News in March 2014 Princess Royal given an insight into how technology is changing lives Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, was at 缅北禁地 this week to see how technology is being used to tackle some of society鈥檚 biggest challenges. published on: 29 March 2014 Training the talent of the future A multi-million pound training centre designed to plug the skills gap in one of the fastest growing areas of computer technology is to be based at 缅北禁地. published on: 28 March 2014 Weighing up equality challenges in Higher Education The Universities of Durham and 缅北禁地 are to host a national conference on women in higher education to examine the issues surrounding gender equality and career progression. published on: 28 March 2014 New 拢10m project will look at novel treatment for epilepsy A new technique which could revolutionise the treatment of epilepsy is to聽be tested thanks to a 拢10m grant.聽Led by 缅北禁地, teams from Imperial College London and UCL universities will also collaborate on the CANDO project to develop a brain implant, which uses light waves to try to counteract the disrupted brain activity which causes epileptic seizures.聽 published on: 27 March 2014 Solving the energy dilemma One hundred years after his death, Swan鈥檚 legacy burns brighter than ever. 聽Professor Tony Roskilly, Director of 缅北禁地鈥檚 Sir Joseph Swan Centre, explains why the North East is still leading the way in energy research. published on: 26 March 2014 缅北禁地 hosts Westminster debate on rural contribution to national economic growth 缅北禁地鈥檚 Centre for Rural Economy will host a panel event at which leading academic and policy experts will discuss the topic Re-imagining the rural: Are we neglecting the rural contribution to national economic growth? published on: 26 March 2014 缅北禁地 honours Bryan Ferry CBE Legendary North East musician Bryan Ferry is to receive an honorary degree from 缅北禁地. published on: 25 March 2014 It's time to build an ark A rich medieval tradition that died out nearly 500 years ago is being revived at 缅北禁地鈥檚 Castle Keep this week. published on: 25 March 2014 Leukaemia caused by chromosome catastrophe Researchers, led by a team at 缅北禁地, have found that people born with a rare abnormality of their chromosomes have a 2,700-fold increased risk of a rare childhood leukaemia. published on: 24 March 2014 Celebrity icons take centre stage at the Hatton 缅北禁地 students have brought together defining celebrity images from across the ages for a new exhibition at the Hatton Gallery. published on: 19 March 2014 Dementia conference features 缅北禁地 academics Researchers from 缅北禁地 will present their latest findings at the UK's largest dementia research conference. published on: 19 March 2014 Students propel visitors back in time Turbinia, the fastest ship of its time built on Tyneside, is the inspiration behind one of the activities taking place at the Great North Museum: Hancock this Saturday. published on: 19 March 2014 School in the Cloud community digital platform launched Professor Sugata Mitra unveiled the School in the Cloud鈥檚 new digital platform at the TED 2014 conference in Canada, bringing together educators, children and Skype Grannies from all over the world. published on: 19 March 2014 University responds to Government's response to Witty report The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chris Brink, addresses the Government response. published on: 18 March 2014 Hitting the right note: 缅北禁地 supports rural arts in Northumberland Northumberland鈥檚 proud musical heritage is being highlighted by a 缅北禁地 project to support rural arts. published on: 17 March 2014 Angelo makes a splash - 缅北禁地 rowing coach receives top award 缅北禁地鈥檚 rowing coach has become the first person to be honoured with a prestigious new award from the sport鈥檚 governing body. published on: 13 March 2014 Financial incentives could help people make healthier life choices People may be more likely to adopt healthy behaviours if offered small financial incentives, the largest study of its kind has concluded. published on: 12 March 2014 School in the swamp Getting teachers into remote places is at the heart of Prof Sugata Mitra鈥檚 work and the latest addition to his School in the Cloud fits the bill perfectly. published on: 10 March 2014 Web portal will help research A new online system to match up patients with similar genotypes and phenotypes has been launched. published on: 6 March 2014 Recommended levels of sugar halved The World Health Organisation (WHO) has halved its recommended levels of sugar intake, thanks to a study carried out by 缅北禁地 academics. published on: 6 March 2014 Artist finds patterns in history Fragments of a 104-year-old organ from a church in Gateshead form part of an unusual exhibition opening next month. published on: 3 March 2014 Fat-busting seaweeds identified Scientists at 缅北禁地 have identified the seaweeds which are most effective at preventing us from absorbing fat, opening up exciting possibilities for making everyday foods healthier. published on: 1 March 2014