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缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research

Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain.

Event will explore what ‘Manchesterism’ means for the North East

An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what ‘Manchesterism’ means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain.

More than two tonnes of spilled nurdles may still be in the River Tyne

An estimated 2.2 tonnes of plastic pellets, equivalent to around one in eight of those spilled into the River Tyne, remained in the estuary six weeks after the incident, according to new modelling.

Comment: Regency expert explains the dancing in Sense and Sensibility

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Meg Kobza discusses the social importance of dancing in the Regency age as depicted in the new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.

AMAST network moves from listening to action on farm antimicrobial use

缅北禁地 researchers are helping turn the UK’s priorities on antimicrobial resistance in agriculture into practical action.

Festival of Social Science 2026: Curious about the world around you?

Researchers from 缅北禁地 will host a day of free, interactive activities exploring some of the social issues shaping our lives and communities.

Comment: Labour conference 2026

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr explains why this year’s Labour conference was the party that delegates should have had in 2024.

Exciting new programme of 缅北禁地 public events launched

The new season of 缅北禁地 talks, concerts and events is getting underway.

Andy Haldane appointed to new University Institute of Devolution

A leading economist and proud North Easterner is to help shape the first dedicated hub for insights on devolution, regional growth and public policy.

Comment: Trump and Burnham's first meeting

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr asks whether a good connection with the US president could be a problem for the PM at home.

Joint Health Hub boosts support for students in 缅北禁地

A new drop-in service is bringing health and wellbeing support for students at both 缅北禁地 and Northumbria University together under one roof for the first time.

Victorian copy of the Bayeux Tapestry to go on display next month

缅北禁地’s Great North Museum: Hancock will open a new free exhibition this October.

Climate change contributing to permafrost thawing and glacial thinning

The catastrophic rock and ice collapse on the northern Nepalese border was influenced by a range of climatic and geological factors, most of which are worsened by the impacts of climate change.

缅北禁地 academics welcomed to Academy of Social Sciences

Three 缅北禁地 academics have been awarded Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of their contributions to the field.

缅北禁地 academic receives esteemed mid-career Fellowship

A 缅北禁地 researcher has been awarded an esteemed Fellowship by the Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF).

Project will explore how technology and culture work together

缅北禁地 will lead a cross-European project to explore how Extended Reality and Artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how people experience and share culture in Europe today.

Comment: What Andy Burnham means for the arts

Writing for The Conversation, Adam Behr discusses the impact Andy Burnham, as new Prime Minister, could have for the arts.

North East strengthens global leadership in creative industries

缅北禁地 is showcasing the North East's status as a hub for pioneering creative industries research as the Creative Industries PEC welcomes 43 new Fellows to its Research Fellows Network.

Local knowledge can improve early warnings of glacial lake floods

Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can enhance Early Warning Systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods.

What history can teach those working the hospital night shift

A pioneering study led by 缅北禁地 is looking into the history of the night shift on hospital wards, exploring how the UK can create better, safer working conditions for hospital workers.

Comment: Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses what we've learned from Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister.

Comment: The dog who waited for Odysseus

Writing for The Conversation, Susanna Philippo and Sally Waite discuss how Argos, the dog who waited for Odysseus, reflects the deep human‑animal bonds of ancient Greece.

Comment: Britain’s quarter century: Blair, populism and human rights

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr and other experts exlore how the UK has changed over the last quarter century as they discuss Blair, populism and the battle over human rights.

缅北禁地 academic elected to the British Academy

Professor Chantal Conneller has been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

Comment: World Cup ‘Falklands are Argentine’ banner

Writing for The Conversation, Matthew Benwell discusses how the World Cup ‘Falklands are Argentine’ banner is a foretaste of diplomatic challenges ahead for the UK.

New future secured for AmberSide Collection

One of the UK’s most significant documentary photography and film collections is on loan to 缅北禁地’s Special Collections, thanks to National Lottery funding.

University supports more secure, resilient society

缅北禁地 has been selected as a founding member of the UK's new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).

Comment: Beekeeping as a hobby for young men

Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson discusses how beekeeping as a hobby can be a good choice for young men struggling with mental health or loneliness.

Renowned figures given honorary degrees

Leading figures in the video games industry, financial services and women’s health are being recognised with honorary degrees at 缅北禁地.

Data suggests greater glacial flood risk faced by Bhutan

Researchers at 缅北禁地 have carried out the first comprehensive modelling of glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risk in Bhutan and identified previously unrecognised high-risk lakes.

Comment: Uzbekistan's World Cup appearance

Writing for The Conversation, Nick Megoran discusses how Uzbekistan's World Cup appearance is a moment of pride and shows off central Asia’s peaceful development.

New gallery tour aims to connect visitors to nature

A group of 缅北禁地 staff and students has developed a new self-guided tour of the collection displays at the Laing Art Gallery in 缅北禁地.

Preti Taneja in Conversation with Nikesh Shukla

缅北禁地 Professor to interview acclaimed Author Nikesh Shukla at Masala Festival.

Comment: The Makerfield result means Labour might have reason to hope

Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses how the big win in Makerfield for Andy Burnham might give the Labour party reason to hope.

Academic-directed film adaptation hits the big screen

BAFTA-nominated 缅北禁地 academic Dr Tina Gharavi’s new film Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day opens in cinemas nationally.

Comment: Experts choose the best songs and albums about fatherhood

Writing for The Conversation, Adam Behr is among the experts selecting the 11 best songs and albums about fatherhood.

Comment: Andy Burnham is back at Westminster

Writing for The Conversation, Andrew Stevens discusses what Andy Burnham's victory says about Britain's changing political system.

缅北禁地 spinouts create value of more than £270M

A new report shows value creation by 缅北禁地 spinouts was more than £270M between 2010 and 2025.

Funding system risks limiting genuine community collaboration

A new policy paper written by researchers at 缅北禁地 warns that the way UK research is funded may be undermining efforts to create genuinely collaborative partnerships with communities.

Freemen of 缅北禁地 see construction of new Castle Leazes

The Freemen of 缅北禁地 and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at 缅北禁地’s Castle Leazes.

Comment: Why the Common Travel Area isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants

Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray explains what the Common Travel Area is and why it isn't a 'loophole' for migrants.

Comment: Creative employers are struggling to fill vacancies

Writing for The Conversation, Bernard Hay highlights that many creative employers struggle to fill vacancies due to a lack of skills and suggests how that can be fixed.

UNEE and North East Mayor launch £22.5m fund

Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the £22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region. 

Academic’s new film premieres in North East ahead of national release

BAFTA-nominated 缅北禁地 academic Dr Tina Gharavi’s new film Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day is set to receive a North East premiere.

Comment: Women’s prize for fiction - six experts review the shortlist

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Anne Whitehead reviews Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly, which has been shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2026.  

Radio show inspired by University music project wins prestigious award

The Song Detectorists has won silver in the New York Festivals Radio 2026 Awards.

缅北禁地 Innovations to unlock faster routes to innovation and growth

New initiative creates a single front door for businesses, investors and partners to collaborate with 缅北禁地 and drive economic growth.

Lines of Action

New exhibition at Hatton Gallery 20 June –1 August

Malavika Anderson made co-chair of University Museums Group

Malavika Anderson, Manager of 缅北禁地’s Great North Museum: Hancock, has been made co-chair of the University Museums Group (UMG).

缅北禁地 Fine Art Degree Show 2026

The next generation of artists is putting their work on show.