The UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) has partnered with a global EdTech company to launch a new digital training program for employers.

published on: 1 July 2020

Research has shown that the first few weeks of training strengthen the nervous system, not muscles.

published on: 30 June 2020

First-of-its-kind app could could help NHS with fast, cost-effective diagnosis and treatment planning

published on: 26 June 2020

Experts are concerned about the UK government’s “ad hoc system” for covid-19 tracking, testing, and contact tracing.

published on: 26 June 2020

While stroke was the most common neurological complication in hospitalised COVID-19 patients, many younger patients developed an altered mental state, new research has revealed.

published on: 25 June 2020

Newcastle University Business School has created three new executive degrees to reflect the changing world of work and help develop responsible leaders.

published on: 25 June 2020

Older adults in Newcastle are set to benefit from an innovative volunteering app being piloted in the region with the help of Newcastle University.

published on: 24 June 2020

A paramedic has been awarded a rare post-doctoral fellowship at Newcastle University to continue his research into improving outcomes for stroke patients.

published on: 23 June 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Guy Middleton discusses how climate change caused by a volcanic eruption was not the only factor that helped create instability in the Roman republic.

published on: 23 June 2020

Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of your diet and produces a unique urine ‘fingerprint’.

published on: 23 June 2020

Newcastle is the first University to sign up to the 'Employer with Heart' Charter, committing to provide extra support and extended leave for parents of premature babies.

published on: 19 June 2020

The national centre which helps accelerate access to new medicines, devices and diagnostics and services to patients has a new director, Professor Dawn Craig.

published on: 19 June 2020

A staged economic recovery plan prepared by the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group to help businesses, sectors and places adapt to the ‘new normal’ has secured region-wide support.

published on: 17 June 2020

Research revealed that setting up urgent dental care services at the start of COVID-19 was challenging as dentists shut their practices overnight, leaving some travelling over 100 miles for treatment.

published on: 12 June 2020

An expert at Newcastle University is calling for greater international co-operation to bring about improved water, sanitation and health provision as a way to prevent the next global pandemic.

published on: 12 June 2020

A regular dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer lasts at least 10 years after stopping treatment, research has revealed.

published on: 12 June 2020

A message from our Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Sanders to all our students.

published on: 11 June 2020

Active steps are needed to retain and build on strong community links forged during lockdown, such as highlighting Muslim communities in a positive way.

published on: 10 June 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Professor David Graham and Peter Collignon discuss the rise of antimicrobial resistance and how it could hamper treatment of new infectious diseases.

published on: 9 June 2020

Teachers and parents who are still home schooling can now draw on the expertise of academics at Newcastle University to bring the past alive in their lessons.

published on: 9 June 2020

Newcastle University technician takes listeners on an audio journey under the waves.

published on: 5 June 2020

The senseless and brutal death of George Floyd has sparked outrage across the globe and Newcastle University stands in full solidarity with his family, friends and community.

published on: 4 June 2020

A Newcastle University expert has been elected as President of the International Rural Sociology Association.

published on: 3 June 2020

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Darren Evans and Dr Lisa Malm discuss rewilding of the uplands.

published on: 2 June 2020

A leading fertility specialist has been named a finalist in this year’s Asian Women of Achievements Awards.

published on: 2 June 2020

An investigation of two closely related proteins from a pathogenic bacterium has illustrated for the first time how evolution can shape the use of essential metals by enzymes.

published on: 1 June 2020