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The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our schools.
Calls to curb invasive species spread via untreated water transfer
Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water.
Researchers capture giant black hole’s X-ray oscillations
An international research team, including Newcastle University’s Dr Adam Ingram, has detected rapidly fluctuating X-rays coming from the very edge of a supermassive black hole in a nearby galaxy.
Logged forests more valuable for conservation than oil palm
New research provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems.
Signature whistles help estimate bottlenose dolphin abundance
Using signature whistles is an effective means for estimating abundance of bottlenose dolphins, new research confirms.
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.