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The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our schools.
European funding announced for pioneering black holes research
Newcastle University experts will lead a new project to help our understanding of black holes.
Coral adaptation unlikely to keep pace with global warming
Coral adaptation to ocean warming and marine heatwaves will likely be overwhelmed without rapid reductions of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to an international team of scientists.
North East universities respond to proposals for higher education
The five universities in North East England have responded to the UK Government’s priorities for higher education reform, indicating their commitment to work together and with others to drive growth.
Major boost for North East space sector following £2.5M investment
The North East’s reputation for world-class space research and innovation has been recognised with the announcement of £2.5 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
New funding announced for land use and net zero research
Newcastle University experts will help deliver a new project to support agricultural practices, land use change and soil health.
Funding boost for thousands of doctoral students
Major funding to support the next generation of researchers has been announced.
New funding to support the UK's net zero target
Newcastle University experts will co-lead a new project to bring about fresh thinking on land use change.
New unit for gastrointestinal study announced
Newcastle University experts will co-lead a new state-of-the-art health unit into the study of gastrointestinal infections.
Newcastle climate expert appointed to the Adaptation Committee
Defra and the Devolved Governments have appointed Professor Hayley Fowler, Professor Chris Evans and Dr Marina Romanello to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee.
US election comes under the spotlight in public lecture
The consequences of the US election will be discussed in a talk two days after the American people choose their next President.
Newcastle University joins partnership to support Small Island States
Newcastle University is part of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) which will strengthen education, health and climate resilience in Small Island Developing States.
Newcastle University announces Global Scholarships launch for 2025
Over 700 Scholarships Available for International and EU Students.
Comment: Coral breeding
Writing for The Conversation, Liam Lachs, Dr Adriana Humanes and Dr James Guest discuss how they bred corals to better tolerate heatwaves and call for rapid climate action to save reefs.
Experts have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
Black hole destroys star and goes after another
A massive black hole has torn apart one star and is now using that stellar wreckage to pummel another star or smaller black hole that used to be in the clear.
Newcastle University’s Bioscience Programme wins prestigious P&G award
Newcastle University has won a Connect + Develop Partner Excellence award by Procter and Gamble Research and Development.
University joins £8m project to expand power network capacity
Newcastle University experts will help deliver a new project aimed at increasing network capacity in electrical power distribution networks.
North East's five universities to strengthen collaboration for impact
The five North East universities are to launch a new partnership to strengthen their collaboration to achieve even greater social and economic impact.