News in June 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