News in May 2014 Musical venture brings old traditions to life The oldest known fiddler's tune book from the North of England has inspired a new CD featuring Ãå±±½ûµØ staff and graduates. published on: 30 May 2014 The future of art today - Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art Degree Show begins The work of some of the country’s brightest young artists will be on display when the Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art Degree Show opens. published on: 30 May 2014 'Dementia Roadmap' developed A Ãå±±½ûµØ academic led the development of a new online resource to help dementia patients and carers access local support. published on: 29 May 2014 Digital art explores what makes us human Digital artists at Ãå±±½ûµØ are using technology to help focus our minds and make sense of the chaos around us. published on: 27 May 2014 'Hypo' attacks in type 1 diabetes could be managed more effectively More effective management could dramatically reduce the number of dangerous and potentially devastating hypoglycaemic events experienced by people with type 1 diabetes, a new study has found. published on: 23 May 2014 Ãå±±½ûµØ study examines Liberal Democrats' prospects Reports of the Lib Dems’ demise may be greatly exaggerated, research by Ãå±±½ûµØ suggests. published on: 23 May 2014 TEDx comes to Ãå±±½ûµØ Experts from Ãå±±½ûµØ are taking part in an event dedicated to Research and Discovery. published on: 21 May 2014 Olympic Games scale investment by Russell Group Universities will generate £44 Billion for the UK Spending on buildings and facilities by Russell Group universities will generate billions for the economy and thousands of new jobs across the country in years to come. It is anticipated that every pound spent will create £4.89 in return and 100,000 new jobs will be created. published on: 20 May 2014 Solving society's greatest challenges Ãå±±½ûµØ is helping to launch a £10 million prize to solve one of the greatest scientific problems facing the world today. published on: 20 May 2014 Paralysed hand able to move again For the first time scientists have been able to restore the ability to grasp with a paralysed hand using spinal cord stimulation. published on: 19 May 2014 Invisible wireless networks brought to life as stunning ‘spectres’ Invisible wireless networks are transformed into beautiful beams of colour in a series of photographs. published on: 16 May 2014 Ãå±±½ûµØ signs animal agreement Ãå±±½ûµØ has become a signatory to a new Concordat on Openess in Animal Research. published on: 14 May 2014 Maintaining weight as important as weight loss More resources should go into helping people maintain their weight loss after dieting, rather than just focussing on losing weight, new research suggests. published on: 14 May 2014 Children’s Laureate to visit Ãå±±½ûµØ Award-winning children’s author Malorie Blackman OBE is to talk about her work at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 13 May 2014 Damaged protein could be key to premature ageing Scientists have found that the condition of key proteins in the mitochondria -the batteries of cells- could be used to predict, and eventually treat premature ageing. And restricting diet could be one way of making this happen. published on: 12 May 2014 Ice-loss moves the Earth 250 miles beneath our feet At the surface, Antarctica is a motionless and frozen landscape. Yet hundreds of miles down the Earth is moving at a rapid rate, new research has shown. published on: 12 May 2014 Ãå±±½ûµØ in UK’s Top 20 Ãå±±½ûµØ has climbed the rankings to take a Top 20 place for the first time in TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk. published on: 12 May 2014 Life on Mars? Vision of the red planet’s future returns to region A spectacular panoramic vision of Mars 200 years into the future is to return to the North East. published on: 9 May 2014 Rural expert Mark Shucksmith joins ACRE board Renowned rural expert Professor Mark Shucksmith OBE has joined the board of trustees at ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England). published on: 8 May 2014 Dementia Friends campaign launch Ãå±±½ûµØ's Institute for Ageing has today welcomed the launch of Public Health England and the Alzheimer's Society's new dementia funds campaign, and its efforts to bring about a greater understanding of dementia to a wider audience. published on: 7 May 2014 Ãå±±½ûµØ Science Central achieves CEEQUAL ‘Excellent’ award Science Central in Ãå±±½ûµØ-upon-Tyne, UK, has been presented with a CEEQUAL ‘Excellent’ design award at the Institution of Civil Engineers awards dinner. published on: 7 May 2014 Mountain legacies come to mind With mountaineering ascents and disasters hitting our headlines on an almost daily basis, mountains and those who climb them are capturing the public imagination as never before. published on: 7 May 2014 Independent body of experts needed to inform energy policy The UK’s energy industry is fragmented and a ‘system architect’ is needed to inform technical decisions and take a holistic view of the energy system in order to secure the country’s future energy supply, experts are warning. published on: 7 May 2014 Lord Patten Lecture on Social Renewal 2014 A senior academic has proposed radical changes to the way social science is taught, researched and practiced in the UK at the annual Lord Patten Lecture on Social Renewal at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 1 May 2014 Digitally Driven Bus-driver banter could become a thing of the past thanks to new technology installed to make sure there is always an equal distance between buses, experts reveal. published on: 1 May 2014 Delve into Ãå±±½ûµØ's past and help form its future A grand plan to concrete over the River Tyne is one of the more intriguing stories being revealed at the Ãå±±½ûµØ City Futures: People, Place and Change event next month. published on: 1 May 2014 Evidence that yoga can keep pregnant women stress free For the first time researchers in the UK have studied the effects of yoga on pregnant women, and found that it can reduce the risk of them developing anxiety and depression. published on: 1 May 2014