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Research Impact

Our high-quality academic work is responsive to large-scale societal needs and demands. See how we’re helping to make the world a better place.

Changing the world for the better

By harnessing creative thinking we're changing the world for the better. We're earning a reputation for the rigour of our research and the excellence of the people who make it possible. From medical science and ageing to data and robotics, our research is making waves. 

Ovarian cancer drug developed by Newcastle scientists

An ovarian cancer treatment, Rubraca®, is leading the way internationally as a treatment for the life-threatening condition.

How we're protecting
Hadrian’s Wall for the future

Our experts, working alongside local people and heritage partners, are helping to save the 1,900-year-old Hadrian’s Wall for future generations.

Is seaweed the answer to more sustainable laundry?

Seaweed might not be something you instantly think of as clean, but our teams are working with industry to develop a new laundry product that lowers emissions, protects the environment and saves UK families money on household bills.

How we're putting Newcastle on the poetry map

Beyond the Newcastle Poetry Festival, we have established ourselves as a poetry capital attracting world renowned poets and embedding poetry into communities and everyday life.

Health for Wealth: Levelling up the North-South health divide

Our research has revealed people in deprived areas are living eight to 10 years less than those in more affluent places. As well as exposing the health inequalities, our team is offering solutions to address these disparities.

Preventing the next global pandemic

Growing evidence suggests the problem of increasing antibiotic resistance will not be solved by prudent use alone. Improving environmental quality around the world may be of equal importance.

Improving toilet provision for the disabled

The Nowhere To Go group is leading change in local government policy. They work with disability and carer groups and North East local authorities to improve provision and accessibility of public toilets.

Putting sunshine into sunny side up eggs

We’re cracking the problem of vitamin D deficiency in the UK. Alongside industry partners, we have developed a whole new diet rich in vitamin D for hens, which means more vitamin D in their eggs.

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