News in July 2014 Folk music students and graduates join international multimedia orchestra Staff, students and graduates of Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Folk and Traditional Music degree are taking part in an international music project. published on: 31 July 2014 Dementia study will provide blueprint The most comprehensive report yet into dementia care in the North East has been published by the Northern Rock Foundation, with help from Ãå±±½ûµØ academics. published on: 30 July 2014 A digital window into the past Technology is being used to bring one of Northumberland’s historic houses to life in an exciting new visitor experience. published on: 30 July 2014 All-in-one energy system offers greener power for off-grid homes An innovative 'trigeneration' system fuelled entirely by raw plant oils could have great potential for isolated homes and businesses operating outside grid systems both in the UK and abroad. published on: 30 July 2014 No increased risk of cancer from Sellafield or Dounreay sites Children, teenagers and young adults living near Sellafield or Dounreay since the 1990s were not at an increased risk of developing cancer according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer. published on: 25 July 2014 Falcons swoop in for Ãå±±½ûµØ student Ãå±±½ûµØ rugby star Will Witty has been signed by the North-East’s leading rugby team. published on: 25 July 2014 Dig reveals more about Maryport Roman Temples site A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Professor Ian Haynes and site director Tony Wilmott have been uncovering more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples. published on: 25 July 2014 Developing careers in gaming Four students from Ãå±±½ûµØ have joined Reflections, a Ubisoft studio, for internships during which they will help develop several highly anticipated video games. published on: 24 July 2014 Possible risk of folic acid overexposure A new study has shown that synthetic folic acid, the form taken in folic acid supplements we can buy over the counter, is not processed by the body in the same way as natural folates, the form found in green vegetables. published on: 24 July 2014 Raising the aspirations of young people Sending Ãå±±½ûµØ students into schools to raise the aspirations of young people has been highlighted as an example of good practice by the national organisation responsible for promoting fair access to higher education. published on: 24 July 2014 Mitochondrial plans move forward Plans to legalise the use of new techniques, developed by Ãå±±½ûµØ, to prevent mothers passing on serious mitochondrial diseases to their children, are to proceed, the Government has announced. published on: 23 July 2014 Technology tracks the elusive Nightjar Bioacoustic recorders could provide us with vital additional information to help us protect rare and endangered birds such as the European nightjar, new research has shown. published on: 21 July 2014 Future Fund receives first major donation The Future Fund campaign to establish a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Ãå±±½ûµØ has received its first major donation. published on: 21 July 2014 Nature’s strongest glue comes unstuck Over a 150 years since it was first described by Darwin, scientists are finally uncovering the secrets behind the super strength of barnacle glue. published on: 18 July 2014 Mild traumatic brain injury may cause brain damage Even mild traumatic brain injury may cause brain damage and thinking and memory problems, a new study by Ãå±±½ûµØ academics has found. published on: 17 July 2014 First step towards treating rare childhood disease Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ have discovered a way of treating a rare disease which leads to kidney failure and death in children. published on: 17 July 2014 Unleash your exploratory nature It’s easy to believe that the whole world is mapped out for us today, but one academic suggests this is far from true. published on: 14 July 2014 First class honours for university twins Rebecca and Alexandra Hesketh have now got even more in common after both scooped a first class degree in Agriculture from Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 14 July 2014 Ãå±±½ûµØ honours Bryan Ferry CBE Legendary musician Bryan Ferry returned to the North East today to receive an honorary degree from Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 11 July 2014 Student designed stargazing pavilion opens A new pavilion for stargazers to enjoy the darkest night skies in England has been unveiled in a Northumberland village. published on: 11 July 2014 University rowers cruise to gold at the Henley Royal Regatta Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s men’s coxed four crew won the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta after beating Harvard University in the final. published on: 9 July 2014 Maths adds up for world record treasure hunt Ãå±±½ûµØ and Gateshead’s Quayside will be teeming with school children today (Wednesday 9 July) as they gather to take part in a Guinness world record attempt treasure hunt. published on: 9 July 2014 Sir Liam Donaldson re-appointed as Chancellor Ãå±±½ûµØ has announced the re-appointment of Professor Sir Liam Donaldson as its Chancellor for a second term. published on: 8 July 2014 Rare disease needs more resource Experts have called for more money to be made available for research into treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), after a new study revealed the full cost of the disease to UK society. published on: 7 July 2014 Businesses risk missing out on potential of ageing population A world leading academic has warned that businesses risk missing out on a significant growth opportunity if they fail to recognise the potential a rapidly ageing population presents. published on: 7 July 2014 Robot research gives hope to stroke patients A major new research programme using robot assisted training to hep stroke patients regain movement in their affected arm has been launched. published on: 4 July 2014 Ãå±±½ûµØ music students soundtrack red kite celebrations Music composed by Ãå±±½ûµØ music students will provide the soundtrack for a day of celebrations to mark 10 years since red kites were reintroduced to the region. published on: 3 July 2014 Children with autism overcome real-life fears in virtual world Immersive reality can help children with autism spectrum disorder overcome their fears and phobias, new research has shown. published on: 3 July 2014 International expert in genetics joins NHS England board Professor Sir John Burn has been appointed a non-executive director of NHS England by the Secretary of State . published on: 1 July 2014 University medic appointed Vice President of the Academy of Medical Sciences Professor Chris Day, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Medical Sciences and Professor of Liver Medicine at Ãå±±½ûµØ UK, has been elected as Vice-President (Clinical) of the Academy of Medical Sciences. published on: 1 July 2014