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The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our schools.
University project wins prestigious chemical engineering award
A Newcastle University project exploring low-carbon fuel economy has won a Research Project Award at the 2025 IChemE Global Awards.
Research into zoonotic disease risks requires a One Health approach
A new evidence brief has highlighted that a One Health approach is needed in research into zoonotic disease risks around the world.
Royal recognition for University’s Dementia work
Newcastle University has won the UK’s highest national honour for universities in recognition of work transforming the understanding, diagnosis and care of people with Dementia with Lewy bodies.
Fossil fuels speed up shifts in Europe’s winter rainfall
New study reveals burning of fossil fuels is accelerating winter rainfall changes in the UK and Europe, almost 25 years sooner than expected.
New education centre to provide opportunities for local young people
Young people facing disadvantage from Gateshead and surrounding areas will have an enhanced opportunity to attend higher education, thanks to a new children’s education centre in the town.
Nature recovery requires whole-ecosystem action
With one in six species threatened with extinction in the UK, senior ecologists are calling for an ecosystem approach to halt nature decline.
Lighting the way to safer, smarter and sustainable roads
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is set to transform how we light our roads at night - improving safety while reducing energy use and environmental impacts.
Newcastle to have key research role for UN academic impact initiative
Newcastle University has been announced as the new Vice-Chair for Research for one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals Hubs by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) initiative.
New project to transform implantable medical devices
New £2.1 million GLUTRONICS project aims to revolutionise implantable medical devices with a transformative technology that harnesses power from glucose in the body.
Driving climate resilience through a global fellowship
A Newcastle University PhD candidate joins the first cohort of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme.
What half a million tweets revealed about invasive species
A study analysing over 500,000 tweets from 2006 to 2021 found that public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants.
Scientists discover clean and green way to recycle Teflon®
New research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly method to break down Teflon® – one of the world’s most durable plastics – into useful chemical building blocks.
New global leader appointed at Newcastle University
Newcastle University has appointed strategic academic leader, Professor Li Li as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global.
Comprehensive update to global biodiversity hotspots project begins
An international consortium involving Newcastle University has announced a major update to the world's biodiversity hotspots.
Supporting forestry to deliver net positive biodiversity impact
A new science-based framework to help the forestry sector achieve nature-positive outcomes has been completed.
New bacterial modelling cuts computational costs for researchers
Newcastle Scientists have developed an efficient new model to track bacterial responses to toxic chemicals and nutrients.
Autumn season of INSIGHTS public lectures unveiled
The new series of lectures by leading figures gets underway with discussions ranging from the issues facing rural communities to how animals heal themselves.
Climate change is supercharging Europe’s biggest hail
Warming may lead to less frequent but bigger and more devastating hail storms, new research has shown.