Sir Quentin Blake is among the artists who have donated works to the Newcastle University Fine Art Auction.

published on: 28 November 2019

A scientist involved in the creation of Rubraca®, a new cancer drug that has been approved for use on the NHS, has donated her share of proceeds to the Community Foundation.

published on: 26 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Lorenza Fontana discusses the political crisis in Bolivia.

published on: 26 November 2019

Scientists studying one of the most common forms of childhood cancer have made an important breakthrough in understanding how the disease progresses.

published on: 26 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Victor Harlow and Michael Price argue that a resurgent need for almshouses can be seen as a symptom of a bigger problem.

published on: 25 November 2019

Households in the UK would support a return to the use of hydrogen as a domestic fuel and believe it would have a positive environmental impact.

published on: 22 November 2019

For the past two decades a team of Newcastle University experts have been asking important questions about some of the most contentious advances in medical research of recent times.

published on: 21 November 2019

Poet, artist and video film-maker Imtiaz Dharker will become Chancellor of Newcastle University on 1 January 2020.

published on: 21 November 2019

Newcastle University is lighting up in support of Chemistry Week which is this year celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table.

published on: 20 November 2019

An event to highlight the issues facing women military veterans will take place next week.

published on: 20 November 2019

The grisly history of Newcastle’s notorious Victorian gaol is being brought to life by a new research project.

published on: 20 November 2019

A network of sensors are measuring levels of air pollution outside schools to give policymakers a more accurate picture of the air being breathed in by our children as they learn and play.

published on: 20 November 2019

New study shows how changes in Antarctic sea ice is driving one of the world’s smallest seabirds to forage further for food.

published on: 19 November 2019

A Newcastle expert has won a prestigious award for her groundbreaking contributions to medical science.

published on: 19 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Karen Sands-O'Connor explains why making British children's books more diverse is the responsibility of everyone involved.

published on: 14 November 2019

The Frederick Douglass Centre, the new learning and teaching centre on Newcastle Helix, has been officially opened by a descendant of the world-renowned activist, author and abolitionist.

published on: 14 November 2019

A Newcastle University graduate is brewing a market growth formula with the launch of two new craft soft drink flavours.

published on: 14 November 2019

Newcastle University has today been accredited as a Living Wage Employer which will see everyone working here receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 an hour.

published on: 11 November 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Conall Mallory and Sean Molloy discuss which rights the UK could prioritise and those that could be sidelined after leaving the European Union.

published on: 8 November 2019

French actor Max Linder was the first film star, the latest book by a Newcastle University expert reveals.

published on: 7 November 2019

A new laboratory focused on the design and build of drones capable of exploring and working in our oceans is helping to strengthen the North East’s expertise in underwater engineering.

published on: 7 November 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, according to a new study.

published on: 7 November 2019

Fireworks and bonfires cause air pollution levels to soar on November 5th, thousands of sensors collecting data across Newcastle and Gateshead have shown.

published on: 5 November 2019

The Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University takes a bold new approach to tackling global health challenges.

published on: 1 November 2019