August
News in August 2019
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Student celebrates quadruple success at World Transplant Games
Newcastle University student Sam Pooley was all smiles as he proudly showed off his World Transplant Games medals.
published on: 27 August 2019
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Titanic sub dive reveals extent of shipwreck deterioration
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
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New programme to help teens in the region become doctors and lawyers
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
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Inflammatory arthritis research centre receives funding boost
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
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Green space is good for mental health
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
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Business collaboration to create better storage and transport of cells
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
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Pushing the body’s limits to highlight organ donation
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
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LITMUS – Progress towards diagnosing and better treating liver disease
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
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Student sprinting for success at World Transplant Games
Newcastle University student Sam Pooley is about to represent Great Britain in the World Transplant Games.
published on: 15 August 2019
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Comment: Methane emissions spike - what's the main culprit
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
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Methane not released by wind on Mars, experts find
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
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Newcastle University film student wows festival circuit
PhD student Evripidis Karydis is showing his documentaries all over the world.
published on: 9 August 2019
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Rare prehistoric jewellery unearthed during excavations
Beads from a rare Bronze Age necklace have been discovered during an archaeological dig involving students from Newcastle University.
published on: 8 August 2019
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UNESCO Chair for Cultural Property Protection & Peace renewed
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
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Comment: Northern Ireland is stuck – fresh thinking is needed
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
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Climate-driven extreme weather threatens old bridges with collapse
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
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Warm up for the World Transplant Games with Newcastle University
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
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Comment: Heatwaves and flash floods - Britain's new normal
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
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A Continuing Process
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