July
News in July 2020
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Newcastle University language app helps families during lockdown
Information about Linguacuisine has been distributed to 9,000 Newcastle families as part of the Best Summer Ever programme.
published on: 29 July 2020
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Comment: Back in Black at 40 – establishing rock bands as brands
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr examines the impact of AC/DC's Back in Black.
published on: 28 July 2020
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Comment: Peter Green: Fleetwood Mac founder leaves brilliant legacy
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks back at the career of the influential guitarist.
published on: 27 July 2020
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Mercury Prize nomination for Newcastle University colleagues
Hazel Wilde and Bob Allan’s band Lanterns on the Lake has been shortlisted for one of the music industry’s top awards for their album Spook the Herd.
published on: 27 July 2020
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Top sportsman gives advice on coping with COVID-19 pandemic
Former British number one tennis player Tim Henman met virtually with Newcastle University students and staff to discuss how best to stay physically and mentally healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
published on: 23 July 2020
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Newcastle University Lecturer’s film to open prestigious festival
Run Kalyani, directed by Dr Geetha Jayaraman, will be the opening night film at the New York Indian Film Festival.
published on: 22 July 2020
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A World Turn’d Upside Down
Documentary films made by Newcastle University students will be screened at a virtual festival.
published on: 22 July 2020
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Levothyroxine doesn't improve cardiac function after heart attack
Research reveals that treatment of heart attack patients for a common condition, underactive thyroid, with levothyroxine does not improve heart muscle function, so is unlikely to be of benefit.
published on: 21 July 2020
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How to lockdown loot boxes
Experts issue vital advice for parents of young gamers about risks of in-game purchases.
published on: 21 July 2020
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Inaugural ‘virtual recital’ for Newcastle University’s Aubertin Organ
How do you keep a 21-stop, 10 metre high craftsman-built concert organ in tune during lockdown?
published on: 17 July 2020
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George Clarke to open Newcastle University's first virtual degree show
UPDATE: The Show will open at 4pm on Thursday 23 July
published on: 16 July 2020
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Archaeologists date earliest known occupation of North America
Archaeologists have confirmed the timing of the earliest known human occupation of North America.
published on: 15 July 2020
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New hope for kidney revival for transplant
New research has demonstrated that kidneys can be revived prior to transplantation by delivering a cell therapy directly to the organ.
published on: 14 July 2020
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‘Lab in a suitcase’ could hold the key to safer water and sanitation
A portable testing lab that fits into a suitcase is being hailed as the key to tackling one of the world’s biggest dangers to health.
published on: 14 July 2020
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New website to check if the city centre is busy
A new website has been launched to help people feel safer when they come into the city centre.
published on: 13 July 2020
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COVID-19 safety packs for Newcastle University staff and students
Staff and students at Newcastle University are to receive safety packs to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the University and local communities.
published on: 10 July 2020
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Newcastle University rises in international ranking
Newcastle University has improved its position as one of the world’s top universities, according to an influential guide.
published on: 10 July 2020
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Covid and Me: Take part to help the NHS find the solution
A series of dramatic monologues are encouraging people from all walks of life to help bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control by taking part in medical research.
published on: 10 July 2020
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Students step up to support communities during the Covid-19 lockdown
Selfless students have been recognised by the city’s universities for going above and beyond to support their neighbours during lockdown.
published on: 8 July 2020
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Public asked for help to identify what is happening to conker trees
Iconic horse chestnut trees are under attack by a highly invasive leaf-mining moth, which has spread across much of the UK in the last 18 years.
published on: 8 July 2020
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Comment: Arts Rescue Package - don’t forget small venues
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses why supporting grassroots venues is important.
published on: 8 July 2020
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New analysis shows that COVID-19 continues to hit North hard
New analysis shows a larger increase in COVID-19 deaths, and from all causes, in the North compared to the South and indicates the efficacy of lockdown has differed across the UK.
published on: 3 July 2020
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Digital service wins top award
The Newcastle University Digital Exams Service has won a prestigious international award.
published on: 3 July 2020
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Comment: COVID-19 compounded the English pub industry's problems
Writing for The Conversation, Liam Keenan talks about how the British pub industry was already experiencing long-term decline before the impact of coronavirus.
published on: 3 July 2020
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Work begins on UK system for detecting COVID-19 in wastewater
Scientists at Newcastle University are part of a national programme to perform underpinning research and develop a standardised UK-wide system for detecting COVID-19 in wastewater.
published on: 2 July 2020
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New study explores how long can people stay healthy and be in work
People aged 50 in England can expect to be healthy and in work for nine more years, Newcastle University experts estimate in a new study.
published on: 1 July 2020