed and how they operate.

published on: 19 June 2019

Newcastle University has been ranked in the world's top 150 universities by an influential guide.

published on: 19 June 2019

Two of the University’s academics have received national recognition from the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences for the excellence of their work.

published on: 18 June 2019

A project that sees students at a Newcastle school pass judgement on recent legal cases has won community initiative of the year at the Northern Law Awards.

published on: 18 June 2019

The Vice-Chancellor and President of Newcastle University has been chosen as the new chair of the N8 Research Partnership (N8) board of directors.

published on: 18 June 2019

A novel low-cost underwater robot invented by North East engineering experts is being showcased as part of a major new exhibition at the London Science Museum.

published on: 17 June 2019

A leading expert on the legalities surrounding artificial intelligence will explore the rise of ‘deepfakes’ to create false information online.

published on: 14 June 2019

The Sir Terry Farrell Building will become a world leading centre where people can learn about the city of Newcastle’s past and discuss its future, and think about the future of global cities.

published on: 13 June 2019

A groundbreaking £985,000 cancer research and treatment project aims to reverse the region’s high incidence and low survival rates of bowel cancer.

published on: 12 June 2019

Experts at Newcastle University are leading a major new project to explore the past, present and future of the public green spaces at the heart of our towns and cities..

published on: 12 June 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Elena Katselli argues that the UK's refusal to hand back the Chagos Islands disregards international law.

published on: 11 June 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr pays tribute to Dr John, who passed away on 6 June at the age of 77.

published on: 11 June 2019

Newcastle University students translate audio guides for Newcastle Castle

published on: 7 June 2019

New research shows that increasing use of the private sector for hip surgery in England is driving down NHS provision.

published on: 7 June 2019

Academics at Newcastle University are working collaboratively with others to build an Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Bill.

published on: 6 June 2019

An award-winning scheme has been given a major funding boost to help spark a step-change in mental health support for students.

published on: 5 June 2019

A new study has surprised the medical world, finding that smoking does not shorten the length of telomeres - a marker at the end of our chromosomes that is widely accepted as an indicator of ageing.

published on: 5 June 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses what Donald Trump's state visit to the UK says about the 'special relationship' between the two countries.

published on: 3 June 2019

Team Tao Receive Special Recognition in $7m Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE Competition.

published on: 3 June 2019

Fifty years of work by NATO to champion gender issues and the women who have been at the forefront of those efforts are highlighted in a ground-breaking new book.

published on: 3 June 2019

Analysis of prehistoric poo by archaeologists at Newcastle University has helped uncover evidence that some of the earliest farmers were infected by an intestinal parasite.

published on: 31 May 2019

Four years of hard work will pay off when Newcastle University’s Fine Art Degree Show opens this week.

published on: 29 May 2019

The first thermodynamically-reversible chemical reactor capable of producing hydrogen as a pure product stream represents a “transformational” step forward in the chemical industry.

published on: 27 May 2019

A major national study based in the North East has recommended a number of improvements which would place young people with long-term health conditions at the heart of their NHS care.

published on: 24 May 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Alistair Clark discusses how the government has long known about a range of electoral administration issues that need improvement.

published on: 24 May 2019

Credit 'curfews' are needed to stop people spiralling into debt, according to a new report

published on: 23 May 2019

Researchers at Newcastle University have received a £260,000 funding boost from a leading dementia research charity.

published on: 21 May 2019

How the UK’s largest urban experiment is starting to shed light on how our cities should be managed and developed in the future.

published on: 20 May 2019

Newcastle University today celebrates the individuals, communities, businesses and organisations that play a critical role in shaping our teaching and research and bringing real value to what we do.

published on: 17 May 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Smriti Sharma discusses why the number of women working in India has been falling.

published on: 16 May 2019

A leading academic from Newcastle University has today been recognised for her exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy.

published on: 16 May 2019

Three Newcastle students commended in the unique awards which bring poetry and medicine together.

published on: 9 May 2019

Students who designed and constructed a brand-new piece of public architecture in Northumberland have been joined by community representatives and partners at its unveiling.

published on: 8 May 2019

Professor Mary Herbert, Professor of Reproductive Biology at Newcastle University has been elected as a Fellow to the Academy of Medical Sciences.

published on: 8 May 2019

New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty in Nepal.

published on: 7 May 2019

Blue supergiants are the rock-and-roll stars of the universe. They are massive stars that live fast and die young which makes them rare and difficult to study, even with modern telescopes.

published on: 6 May 2019

Poets have been heading into the classroom ahead of the first Young People’s Poetry Prize at the Newcastle Poetry Festival

published on: 2 May 2019

Leading climate experts at Newcastle University respond to today's report calling on the UK to end its contribution to global warming within 30 years.

published on: 2 May 2019

The role and treatment of whistleblowers and journalists who uncover human rights abuses will be in the spotlight at a special event in Newcastle.

published on: 1 May 2019

Newcastle University has been ranked in the UK’s Top 10 for graduate prospects by a leading Higher Education guide.

published on: 1 May 2019

Experts at Newcastle University have welcomed calls for the Government to develop a Rural Strategy to address rural challenges and realise the potential of rural economies.

published on: 30 April 2019

Genetic specialists are spearheading a multi-national study which aims to develop a new treatment for rare bone disease.

published on: 30 April 2019

Efforts to tackle child poverty in the region will get a renewed boost after it was announced that Newcastle University is to host the North East Child Poverty Commission (NECPC).

published on: 30 April 2019

Low-cost acoustic tags attached to fishing nets are being trialled as part of a major new project to reduce marine litter and ‘ghost fishing’.

published on: 30 April 2019

Newcastle University Business School is offering an exceptional candidate from Europe a full fee MBA scholarship opportunity for study from September 2019.

published on: 29 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Ole Pederson discusses why harsher penalties are needed for polluters.

published on: 25 April 2019

Muscle strengthening exercises are important for building bone strength and preventing osteoporosis, but new research shows that even just 10,000 steps a day can help to keep bones strong.

published on: 25 April 2019

Newcastle University has signalled its commitment to climate change action by joining a number of organisations in the UK and all over the world to declare a climate emergency.

published on: 18 April 2019

Two world-leading academics at Newcastle University have been given a prestigious honour for their outstanding work in health research and evolutionary biology.

published on: 17 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Joshua Jowitt comments on the issue of robot rights.

published on: 17 April 2019

Newcastle University scientist plunges 7,180 metres into the depths of the Java Trench to become the deepest diving Brit in history.

published on: 17 April 2019

Researchers at Newcastle University have won a share of a major funding programme to explore the social, cultural, and political challenges facing the UK, Europe and the world.

published on: 16 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Willow Berridge discusses how Sudan can avoid past mistakes by drawing lessons from earlier civilian uprisings.

published on: 15 April 2019

Dr Emma Whipday is the first British writer to win the US competition which is creating a modern canon of companion pieces to the bard’s 38 plays.

published on: 15 April 2019

Total number of sharks and rays caught annually by small-scale fisheries in the South West Indian Ocean is estimated to be 2.5 million individuals – 73% more than officially reported.

published on: 15 April 2019

A new study by Newcastle University academics concludes music tourism should become a key part of Scotland’s national strategy to attract visitors.

published on: 14 April 2019

Speaking to The Conversation, Willow Berridge explains how Sudanese academics are taking a leading role in protests against President Omar al-Bashir.

published on: 11 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Ian O'Flynn discusses the differing versions of democracy on both sides of the Brexit debate.

published on: 11 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Derek Whayman discusses how a new law giving tenants the right to demand a basic standard of accommodation remains unclear for property guardians.

published on: 10 April 2019

A Newcastle University manager’s house has the starring role in the new BBC Two series, A House Through Time.

published on: 8 April 2019

Terrance Hayes, Mary Ruefle, Adelaide Ivánova and Ishion Hutchinson, are among those taking part in the annual event which runs from 1 to 4 May.

published on: 5 April 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Volodymyr Bilotkach discusses how much the grounded fleet could cost Boeing following the crash of Ethiopians Airlines Flight 302.

published on: 4 April 2019

A new World Ranking has ranked Newcastle University 23rd in the world for its commitment to sustainable development.

published on: 3 April 2019

New research reveals a potential revolutionary way to treat eye injuries and prevent blindness – by softening the tissue hosting the stem cells which then helps repair wounds, inside the body.

published on: 3 April 2019

Newcastle University academic reveals Redoshi – known as Sally Smith - was the last surviving African-born slave in the Americas.

published on: 2 April 2019

Routine scaling and polishing of teeth should be stopped as the NHS dental budget would be better spent elsewhere, experts warn.

published on: 2 April 2019

Newcastle University has announced the sale of part of its holdings in an ovarian cancer drug which came out of research initiated and developed at the University.

published on: 1 April 2019

World-leading ageing expert, Professor Louise Robinson, has received her damehood from Prince William.

published on: 29 March 2019

Newcastle University Business School has again been given the stamp of approval by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the highest standard of achievement in business education.

published on: 29 March 2019

A new immunotherapy drug that can reduce the risk of death in some lung cancer patients by a third is now available on the NHS in England.

published on: 28 March 2019

An international, interdisciplinary team led by Newcastle University's Professor Ian Haynes aims to revolutionise understanding of Rome and its place in the transformation of the Mediterranean World.

published on: 28 March 2019

Cities to swelter as planners face unenviable trade-off between tackling climate change and quality of life, new research has shown.

published on: 28 March 2019

Newcastle becomes the first university in England to provide free sanitary care for students.

published on: 27 March 2019

Data from a landmark study of the world’s longest migrating seabird reveals how overland migration is an integral part of their amazing journey.

published on: 25 March 2019

Moving poetry has hit the road as part of a creative project to promote inclusivity amongst city residents.

published on: 22 March 2019

The North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing and Independent Living (NE-CHAIN) has won early-stage funding from UK Research and Innovation to cultivate the ageing market in Newcastle and the North East.

published on: 21 March 2019

This year’s Newcastle Poetry Festival programme will be launched this Thursday with performances by two of 2019’s most dynamic new poets.

published on: 20 March 2019

The gap in infant mortality rates between English local authorities narrowed between 1999-2010, but that trend has been reversed since 2011 – perhaps as a result of austerity.

published on: 19 March 2019

Young people in precarious or unsecure work, including temporary or zero-hour contracts, value ‘extrinsic’ work values such as pay and security less than those who have a permanent job.

published on: 19 March 2019

Professor Richard Clay looks at the world of internet memes in new documentary.

published on: 15 March 2019

Household of six scoops the Best Neighbour On Campus Award for their exemplary behaviour.

published on: 12 March 2019

A leading student survey reveals that nine out of 10 international students are satisfied with Newcastle University.

published on: 11 March 2019

Payday loan companies design their websites and apps specifically to stop users dropping out of the application process, research led by Newcastle University experts has revealed.

published on: 7 March 2019

More than a third of people with Type 2 diabetes who took part in a weight management programme delivered by the NHS through GP surgeries remain free of diabetes two years later.

published on: 6 March 2019

New research has revealed that insulin-producing beta cells begin working again in people who are in remission of Type 2 diabetes.

published on: 6 March 2019

Research by an expert at Newcastle University has been used as the basis of a new app that helps managers develop and refine their leadership style.

published on: 6 March 2019

A Newcastle University academic has contributed to a free piece of theatre that audiences can experience whenever and wherever they like.

published on: 5 March 2019

Scientists have revealed for the first time the natural weapon used by marigolds to protect tomato plants against destructive whiteflies.

published on: 1 March 2019

Gemma Burditt will work with Newcastle University’s Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) to look at how leaving the EU will affect Northumberland.

published on: 28 February 2019

The theme for this year's event is emotion.

published on: 28 February 2019

Scientists say it is likely no marine ecosystems are left that are not affected by pollution.

published on: 27 February 2019

Graffiti left by the Roman army while quarrying stone to repair Hadrian’s Wall is to be recorded by archaeologists from Newcastle University before it is lost to the elements forever.

published on: 27 February 2019

Digital media entrepreneur Herb Kim has been appointed as this year’s David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Newcastle University Business School.

published on: 26 February 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray says controversy surrounding the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement shouldn’t distract from progress being made regarding travel between the UK and Ireland.

published on: 26 February 2019

Newcastle and Northumbria Universities are asking residents to nominate students who go the extra mile for their community.

published on: 25 February 2019

Newcastle experts are helping to increase the survival rates of children with blood cancer in Africa by speeding up their diagnosis.

published on: 22 February 2019

It was a monumental undertaking and a unique experience for three students from Newcastle as they set out to preserve the last big project of German artist Kurt Schwitters – the Merz Barn Wall.

published on: 20 February 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Sara Nabil discusses her work on ‘interioraction’ - blending interior design with interaction design.

published on: 18 February 2019

One of the most popular and intriguing forms of fiction comes under suspicion at Newcastle University.

published on: 18 February 2019

A unique partnership bringing together the North East’s five universities has supported hundreds of small businesses, helping to boost innovation, create jobs and attract additional funding.

published on: 15 February 2019

Newcastle University academic and artist join forces to create an installation for a new exhibition.

published on: 15 February 2019

Immersive virtual reality has been shown to help children with autism with nearly 45% remaining free from their fears and phobias six months after treatment.

published on: 15 February 2019

New position will help Newcastle University create stronger local partnerships and build on the social and economic contribution it makes locally and internationally.

published on: 14 February 2019

£28M Hub launched to increase electrification in UK manufacturing.

published on: 14 February 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niki Rust discusses how climate change is making human-wildlife conflicts worse.

published on: 14 February 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Martina Miotto discusses the study her team conducted to find a way to make gel containing live corneal cells self-assemble into the correct pattern.

published on: 13 February 2019

Newcastle University has given its backing and investment to support a popular European student exchange programme in the event of a no deal Brexit.

published on: 12 February 2019

An ambitious vision to re-develop the former General Hospital site in the West End of Newcastle is being proposed by Newcastle University.

published on: 12 February 2019

Newcastle among 30 universities to sign new Civic University Agreement

published on: 12 February 2019

Scientists at Newcastle University believe it may be possible to reverse the damage in the heart caused by ageing.

published on: 8 February 2019

Anti-Muslim sentiment is affecting young Muslims in contradictory ways, with some being motivated to become more politically active while others feel pushed away from participating in public life.

published on: 7 February 2019

A smaller portion of fish and chips has been embraced by takeaway owners and customers, research has found and may well be healthier for us.

published on: 7 February 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray discusses David Trimble's threat of a legal challenge against the proposed Irish 'backstop and the context of the Good Friday agreement.

published on: 6 February 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Ole Pederson comments on how the government's draft environment bill is a laudable but disappointing attempt to rewrite the law after Brexit

published on: 6 February 2019

Newcastle University graduates are sinking their teeth into the restaurant and catering business with the launch of an Indonesian food start-up company.

published on: 4 February 2019

Richard Dawson, Professor of Earth Systems Engineering at Newcastle University, has been appointed to the Committee on Climate Change Adaptation Committee.

published on: 4 February 2019

A new season of free Insights public lectures gets underway this month at Newcastle University, starting with a focus on equality and social justice.

published on: 4 February 2019

Newcastle University to lead three new Centres for Doctoral Training to develop the researchers and leaders of the future and drive innovation and investment across the UK.

published on: 4 February 2019

Artists exhibit at BALTIC and are shortlisted for Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor (GDNEYS) award.

published on: 1 February 2019

Research has shown a direct relationship between mutations in introns and variability in human populations.

published on: 1 February 2019

Children whose vocabulary skills develop slowly are more likely to experience emotional and behavioural issues in adolescence, according to new research published in the journal Child Development.

published on: 31 January 2019

A transatlantic exchange is building on the North East’s expertise in ageing, nutrition, digital science and tech.

published on: 31 January 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor David Graham discusses the rapid spread of antibiotic resistance and the threat it poses.

published on: 29 January 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Colin Tosh calls for a re-think of the way we manage our public spaces.

published on: 29 January 2019

Advanced modelling techniques could vastly improve how cities deal with floods.

published on: 28 January 2019

Antibiotic-Resistant Genes (ARGs) that were first detected in urban India have been found 8,000 miles away in one of the last ‘pristine’ places on earth, a new study has shown.

published on: 28 January 2019

The U.S. Senate is to hear from a Newcastle University academic on emerging issues around data protection

published on: 24 January 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr looks back to the last time MPs used an indicative vote to break a deadlock in Parliament.

published on: 23 January 2019

Newcastle University to lead two Global Research Hubs set up to tackle world's toughest challenges.

published on: 22 January 2019

A new research project is looking at the long-term implications of Brexit on the unique constitutional arrangements in Northern Ireland.

published on: 21 January 2019

Night-time pollinators benefit from street lights being switched off in the middle of the night.

published on: 21 January 2019

One of the country’s most famous attractions will stomp into Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock later this year as part of a popular UK tour.

published on: 17 January 2019

Scientists have developed a biological system which lets cells form a desired shape by moulding their surrounding material - initially creating the world's first self-curving cornea.

published on: 17 January 2019

Hope has emerged for infertile men as scientists at Newcastle University have understood the importance of a gene in regulating the production of fully-functioning sperm.

published on: 17 January 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr David Milledge and Josh Bunce discuss sewage pollution in the Ganges catchment.

published on: 16 January 2019

Small businesses are being invited to take part in an innovative scheme that aims to develop and grow their business by pairing them with mentor managers from larger companies.

published on: 16 January 2019

There is little benefit for those over 70 taking higher dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk of falls, new research has revealed.

published on: 14 January 2019

Research by Newcastle University spells out how the musical heritage of the area – which has unique piping, fiddling and arts practices - could be used to create sustained economic growth.

published on: 10 January 2019

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King and famed diplomat and archaeologist Gertrude Bell are featured in a new BBC series where members of the public vote for the 20th century’s greatest icon.

published on: 9 January 2019

Parents and carers who regularly read with small children are giving them a language advantage of eight months, a study shows.

published on: 9 January 2019

Researchers at Newcastle University are asking the public for help in producing the UK’s first ever database of animal memorials.

published on: 9 January 2019

Research led by Newcastle University has allowed scientists to gain a greater understanding into an aggressive form of childhood brain cancer.

published on: 8 January 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Nick Megoran discusses the lessons that can be learned from Uzbekistan and Ethiopia when it comes to border politics.

published on: 7 January 2019

The Greenland Ice Sheet emits tons of methane according to a new study, showing that subglacial biological activity impacts the atmosphere far more than previously thought.

published on: 2 January 2019

Replica allows real-time testing of city’s infrastructure in the face of emergencies – and in future could be used in cities worldwide.

published on: 2 January 2019