News in April 2015 Northumberland author makes a splash with debut book deal A former student at Ãå±±½ûµØ has hooked the deal of her dreams to get her first book published. published on: 30 April 2015 Labels could impact children's education, says new research Labelling a child dyslexic could have an impact on the way teachers educate them, according to research by Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 29 April 2015 Scientists unravel the complex brain mechanisms responsible for tinnitus Scientists have undertaken a unique study to help them unravel the complex brain mechanisms responsible for tinnitus. published on: 23 April 2015 Study reveals alcoholic hepatitis treatments fail to keep patients alive Leading experts are calling for urgent research into the prevention and treatment of alcoholic hepatitis as a major study reveals the only drugs used to treat the illness are not effective as currently used. published on: 23 April 2015 Mountains warming faster, say scientists An international team of scientists, including experts from Ãå±±½ûµØ, is calling for urgent and rigorous monitoring of temperature patterns in mountain regions after finding evidence that high elevations could be warming faster than previously thought. published on: 23 April 2015 Folk to be reckoned with The talents of Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Folk and Traditional Music graduates figured prominently at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. published on: 23 April 2015 Digging for data where coal was once hewn A virtual cloud of computing power now covers land in Ãå±±½ûµØ where coal wagons once ran and factory lines bottled one of the world’s favourite beers. published on: 23 April 2015 Bees prefer nectar containing pesticides Bees are attracted to nectar containing common pesticides, scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ and Trinity College Dublin have discovered. This could increase their chances of exposure to high levels of pesticides. published on: 22 April 2015 Former Home Secretary joins academic experts to examine coalition impact Former Home Secretary David Blunkett was among the guests discussing whether coalition government has become a permanent feature of the British political landscape, at a special event at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 22 April 2015 Almost a fifth of us still not eating ANY whole grains Experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ are calling for the introduction of guidelines around the amount of whole grains we should be eating after it was revealed almost one in five of us are not eating any at all. published on: 21 April 2015 St George’s Day concert will raise funds for research centre A special concert is being held in the region to help raise vital funds for an important Ãå±±½ûµØ service. published on: 20 April 2015 Open innovation opens the door to marine biotechnology in Oman Using marine resources such as seaweeds, fish and microbes to develop new products for the healthcare, agriculture and other industries could hold the key to a more resilient economy in Oman, but only if a climate of open innovation exists, a ground-breaking study led by Ãå±±½ûµØ has concluded. published on: 17 April 2015 ‘When good cells turn bad’ - immune cells can promote liver cancer A team of Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists have found that specialised immune cells in our bodies that normally act to protect us from infections can have a dark side in the development of liver cancer. published on: 16 April 2015 Recreating history with technology of the future The concept of Virtual Reality has been heavily used in Hollywood sci-fi blockbusters for decades, but few people have actually experienced it first-hand. published on: 16 April 2015 Experts involved in £3.3m collaboration to progress new drug Ãå±±½ûµØ is part of a pioneering multi-million pound collaboration focused on the development of a treatment to help patients with schizophrenia. published on: 16 April 2015 Over 100 students will receive postgraduate funding boost More than 100 students will each be awarded a £10,000 scholarship at Ãå±±½ûµØ to allow those from under-represented groups do a master’s degree. published on: 15 April 2015 Ãå±±½ûµØ and mental health charity launch new film Ãå±±½ûµØ, in partnership with a local charity, has launched a new educational film about shared decision making (SDM) in mental health care. published on: 10 April 2015 Ãå±±½ûµØ voted Top 10 for student experience Ãå±±½ûµØ has been ranked in the UK’s Top 10 for the experience it offers its students, according to an independent survey published today (9th April). published on: 9 April 2015 Researchers chart course for recovery of reef fishes Researchers have, for the first time, identified the extent to which fish populations on the world’s coral reefs have been depleted by fishing and estimated the recovery potential that different conservation measures could have. published on: 8 April 2015 Honorary graduates reflect University’s values Influential leaders in their field are being recognised by Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 8 April 2015 Design boost for lifeboats The approach to the design of all-weather lifeboats is set for a re-evaluation as part of a major study being led by Ãå±±½ûµØ and the RNLI, with support from Lloyds’ Register. published on: 8 April 2015 Ãå±±½ûµØ motors ahead in the race for a fully automated transport system New technology which allows traffic lights to ‘talk’ directly to motorists to inform the way they drive is being rolled out across Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 3 April 2015 New scheme to boost partnerships between academia and industry Ãå±±½ûµØ will receive a funding boost of £250,000 to help researchers and industry work together to enhance knowledge and skills by promoting the value of joint ventures. published on: 2 April 2015 Treasure hunt adds up to a world record Children who took part in a record breaking maths-based treasure hunt on the Quayside have just received official recognition of their success. published on: 1 April 2015 Giving young voters 'appt' advice Academics from Ãå±±½ûµØ have played a key role in developing a unique app, designed specifically for young people in the run up to the General Election. published on: 1 April 2015