News in 2013 Miracle twins born thanks to egg donation A woman who received an extra round of IVF treatment because she donated eggs for medical research has given birth to twins. published on: 24 December 2013 Brain connections may explain why girls mature faster 缅北禁地 scientists have discovered that as the brain re-organises connections throughout our life, the process begins earlier in girls which may explain why they mature faster during the teenage years. published on: 20 December 2013 New public health research partnerships awarded over 拢4 million Health protection research at 缅北禁地 is to get聽拢4.6 million investment. published on: 20 December 2013 Students aim to boost rural communities with business ideas 缅北禁地 students have been tackling some of the most serious challenges facing rural Northumberland, and some of their best ideas could transform the future of remote communities in the region.聽 published on: 20 December 2013 New cash to support postgraduate students 缅北禁地's efforts to help UK and EU students from low income backgrounds study for a postgraduate degree at a top university have been boosted by a new Government grant. published on: 19 December 2013 Statement on research in Kenya published on: 19 December 2013 Professor named a local hero Professor Sir John Burn has been named as among 缅北禁地 and Gateshead鈥檚 most notable and inspiring people. published on: 18 December 2013 Researcher wins North East Famelab A 缅北禁地 PhD student has impressed judges to be named the North East FameLab winner. published on: 18 December 2013 缅北禁地 to lead 拢10 million research project into sustainable farming PROHEALTH, led by 缅北禁地, has been awarded the largest ever EU grant in animal health to explore new ways to ensure the sustainability of modern animal production. published on: 17 December 2013 Rural economy more than farming and tourism 缅北禁地 academic warns rural economies at risk without radical policy rethink. published on: 16 December 2013 Ideas that make a difference Creative young thinkers have been recognised by the University for ideas that could help shape future government policy. published on: 13 December 2013 Rewriting history 鈥� how South Africa鈥檚 museums were designed to support apartheid Research by a 缅北禁地 expert sheds new light on the deep seated practices the ruling elite in apartheid era South Africa used to spread their beliefs. published on: 13 December 2013 缅北禁地 response to dementia summit 缅北禁地 has a 40 year track record of international excellence and achievement in brain ageing and dementia - Professor David Burn responds to the Government announcement of extra funding for dementia research. published on: 11 December 2013 拢50 million 'living lab' takes smart cities to the next level 缅北禁地 has announced an ambitious 拢50 million project to combine digital ingenuity and scientific expertise with social innovation to create the smart city of the future. published on: 11 December 2013 Call for action on cutting sugar A study by 缅北禁地 researchers into the effects of sugars on our oral health recommends cutting down on the sweet additive as part of a global initiative to reduce tooth decay. published on: 10 December 2013 Students have designs on Northumberland's dark skies Stargazers will be able to appreciate Kielder鈥檚 dark skies in comfort next year, thanks to a group of architecture students. published on: 10 December 2013 缅北禁地 secondments will drive regional innovation agenda Two specialists from 缅北禁地 have been seconded to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to drive forward the region鈥檚 innovation agenda. published on: 9 December 2013 Full emotional impact of tooth loss revealed Academics have called for tooth loss to be taken more seriously, after new research revealed the full imact it can have on patients' lives. published on: 5 December 2013 Professor Peter Fidler succeeds Professor Chris Brink on the NE-LEP Board Professor Peter Fidler, vice-chancellor of the University of Sunderland, is succeeding Professor Chris Brink on the board of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership as the representative from the North East LEP area鈥檚 four universities. published on: 3 December 2013 The secret beauty of the world wide web The hidden dimensions of the world wide web are brought to life in stunning artworks by a 缅北禁地 academic. published on: 3 December 2013 Blind chess documentary screens at Culture Lab A unique documentary about young blind chess players from India is being screened at 缅北禁地鈥檚 Culture Lab this week. published on: 2 December 2013 Better support, treatment and research for millions of patients with rare diseases 缅北禁地 will be taking a leading role in the UK鈥檚 first strategy to help build understanding of rare diseases and boost research to find effective treatments and therapies. published on: 29 November 2013 Extra pregnancy risk for women with diabetes Women with diabetes who want to start a family are being urged to monitor their blood glucose levels and take a daily high dose of folic acid, as a new study reveals the extra risks to their baby's health. published on: 28 November 2013 Famous artists go under the hammer Original artwork from both famous and lesser-known artists are going under the hammer at 缅北禁地 next week. published on: 27 November 2013 Rural research for real solutions An event to celebrate the achievements of 缅北禁地鈥檚 Centre for Rural Economy聽over the past 21 years is being held today at Alnwick Castle. published on: 27 November 2013 Royal recognition for rural research The Vice-Chancellor of 缅北禁地, Professor Chris Brink, and representatives from the University鈥檚 Centre for Rural Economy (CRE), have attended a ceremony at Buckingham Palace where CRE's reputation as a driving force for research into rural economies and societies was recognised with the award of a Queen's Anniversary Prize. published on: 22 November 2013 Sugata's first School in the Cloud opens Professor Sugata Mitra鈥檚 wish to inspire children and teachers across the globe is taking shape in a North East classroom. published on: 22 November 2013 New centre will use digital technologies to transform local government services A pioneering research centre set up to train the next generation of digital economy researchers is being launched in the North East of England. published on: 21 November 2013 Traditional pub curbs youth excess Traditional pubs could help reduce problem drinking among young people, according to new research.? published on: 20 November 2013 Mexicans help keep Cornish traditions alive Cornish pasties might be a traditional British staple but one student discovered they are also thriving thousands of miles away in Mexico. published on: 19 November 2013 Driving and Distracted Trying to process complicated information while driving 鈥� such as taking work calls 鈥� significantly reduces our ability to聽drive safely,聽new research has shown. published on: 18 November 2013 Journalism students in 24-hour deprivation and poverty global project British Journalism students are taking part in a unique international experiment in digital reporting. published on: 15 November 2013 Retirement makes people more active Retirement may make people more active, at least in the short term, suggests new research from ageing experts at 缅北禁地. published on: 12 November 2013 Changing the conversation 鈥� polymers disrupt bacterial communication Artificial materials based on simple synthetic polymers can disrupt the way in which bacteria communicate with each other. published on: 12 November 2013 By studying animal behaviour we gain an insight into our own It is time to learn from聽our similarities with animal behaviour rather than just the differences, argues 缅北禁地's Dr Tom Smulders. published on: 8 November 2013 New R&D centres in Singapore 缅北禁地 has announced plans to build on its legacy of pioneering research and development in Singapore with the creation of strategic Centres of Excellence. published on: 7 November 2013 拢5 million to train the next generation of environmental and earth scientists 缅北禁地 has been named a key player in a new partnership to train the leading scientists of the future. published on: 5 November 2013 Can virtual teachers plug the educational divide? Bringing more technology into the classroom might strike fear into the hearts of traditional educationalists, but one academic believes it may just hold the key to solving a worldwide problem. published on: 5 November 2013 Barbour donation boosts key research A 拢1m donation has helped young researchers at 缅北禁地 tackle some of the most debilitating syndromes and diseases.聽 published on: 4 November 2013 Major study hopes to uncover genetic keys to bone diseases 缅北禁地 is to lead an international, multi-million pound, research project to look at the genetic causes of hundreds of bone diseases, including arthritis and osteoporosis. published on: 31 October 2013 Academic says UK must seize opportunities and adapt to ageing workforce Businesses and Government must adapt to ensure that manufacturing continues to play a powerful role in the UK economy, as with an ageing workforce, manufacturing will be one of the hardest hit sectors. published on: 31 October 2013 Graduate boosts creative engineers A 缅北禁地 graduate is helping a North East company create the next generation of interactive games, which will take pride of place in a multi-million pound Middle-East development. published on: 25 October 2013 缅北禁地 art graduate wins prestigious award Fine art graduate wins competition for up-and-coming artists. published on: 24 October 2013 Stepping it up a gear Giants of the car industry Nissan, Renault, BMW and Volkswagen have called on the expertise of 缅北禁地 to take forward a major European project to drive forward the electric vehicle revolution. published on: 23 October 2013 North East LEP working with universities to drive innovation Connecting automotive businesses with the expertise of four of the region鈥檚 universities to boost innovation and growth will be under the spotlight next week. published on: 18 October 2013 缅北禁地鈥檚 biggest book club gets underway again Students are set to benefit from a novel project designed to encourage reading for pleasure. published on: 18 October 2013 Student volunteering boosts communities 缅北禁地 students work hard to help promote strong and vibrant communities through volunteering in the places where they live and study. published on: 16 October 2013 Great minds don't think alike BBC Radio 3鈥檚 Free Thinking Festival returns to Sage Gateshead this month with several talks and discussions based around research being carried out at 缅北禁地. published on: 16 October 2013 Response to the Witty review The North East Local Enterptise Partnership has welcomed the rcommendations of the Witty Review, 'Encouraging a British Invention Revolution' published this week. published on: 16 October 2013 Major boost for arts and humanities 缅北禁地 has been awarded a share of 拢11.2 million to fund up to 157 full-time postgraduate students. published on: 15 October 2013 Grand plan to wipe out Whitehall London鈥檚 Parliament Square could have been a quiet, leafy and traffic-free place if a radical architect鈥檚 plans had been given the go-ahead. published on: 14 October 2013 Low-calorie diets for Type 2 diabetes assessed Research which could provide a definitive judgement on whether low-calorie diets should be offered as a treatment option to put Type 2 diabetes into remission is to start. published on: 10 October 2013 Print your own 缅北禁地 leads the way in the use of 3D printing for medical devices. published on: 9 October 2013 Insight from man's best friend Monitoring a dog's mood could provide vital information聽into the wellbeing of its owner. published on: 7 October 2013 Giant channels discovered beneath Antarctic ice shelf Scientists have discovered huge ice channels beneath a floating ice shelf in Antarctica. published on: 6 October 2013 Leading business woman appointed as Director of 缅北禁地 Science City One of the region鈥檚 most successful business women has been appointed to lead the future development of 缅北禁地 Science City. published on: 3 October 2013 New Lagoon Former mine lagoons in the Lake District are being used for a pioneering clean-up operation being led by 缅北禁地. published on: 3 October 2013 New centre to speed up development of arthritis drugs Researchers聽will be testing drugs for other conditions聽to see if they can be used to help聽people with arthritis. published on: 3 October 2013 缅北禁地 teams up with FutureLearn to deliver top quality courses online Learners all over the world will be able to learn with 缅北禁地 online for free thanks to a new partnership. published on: 3 October 2013 Closing the gap - the way ahead Pioneering research looking at closing the gap in health inequality has been hailed a success after coming up with a programme for the way ahead. published on: 2 October 2013 Exhibition to celebrate iconic women from the North East The region鈥檚 pioneering women are the focus of a new photographic exhibition, opening this week. published on: 2 October 2013 adidas All-Stars come to campus for ultimate dodgeball Olympic gold medallists and Ashes heroes faced one of their toughest challenges yet 鈥� taking on 缅北禁地 students on their home turf. published on: 2 October 2013 Breast Cancer research highlights gaps Research involving a 缅北禁地 academic has identified the ten critical gaps that exist in breast cancer research. published on: 1 October 2013 Biggest ever Visit Day at 缅北禁地 缅北禁地 is ready for its biggest ever visit day, as around 15,000 students and their parents join staff and students on campus on Saturday, 28 September. published on: 26 September 2013 Concert in memory of 缅北禁地 professor hits the right note A concert dedicated to a former 缅北禁地 Professor of Music will launch the new season of Live in the King鈥檚 Hall. published on: 25 September 2013 缅北禁地 climbs league table and achieves record intake 缅北禁地 has improved its strong position as one of the top places to study in the UK, according to an influential guide. published on: 20 September 2013 International arrivals 缅北禁地 is set to welcome 2,500 international students coming from more than 100 countries this week. published on: 18 September 2013 Books of delight at new community-run library 缅北禁地 has been helping to foster a love of reading in children with a gift of books to a community-run library. published on: 17 September 2013 Hairy Dieter takes to the dance floor Hairy Biker Dave Myers is聽appearing聽in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing thanks to losing weight with the help of 缅北禁地 academics. published on: 16 September 2013 Cutting edge research 缅北禁地 researchers are bringing the past to life with an experiment to find out how people fought in the Bronze Age. published on: 13 September 2013 European success for 缅北禁地 student rowing teams 缅北禁地鈥檚 Women鈥檚 eight (W8+) team triumphed with gold, and the Men鈥檚 coxless four (M4-) took the silver at the 8th European Universities Rowing Championship. published on: 12 September 2013 Fuelling the future Experts have been explaining how they have harnessed the energy locked up in sewage to power our waste water treatment at the British Science Festival. published on: 12 September 2013 Experts call for football alcohol advertising restrictions 缅北禁地 academics have called for the Government to consider restricting alcohol marketing during televised football matches after studying a selection of games and finding they were 'bombarded' by references to drink. published on: 11 September 2013 Closing the gap in health inequality: pioneering simulation People whose homes are less than eight miles apart are facing 11 years difference in how long they can expect to lead healthy and active lives before being hit by a serious disease or disability and a 缅北禁地 team is to address this. published on: 11 September 2013 The sky's the limit for schools in the cloud TED Prize winner Professor Sugata Mitra, who challenges how we teach children in a technological age, has been sharing his vision for the future of education at the British Science Festival in 缅北禁地. published on: 11 September 2013 Aphasia award speaks volumes Professor David Howard has been given The Robin Tavistock Award 2013 for his invaluable contribution to aphasia research. published on: 10 September 2013 Pedalling towards better diabetes management In a world first, 缅北禁地 scientists are studying the physiological performance of cyclists 1,000 miles away as they tackle a gruelling ride and diabetes at the same time. published on: 10 September 2013 Innovation expert appointed to increase impact of university-industry collaboration The N8 Research Partnership, a collaboration of the eight most research-intensive universities in the North (Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, 缅北禁地, Sheffield and York), has appointed Colin Reid as Director of the N8 Industry Innovation Forum (N8 IIF). published on: 10 September 2013 Serenading the Squirrel The winner of 缅北禁地鈥檚 Red Squirrel film project has discovered our native Reds have an unlikely passion for the harmonica. published on: 9 September 2013 Ambitious science mission sets off for Antarctica A team of British scientists is making final preparations for an ambitious Antarctic science mission. published on: 9 September 2013 Leading the way in motor technology 缅北禁地 has been named a key player in a 拢16 million programme to investigate the benefits of high-speed motors for hybrid and electric vehicles. published on: 9 September 2013 New research equipment will track cancer spread New technology which will provide an insight into how cancers spread around the body and how effectively treatments are working has been unveiled by 缅北禁地. published on: 4 September 2013 Graduates 'Triumph' in jobs market Three graduates from 缅北禁地 have revved up their careers by landing jobs at one of the biggest names in motorbikes. published on: 3 September 2013 Whales get a tan too Whales have been shown to increase the pigment in their skin in response to sunshine, just as we get a tan. published on: 30 August 2013 Patient choice at heart of new online decision aids A health website has launched a range of free online health decision aids, allowing patients to make more informed treatment choices, thanks to the work of a 缅北禁地 academic. published on: 27 August 2013 Students rank 缅北禁地 among the best 缅北禁地 students enjoy their time here so much they have voted the University one of the best in the country for student experience. published on: 15 August 2013 Students brew up business success Students are well known for their love of the odd pint, but enterprising 缅北禁地 students are cashing in by launching their own micro-brewery. published on: 15 August 2013 Winning The Ocean Race How the North East is leading the way in the global race to harness the power of the sea. published on: 14 August 2013 Planning by postcode A new map reveals how prepared UK cities are for climate change. published on: 13 August 2013 Rare leukaemia survival rate breakthrough A pioneering genetic study means that children with a rare subtype of leukaemia have 75% less chance of their leukaemia recurring. published on: 13 August 2013 Love is in the aria Love letters between a prisoner on death row and his female guard have been weaved into a dramatic new mini opera. published on: 12 August 2013 Calls for safer drinking levels for over 65s 缅北禁地 academics have called for changes to be made to the recommended safe levels of drinking for over 65s and also special alcohol advice to be made available for older people. published on: 8 August 2013 Universities collaborate to support fair access A major national scheme to help under-represented groups get into top universities is to be expanded. published on: 5 August 2013 Celebrating the North East鈥檚 inspirational women Time is running out to nominate the region鈥檚 most inspiring women. published on: 2 August 2013 Developing treatment for rare auto-immune disease A 缅北禁地聽researcher is aiming to develop an 'urgently-needed' treatment package for people with a severe but little-known auto-immune condition that makes it difficult for sufferers to cry and swallow. published on: 31 July 2013 Testing a cancer drug for arthritis Scientists at 缅北禁地 have been awarded 拢1m for a clinical trial to see whether a drug developed to treat cancer can be 鈥榬epurposed鈥� to treat rheumatoid arthritis. published on: 31 July 2013 The breast place to feed A 鈥楾ripAdvisor鈥�-style app which helps new mothers to locate breastfeeding-friendly places while they are out-and-about has been launched by 缅北禁地. published on: 31 July 2013 University partnership signals commitment to County A new partnership will help Northumberland鈥檚 communities, schools and businesses access support from 缅北禁地 and further important research in the county. published on: 30 July 2013 Poems heard across the waves from Lindisfarne to Bamburgh Poems will echo across the sea as part of new installation set up to celebrate the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the North East. published on: 26 July 2013 Tackling malnutrition on the wards Researcher Dr Ben Heaven appeared on聽BBC Radio 4 to discuss the issue of feeding assistance in hospitals. published on: 25 July 2013 缅北禁地 experts uncover Roman temple An archaeological excavation team, led by 缅北禁地's Professor Ian Haynes, has identified the most north western classical temple in the Roman world. published on: 23 July 2013 FiCTION aims to find the truth in treating children's tooth decay Research will reveal which is the best way to treat tooth decay in young children. published on: 19 July 2013 DIY directing makes budding film-makers of us all A new聽鈥榟ow to鈥� guide聽lifts the lid on filmmaking, offering tips and tricks for creating a blockbuster on a budget. published on: 18 July 2013 Honours for leading academics We've聽recognised聽outstanding individuals聽by awarding聽honorary degrees聽to Professors Dorothy Bishop,聽Dame Sally Davies,聽Martha Nussbaum, Keith Wrightson and Sir Mark Walport. published on: 18 July 2013 Technology of the future 缅北禁地 has scooped 拢6.2million to become a UK leader in two of the 鈥榞reat technologies鈥� of the future. published on: 17 July 2013 DIY instruments to trumpet the launch of the British Science Festival The bizarre sound of straw kazoos, Marigold glove-a-phones and shoe box guitars will trumpet the launch of the British Science Festival programme published on: 17 July 2013 Appy endings 鈥� Sean O鈥橞rien鈥檚 short stories travel around the globe Commuters are being offered the chance to drift off to distant shores this summer from the comfort of their seats. published on: 16 July 2013 Student bowled over by charity support Cricket fanatic Alby Shale has set a new world record by batting at the Oval鈥檚 nets for 26 hours. published on: 16 July 2013 Leading by example 鈥� Science Central key to energy storage and Smart Grids of the future A 拢2million grid鈥搒cale energy storage test bed that will pave the way for the future of Smart Grids and energy storage across the UK is to be built in the heart of 缅北禁地 City Centre. published on: 16 July 2013 鈥淔orget what鈥檚 on the inside 鈥� it鈥檚 what鈥檚 on the outside that matters鈥� 缅北禁地 is set to become the UK鈥檚 leading laboratory for making and characterising engineered surfaces. published on: 16 July 2013 Decline in rate of dementia over past 20 years Research reveals that the number of people with dementia in the UK is substantially lower than expected because overall prevalence in those aged 65 has dropped. published on: 16 July 2013 Natalie dives in to career success A 缅北禁地 student has been named national employee of the year, after helping to relaunch a North East children's rainwear brand.聽 published on: 12 July 2013 Grazing slugs hinder grassland restoration Selective grazing by slugs may prevent key grassland species from taking hold and hamper efforts to restore our hay meadows, new research has shown. published on: 12 July 2013 Plan to increase take-up of school dinners A plan of action designed to improve the quality and take up of school food聽has been published today with the help of a 缅北禁地 academic. published on: 12 July 2013 Leading the way in Synthetic Biology 缅北禁地 is to play a key role in a new 拢10 million Innovation and Knowledge Centre that will boost the UK鈥檚 position as a leader in the emerging field of synthetic biology. published on: 11 July 2013 Caring communication 鈥� dementia toolkit goes online Problems communicating with other people聽 can be one of the hardest parts of living with dementia and a new online toolkit聽has been created to help聽carers and family members cope. published on: 11 July 2013 缅北禁地 gets go-ahead to improve access for all 缅北禁地's plans to encourage more students from under-represented groups to apply to university have been approved by Government. published on: 11 July 2013 Double the commitment: Double the success Identical Gateshead twins who have had "twice the fun" will graduate one day apart during 缅北禁地's summer congregation. published on: 11 July 2013 The sting in the tail - Chance finding could lead to new antibiotics A whole new class of antibiotics could be possible after a chance discovery by academics at 缅北禁地. published on: 4 July 2013 On cloud nine 缅北禁地 has secured 拢2m to develop a state-of-the-art Cloud Computing Centre. published on: 4 July 2013 Advising the government on animals in science A leading 缅北禁地 researcher聽has been appointed to Government's new Animals in Science committee. published on: 4 July 2013 缅北禁地 in top league for graduate jobs 缅北禁地 has one of the best graduate employment rates in the country according to Government statistics released today. published on: 4 July 2013 Collaborating to treat mental illness 缅北禁地 is part of a new multi-million pound聽collaboration aimed at producing new drugs to treat schizophrenia. published on: 2 July 2013 Reaction to announcement paving the way for law change Reaction to the announcement by the聽Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies that聽there is support for a change in the law, which would allow an IVF聽technique to eliminate inherited mitochondrial disease, and pioneered at 缅北禁地,聽to be used in patients. published on: 28 June 2013 Paving the way for law change for pioneering IVF technique The Chief Medical Officer has today outlined support for a change in the law, which would allow an IVF technique聽to聽eliminate mitochondrial disease, and pioneered at 缅北禁地, to be used in patients. published on: 28 June 2013 Flooding to the movies On the first anniversary of 鈥楾hunder Thursday鈥� flood agencies, academics and businesses from across the region put the importance of forging stronger partnerships to tackle flooding in the spotlight. published on: 28 June 2013 Outstanding teaching at 缅北禁地 recognised Two 缅北禁地 lecturers have been rewarded for excellent teaching. published on: 27 June 2013 Thousands flock to 缅北禁地 Visit Days Prospective undergraduate students from across the country will arrive in the city tomorrow and Saturday for 缅北禁地鈥檚 Visit Days. published on: 27 June 2013 Work begins to develop life-saving liver treatment A 拢6 million programme to carry out the largest-ever study to develop new treatments and improve existing therapy for patients with a life鈥攖hreatening liver disease has been announced by the Minister for Universities and Science. published on: 27 June 2013 Measuring in the extreme A microscopic atom cloud that is colder than outer space could help improve our ability to make precision measurements for the development of next-generation rotational sensors and GPS. published on: 25 June 2013 New centre for arthritis research A new聽拢2.5 million聽research centre聽aims to find out more about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis. published on: 25 June 2013 缅北禁地 Management team wins top award 缅北禁地 won the Outstanding Leadership and Management Team Award at the fifth Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards in London last night. published on: 21 June 2013 Celebrating 100 years of medical breakthroughs A third of people in 缅北禁地 say they鈥檝e met a medical research scientist, reflecting the flourishing development of the city of science. Now 缅北禁地 scientists are hoping to inspire a future generation with an event this weekend. published on: 20 June 2013 Jobs boost for 缅北禁地 graduates 缅北禁地 has increased the number of its graduates who find jobs soon after leaving, Government statistics have revealed. published on: 19 June 2013 New beauty blog will unmask industry secrets Two 缅北禁地 medical science students have launched a blog which aims to demolish the myths and mystery surrounding the beauty products industry. published on: 17 June 2013 Global cooling as significant as global warming A 鈥渃old snap鈥� 116 million years ago triggered a similar marine ecosystem crisis to the ones witnessed in the past as a result of global warming, according to research published in Nature Geoscience. published on: 16 June 2013 From the mouths of babes 鈥� The truth about toddler talk The sound of small children chattering has always been considered cute 鈥� but not particularly sophisticated. However, research by a 缅北禁地 expert has shown their speech is far more advanced than previously understood. published on: 15 June 2013 Children help reveal diabetes trigger Cases of type 1 diabetes in children mirror the spread of flu 鈥� suggesting it is triggered by an infection carried by wild animals. published on: 14 June 2013 Maryport Roman Temples excavation starts onsite A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by 缅北禁地's Professor Ian Haynes with site director Tony Wilmott,聽has started work in Maryport until 22 July. published on: 13 June 2013 Fit for surgery? Age should not be a barrier to having an operation, fitness should be the key measure, is the finding of new research from 缅北禁地. published on: 11 June 2013 缅北禁地 gains 'First Class' in green university ranking 缅北禁地 has been named one of the greenest universities in the UK. published on: 11 June 2013 UK tour for moving film about an Iranian refugee Tina Gharavi's BAFTA nominated film has beat all the odds to secure an official release. published on: 10 June 2013 Attention! Recruits needed for nationwide study Volunteers are needed to help carry out a study looking at university military聽service units. published on: 10 June 2013 Schools Out for Summer: Quayside and Baltic become giant classroom As soon as the sun comes out every school pupil wishes they could learn their lessons outdoors. published on: 6 June 2013 New study to explore role for the arts in generating economic growth in the North A new study to explore how universities can work more closely with the arts and humanities sector across the North to generate growth and address a diverse range of research questions has received funding. published on: 6 June 2013 Testing the taste A state-of-the-art sensory testing facility that will be used to improve the quality, taste and texture of food for consumers has been launched at 缅北禁地. published on: 6 June 2013 Medical leader inspires young students Former college student, Professor Day has been awarded an Association of Colleges Gold Award to celebrate his successful career and to recognise the vital role college played in that. published on: 5 June 2013 New cancer drug shows potential in patients with BRCA mutations A new cancer drug designed to be effective in tumours with faulty BRCA genes has generated impressive responses in an early-stage clinical trial. published on: 5 June 2013 Glittering award ceremony for 缅北禁地 'Baftas' A Bafta-style award night has concluded NU Through My Lens, the short-film competition held by and for the students of 缅北禁地. published on: 5 June 2013 New Institute of Creative Arts Practice launched at 缅北禁地 A new centre dedicated to the creative arts is being launched at 缅北禁地. published on: 4 June 2013 Back to the beginning: Bloodaxe Books returns to 缅北禁地 Thirty-five years ago a poetry lover set up his own publishing house from an admin office on the 缅北禁地 campus and went on to聽become one of the most important contemporary poetry publishers in the world. published on: 3 June 2013 Improving diagnosis of diseases 缅北禁地 and 缅北禁地 Hospitals have been awarded nearly 拢800,000 to improve the way diseases are diagnosed, benefiting patient care. published on: 2 June 2013 The EV way to clean up our cities Electric vehicles could play a key role in driving down pollution in our cities after it was revealed daily levels of atmospheric Nitrogen Dioxide regularly exceed the recommended safety limits. published on: 31 May 2013 Trial of new drug which blocks the energy supply to cancer cells An experimental drug which may treat a range of cancers is being tested in a new clinical trial at 缅北禁地. published on: 31 May 2013 缅北禁地 student shortlisted for MTV award A 缅北禁地 student has been shortlisted to become MTV's student of the year, which recognise the nation's most passionate, inspiring and ambitious student. published on: 30 May 2013 A smarter way to deliver our urban infrastructure Understanding how our key infrastructures interconnect - from a technical, economic and social perspective - will improve the way we finance and deliver them across the UK. published on: 30 May 2013 Brain haemorrhage patients offered better treatment Surgeons now have聽a formula to predict when brain haemorrhage patients need surgery, thanks to an international trial led by 缅北禁地聽University.聽 published on: 30 May 2013 New safety test predicts reactions to novel drugs and cosmetics A simple lab-based skin test which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions to new drugs, cosmetics and household chemicals has been developed by a 缅北禁地 team. published on: 28 May 2013 New gene discovery for babies born with hole in the heart A new gene associated with a form of congenital heart disease in new born babies 鈥� known as 鈥渁 hole in the heart鈥� has been discovered by researchers. published on: 26 May 2013 Ideas to improve the health and wealth of our region We are part of a聽new network which will聽ensure that innovative ideas within the NHS are turned into treatments, accessible technologies and medicines. published on: 24 May 2013 Pay attention: How we focus and concentrate Scientists at 缅北禁地 have shed new light on how the brain tunes in to relevant information. published on: 23 May 2013 Roll up, roll up for the biggest-ever fine art degree show The countdown has begun to the launch of the most visited exhibition in the Hatton Gallery鈥檚 annual calendar. published on: 21 May 2013 Universities rise to the efficiency challenge Universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts revealed today. published on: 15 May 2013 Encouraging people to see red Budding film-makers are being invited to take part in a new project designed to celebrate one of the UK鈥檚 most iconic native species 鈥� the red squirrel. published on: 15 May 2013 Laughter? It鈥檚 all in the mind Is someone laughing with you or at you? Your brain can tell the difference, researchers have discovered. published on: 14 May 2013 Working through retirement Work may be hard but achieving a satisfying, fulfilling retirement may be even harder work. A new book offers聽timely advice for聽revered football聽manager Sir Alex Ferguson as聽he announces his retirement. published on: 13 May 2013 Confucius Institute is launched A new centre dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture has been launched at 缅北禁地 with a series of events. published on: 10 May 2013 How to become a philanthropist Researchers at the Centre for Charitable Giving are investigating the reasons why prominent entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, become philanthropic. published on: 9 May 2013 Mobile health technologies to rapidly test and track infectious diseases Early-warning sensor systems that can test and track serious infectious diseases 鈥� such as major flu epidemics, MRSA and HIV 鈥� using mobile phones and the internet are being developed by 缅北禁地 scientists. published on: 9 May 2013 鈥楽uperstar鈥� philosopher to speak at University Michael Sandel, the world鈥檚 鈥榤ost relevant philosopher鈥� is to give a public lecture at 缅北禁地. published on: 7 May 2013 Leading medical expert recognised for excellence in research A 缅北禁地 expert in聽the genetics of childhood cancer has聽been recognised for her contribution to the advancement of medical science. published on: 7 May 2013 Writing on the wall: new Schwitters letters revealed Personal letters which give an insight into Kurt Schwitters鈥� vision for the Merz Barn artwork have been revealed for the first time. published on: 7 May 2013 Lessons to be learned - Perfecting the classroom of tomorrow, today 缅北禁地 experts have carried out the first-ever study of interactive tables in the classroom as part of a major trial to understand the benefits of technology to teaching and learning. published on: 7 May 2013 缅北禁地 first university to be recognised for Investing in Children 缅北禁地鈥檚 Centre for Learning and Teaching has been made a member of Investing in Children. published on: 3 May 2013 Solving social challenges and developing business skills Students聽have been focussing on how to solve some of the biggest social challenges facing the North East, as part of a brand new competition designed to develop innovation and enterprise. published on: 30 April 2013 Putting the 鈥榠鈥� in Tyneside鈥� new play explores Irish identity The voices of three generations of Irish men on Tyneside will be brought to life in a new play based on 缅北禁地 research. published on: 30 April 2013 Exploring art at a stroke A unique app which allows you to peel back the layers of a masterpiece and uncover a previously hidden world has been developed by experts from 缅北禁地 and Northumbria universities. published on: 27 April 2013 Big sea survey highlights importance of citizen scientists A rare stalked jellyfish and an invasive sea-squirt are among the hundreds of species that have been identified by volunteers taking part in a major research project along the North East coast. published on: 26 April 2013 Watching eyes reduce bike theft Bicycle theft can be significantly reduced simply by placing pictures of staring eyes above bike racks, researchers at 缅北禁地 have found. published on: 24 April 2013 You and ME: working together to discover causes of CFS/ME Three new studies in 缅北禁地 examining the biological causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME are being showcased at the launch of a new collaboration to improve understanding and treatment of the condition. published on: 23 April 2013 Bringing the Hancocks to life A new exhibition launched today - 鈥楾he Hancocks: Scientists in the Studio鈥� 鈥� will introduce visitors to the names behind the museum鈥檚 title. published on: 23 April 2013 New head for sustainability institute Professor Phil Taylor - a leading expert in renewable energy and academic lead for the UK鈥檚 largest Smart Grid project - has been appointed as the new lead on sustainability at 缅北禁地. published on: 23 April 2013 Charting a course for a fairer world Baroness Glenys Kinnock will discuss the challenges facing the battle to eradicate extreme poverty when she delivers the inaugural 缅北禁地 Jubilee Development Lecture. published on: 22 April 2013 'Take Two' - Student film competition prepares for final round After the successful trailer round, the film competition, NU-Through My Lens, has reached its final phase in which the teams have to make a 3-minute video about what they love best about their lives at 缅北禁地 and the city of 缅北禁地. published on: 19 April 2013 I am Malala 鈥� A story from the past and a story for the future The problems children around the world face simply trying to receive an education were highlighted last year when 15-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban. published on: 17 April 2013 Students get a single smart card for travel and campus life Students at 缅北禁地 will soon be able to use their campus smart card to travel around the city on the Tyne and Wear Metro. published on: 17 April 2013 A Patient鈥檚 Journey: plea to take fatigue seriously A聽Northumberland patient describes in the BMJ her battle to get her symptoms taken seriously by clinicians聽 - until she finally received support from 缅北禁地 medics. published on: 17 April 2013 Trash caf茅 - taking upcycling up a level It鈥檚 more than 50 years since the BBC鈥檚 Blue Peter first opened our eyes to the endless potential of a squeezy bottle and some double-sided sticky tape. published on: 16 April 2013 Lack of alternatives drives teenagers to drink, study warns A focus on alcohol-related entertainment in the North East normalises binge drinking among young people, a new study has found. published on: 16 April 2013 Parkinson's discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after a Malaysian researcher working for 缅北禁地 in the UK identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms. published on: 16 April 2013 缅北禁地 students on track to benefit from adidas deal A deal to enhance sports opportunities at 缅北禁地 has been made with adidas. published on: 16 April 2013 League of tweets New football tweet map charts the chatter around this weekend鈥檚 Tyne and Wear derby. published on: 13 April 2013 Secrets of bacterial slime revealed 缅北禁地 scientists have revealed the mechanism that causes a slime to form, making bacteria hard to shift and resistant to antibiotics. published on: 12 April 2013 Pioneering robotic surgery for throat cancer The first three North East patients聽have benefited from cutting-edge robotic surgery for throat cancer. published on: 11 April 2013 Tributes to IVF pioneer Sir Bob Edwards Tributes have been paid to IVF pioneer, Sir Robert Edwards, who聽has died. Building on his work, scientists at 缅北禁地 have developed聽an IVF technique to prevent mitochondria disease. published on: 11 April 2013 Inspiring 缅北禁地 professor remembered A 缅北禁地 professor who was renowned for his passion for Greek and Etruscan art and archaeology will be remembered with a series of events. published on: 11 April 2013 缅北禁地 Work Experience - Our skills in your workplace Companies in the North East could benefit from the skills and enthusiasm of a student or graduate to help boost their business, thanks to a scheme run by 缅北禁地. published on: 10 April 2013 Art can change your world 缅北禁地 researchers have shown it鈥檚 never too late to change your mind. published on: 9 April 2013 Vitamin D proven to boost energy 鈥� from within the cells Vitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels, new research from 缅北禁地 has shown. published on: 6 April 2013 North East 'Dragons' share secrets of their success Three of the region's top entrepreneurs are passing on their skills to a new generation of business men and women thanks to a scheme run by 缅北禁地. published on: 2 April 2013 Professor鈥檚 memoir chosen for World Book Night An award-winning tale of a woman鈥檚 search for her birth parents and her childhood has been chosen to be part of World Book Night. published on: 27 March 2013 Entrepreneurial Philanthropy: Investigating 鈥楤ig Giving鈥� Why do prominent business people, like Bill Gates or Warren Buffet, seek to extend their reach in society beyond business and help to change the world?聽聽 聽 published on: 27 March 2013 Pesticides makes bees forget which flowers are most rewarding As MPs call for commonly-used pesticides to be banned, 缅北禁地 research has聽revealed that they are damaging honey bee brains and their ability to learn. published on: 27 March 2013 Erasing electronic footprints A 鈥榗leaner app鈥� which allows those at risk from domestic violence to seek help online without leaving an electronic trail behind them has been developed by 缅北禁地. published on: 26 March 2013 Graduate's heating invention launched A device invented by two 缅北禁地 graduates to make houses warmer without the need to turn up the heating has been launched. published on: 25 March 2013 Marine magic 鈥� 缅北禁地 laboratory inspires poetry success Poems inspired by 缅北禁地鈥檚 Dove Marine Laboratory have been nominated for a prestigious prize. published on: 21 March 2013 Pioneering IVF technique supported by public An independent regulatory body has found there is broad support for a 缅北禁地-led聽pioneering mitochondrial transfer technique to allow families to have healthy children. published on: 20 March 2013 Society awards 缅北禁地 researcher Professor Jeff Errington has been recognised for the profound implications his work has had for the research community and wider society.聽聽 published on: 15 March 2013 A quarter century of improving our health Medics are today celebrating 25 years of improving the health of our nation with discussions on the future of the NHS. published on: 14 March 2013 Academics appointed to influential ethical body Two leading 缅北禁地 researchers have been appointed to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. published on: 14 March 2013 Ancient rock art at risk, warn experts Some of the world's ancient art is at risk of disappearing,聽缅北禁地 experts have warned. published on: 14 March 2013 UK 鈥渨oefully under-prepared鈥� for ageing society Lords hear from 缅北禁地 academic as they warn that the UK is 鈥渨oefully under-prepared鈥� for the impact of the increasing number of people living to much older age. published on: 14 March 2013 Countryside poverty set to increase, says 缅北禁地 professor Welfare cuts mean countryside poverty is set to increase in the next five years, a 缅北禁地 expert has predicted published on: 13 March 2013 Research rising to meet Global Challenges 缅北禁地 is to lead a 拢5.5 million research project investigating new ways to provide cheaper, cleaner water. published on: 12 March 2013 The brain provides inspiration for art Scientists from 缅北禁地 will be taking their work from the lab to the gallery to expose some of the astonishing workings of the brain. published on: 11 March 2013 Scientists plumb the secret depths of Antarctica A large scale project to map Antarctica has discovered the continent contains more ice than previously understood. published on: 8 March 2013 Portuguese ambassador visits 缅北禁地 His Excellency Mr Jo茫o de Vallera, and the Attach茅 for Education Affairs, Dr Regina Duart have visited the University. published on: 8 March 2013 Innovation must match challenge of ageing population While the聽UK's population is聽ageing by five hours a day, innovation is lagging behind finds聽a report from the UK's innovation foundation reiterating the message of our 缅北禁地 Initiative on Changing Age. published on: 7 March 2013 Church needed to fill gap left by end of Commission for Rural Communities A 缅北禁地 professor says the Church has a vital role to play both locally and nationally in lobbying on rural disadvantage. published on: 7 March 2013 Bees get a buzz from caffeine You may need a cup of coffee to kick start the day but it seems honeybees also get their buzz from drinking flower nectar containing caffeine. published on: 7 March 2013 拢7m extreme engineering centre announced 缅北禁地 is to host a new national centre for subsea and offshore engineering. published on: 3 March 2013 First Chinese graduation 缅北禁地 has celebrated the achievements of its Chinese graduates with聽its first ever graduation ceremony in the country. published on: 1 March 2013 How did early primordial cells evolve? Research into bacteria without a cell wall is helping us understand how the earliest forms of life may have replicated nearly four billion years ago. published on: 28 February 2013 缅北禁地 professor wins $1m TED prize Professor Sugata Mitra, whose research inspired the film 鈥楽lumdog Millionaire鈥�, has been named the 2013 TED Prize winner. published on: 26 February 2013 New centre to revolutionise medical technology 缅北禁地 is to play a key role in a 拢5.7 million centre being set up to develop tailor-made joint replacements for patients. published on: 26 February 2013 Researchers to pinpoint genetic causes of osteoarthritis 缅北禁地 scientists are to carry out further research into the genetic origins of osteoarthritis, following a major breakthrough last year.聽 published on: 25 February 2013 Locust-inspired vision for car sensors Scientists from the 缅北禁地 and Lincoln Universities have created a computerised system which allows for an autonomous navigation of mobile robots based on the locust鈥檚 unique visual system. published on: 23 February 2013 Ensuring security technology doesn鈥檛 become a weapon against human rights Europe鈥檚 growing security industry needs stricter controls to ensure its technology isn鈥檛 used as a weapon against citizens, a 缅北禁地 expert has warned. published on: 22 February 2013 A solution to sinusitis from the sea A team of scientists and surgeons from 缅北禁地 are developing a new nasal spray from a marine microbe to help clear chronic sinusitis. published on: 18 February 2013 SatNav to ease congestion in our cities New sat-nav technology which helps drivers adjust their speed so they can pass through a series of lights on green is to be trialled in 缅北禁地. published on: 14 February 2013 Science Central opens for business This week sees an important milestone reached for the Science Central development with the unveiling of a major campaign aimed at attracting potential investors and developers to what is one of the country鈥檚 biggest city centre regeneration projects. published on: 11 February 2013 Maths in the mall It鈥檚 a shoppers鈥� paradise but could Europe's biggest retail centre, the聽Metrocentre, also be a secret weapon in improving numeracy? published on: 8 February 2013 Poorer patients with lung cancer less likely to receive treatment than wealtheir patients Poorer lung cancer patients in the developed world are significantly less likely to receive treatment than richer patients, researchers from 缅北禁地 have found. published on: 7 February 2013 Air pollution leads mothers to have smaller babies A worldwide study has shown that pregnant mothers exposed to air pollution emitted by vehicles and coal power plants, are significantly more likely to have smaller babies. published on: 6 February 2013 Could the humble sea urchin hold the key to carbon capture? The discovery that sea urchins use Nickel particles to harness carbon dioxide from the sea could be the key to capturing tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. published on: 5 February 2013 Insights into the world of Britain鈥檚 real-life spooks A new series of Insights public lectures and Live lunchtime concerts begins with a look at the history of Britain's real life spooks. published on: 4 February 2013 Success for 缅北禁地 at Folk Music Awards 缅北禁地 music lecturer Kathryn Tickell has been named Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Music Awards. published on: 1 February 2013 A design for life 鈥� helping Ethiopia build for the future A 缅北禁地 lecturer is heading to Ethiopia to help the country meet its urgent housing needs. published on: 31 January 2013 Colour Vision: do you see what I see? BBC Radio 4 dives into the world of colour, from biology to fashion with neuroscientists from 缅北禁地. published on: 31 January 2013 Social media to help spread awareness of arthritis in children A team of researchers at 缅北禁地 are to聽harness the power of social media to get across important messages about how arthritis can affect children and teenagers. published on: 31 January 2013 Teaching children how to learn in the 21st century Cutting edge software developed at 缅北禁地 is teaching children how to learn. published on: 25 January 2013 Eliminating rare diseases 缅北禁地 is聽co-ordinating an international effort to connect research data in order to develop new diagnostic tools and treatments for people with rare diseases. published on: 24 January 2013 Life, the universe and everything beyond Young people are being given an exclusive look at the stars as part of an inspiring series of lectures at 缅北禁地.聽 published on: 22 January 2013 Reducing the impact of a terrorist attack on trains and metros Blast-resilient carriages that are better able to withstand a terrorist attack and ultimately save lives have been developed by a world-leading team of engineers. published on: 22 January 2013 Improving lab animal welfare Award for work to improve the condition of laboratory animals. published on: 17 January 2013 Vital children's cancer drug being underdosed A study has found that many patients receiving a potentially life-saving drug for the childhood cancer neuroblastoma are potentially being under-dosed. published on: 17 January 2013 Parkinson's discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after 缅北禁地 researchers identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms. published on: 15 January 2013 One-stop-shop for teachers opens doors on higher education Universities offer a wealth of information and expertise that can help to bring education to life for school children 鈥� if you can access it. published on: 10 January 2013 Get a grip - why we get wrinkly fingers and toes Wrinkly fingers caused by soaking them in water for a long time, such as in the bath or doing the washing up, have been shown to improve our grip on wet objects or objects under water. published on: 9 January 2013 'I am Nasrine' earns BAFTA nomination A feature film by 缅北禁地 lecturer Tina Gharavi has been nominated for a prestigious BAFTA award. published on: 9 January 2013 How the kilogram has put on weight Post-Christmas and most of us are feeling the over-indulgence.聽 But take heart - experts at 缅北禁地 have shown even the kilogram itself has put on weight. published on: 7 January 2013 Major new clinical trial to improve treatment for leukaemia patients 缅北禁地 Hospitals and University are launching a large clinical trial of cancer drugs to ensure patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) get the best treatment. published on: 6 January 2013 Hairy Dieters success! 缅北禁地 experts help the Bikers lose weight and get healthier. Follow the聽series on BBC 2. published on: 3 January 2013 Top ten tips to combat diabetes this New Year Getting your family and friends to support you in being physically active and setting yourself physical activity goals are among the top ten tips scientifically proven to help combat Type 2 diabetes. published on: 1 January 2013
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