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The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our schools.
Turning industrial waste into world-first green chemistry
A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology is being launched by the universities of Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham.
Astronomers get front-row seats for groundbreaking movie of the cosmos
The decade-long wait for UK astronomers ends as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals dazzling first images.
New Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion Launched
Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place, has been appointed to the new Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, to build a more connected sense of community in the UK.
Newcastle astronomer recognised for work on hidden black holes
Dr Victoria Fawcett has been named as the winner of the 2025 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship by the Royal Astronomical Society.
Newcastle University celebrates excellence in Tyne Design Week
University experts are taking part in a new celebration of North East creativity, innovation, and design.
The power of protected status: New platform supports UK producers
A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched.
Top AI talent backed with master's funding
The Spärck AI scholarships will provide full funding for master's degrees at nine leading UK universities specialising in AI and STEM subjects.
Team Newcastle take on Great North Run in aid of our students
This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #TeamNewcastle in the world’s biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community.
Spinout secures funding to develop energy-efficient logic-based AI
Literal Labs, the logic-based AI company spun out of Newcastle University, has raised £4.6m in pre-seed funding to commercialise its radically efficient approach to artificial intelligence.
Discover Festival to inspire future generations in the North East
Discover Festival will take place at Newcastle University on Saturday, 7 June, in an exciting one-day event that will showcase the university’s research and education to people in the North East.
Innovation funding for high-flying water quality project
A world-leading project that’s set to see drones, robots and a mobile lab transform how rivers and seas are monitored has been named a winner in an innovation competition.
Comment: Clownfish shrink during marine heatwaves
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Theresa Rueger, Melissa Versteeg and Dr Chancey MacDonald discuss a new study they led which found that clownfish shrink in response to heat stress.
Shrinking Nemo: Clownfish survive heatwaves by shrinking
Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals.
New film shows the hidden impact of climate change on brain health
A powerful new short film sheds light on the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on brain health.
Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others
The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament.
Exploring key microgrid locations in the region
A new project is set to unlock the potential of microgrid sites across the region to support decarbonisation and boost energy resilience.
Advancing children and youth’s participation in future making
UNICEF Innocenti and Open Lab partner to reimagine child and youth-centred civic-tech in the digital age.
New standard developed for battery-free, AI-enabled IoT devices
An international team has achieved first integrated, high-efficiency indoor photocapacitor for autonomous edge computing.