Research led by Newcastle University has highlighted the importance of ‘urban commons’ for leisure use, wellbeing and their biodiversity value.

published on: 6 May 2022

Analysis of Bronze Age daggers has shown that they were used for processing animal carcasses and not as non-functional symbols of identity and status, as previously thought.

published on: 29 April 2022

Newcastle University scientists have found new types of plastic loving bacteria that stick to plastic in the deep sea that may enable them to ‘hitchhike’ across the ocean.

published on: 29 April 2022

Ecologists have developed powerful modelling tools to predict the distributions of individual species, especially those of conservation importance.

published on: 28 April 2022

Newcastle University’s ongoing work towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) has been recognised in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022.

published on: 28 April 2022

Writing for the journal Oryx, experts discuss the steps to increase capacity for species conservation in the post-2020 Global Diversity Framework.

published on: 28 April 2022

Universities throughout the country have joined forces to reinforce their commitment to climate action.

published on: 28 April 2022

A new exhibition by Newcastle University joint Fine Art professors Jane and Louise Wilson, is to go on show in London.

published on: 26 April 2022

A new exhibition will showcase the Class of 2020’s Fine Art Degree Show – two years after it was delayed.

published on: 22 April 2022

Professor Hayley Fowler is among the experts to offer crash courses in climate change for teachers.

published on: 22 April 2022

Writing for The Conversation, Matt Benwell discusses how, 40 years on from the Falklands War, ‘Las Malvinas’ are still such an emotive issue in Argentina.

published on: 20 April 2022

Making Spaces in the North East with Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative 6 May – 23 July 2022

published on: 19 April 2022

Experts at Newcastle University are part of a £2.93 million world-leading consortium focused on human conditions linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.

published on: 19 April 2022

Scientists have developed a new Covid-19 test that is more sensitive and works under more extreme environmental conditions than antibody-based tests.

published on: 13 April 2022

Research into the Scottish government’s aim to improve NHS waiting times shows investment and reform reduces waiting time inequality - yet austerity measures introduced in 2010 are reversing this.

published on: 13 April 2022

A new report – Busting graduate job myths – published today by Universities UK reveals strong employer demand for graduates whose future job prospects continue to look bright.

published on: 11 April 2022

Writing for The Conversation, Laurent Binet profiles the candidates running against Emmanuel Macron in the French election.

published on: 8 April 2022

Writing for The Conversation, Ellen Rebecca Bishell discusses whether Spanish singer Rosalía’s success is raising reggaetón’s ‘global cachet’ or robbing it of its roots.

published on: 8 April 2022

Environmentalist and former North East MEP, Paul Brannen has been appointed as this year’s David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University.

published on: 7 April 2022

Experts have identified for the first time exactly how exercise can lower your risk of getting bowel cancer and slow the growth of tumours.

published on: 7 April 2022

Academics from Newcastle University have been honoured with prestigious awards from the Biochemical Society.

published on: 6 April 2022

Newcastle University experts are part of a new project to speed up the transition to a net zero grid through energy storage technologies.

published on: 5 April 2022

It has launched some of the biggest names in the Folk Music scene, and now Newcastle University’s influential Folk and Traditional Music Degree is turning 21.

published on: 5 April 2022

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Sara Walker discusses why the energy bills are now so expensive, and where all the money goes.

published on: 5 April 2022

A new £1.3 million Centre for Doctoral Training in the field of data intensive science is cementing the region as a major hub for space, data science and the digital industries.

published on: 5 April 2022

Dr Martin Farr discusses how British responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine have been both uniquely of their time – of 2022 – but also observe some well-established norms.

published on: 4 April 2022

The Poet Laureate is to give a live in-person reading at this year’s Newcastle Poetry Festival.

published on: 1 April 2022

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Jacqui Rodgers discusses if poor mental health support may be why autistic people are six times more likely to attempt suicide.

published on: 1 April 2022

A new ‘game-changing’ study by Professor Roy Taylor and his team shows remission from type 2 diabetes is possible for people with lower BMIs.

published on: 1 April 2022