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

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