November
News in November 2020
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Comment: The latest in Cambodia’s slide to autocracy
Writing for The Conversation, Professor Rhona Smith discusses the situation in Cambodia.
published on: 30 November 2020
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Research will look at impact of Covid-19 on where we live
Researchers from the North East selected to take part in a programme on understanding the impact of COVID-19 on service change and health inequalities.
published on: 29 November 2020
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Newcastle University to work in partnership with Swiss train-builder
Newcastle University and Swiss train-builder, Stadler, have formally agreed to work together on a range of initiatives, signing a ‘memorandum of understanding’ (MoU) to endorse their partnership.
published on: 26 November 2020
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Covid-19 testing to be offered to all Newcastle University students
Thousands of students at Newcastle University will be tested for Covid-19 as part of a mass operation to reduce the risk of them spreading the virus when they travel home for the winter break.
published on: 26 November 2020
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Project looks at links between poultry and antimicrobial resistance
Newcastle University is co-leading an international project to better understand how changes in poultry production and consumption are affecting the rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
published on: 20 November 2020
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Newcastle experts join climate change panel
Two Newcastle University experts have been appointed to advise on efforts to tackle climate change in the North East.
published on: 20 November 2020
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‘First of its kind’ clinical trial to help lung cancer patients
A group of scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.
published on: 19 November 2020
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Exploring pharmacists’ role in spotting early signs of oral cancer
Region-wide study unveiled during Mouth Cancer Action Month
published on: 18 November 2020
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Breakthrough in childhood brain cancer will save lives
A scientific breakthrough has enabled experts to predict relapse in a common childhood cancer and means doctors can tailor treatment for each individual child and improve prognosis.
published on: 18 November 2020
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Newcastle recognised as global climate leader
Newcastle has been named a global 'climate leader' for its efforts to become carbon neutral by 2030.
published on: 18 November 2020
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Comment: Why Boris Johnson will be relieved there's a new US President
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the relationship between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson.
published on: 16 November 2020
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Newcastle University acquires Zero Carbon Futures
The acquisition will complement the university’s research strength in electric vehicles and transport.
published on: 13 November 2020
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Sustainability boost for UK's chemical industry
Newcastle University is supporting a new Government push to revolutionise the way resources are managed in the UK’s £32bn chemical industry to build a greener, more efficient economy.
published on: 11 November 2020
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COVID-19 report reveals major hit to the North’s health and economy
The North has been hit harder than the rest of the country during Covid-19 and this has increased inequality in England, a new study involving Newcastle University has revealed.
published on: 11 November 2020
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Prestigious prize for study into liver cancer diagnosis and treatment
Leading academics at Newcastle University have won a prestigious 2020 Newton Prize for their international study into liver cancer.
published on: 4 November 2020