News in July 2012 Soil sucks up 65,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide A city-centre site earmarked to become the heart of sustainability research in Ãå±±½ûµØ is already playing a key role in mitigating the effects of climate change. published on: 31 July 2012 Scientists identify genetic drivers of leukaemia Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Olympic teams train at Ãå±±½ûµØ Some of the best football teams in the world have been training at Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Cochrane Park. published on: 30 July 2012 Catastrophe: The Looting & Destruction of Iraq’s Past A new exhibition opening at the Great North Museum: Hancock will explore the destruction of Iraq’s archaeology following the 2003 invasion by coalition forces and the devastating effect that this has had on the country’s cultural heritage. published on: 30 July 2012 Discovery of new white blood cell reveals target for better vaccine design Researchers in Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ in premier league of universities Staff and students are celebrating after Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 £74million building where international students can live and learn at Ãå±±½ûµØ is nearing completion. published on: 26 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 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, Ãå±±½ûµØ heart experts say. 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 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 20 July 2012 Age-proofing the workplace The University is supporting a company advising on a new national standard to help employers manage the challenges and unlock the potential of their ageing workforce. published on: 20 July 2012 Volunteers needed to help uncover secrets of Derwentcote Excavation of Britain’s oldest steelworks taking place this summer published on: 18 July 2012 New research hub to address burning bioenergy questions Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ Fairness Commission Report Launched A major report which sets out how to make Ãå±±½ûµØ a fairer city in the face of public spending cuts was launched today (Mon July 16). published on: 16 July 2012 Students find the formula for success A team of Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Young filmmakers tell Home truths about Ãå±±½ûµØ The red carpet was rolled out for three young filmmakers when their work was premiered last Friday. published on: 13 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 Regenerative medicine conference to highlight the ‘road to the clinic’ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ An acclaimed musician and an influential biologist are to receive honorary degrees from Ãå±±½ûµØ this week. published on: 11 July 2012 Bravo! Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Graduates win prize to drive car ad idea Two entrepreneurs from Ãå±±½ûµØ, 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 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 Decision to continue child heart surgery in Ãå±±½ûµØ welcomed The announcement that heart surgery on children should continue to be carried out at Ãå±±½ûµØ's Freeman Hospital means unrivalled opportunities for further research between the University and Ãå±±½ûµØ Hospitals. published on: 5 July 2012 New study finds genetic causes of osteoarthritis Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ and the North East on June 28th, 2012. published on: 3 July 2012