October
News in October 2021
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Reinventing chemical separation methods to cut energy consumption
A £9 million research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and significantly cut total global energy consumption has started.
published on: 29 October 2021
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Study identifies genetic risk factors for leukaemia
Researchers have discovered that there is a genetic susceptibility to developing acute myeloid leukaemia, a cancer of the white blood cells.
published on: 29 October 2021
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James Berry Poetry Prize winners announced
Kaycee Hill, Marjorie Lotfi and Yvette Siegert named winners of the James Berry Poetry Prize.
published on: 29 October 2021
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Breakthrough industrial carbon capture solution goes live
The world’s smallest industrial carbon capture technology has been launched.
published on: 28 October 2021
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Universities across the world take climate action ahead of COP26
Newcastle is one of 1050 universities and colleges from 68 countries that have pledged to half their emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050 at the very latest.
published on: 28 October 2021
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Autumn Budget 2021: comment and analysis
Responding to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, our experts give their opinions on some of the measures announced.
published on: 27 October 2021
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Major funding for carbon capture and storage
New funding has been announced to support vital carbon capture and storage projects.
published on: 27 October 2021
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Roman altars reimagined in vivid colour
Seven Roman altars at Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock have been transformed in vivid hues thanks to an innovative creative project called Roman Britain in Colour.
published on: 27 October 2021
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Comment: Private Eye - a history of modern Britain
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses how Private Eye's prime ministerial parodies provide a political history of modern Britain.
published on: 26 October 2021
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Carbon credits could help deliver a sustainable future
Voluntary carbon markets that allow investors, governments and businesses to buy carbon credits could lower greenhouse gas emissions, a new report has concluded.
published on: 22 October 2021
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World renowned experts to speak at Black Britain and Beyond
Hybrid event to highlight Black Britons’ rich legacy and progressive contributions to self and society
published on: 21 October 2021
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Tackling antimicrobial resistance
New PCR assays developed by Newcastle University scientists offer hope in the fight against the environmental spread of antimicrobial resistance.
published on: 21 October 2021
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Universities commit to action on climate
Newcastle University is joining higher education institutions in throwing its full support behind government's aims to cut carbon emissions as part of efforts to combat the global climate emergency.
published on: 20 October 2021
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Newcastle student’s AI solution for e-charging management goes global
PhD student Parisa Akaber has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as a multi-stage optimisation solution for scheduling and load management of electric fleet charging.
published on: 19 October 2021
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Witness Literature: In Conversation with Beverley Naidoo
Join award winning children’s author Beverley Naidoo and Newcastle University researcher Helen King as they discuss Beverley’s Carnegie Medal-winning novel, The Other Side of Truth.
published on: 18 October 2021
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Newcastle to host a BBC R4 Reith Lecture on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and Human Existence: Stuart Russell is the BBC Radio 4 Reith Lecturer for 2021, and Newcastle University is hosting one of the high-profile lectures.
published on: 14 October 2021
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Faraday Institution opens regional office in Newcastle University
Recognising the importance of the North East as a key centre of battery research, innovation, skills and production, the Faraday Institution has opened a regional office in Newcastle.
published on: 14 October 2021
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Estimated pulse wave velocity predicts severe Covid
Assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying from Covid-19, new research has revealed.
published on: 12 October 2021
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Major funding boost for bio-researchers of the future
Newcastle University will be part of a new training partnership (CTP) between Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited and the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council).
published on: 8 October 2021
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New exhibition showcases climate-related projects
In the build-up to and during COP26, a new exhibition at Newcastle University highlights pioneering work addressing climate change.
published on: 5 October 2021
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Newcastle teams up with industry partners for water sector innovation
Newcastle University and industry partners have been given the backing to launch a new project that will see customer bills and carbon emissions reduced by December 2025.
published on: 1 October 2021