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Comment: Assisted coral evolution

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Liam Lachs, Dr Adriana Humanes and Dr James Guest, discuss how accelerating evolution could help corals survive future heatwaves.

Trait choice and selection key to helping corals survive heatwaves

Assisted evolution could help corals survive future heatwaves, but careful trait choice and strong repeated selection will be needed for it to be effective.

Newcastle University recognised with geography award

Newcastle University has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK’s open-access, dedicated video platform.

Newcastle expert highlights climate crisis in a new film

A leading Newcastle University climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK.

Warming intensifies rainfall in North Atlantic storms

Rapid ocean warming is likely to make tropical cyclone rainfall more intense and longer lasting, increasing flood risks in parts of the North Atlantic region.

Castle Leazes redevelopment under way

Construction of new student accommodation at Newcastle University’s Castle Leazes has commenced, with the stairwell and lift cores in the first building now installed.

Driving global innovation in more sustainable consumer products

Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are marking over 10 years of partnership with a new report showcasing their shared achievements and future goals.

Coral reef science must adapt for a chance to outpace climate change

Scientists call for a major acceleration in coral assisted evolution research to help reefs cope with rapidly warming oceans.

Newcastle University excels in global subject rankings

A prestigious global league table has once again highlighted Newcastle University’s strength across several subject areas.

New exhibition turns Newcastle University research into art

Picture This: Someone Like Me is a new exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock that transforms Newcastle University research into illustrated artworks.

Newcastle researchers join new UK semiconductor centre

Newcastle joins a new £16.7m National ICT Knowledge Centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design next-generation electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.

New fellowship to advance green hydrogen technology

Dr Daniel Niblett has secured a prestigious and highly competitive £1.16 million EPSRC Open Fellowship to lead a five-year programme developing next-generation green hydrogen technology.

Comment: Oil and gas supply

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses how one massive gas field shapes the global stakes of conflict in the Middle East.

New partnership to strengthen understanding of future extreme weather

Newcastle University experts are partnering on a new project to improve understanding of extreme weather risks caused by combined flooding and wind, and how we can better prepare for them.

Comment: UK’s first geothermal power plant

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses what the UK’s first geothermal power plant means for the nation’s electricity supply.

Newcastle University at the heart of Blyth Festival of Energy

Newcastle University to showcase research and innovation at the inaugural Blyth Festival of Energy.

Royal award for Dementia research

Researchers from the University transforming the understanding, diagnosis and care of people with Dementia with Lewy Bodies, have been recognised with the highest national honour for universities.

Bacteria could unlock untapped resources from wastewater

Scientists reveal how bacteria could help reclaim energy, nutrients and clean water from wastewater.