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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.

AI Growth Zone taskforce to accelerate jobs, skills and growth

Universities across the region, skills providers and industry leaders are to fast-track planning, investment and site development for the North East’s AI Growth Zone.

Comment: The EU battery carbon footprint rules need urgent attention

Newcastle University and TÜV SÜD have collaborated on a published article in Nature Energy.

Newcastle strengthens Knowledge Exchange Framework performance

Newcastle University has built on its reputation for collaborative research and regional impact in the latest assessment known as the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

AI investment to guide global policy with scientific evidence

Newcastle University experts will help deliver a £11.5m AI-driven project to transform global policymaking.

Harnessing space to fight toxic algae blooms

Newcastle University scientists are at the forefront of a UK-wide effort to use space technology to predict and monitor harmful blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh.

North East set to become AI powerhouse

The University is playing a key role in an AI Growth Zone in the North East which is set to unlock more than 5,000 new jobs and bring in £30 billion in investment as the region becomes a hub for AI.

Food supply drives reproductive strategies in sharks, skates and rays

Sharks, skates and rays adapt their growth and reproduction to changing food availability, a new study reveals.

University awarded Athena Swan Gold for gender equality work

Newcastle University has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to gender equality by being awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award – the top recognition in higher education.

Comment: North Sea oil and gas

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland explains why plans to ‘maximise extraction’ of North Sea oil and gas would soon run into geological limits.

Massive stars in metal-poor environments often have close partners

Massive stars in metal-poor galaxies often have close partners, just like the massive stars in our metal-rich Milky Way.

Comment: Small fishing boats

Writing for The Conversation, Phoebe Lewis, Ainsley Hatt and Dr Sarah Coulthard discuss how the UK is losing its small fishing boats – and the communities they support.

UNEE responds to exclusion from Global Talent Fund

Universities for North East England (UNEE) have issued a response echoing the concerns of the Great North Mayors regarding the exclusion of northern universities from the UKRI Global Talent Fund.

Comment: Storm Floris

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Colin Manning discusses that the weather is rarely this windy in August – which makes it more dangerous.