News in 2012 Medical research boosted by major North East company Young researchers and scientists will be pushing the frontiers of research into ageing, human genetics and neurodegenerative disease at 缅北禁地 with the help of a 拢1m donation from the Barbour Foundation.聽 published on: 20 December 2012 缅北禁地 reports strong year of performance Maintaining student numbers and high levels of student satisfaction, developing international activity and increasing research income have topped a strong year of performance by 缅北禁地. published on: 20 December 2012 Scintillating star: More sparkle with two eyes The scintillating grid, where the grid appears to sparkle, has been shown to be more sparkly when you view it with both eyes rather than one eye. published on: 19 December 2012 Popular TV chefs less healthy than ready meals Recipes created by popular聽TV chefs contain significantly more energy, protein, fat, and saturated fat and less fibre per portion than supermarket ready meals. published on: 18 December 2012 All at sea for Christmas 缅北禁地 scientist Susan Gebbels today sets sail to the centre of the Pacific Ocean as part of a new expedition to uncover one of the earth鈥檚 deepest secrets. published on: 17 December 2012 Science hits the streets Christmas shoppers in 缅北禁地 City Centre were stopped in their tracks by the fun and fascinating live demonstrations of a team of science buskers. published on: 13 December 2012 Ageing Creatively: the art of growing older New research which aims to find out if the arts can improve wellbeing in later life is being carried out at 缅北禁地. published on: 12 December 2012 British team look for life in Antarctica Today, a British team of scientists and engineers will realise a 16 year ambition to drill down through over three kilometres of Antarctic ice into an ancient buried lake. published on: 12 December 2012 鈥淥utstanding research leader" to tackle obesity Professor Ashley Adamson has won a prestigious award that recognises 鈥渢he country鈥檚 most outstanding research leaders鈥�. published on: 11 December 2012 缅北禁地 Business School welcomes world-leading academics Following a global hunt, 缅北禁地 Business School has welcomed over 20 new scholarly appointments from eight countries, including a director of teaching and learning, in what has been a dynamic period in the School鈥檚 development. published on: 11 December 2012 Annual lecture to be held in memory of renowned English Professor A renowned 缅北禁地 professor is to be remembered with an annual lecture in his honour. published on: 10 December 2012 Grand renovation confirmed The historic Grand Hotel on Barras Bridge is to benefit from a major refurbishment by 缅北禁地 to improve the accommodation on offer to students. published on: 10 December 2012 Campus life through a lens The search is on for the next Ridley Scott as three students at 缅北禁地 launch a competition for fellow students to capture what鈥檚 best about life on campus and the city of 缅北禁地. published on: 10 December 2012 Mary Webb: Journeys in Colour Artist Mary Webb, a graduate of Fine Art at 缅北禁地, is back in the region to display her work at Hatton Gallery. published on: 7 December 2012 What we eat affects our jeans...and our genes New research has shown that molecular changes to our genes, known as epigenetic marks, are driven mainly by ageing but are also affected by what we eat. published on: 7 December 2012 Stem cell scientists help speed up drug discovery 缅北禁地 has today announced a聽consortium with industry to provide stem cells for drug discovery research. published on: 6 December 2012 Picture perfect postcards by top artists to go under the hammer Postcards designed by Damien Hirst and Turner Prize winner George Shaw are going up for auction at 缅北禁地. published on: 5 December 2012 缅北禁地 honours inspiring social campaigners Four of the world鈥檚 most eminent social and political figures received honorary degrees from 缅北禁地 at a Congregation ceremony today (Tuesday, 4 December). published on: 4 December 2012 Stroke patients not receiving emergency treatment fast enough Failure to recognise the signs of stroke聽is delaying calls to emergency services and聽limiting people's chances of getting effective early treatment, a new study has revealed. published on: 4 December 2012 Ideal body size identified The ideal male and female bodies according to each of the sexes have been identified by researchers at 缅北禁地 using a special 3D design programme. published on: 3 December 2012 Clearest evidence yet of polar ice losses An international team involving 缅北禁地 experts has produced the most accurate assessment of ice losses from Antarctica and Greenland to date, ending 20 years of uncertainty. published on: 30 November 2012 Lifetime achievement award for 缅北禁地 Professor A 缅北禁地 professor has been presented with the Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award at the Times Higher Education Awards. published on: 30 November 2012 The coastal conundrum 鈥� balancing the costs of erosion Vs flooding Ensuring continued flood protection for low lying coastal areas may mean sacrificing cliff top communities to the sea, experts reveal. published on: 29 November 2012 BEST way to overcome language problems wins innovation award A 缅北禁地 expert has won a prestigious award for her work to help young children with language difficulties. published on: 27 November 2012 Innovation experts collaborate to promote healthy ageing World-leading innovation experts from industry and academia are gathering to create new ideas and concepts to encourage healthy and active ageing - one of the biggest issues and opportunities facing society today. published on: 21 November 2012 Innovative energy project set to use cosmic rays for monitoring A research consortium involving 缅北禁地 has won government and industry funding to develop a novel technique using cosmic rays for monitoring storage sites for carbon dioxide. published on: 21 November 2012 缅北禁地 student needs life saving bone marrow donor Biomedical Sciences student Martin Solomon is battling聽Hodgkin's Lymphoma and needs a lifesaving transplant. Martin's family are urging people aged 16-30 to join the Anthony Nolan bone marrow register and become potential lifesavers. published on: 16 November 2012 A 'complement' to the Commons Dr David Kavanagh swapped the lab benches for the front benches of the House of Commons during his 鈥淲eek in Westminster鈥� as part of a unique pairing scheme. published on: 16 November 2012 拢1.4 million boost for science innovation at 缅北禁地 The Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced a 拢1.4m investment in 缅北禁地 to help turn our best science ideas into successful business projects. published on: 15 November 2012 缅北禁地 Science City has its new director A new聽director has been appointed at 缅北禁地 Science City. published on: 12 November 2012 Ensuring equality in local government Good leadership is vital in ensuring equality measures affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people is implemented properly in local government, research has shown. published on: 6 November 2012 Study aims to reduce vitamin D deficiency in older people Researchers at 缅北禁地 are aiming to reduce vitamin D deficiency in people over 70 during the winter months caused by lack of sunlight. published on: 6 November 2012 UK premiere of three Chinese films at 缅北禁地 Film buffs will be able to see the secret side of China at 缅北禁地. published on: 5 November 2012 New Scholarship for Singapore 缅北禁地 is launching a new scholarship scheme in Singapore in collaboration with the Government, to help develop the next generation of engineers and designers. published on: 5 November 2012 缅北禁地 raising educational standards in Indonesia 缅北禁地 is today signing an agreement with top universities in Indonesia to聽raise educational standards. published on: 1 November 2012 缅北禁地 experts advise Government on medical implants The expertise and advice of 缅北禁地 academics could result in new, tougher laws on the regulation of medical implants. published on: 1 November 2012 Cancer diagnosis while you wait A new device being developed by聽biotechnology company, QuantuMDx聽with 缅北禁地聽University expertise could cut the time to diagnose a tumour from weeks to under 20 minutes. published on: 1 November 2012 New course will help keep the lights on in Singapore 缅北禁地 and The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will offer Singapore's first undergraduate degree in Electrical Power Engineering, after signing an agreement this week. published on: 30 October 2012 Alliance will speed up drug development A new collaboration between the University and industry aims to discover and develop new drugs to treat cancer. published on: 30 October 2012 New understanding of Antarctica鈥檚 weight-loss New data which more accurately measures the rate of ice-melt could help us better understand how Antarctica is changing in the light of global warming. published on: 22 October 2012 Moving towards a better conversation about animal research David Willetts has welcomed our commitment to openness on animal research as we sign a new national declaration. published on: 19 October 2012 New multi-million pound grant for energy scheme A team from 缅北禁地 has been instrumental in winning a 拢15m Regional聽Growth Fund grant聽for a north east company.聽 published on: 19 October 2012 Unequal and unprepared: England's future hangs in the balance Urgent action is needed to address a looming environmental catastrophe in parts of eastern England with climate change and rising sea levels threatening communities and food production, the country鈥檚 leading planning charity warns today. published on: 18 October 2012 Japanese lake record improves radiocarbon dating New results may help archaeologists and climate scientists refine age estimates by hundreds of years. published on: 18 October 2012 Cobalt ions found to trigger the body鈥檚 immune system Metal ions released by failing metal-on-metal (MoM) hip joint replacements can trigger an immune response similar to that caused by bacterial infections, 缅北禁地 experts have found. published on: 17 October 2012 Pioneering IVF technique discussed on Mumsnet Influential website, Mumsnet are running a Q&A聽about a聽new IVF technique which, if approved, could stop children from inheriting severe diseases by replacing faulty DNA with genetic material from a donor. published on: 17 October 2012 Novel book group gets underway at 缅北禁地 A project designed to ignite the joys of reading for pleasure is being launched for students at 缅北禁地. published on: 15 October 2012 Extra cash helps patients cope with cancer Welfare rights advice has been shown to help patients with cancer and their carers receive millions in unclaimed benefits to help cope with the disease. published on: 13 October 2012 Mexican fashion designer premieres new collection in 缅北禁地 A top Mexican designer showcased her new collection in 缅北禁地. published on: 12 October 2012 Mexican fashion designer premieres new collection in 缅北禁地 A top Mexican designer will showcase her new collection in 缅北禁地 tomorrow. published on: 10 October 2012 Nasty noises: Why do we recoil at unpleasant sounds? Heightened activity between the emotional and auditory parts of the brain explains why the sound of chalk on a blackboard or a knife on a bottle is so unpleasant. published on: 10 October 2012 Close call 鈥� bad weather drives up phone calls to our nearest and dearest Who we call and how long we speak to them changes with the weather, according to new research by experts at 缅北禁地. published on: 10 October 2012 Power in the palm of your hands Forget the TV remote and the games controller, now you can control anything from your mobile phone to the television with just a wave of your hand. published on: 8 October 2012 The Encampment of Eternal Hope A new exhibition by Zo毛 Walker and 缅北禁地 Fine Art lecturer Neil Bromwich is to go on show at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. published on: 4 October 2012 Art and science join forces to tackle the stigma of schizophrenia Artists and scientists are working together at 缅北禁地 to dispel misconceptions about schizophrenia. published on: 2 October 2012 缅北禁地 among best universities in the country 缅北禁地 is in the聽Sunday Times University Guide's Top 20. published on: 28 September 2012 New centre will boost business and research into ageing A brand new business, research and treatment centre has opened at 缅北禁地's Campus for Ageing and Vitality, to allow the region to benefit from our ageing population. published on: 28 September 2012 Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemical Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time. published on: 28 September 2012 Martin Luther King remembered Forty five years ago 缅北禁地 awarded Dr Martin Luther King an honorary degree. published on: 28 September 2012 缅北禁地 students rank University among the best 缅北禁地 is a great place to study say students. published on: 27 September 2012 Uncovering the biofuel potential of plants that breathe in the dark 缅北禁地 is part of an 拢8.8m project to explore the biofuel potential of plants found growing in some of the world鈥檚 harshest environments. published on: 26 September 2012 Improving care for teenagers with long-term health problems A major new national study examining whether teenagers with long-term health problems are receiving the best healthcare from the NHS聽has been launched. published on: 26 September 2012 Danger of two-speed rural economy, warns 缅北禁地 expert Developing rural economies could provide a big boost to the UK economy but the process needs to be carefully managed to avoid a 鈥榯wo-speed鈥� rural society, warns a 缅北禁地 rural affairs expert. published on: 26 September 2012 Insights into the life of the playboy prince at 缅北禁地 A playboy prince famed for his soirees and liaisons with beautiful women will come under the spotlight at 缅北禁地. published on: 25 September 2012 New international partnership announced with US university 缅北禁地 is partnering with Loyola University in Maryland, USA, to open a science-focused study abroad centre in the UK. published on: 21 September 2012 Student developed app will help freshers A 缅北禁地 student has won 拢10,000 after coming first in a competition to design and build an app which will help first years settle into campus life. published on: 21 September 2012 Public consultation launched into pioneering technique People鈥檚 views are being sought on a technique developed at 缅北禁地 to prevent mitochondrial disease, a rare but devastating medical condition. published on: 17 September 2012 Low cost design makes ultrasound imaging affordable to the world An ultra-low cost scanner that can be plugged into any computer to show聽images of聽an unborn聽baby has been developed by 缅北禁地 engineers. published on: 14 September 2012 Older people in rural areas facing social isolation Services for older people in rural areas need to be 鈥榬ural-proofed鈥� to help prevent more older people becoming isolated, a new report finds. published on: 13 September 2012 Study unveils 鈥榟idden鈥� alcohol abuse among older people A study has uncovered a growing drink problem among older people and researchers are now urging the Government to review its UK health strategy to support society鈥檚 鈥渋nvisible addicts鈥�. published on: 13 September 2012 缅北禁地 to play key role in new Cyber Institute The UK鈥檚 first academic Research Institute to improve understanding of the science behind the growing Cyber Security threat has been launched today. published on: 12 September 2012 First-in-Europe cancer equipment officially opened by Lady Elsie Robson Lady Elsie Robson has officially opened the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation PET Tracer Production Unit at 缅北禁地. published on: 12 September 2012 Scientists discover how the brain ages Researchers at 缅北禁地 have revealed the mechanism by which neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and other parts of the body, age. published on: 12 September 2012 Busting student finance myths 缅北禁地 is holding an open day for parents and students this month to explain the facts and destroy the myths surrounding university funding and tuition fees. published on: 11 September 2012 New centre will lead mitochondrial research A brand new centre, which will drive research into a rare but devastating medical condition, has opened at 缅北禁地 published on: 11 September 2012 Celebrating 90 years young 缅北禁地聽celebrates with legendary figure Lord Walton as the former Dean of Medicine, who helped shape聽our pioneering curriculum, reaches his 90th birthday. published on: 9 September 2012 Tata Steel and 缅北禁地 set to develop innovative electric motor and transmission system Tata Steel has partnered with leading academics at 缅北禁地 to develop an innovative, low-cost electric motor and transmission. published on: 6 September 2012 Weighing the Ocean: Solving the biggest problem in sea level science Oceanographers from 缅北禁地 and Liverpool have thought of a novel way to measure the ocean 鈥� weigh it. published on: 6 September 2012 Respiratory burden 鈥榟igh in ageing population鈥� People aged 85 years and over have a high burden of respiratory disease, according to new findings from 缅北禁地. published on: 3 September 2012 Mexican dance for dementia A popular dance from the streets of Mexico has been shown to improve the behaviour and mood of people with dementia. published on: 31 August 2012 Tuning the brain: How piano tuning may cause changes to brain structure Piano tuning may lead to changes in the structure of the memory and navigation areas of the brain over the long term, suggests new research. published on: 29 August 2012 Does where you live influence your attitude to alcohol? Binge drinking is seen as normal by young people living in the North East, a new study has shown published on: 28 August 2012 Campaign to quit smoking backed by 缅北禁地 expert A young carer from Northumberland has highlighted the devastating impact his mother鈥檚 lung disease has had on their family, as a hard-hitting stop smoking campaign聽features in the North East. published on: 23 August 2012 University Occupational Therapist wins national prize The 2012 Arthritis Research UK prize in rheumatology has been awarded to an occupational therapist from 缅北禁地 for her research for people with Sj枚gren鈥檚 syndrome. published on: 22 August 2012 Where to connect with Connecting Light Tonight (Friday, 31 August) and tomorrow (Saturday, 1 September) the digital art installation Connecting Light will take place along Hadrian's Wall. published on: 17 August 2012 Are you a high achiever interested in 缅北禁地? Find out what courses are available at 缅北禁地. published on: 16 August 2012 Excavation sheds new light on Roman life in northern England The Maryport excavation site has once again yielded new information about life on the Roman frontier in the north of England. published on: 15 August 2012 New grant and fellowship for cancer expert A 缅北禁地 academic has won a 拢760,000 grant for a five year project to improve the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer. published on: 14 August 2012 Students get the low down from those in the know 缅北禁地 graduates will be helping to guide potential students through Clearing. published on: 13 August 2012 Students take gaming to the next level Students from 缅北禁地 are on track for career success after being taken on full-time after an internship at a major North East computer game developer. published on: 13 August 2012 What a difference a year makes One year on from unprecedented public rioting, our expert explores not only 鈥渨hat can we learn鈥�, but 鈥渨hat can we do鈥�? published on: 9 August 2012 Science Central vision moves one step closer Contractors have been appointed to start work on one of the country鈥檚 most ambitious regeneration projects in the heart of 缅北禁地 city centre. published on: 9 August 2012 Stress makes men appreciate heavier women Increased stress in men is associated with a preference for heavier women, according to a study at 缅北禁地. published on: 9 August 2012 Dig reveals early Christian cemetery at Maryport Early Christian graves have been found during an archaeological dig in Maryport, Cumbria.聽 published on: 6 August 2012 Countryside communities need Government support so they can help themselves Residents of rural areas should be helped to help themselves if their communities are to thrive, says a 缅北禁地 academic. published on: 6 August 2012 Connecting Light - Call for connectors at Hadrian鈥檚 Wall More than 300 'connectors' are needed to help set up a stunning digital art installation which will run the length of Hadrian鈥檚 Wall. published on: 6 August 2012 Sir Bobby鈥檚 legacy purchases first-in-Europe equipment to fight cancer Experts provide a preview of the聽newly-created unit which will help 缅北禁地 scientists fight cancer thanks to the biggest-ever donation from the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. published on: 3 August 2012 Skin cancer identified for the first time in wild fish populations Widespread skin cancer has been identified for the first time in wild marine fish populations, new research has shown. published on: 1 August 2012 Scientists identify genetic drivers of leukaemia Scientists at 缅北禁地 have discovered three key genetic errors which can dictate how adult patients develop leukaemia and respond to treatment and could help doctors adapt future treatments. published on: 31 July 2012 Soil sucks up 65,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide A city-centre site earmarked to become the heart of sustainability research in 缅北禁地 is already playing a key role in mitigating the effects of climate change. published on: 31 July 2012 Olympic teams train at 缅北禁地 Some of the best football teams in the world have been training at 缅北禁地鈥檚 Cochrane Park. published on: 30 July 2012 Catastrophe: The Looting & Destruction of Iraq鈥檚 Past A new exhibition opening at the Great North Museum: Hancock will explore the destruction of Iraq鈥檚 archaeology following the 2003 invasion by coalition forces and the devastating effect that this has had on the country鈥檚 cultural heritage. published on: 30 July 2012 Discovery of new white blood cell reveals target for better vaccine design Researchers in 缅北禁地 and Singapore have identified a new type of white blood cell which activates a killing immune response to an external source. published on: 28 July 2012 缅北禁地 in premier league of universities Staff and students are celebrating after 缅北禁地 came tenth in the national BUCS rankings for higher education. published on: 27 July 2012 Outstanding teacher wins national award The excellence of teaching by Dr Undrell Moore in Dentistry has been recognised with a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship. published on: 26 July 2012 Students get INTO fantastic new facilities A new 拢74million building where international students can live and learn at 缅北禁地 is nearing completion. published on: 26 July 2012 A quarter of very elderly have undiagnosed treatable heart problems The very oldest in our society are missing out on simple heart treatments which can prolong and improve their quality of life, 缅北禁地 heart experts say. published on: 25 July 2012 Chemical Engineers join UK's elite Professors Elaine Martin and Ian Metcalfe have been elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering. published on: 25 July 2012 True cost of alcohol related ambulance call-outs revealed New research has revealed the true cost of ambulance call-outs to deal with drink fuelled incidents. published on: 24 July 2012 Age-proofing the workplace The University is supporting a聽company advising on聽a new national standard to help employers manage the challenges and unlock the potential of their ageing workforce. published on: 20 July 2012 Graduate boost for business Small and medium sized companies across the North East could benefit from the ideas, creativity and drive of a graduate, thanks to a placement scheme run by 缅北禁地. published on: 20 July 2012 Volunteers needed to help uncover secrets of Derwentcote Excavation of Britain鈥檚 oldest steelworks taking place this summer published on: 18 July 2012 New research hub to address burning bioenergy questions 缅北禁地 is to play a key role in a new research hub set up to investigate the efficiency and impact of bioenergy technologies. published on: 17 July 2012 Professor wins two top international awards A professor, whose innovative work is helping children around the world to learn, has been honoured. published on: 17 July 2012 缅北禁地 Fairness Commission Report Launched A major report which sets out how to make 缅北禁地 a fairer city in the face of public spending cuts was launched today (Mon July 16). published on: 16 July 2012 Study reveals true picture of preventable deaths in hospitals There are almost 12,000 preventable deaths in hospital every year due to problems with care but this is less than a third of the number previously thought, according to new research. published on: 13 July 2012 Young filmmakers tell Home truths about 缅北禁地 The red carpet was rolled out for three young filmmakers when their work聽was premiered last Friday. published on: 13 July 2012 Students find the formula for success A team of 缅北禁地 graduates are following hot on the heels of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton by racing at Silverstone in a car they have designed. published on: 13 July 2012 Regenerative medicine conference to highlight the 鈥榬oad to the clinic鈥� World-leading regenerative medicine experts are to due to share best practice on how to progress regenerative therapies into the clinic at a conference being organised by Regener8 at the Baltic, Gateshead this September. published on: 12 July 2012 Leading figures honoured by 缅北禁地 An acclaimed musician and an influential biologist are to receive honorary degrees from 缅北禁地 this week. published on: 11 July 2012 Bravo! 缅北禁地鈥檚 French digital kitchen wins award An innovative kitchen that gives step-by-step cooking instructions in French has won an award for innovation in language teaching. published on: 10 July 2012 School pupils experience the cutting edge of science Eighty year 9 students from twelve local schools have been celebrating their success in teaming up with an academic to take part in a mini research project. published on: 9 July 2012 Tooth protection from the sea A team of dentists and scientists from 缅北禁地 are developing a new product from a marine microbe to protect dentures, teeth and gums from bacteria in the mouth. published on: 6 July 2012 Decision to continue child heart surgery in 缅北禁地 welcomed The announcement that heart surgery on children should continue to be carried out at 缅北禁地's Freeman Hospital means unrivalled opportunities for further research between the University and 缅北禁地 Hospitals. published on: 5 July 2012 Launch of Ideas Take Flight campaign for British Science Festival 2013 Could the Angel of the North actually fly? How do birds take off? How high can a butterfly fly and how many times does a bumblebee have to beat its wings every second to stay off the ground? published on: 5 July 2012 Graduates win prize to drive car ad idea Two entrepreneurs from 缅北禁地, who set up their own business selling advertising on student cars, have been given a boost by being named one of the winners in the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards. published on: 5 July 2012 New study finds genetic causes of osteoarthritis Scientists at 缅北禁地 have discovered more genetic regions associated with the cause of osteoarthritis. published on: 3 July 2012 The Toon Monsoon and Flood The School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences is conducting a study of the flash-flooding that hit 缅北禁地 and the North East on June 28th, 2012. published on: 3 July 2012 Picking the pig with the perfect pins Move over Elle Macpherson 鈥� the search is now on for the pig with the best legs as part of a new research project to improve the health and welfare of pigs on farms across the UK. published on: 28 June 2012 Making Fairness Everyone鈥檚 Business A ground-breaking report which sets out how to make 缅北禁地 a fairer city will be launched next month (July). published on: 27 June 2012 Evidence of oceanic 鈥榞reen rust鈥� offers hope for the future A rare kind of mineral which scientists hope could be used to remove toxic metals and radioactive species from the environment played a similar, crucial role early in Earth鈥檚 history. published on: 27 June 2012 缅北禁地 plays host to gifted schoolchildren High achieving school pupils have visited 缅北禁地 to get their first taste of university life. published on: 25 June 2012 A Shared Vision of Scientific Strengths A project to map the research equipment across universities in the North could point the way to greater collaboration between universities and improved research links with industry. published on: 22 June 2012 VIPs visit 缅北禁地 Initiative on Changing Age There鈥檚 been national recognition of the University鈥檚 profile and research excellence in the field of ageing in two visits by high profile guests. published on: 22 June 2012 'Economic violence' caused RBS to fail, new study suggests University academics look at bank's management and discover why the bank failed. published on: 22 June 2012 Rights of older people championed by councils and University North East councils are working with 缅北禁地 to become world leaders in enshrining and protecting the rights of older people. published on: 22 June 2012 Specialist funds launched to support novel regenerative therapies Exclusive funding for regenerative medicine projects with academic and industry collaborators were launched at a high profile event this week (Wednesday 20 June). published on: 21 June 2012 How active is your child really? Children younger than eight need to be targeted to make sure they lead more active lives to combat our obesity time-bomb, researchers at 缅北禁地 say. published on: 20 June 2012 New dig tackles the mystery of the buried altars at Maryport A team led by 缅北禁地's Professor Ian Haynes and Current Archaeology's Archaeologist of the Year Tony Wilmott has started work in Maryport. published on: 19 June 2012 Expert to lead new understanding of diabetes in India A top Indian diabetes expert has travelled to 缅北禁地 this week to learn about a new branch of science which could improve health across the world. published on: 18 June 2012 University chairman gears up to support students 缅北禁地鈥檚 Council Chairman is launching his own scholarship scheme to support more young people to study at 缅北禁地. published on: 18 June 2012 Early screening alone is not enough to give children language boost Pre-school children should be more closely monitored by health and early years professionals to try and identify potential language problems, new research suggests. published on: 18 June 2012 Musical brain patterns could help predict epileptic seizures New insights into the electrical patterns of the brain reveal how brain waves with rapidly increasing frequencies, like musical 鈥榞lissandi鈥�, could help predict when a patient is going to start an epileptic seizure. published on: 16 June 2012 Staff and students blaze a trail with Olympic Flame University staff and students are enjoying the experience of a lifetime as they proudly carry the Olympic Torch. published on: 15 June 2012 Reporting from Rio A 缅北禁地 student will travel to Rio de Janeiro next week to attend the Rio +20 Earth Summit and report back live on the debates that could shape the future of our planet. published on: 14 June 2012 Virtual sailing gives competitors the edge Simulating weather and water conditions before a race could give sailors the advantage they need to win, new research reveals. published on: 14 June 2012 Mitochondrial technique is ethical An influential independent body has found that a pioneering mitochondrial transfer technique is ethical. published on: 12 June 2012 Radiation exposure from CT scans in childhood could triple the risk of leukaemia and brain cancer Children and young adults scanned multiple times by computed tomography (CT) have a small increased risk of leukaemia and brain tumours in the decade following their first scan. published on: 7 June 2012 Grant for new device to monitor gum disease A North East team who have developed a device which will help monitor gum disease have been awarded more than 拢1,000,000 of Government funding. published on: 6 June 2012 缅北禁地 takes top honours in Green League 缅北禁地 has been awarded first-class honours for its efforts to help the planet and has become the greenest university in the North East. published on: 1 June 2012 Lung transplant trial could save lives A pioneering technique which breathes new life into previously unusable donor lungs could save the lives of many patients on the lung transplant waiting list. published on: 30 May 2012 Long lost music revived at 缅北禁地 Music which was lost for centuries will be brought to life by 缅北禁地 staff and students. published on: 24 May 2012 拢5m grant for synthetic biology project A collaboration including 缅北禁地 has been awarded almost 拢5 million聽to develop new technology in the emerging field of synthetic biology. published on: 24 May 2012 Exchanging creative ideas at 缅北禁地 An ambitious project has been launched which aims to create new ways of taking part in聽 cultural experiences published on: 24 May 2012 Gold in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence for the Great North Museum: Hancock The Great North Museum: Hancock is celebrating having won an Access for All award at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence ceremony. published on: 24 May 2012 缅北禁地 centre helps people find their voice When Brian Reynolds had a stroke he recovered from many of the symptoms quite quickly. published on: 23 May 2012 International students put University in world's top twelve 缅北禁地 is the place to be according to its international students. published on: 23 May 2012 缅北禁地 introduces new courses for Indian students 缅北禁地 has introduced a range of post graduate and research programmes considering the specific needs of Indian students. published on: 23 May 2012 Scientists discover how common treatment-related cancer develops Scientists in a team at 缅北禁地 have identified a mechanism by which treatment-related leukaemia develops, raising hopes that this side effect of toxic chemotherapy could be prevented. published on: 21 May 2012 Action video game to aid recovery from stroke A video game which improves and overcomes the physical symptoms of a stroke has been revealed. published on: 17 May 2012 One in eight deaths due to alcohol An influential group of international addiction experts have called for the banning of all alcohol advertising and the introduction of minimum pricing at a 缅北禁地 conference. published on: 16 May 2012 Rural communities hit hardest by housing benefit reductions Reductions in housing benefit are hitting social housing tenants in the countryside harder than those in cities and towns, new research has found. published on: 15 May 2012 Prize-winning painting donated to gallery A prize-winning painting by a 缅北禁地 Fine Art lecturer has been donated to an art gallery. published on: 15 May 2012 Science City Brings in University Expertise 缅北禁地 Science City is seconding Dr. Andrew Young, a senior figure from 缅北禁地, to lead the project in a move that will strengthen developments in the city鈥檚 key areas of research. published on: 9 May 2012 缅北禁地 to light up Hadrian鈥檚 Wall Hadrian鈥檚 Wall is to be lit up with a major art project developed at 缅北禁地. published on: 4 May 2012 University celebrates a decade of folk It has produced some of the leading artists in the UK folk scene. Now, 缅北禁地鈥檚 Folk and Traditional Music degree is celebrating its 10th birthday. published on: 2 May 2012 Scientists inform new play on dementia Arts and science聽come together as writers working with researchers and patients better understand the experience of living with dementia resulting in聽a new play. published on: 2 May 2012 Investment in Singapore will transform campuses 缅北禁地 continues聽its overseas development with the unveiling of major improvements to its Singapore operations. published on: 2 May 2012 The hidden cost of cannabis Around 拢200m of electricity is being stolen every year to run illegal cannabis farms across the UK. published on: 1 May 2012 A World of Words: international writers journey to 缅北禁地 for Festival of Belonging Acclaimed writers from all over the world will gather in 缅北禁地 for an exciting celebration of literature and film. published on: 1 May 2012 Universities Week 2012 缅北禁地 is supporting the third annual Universities Week, which aims to increase public awareness of the wide and varied role of the UK鈥檚 universities. published on: 30 April 2012 World Cup winners to train at 缅北禁地 Some of the best football teams in the world are to train at 缅北禁地鈥檚 Cochrane Park. published on: 27 April 2012 Research challenges idea raising aspirations is key to education success New research carried out by 缅北禁地 challenges the idea that raising aspirations is the key to improving the education of children from low-income families. published on: 27 April 2012 Apps the way to do it 缅北禁地 is challenging its students to devise a mobile phone 'App' to improve life on campus. published on: 26 April 2012 New study opens treatment window for many people with common thyroid disease A study by 缅北禁地 researchers shows that thousands of people who go untreated for a common chronic condition could actually be聽treated safely. published on: 23 April 2012 Fuse chosen as part of new national School for Public Health Research A聽University聽collaboration aims to build closer bonds between researchers and public health policy makers to tackle the big health challenges of the future. published on: 18 April 2012 缅北禁地 part of bid to cure Parkinson's We are聽taking part in the biggest in-depth study tracking people with Parkinson's ever mounted anywhere in the world. published on: 16 April 2012 There is a light that never goes out 鈥� we carry Olympic flame. The Olympic torch will travel through the North East in June and our students and staff are helping it on its way. published on: 5 April 2012 'What about me?鈥� Scientists inform new play exploring dementia Arts and science聽come together as writers working with researchers and patients better understand the experience of living with dementia resulting in聽a new play. published on: 5 April 2012 Electric vehicles deliver double the environmental benefit Drivers tend to be more thoughtful in the way they use their cars when they switch to an electric vehicle, a new study has found. published on: 4 April 2012 Lego City Community Appeal: Natural disaster hits Great North Build exhibition 缅北禁地鈥檚 interactive Lego exhibition appeals for community support after a flood engulfs a quarter of the Lego City. Can you help save it? published on: 4 April 2012 Leading the way in Carbon Capture and Storage 缅北禁地 has been named one of the key players in a 拢13m UK Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) research. published on: 3 April 2012 New book maps life of influential painter A new book looking at the life and works of one of Britain鈥檚 most influential artists has been written by an eminent 缅北禁地 art historian. published on: 2 April 2012 缅北禁地 Professor selected as Government advisor Professor Simin Davoudi has been selected as a member of the new Social Science Expert Panel for Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and DECC (Department of Energy and Climate Change). The panel鈥檚 purpose is to bring high quality multi-disciplinary social science advice to both departments. published on: 2 April 2012 Experts discover depth of crime against historic buildings The first comprehensive survey looking at the scale and effect of crime on England鈥檚 historic buildings has been carried out. published on: 30 March 2012 Corals cope with hot water Some corals may be able to adapt to changes in sea temperature, making them more resilient to climate change than previously thought. published on: 29 March 2012 Why do some heavy drinkers get liver cirrhosis and some don鈥檛? 缅北禁地 researchers are to determine the role of genetics in alcoholic liver disease which should lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the condition. published on: 29 March 2012 New invention could ease winter blues A device invented by two 缅北禁地 graduates could help keep people warm next winter and save on their fuel bills at the same time. published on: 27 March 2012 10,000 computer simulations show Earth warming range of 1.4-3 degrees by 2050 A project running almost 10,000 climate simulations on volunteers鈥� home computers has found that a global warming of three degrees Celsius by 2050 is 鈥榚qually plausible鈥� as a rise of 1.4 degrees. published on: 26 March 2012 Cleaning up the sea air It鈥檚 an age-old remedy that has been passed down generations and was a particular favourite of the Victorians. published on: 24 March 2012 缅北禁地 wins recycling award 缅北禁地 has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability with a national award. published on: 21 March 2012 Hazy shades of life on early Earth A 鈥榮ee-sawing鈥� atmosphere over 2.5 billion years ago preceded the oxygenation of our planet and the development of complex life on Earth, a new study has shown. published on: 19 March 2012 Children given the tools to teach themselves A 缅北禁地 professor is using techniques he employed in India to help show British children a new way to learn. published on: 16 March 2012 Diet or DNA: are we fated to be fat? Marks on the genetic 'code' that babies have at birth is different for children who go on to be obese or overweight compared to those who do not, new research has found. published on: 14 March 2012 The neuroscience of sport and entertainment From a world record attempt to an insider鈥檚 view of the science behind 3D technology, a series of events are piquing curiosity for Brain Awareness Week. published on: 14 March 2012 Top accolade for transport researcher Phil Blythe, Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems at 缅北禁地, was last night awarded the top accolade by one of the UK's leading transport organisations. published on: 13 March 2012 North East life through a lens A book which captures the beauty of the region鈥檚 coastline through the eyes of the people who live there is being launched聽by 缅北禁地. published on: 12 March 2012 Pregnant Women with Diabetes linked to higher rate of Birth defects New Delhi, India: Risks are four times more for Diabetic Mothers published on: 11 March 2012 Benefits advice in the home could lift pensioners from poverty and improve their health A unique study is being launched which could lead to a financial and health boost for pensioners across the country. published on: 8 March 2012 Researcher nets place on 缅北禁地 United women's team A university researcher has become the first Lebanese player to sign for 缅北禁地 United鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Football Club. published on: 8 March 2012 Talking kitchen teaches English while you cook Malaysia: A hi-tech kitchen which gives step-by-step cooking instructions in English could spark a revolution in language learning in Malaysia. published on: 6 March 2012 New potential target for rheumatoid arthritis 缅北禁地 scientists have discovered a new way of potentially treating rheumatoid arthritis. This works by preventing damaging white blood cells cells from entering the joints. published on: 5 March 2012 The Great North Build: A small town with a big purpose 缅北禁地鈥檚 interactive Lego exhibition looks for answers to society鈥檚 big questions published on: 5 March 2012 North East's first Confucius Institute to be opened at 缅北禁地 A new centre dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture is to be opened at 缅北禁地. published on: 2 March 2012 Increased fertility rate for IVF patients achieved by new equipment design A novel system for processing embryos during IVF treatment has been shown to significantly improve the chances of pregnancy 鈥� by more than a quarter. published on: 29 February 2012 Telomere stress reveals insight into ageing Scientists at 缅北禁地 have unlocked clues that give us a greater understanding of the ageing process.聽 published on: 29 February 2012 Lifelong checks for metal hip implant patients The government's health regulator has advised聽new checks for patients who have undergone large head metal-on-metal hip replacements, following a major investigation by 缅北禁地 engineers. published on: 29 February 2012 Success stories: The tales top bosses tell to keep ahead of the game Top bosses are expert storytellers who tell versions of the same four stories to keep ahead of the game, researchers have found. published on: 27 February 2012 Minimum alcohol price not set high enough Following Prime Minister David Cameron's vow last week to tackle binge drinking, new research from 缅北禁地 has highlighted the need for a strong approach to alcohol pricing. published on: 23 February 2012 Lottery support for Moorbank Botanic Garden Moorbank, 缅北禁地鈥檚 botanic garden, has been awarded a first-round pass of 拢194,200聽 including a development grant of 拢12,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).聽 published on: 23 February 2012 Bugs from space offer new source of power Bacteria normally found 30km above the earth have been identified as highly efficient generators of electricity. published on: 22 February 2012 Dash to help - new app to improve stroke treatment The 缅北禁地 team who helped develop the FAST system to identify a stroke are now piloting an app to ensure the best treatment for stroke patients - and it has caught the attention of the Health Secretary. published on: 20 February 2012 New regulations fail to make TV food adverts healthier for children Despite new regulations restricting TV advertisements for food, children are still exposed to the same level of advertising for unhealthy products, researchers have found. published on: 15 February 2012 Improving the health and wellbeing of dementia sufferers A 缅北禁地 medic is recognised as one of聽the UK's most promising leaders in medical health research and聽awarded a 拢1.5m National Institute for Health Research聽professorship for dementia work. published on: 15 February 2012 International Development Conference 2012 - 'The World at 7 Billion: Rethinking Development' The International Development Society at 缅北禁地 announce their annual conference which will focus on contemporary challenges and opportunities in International Development and how these are impacted by a growing population. published on: 15 February 2012 The Joy of Cheques An electronic cheque which eliminates the need for costly processing by banks but preserves the simplicity and ease of a traditional cheque book has been designed by a team of academics in the UK. published on: 13 February 2012 To fish or not to fish? Most fishermen would not give up their livelihood despite dwindling catches, a new study has revealed. published on: 10 February 2012 Living with Floods Youngsters and community leaders with first-hand experience of the devastation caused by flooding are helping to draw up action plans that will improve the way we can respond to future floods in our region. published on: 9 February 2012 New Institute for Social Renewal launched at 缅北禁地 缅北禁地 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. published on: 8 February 2012 Top speakers bring Insights to 缅北禁地 He was a hit with 缅北禁地 audiences in Victorian times and Charles Dickens will be pulling in the crowds again 200 years after he was born at a public lecture at 缅北禁地. published on: 8 February 2012 New scholarship boost to 缅北禁地's budding scientists 缅北禁地 students are set to benefit, for a second year, from 44 scholarships to support their studies in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), thanks to a generous donation.聽 published on: 7 February 2012 Diabetes linked to higher rate of birth defects Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition and聽a new study reveals the聽link聽to the mother's glucose level. published on: 6 February 2012 缅北禁地 brain bank recruits 200th donor for dementia research Researchers at 缅北禁地 are calling for more people to consider brain donation after the 200th donor signed up for the聽brain bank, a vital tool to help聽researchers聽defeat聽dementia. published on: 6 February 2012 Jatropha research could provide key for future of biofuels South East Asia: Work being carried out by an international聽student at 缅北禁地 could transform the biofuels industry by refining the process of converting a common shrub into oil. published on: 5 February 2012 Green potential of our industrial past Manipulating the soil in urban and industrial areas in order to capture more carbon from the atmosphere is the 鈥渂est resource we have to begin to mitigate human CO2 emissions鈥�, experts claim. published on: 2 February 2012 Expert explains why equality is better for everyone Find out why equality is better for everyone at a free public lecture at 缅北禁地. published on: 31 January 2012 Minister launches new forum set to forge innovation between universities and industry A new forum to foster innovation stemming from collaborations between academia and industry launches today. published on: 31 January 2012 Educating the next generation of North East teachers Celebrity teachers Vic Goddard and Stephen Drew of 鈥淓ducating Essex鈥� fame were in the region this weekend to inspire a new generation of teachers. published on: 30 January 2012 Names give cows a lotta bottle A cow with a name produces more milk than one without, scientists at 缅北禁地 have found. published on: 28 January 2012 拢9m for biosciences students to meet challenges of the future Minister David Willets,聽has announced聽拢9 million聽for biosciences聽postgraduate training聽between 缅北禁地, Durham and Liverpool Universities. Over the next three years, this will support 45 four-year PhD students. published on: 25 January 2012 Expansion of the Panama Canal has knock-on effect for the environment Expansion of one of the world鈥檚 most important shipping routes brings with it a unique opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the marine industry, experts claim. published on: 24 January 2012 University signs unique deal with RCP and Malaysian Ministry of Health 缅北禁地 has signed a unique agreement with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Malaysian Ministry of Health to provide training to improve the teaching skills of Doctors. published on: 20 January 2012 Women egg donors needed for pioneering work 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. published on: 19 January 2012 Government review into pioneering 缅北禁地 technique A new centre for research that could pave the way for in-vitro fertilisation treatment to prevent the hereditary transmission of devastating mitochondrial diseases is being launched in 缅北禁地. published on: 19 January 2012 University signs unique deal with RCP and Malaysian Ministry of Health 缅北禁地 has signed a unique agreement with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Malaysian Ministry of Health to provide training to improve the teaching skills of doctors. published on: 19 January 2012 缅北禁地 junior doctor hits our screens There's plenty of drama for first year doctor and 缅北禁地 graduate Andy Steval in 鈥淛unior doctors: Your life in their hands鈥� which returns to our screens. published on: 18 January 2012 缅北禁地 student skis into record books for pole trek Bryony Balen has become the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole. published on: 18 January 2012 Ambitious project to safeguard 鈥榓t risk鈥� cultures around the world From Northumbrian clog dances to Chinese dragon quilts, 缅北禁地 is undertaking an ambitious project designed to help preserve cultural heritage from across the globe. published on: 16 January 2012 Lie diet-tector: how scientists can reveal the truth about what you eat 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. published on: 11 January 2012 Plans submitted for groundbreaking Science Central project Following approval in April 2011 of the outline planning application for Science Central, the 24-acre former Scottish and 缅北禁地 brewery site, work has been progressing to prepare the site for development and to improve its amenity. published on: 6 January 2012 缅北禁地 scientists find genetic key to why some cancer patients don鈥檛 respond to treatment Researchers from 缅北禁地 have identified a gene variation carried by 20% of the population which can significantly affect how patients with a rare type of blood cancer will respond to treatment. published on: 5 January 2012 Cold waters give up their hottest secret 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. published on: 4 January 2012 Rural villages becoming 'rich people's ghettos' Efforts to preserve our 鈥榩icture postcard鈥� image of the countryside are creating exclusive rural communities, according to a leading expert on rural housing. published on: 3 January 2012
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