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Kilo-Degree Survey confirms standard model of cosmology

An international research team has analysed data from 41 million galaxies to estimate the distribution of matter in the universe.

Newcastle engineers win prestigious chemical engineering awards

Professor Ian Metcalfe has been awarded the Sharma Medal and Dr Greg Mutch has received this year’s Warner Medal.

New study helps improve windstorm outage predictions

Research by the Met Office and Newcastle University shows power outage predictions in windstorms improved when accounting for multi-hazard effects.

PhD student awarded JWST time to study supermassive black holes

Houda Haidar has been awarded observing time on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study how dust behaves near supermassive black holes.

Newcastle University graduate’s journey to chess glory

Chemical Engineering graduate Deema Khunda is one of twelve stars battling it out to be crowned Chess Champion in a new TV series.

Comment: Heathrow fire

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler, Sean Wilkinson and Dr Colin Manning discuss how simulations show the vulnerabilities of the UK energy infrastructure.

UK science uncovers mysteries of dark universe with Euclid data

Cutting-edge UK research, involving Newcastle University scientists, is benefiting the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission, with new data set to uncover the secrets of dark energy and matter.

Newcastle University expert joins new engineering TV series

Dr Jennifer Olsen is among the cast of experts tasked with reinventing vintage blueprints from Practical Mechanics, the once best-selling magazine for British inventors.

New £7m grant from EPSRC to develop sustainable electrification

Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Newcastle and Bristol are set to receive a £7 million grant from a funding council to develop sustainable technologies to reduce energy wastage.

Scientists unveil world-leading technology to speed up drug discovery

A new 3D bio-printer that produces human-like tissue holds the potential to revolutionise the discovery of new drugs for cancer, heart disease and arthritis.

Newcastle University staff celebrated for International Women’s Day

Inspirational Newcastle University colleagues are taking part in a special celebration to mark International Women’s Day.

Satellite images show the functional diversity of tropical forests

Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results.

National Battery Training and Skills Academy officially opened

A new skills programme for the regional battery industry has been officially launched.

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.