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Students bring the rainforest to life at city museum

The African rainforest came to life at the Great North Museum: Hancock thanks to a Newcastle University initiative.

Research shows best- and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica

A new study on the Antarctic Peninsula, led by Professor Bethan Davies, shows that the choices we make in the next decade will determine Antarctica’s fate for centuries.

Comment: How the UK is keeping flood insurance affordable – until 2039

Writing for The Conversation, experts, including Neil Gunn, ask whether the UK can use the time Flood Re is buying to reduce risk fast enough to make a fair transition possible by 2039.

Newcastle showcases AI innovation and skills to Science Minister

Science Minister, Lord Patrick Vallance, has visited the University to see how its expertise in artificial intelligence is delivering jobs, skills and economic growth across the North East and beyond.

New study maps key species threats in Costa Rica

New research has revealed the biggest threats driving species towards extinction in northern San José, Costa Rica.

UK winters become wetter as greenhouse gases rise

UK winters are becoming significantly wetter mainly due to warming driven by human burning of fossil fuels releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, a Newcastle University study reveals.

Comment: Starmer on ropes amid calls for resignation

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the crisis engulfing the Labour Party as the leader of the Scottish Labour party calls for Keir Starmer's resignation.

Comment: true tales of love at first sight at Regency masquerade balls

Writing for The Conversation, as the most recent series of Bridgerton starts, Meg Kobza discusses three true tales of love at first sight at Regency masquerade balls.

£500,000 to strengthen energy resilience for critical North East sites

Project VOLT has entered its proof-of-concept phase, having been awarded an additional £500,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).

Twilight action could reduce light pollution’s impact on biodiversity

Newcastle experts argue that twilight should be the focus of light pollution mitigations for biodiversity.

Student launches pioneering new company with START UP support

A mechanical engineering student is turning a long-held entrepreneurial ambition into reality, launching an advanced animal health tech start-up with the support of the University’s START UP team.

Newcastle scientist recognised with L’Oréal-UNESCO Award

Dr Kezia Sasitharan has been awarded a prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talent award.

Bonding smart, releasing smarter – development of a reversible glue

Newcastle University engineers are at the forefront of adhesive technology that promises to change how we recycle.

Comment: How to keep plant-based foods on the table after Veganuary

Writing for The Conversation, Andrew Walton and Johannes Kniess with Meera Iona Inglis discuss how more public institutions are providing a greater range of plant-based options.

University welcomes new UK report on strengthening spin-outs

Newcastle University welcomes the publication of a new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) report examining how the UK can better support university spin-out and start-up businesses to thrive and grow.

New season of INSIGHTS public lectures revealed

Fake news, AI and the Hillsborough disaster are amongst the topics under discussion in the Spring season of INSIGHTS public lectures.

New study identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding

Climate experts have identified an atmospheric configuration that can release huge volumes of water in a matter of minutes.

Hydrogen-powered ground vehicles offer a route to cleaner airports

Hydrogen-powered vehicles used on ground operations could help slash carbon emissions and support airports to reach net-zero targets, new research suggests.