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

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

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

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