May
News in May 2019
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Prehistoric faeces reveals evidence of infection among early farmers
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
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Fine Art Degree Show 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
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Major step forward in the production of ‘green’ Hydrogen
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
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Research suggests improvements to put youngsters at heart of NHS care
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
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Comment: The government was warned voters could be turned away
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
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Credit 'Curfews' Answer to UK Debt Crisis
Credit 'curfews' are needed to stop people spiralling into debt, according to a new report
published on: 23 May 2019
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Newcastle dementia researchers get £260K boost from leading charity
Researchers at Newcastle University have received a £260,000 funding boost from a leading dementia research charity.
published on: 21 May 2019
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Cities in the cloud
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
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The Power of Partnership
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
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Comment: The conspicuous absence of women in India’s labour force
Writing for The Conversation, Smriti Sharma discusses why the number of women working in India has been falling.
published on: 16 May 2019
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Newcastle expert in ageing named among Nation’s Lifesavers
A leading academic from Newcastle University has today been recognised for her exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy.
published on: 16 May 2019
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Newcastle University co- hosts Hippocrates Conference and Awards
Three Newcastle students commended in the unique awards which bring poetry and medicine together.
published on: 9 May 2019
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Students' designwork provides shelter for Northumberland visitors
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
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Top health scientist recognised with Fellowship
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
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Community forest management a "win-win"
New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty in Nepal.
published on: 7 May 2019
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Secrets of the ‘blue supergiant’ revealed
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
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Well-versed – inspiring the next generation of poets
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
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“UK Policy still way off the mark” to achieve net-zero emissions
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
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Top 10 ranking for graduate prospects
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