New Institute for Social Renewal launched at Newcastle University
8 February 2012 06:42
Newcastle University has launched a dedicated Institute for Social Renewal which will be a focus for research into global challenges such as stimulating enterprise, regenerating places and tackling health and education inequalities.
Diabetes linked to higher rate of birth defects
6 February 2012 02:33
Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition and the likelihood is linked to the mother's glucose level, according to a new study.
Green potential of our industrial past
1 February 2012 17:01
Manipulating the soil in urban and industrial areas in order to capture more carbon from the atmosphere is the “best resource we have to begin to mitigate human CO2 emissions”, experts claim.
Minister launches new forum set to forge innovation between universities and industry
31 January 2012 05:13
A new forum to foster innovation stemming from collaborations between academia and industry launches today.
£9m for biosciences students to meet challenges of the future
25 January 2012 02:14
Minister David Willets, has announced 9 million for biosciences postgraduate training between Newcastle, Durham and Liverpool Universities. Over the next three years, this will support 45 four-year PhD students.
Expansion of the Panama Canal has knock-on effect for the environment
23 January 2012 17:01
Expansion of one of the world’s most important shipping routes brings with it a unique opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the marine industry, experts claim.
Women egg donors needed for pioneering work
19 January 2012 05:00
North East women are being asked to consider donating their eggs for research in order to push forward a pioneering technique which could eliminate serious inherited disorders.
Newcastle student skis into record books for pole trek
18 January 2012 06:08
Bryony Balen has become the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole.
Ambitious project to safeguard ‘at risk’ cultures around the world
16 January 2012 03:40
From Northumbrian clog dances to Chinese dragon quilts, Newcastle University is undertaking an ambitious project designed to help preserve cultural heritage from across the globe.
Lie diet-tector: how scientists can reveal the truth about what you eat
11 January 2012 04:06
Researchers have shown that they can determine which foods and in what amounts people have eaten over the last few days by analysing their urine.
Cold waters give up their hottest secret
4 January 2012 00:15
A seven-armed sea-star and a new species of yeti crab have been found living on previously undiscovered hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Southern Ocean.
Rural villages becoming 'rich people's ghettos'
3 January 2012 04:39
Efforts to preserve our ‘picture postcard’ image of the countryside are creating exclusive rural communities, according to a leading expert on rural housing.
Double honours for Newcastle University leaders
30 December 2011 18:00
Two acclaimed academics from Newcastle University have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours 2012.
New research into causes of debilitating condition
21 December 2011 02:37
Nearly 1 million has been awarded for research at Newcastle University into chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis.
Europe is key to Britain’s foreign policy aims, warns academic
16 December 2011 09:32
A leading academic says David Cameron’s decision to block a new EU financial agreement could leave Britain out in the cold.
‘First in Europe’ equipment delivered to help combat cancer
16 December 2011 02:08
A cutting-edge piece of cancer treatment and research equipment is being installed this week at Newcastle University with the help of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.
Ceremony celebrates sustainability champions
11 December 2011 17:01
Newcastle University has honoured four individuals for their outstanding achievements in fields related to Sustainability.
A personalised menu for optimum health
8 December 2011 11:01
A new company has taken the first steps to providing personalised advice on which foods successfully boost your health and well-being.
Alcoholic liver problems soar among young adults
2 December 2011 02:46
The number of hospital admissions for people in their early 30s with alcoholic liver disease has increased by more than 400% in the North East – the national increase stands at 61%.
Rural policy needs 'a fresh approach' says new report
30 November 2011 17:01
Rural policies are out of date and fail to reflect the reality of 21st century Europe, according to a major new report.
Tackling malnutrition in older patients on the wards
28 November 2011 17:01
Experts led by Newcastle University are designing and building a system aimed at combating malnutrition in older people in hospitals.
Global warming poses biggest threat to vulnerable communities
28 November 2011 04:20
Urgent action is needed to help millions of people most at risk from the impacts of global warming, leading scientists have warned.
Times Higher award success
25 November 2011 04:59
A scheme to widen access to higher education, led by Newcastle University, has received national recognition at an awards ceremony.
Newcastle University anniversary lecture 'out of this world'
24 November 2011 08:13
One of the world's leading experts in cosmology and the origins of the universe has given a major public lecture at Newcastle University.
Elevated natural soil metals linked to antibiotic resistance
22 November 2011 17:01
Soils naturally-rich in heavy metals are contributing to the growing global problem of antibiotic resistance, new research has shown.
A vision of volcanic beauty
20 November 2011 17:01
Professor Paul Younger has given us a rare glimpse into the microscopic world beneath our feet, photographing some of the most inaccessible rocks on the planet.
Drilling down into the roots of the problem
18 November 2011 00:00
A new centre dedicated to improving dental care and our understanding of oral disease through world-class research has been opened at the Newcastle Dental Hospital.
Strong financial performance signals investment
11 November 2011 03:21
Success in securing Government research grants, partnerships with business and new international ventures will enable major investment by Newcastle University in the year ahead.
Top accolade for Newcastle academics
8 November 2011 04:54
Two leading scientists from Newcastle University have been appointed University Research Fellows by the UK’s national academy of science.
Scientists ‘switch off’ defective genes in cure for skin blistering diseases
6 November 2011 17:01
Scientists have taken major steps forward to curing severe skin blistering diseases like epidermolysis bullosa which ruin thousands of lives in the UK every year.
