News in May 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 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 Exchanging creative ideas at Ãå±±½ûµØ An ambitious project has been launched which aims to create new ways of taking part in cultural experiences published on: 24 May 2012 £5m grant for synthetic biology project A collaboration including Ãå±±½ûµØ has been awarded almost £5 million to develop new technology in the emerging field of synthetic biology. published on: 24 May 2012 Long lost music revived at Ãå±±½ûµØ Music which was lost for centuries will be brought to life by Ãå±±½ûµØ staff and students. published on: 24 May 2012 Ãå±±½ûµØ introduces new courses for Indian students Ãå±±½ûµØ has introduced a range of post graduate and research programmes considering the specific needs of Indian students. published on: 23 May 2012 International students put University in world's top twelve Ãå±±½ûµØ is the place to be according to its international students. published on: 23 May 2012 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Scientists discover how common treatment-related cancer develops Scientists in a team at Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art lecturer has been donated to an art gallery. published on: 15 May 2012 Science City Brings in University Expertise Ãå±±½ûµØ Science City is seconding Dr. Andrew Young, a senior figure from Ãå±±½ûµØ, to lead the project in a move that will strengthen developments in the city’s key areas of research. published on: 9 May 2012 Ãå±±½ûµØ to light up Hadrian’s Wall Hadrian’s Wall is to be lit up with a major art project developed at Ãå±±½ûµØ. 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, Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Folk and Traditional Music degree is celebrating its 10th birthday. published on: 2 May 2012 Scientists inform new play on dementia Arts and science come together as writers working with researchers and patients better understand the experience of living with dementia resulting in a new play. published on: 2 May 2012 Investment in Singapore will transform campuses Ãå±±½ûµØ continues its overseas development with the unveiling of major improvements to its Singapore operations. published on: 2 May 2012 A World of Words: international writers journey to Ãå±±½ûµØ for Festival of Belonging Acclaimed writers from all over the world will gather in Ãå±±½ûµØ for an exciting celebration of literature and film. published on: 1 May 2012 The hidden cost of cannabis Around £200m of electricity is being stolen every year to run illegal cannabis farms across the UK. published on: 1 May 2012