Liver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, according to latest figures.

published on: 1 November 2019

Research carried out as part of a PhD has led to a new BBC Four documentary examining Britain’s response to the Cold War.

published on: 30 October 2019

A new study has shed light on a debilitating autoimmune condition by identifying a number of subtypes of the disease.

published on: 29 October 2019

Newcastle University students will be out ‘trick or treating’ this week – but they won’t be asking for sweets.

published on: 29 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Candy Rowe and Jenny Read discuss their findings that patterns – particularly stripes - can help conceal speeding prey.

published on: 28 October 2019

Trade partnerships between the European Union and West African nations intended to reduce poverty should not be tied to free market reform, research suggests.

published on: 25 October 2019

A breakthrough has been made in understanding a rare genetic skin disease that causes progressively enlarging skin tumours over the scalp, face and body.

published on: 24 October 2019

Fiona Mozley will discuss her acclaimed debut novel Elmet

published on: 24 October 2019

Short films made by staff and students at Newcastle University have recently enjoyed success at international film festivals.

published on: 23 October 2019

A new performance explores the impact when families decide to outsource the care of relatives with dementia to companies based in Thailand.

published on: 23 October 2019

Response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's inquiry report 'Tackling Racial Harassment: Universities Challenged.'

published on: 23 October 2019

Professor Richard Davies, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global, asks if internationalisation can be compatible with carbon neutrality.

published on: 22 October 2019

Up and coming businesswomen are sharing the secrets of their business success, as part of Women’s Entrepreneurship Week.

published on: 21 October 2019

Newcastle University’s expertise on issues facing people living in Palestine and the Middle East will be further boosted, following the announcement of new funding and a new research fellowship.

published on: 17 October 2019

Our bodies produce an astonishing litre and a half of mucus and slime a day. A grim but fascinating fact, that children TV programme “Operation Ouch” brought to life with slimy fish and our experts.

published on: 17 October 2019

Newcastle University has joined high profile organisations in the UK’s health, housing, employment, research and voluntary sectors to launch a landmark shared vision on healthy ageing.

published on: 17 October 2019

Newcastle University is part of a new consortium chosen by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new professional learning and development programme for teachers and mentors.

published on: 16 October 2019

Referendums that use a preferential ballot system can potentially lead to better public deliberation and allow voters on all sides to feel that their views have been taken into account.

published on: 14 October 2019

An ovarian cancer treatment, developed by scientists at Newcastle University, has been approved for use on the NHS.

published on: 11 October 2019

For the first time, scientists have found a way that can effectively transport medication into the brain - which could lead to improved treatments for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.

published on: 11 October 2019

Newcastle University has committed to invest up to £1.4m to support the Erasmus exchange programme for academic year 2020-2021 in the event of a no deal Brexit and the government not funding it.

published on: 11 October 2019

Rose Frain last exhibited at Newcastle University at her graduation show in 1962.

published on: 10 October 2019

Family doctors stopped giving alcohol advice to patients when they stopped being paid to do so, new research has revealed.

published on: 10 October 2019

Students at Newcastle University are getting a helping paw to manage their mental health, thanks to the University’s newest recruit – Bessie, the Jack Russell.

published on: 10 October 2019

In a world first, scientists have created the human developmental liver cell atlas that provides crucial insights into how the blood and immune systems develop in the foetus.

published on: 9 October 2019

A new partnership has been established to unite the North East’s leading energy innovation, demonstration and delivery capabilities, in order to drive new opportunities and growth for the region.

published on: 9 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Matt Perry discusses how trade unions could have an indispensable role in responding to the climate crisis.

published on: 8 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Ríona McArdle discusses the research she led which shows that walking may be a key clinical tool in helping identify specific types of dementia

published on: 8 October 2019

Recent graduates, people interested in technology and employees will be able to benefit from a new apprenticeship that has been created with the BBC, UK universities and a number of agencies.

published on: 7 October 2019

Newcastle is among the group of 20 universities that have joined forces to strike a landmark renewable energy deal which will help slash prices and cut emissions.

published on: 7 October 2019

Two pioneering engineers from Newcastle University have received funding to develop groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to considerably benefit society and the UK economy.

published on: 4 October 2019

A multi-million European-wide project to improve the conditions of egg-laying chickens is launched today, to coincide with World Animal Day.

published on: 4 October 2019

A new study, involving Newcastle University experts and published in BMJ Open, links a rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.

published on: 3 October 2019

Researcher, teacher, writer and TEDx speaker Nic Palmarini has been appointed as the new Director of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing.

published on: 3 October 2019

Newcastle science is set to receive a million pound boost to help transform training for doctors who undertake cancer research – and help retain women scientists in the field.

published on: 1 October 2019

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Katarzyna Mickiewicz discusses the research she led showing that bacteria can “change shape” in the human body to avoid being targeted by antibiotics.

published on: 1 October 2019