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The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our schools.
New project to transform implantable medical devices
New £2.1 million GLUTRONICS project aims to revolutionise implantable medical devices with a transformative technology that harnesses power from glucose in the body.
Driving climate resilience through a global fellowship
A Newcastle University PhD candidate joins the first cohort of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme.
What half a million tweets revealed about invasive species
A study analysing over 500,000 tweets from 2006 to 2021 found that public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants.
Scientists discover clean and green way to recycle Teflon®
New research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly method to break down Teflon® – one of the world’s most durable plastics – into useful chemical building blocks.
New global leader appointed at Newcastle University
Newcastle University has appointed strategic academic leader, Professor Li Li as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global.
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.