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The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our schools.
Study shows Indian Ocean devil rays at risk of overfishing
Newcastle University experts demonstrate a data-poor approach to assess the sustainability of devil ray catch in Indian Ocean fisheries.
New environmentally-friendly mortar reduces heat loss
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.
Newcastle Pro-Vice-Chancellor chosen as CBI North East Chair
Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Place at Newcastle University, has been appointed Chair of CBI’s North East Council.
Spinning neutron star gains enormous magnetic fields
An international team of scientists have modelled formation and evolution of strongest magnetic fields in the Universe.
Music from the stars with a Caribbean beat
Caribbean sounds help bring the Solar System to life and make space education more inclusive.
Newcastle University engineer wins prestigious Enterprise Fellowship
Dr Mahfuz Kamal has been awarded an Enterprise Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering to support him as CEO of University spin-out company RecoVolt.
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.