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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.

Newcastle climate expert appointed to the Adaptation Committee

Defra and the Devolved Governments have appointed Professor Hayley Fowler, Professor Chris Evans and Dr Marina Romanello to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee.

Universities re-affirm strategic partnership for city

With the new academic year now well underway, Newcastle and Northumbria universities have re-affirmed their commitment to working together to improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of Newcastle.

Newcastle University announces Global Scholarships launch for 2025

Over 700 Scholarships Available for International and EU Students.

Comment: Coral breeding

Writing for The Conversation, Liam Lachs, Dr Adriana Humanes and Dr James Guest discuss how they bred corals to better tolerate heatwaves and call for rapid climate action to save reefs.

Experts have successfully bred corals to improve their heat tolerance

A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.