News in July 2015 Piping a way from ancient Greece to modern Northumberland A musical journey from the ancient Mediterranean to present-day Northumberland will be on offer at Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s King’s Hall this week. published on: 29 July 2015 Do 3D films make you dizzy – or is it just your imagination? Dr Jenny Read writes about the effect 3D TV can have on a viewer in The Conversation. published on: 29 July 2015 Why bacteria could be the answer to a future without oil Professor Jeff Errington writes about the search for a sustainable alternative to petroleum in The Conversation. published on: 29 July 2015 'Three reasons why Russia should not be called the greatest threat to the USA' Dr Valentina Feklyunina and James Bilsland assess current relations between Russia and the United States of America for The Conversation. published on: 28 July 2015 Life in Squares: how the radical Bloomsbury Group fares on screen Professor Frances Spalding comments on the new BBC drama series. published on: 28 July 2015 Hatton Gallery receives green light for redevelopment A £2.1 million award from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) means that an ambitious £3.5 million scheme to revitalise Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Hatton Gallery can now go ahead. published on: 27 July 2015 Funding boost for new lab to develop tests for rare and chronic diseases Experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ have been given a funding boost of £2.7 million to focus on developing new lab tests for rare and chronic diseases. published on: 27 July 2015 Business School students go global with GEO Students are adding an international flavour to their student experience thanks to a global internship programme. published on: 23 July 2015 New flood action team launched to investigate flash flooding across the UK A band of ‘storm chasers’ has been set up by Ãå±±½ûµØ to help collect data about flash flooding and inform the way we manage future flood risk. published on: 23 July 2015 New ‘chemotherapy booster’ could treat lung and pancreatic cancer A new drug that blocks cancer’s escape route from chemotherapy could be used to treat deadly lung and pancreatic cancers, research has revealed. published on: 22 July 2015 Prestigious awards for civil engineering students Two students at Ãå±±½ûµØ have been awarded with prizes by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) recognising excellence in their field. published on: 21 July 2015 Funding boost will help patients with ME Experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ have received funding to compare results from a commercial and a clinical diagnostic based blood test to assess mitochondrial function in ME/CFS. published on: 21 July 2015 Future Fund receives £1.5m donation from research charity A pioneering centre dedicated to childhood cancer research is a step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a generous donation from a prestigious national charity. published on: 20 July 2015 Don't just send all two-year-olds off to school – involve their families too Professor Liz Todd discusses early years education in The Conversation. published on: 20 July 2015 Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s approach to envisioning the future can be blueprint for other cities A ground-breaking programme which considered Ãå±±½ûµØ's future to 2065 could be a blueprint for cities around the world, according to a report published by Ãå±±½ûµØ in partnership with the Government’s Chief Scientist. published on: 17 July 2015 How a Stirling Prize-winning building might affect learning Pamela Woolner writes for The Conversation about the relationship between building design and learning environment. published on: 17 July 2015 Tackling the trolls: how New Zealand raised the bar with its new laws Dr Daithi Mac Sithigh writes for The Conversation about the introduction of new laws against internet 'trolling'. published on: 16 July 2015 Can we keep our minds sharp? Is there really anything we can do to keep our minds sharper as we age? Mr Daniel Collerton and Professor Mike Trenell help the team at BBC 2's Trust Me, I'm a Doctor to find out which activities can boost brain function. published on: 16 July 2015 Experts collaborate to crack difficult disease areas Leading academics at Ãå±±½ûµØ are part of a multi-million pound collaboration to improve scientists’ understanding of inflammatory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and fibrosis. published on: 15 July 2015 Experts call for new taskforce to overcome challenges faced by older workers Experts from Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Institute for Ageing have called on the Government to establish a new cross-departmental taskforce, specifically focused on the issue of the ageing workforce. published on: 15 July 2015 Ideas bubble over at Science Central Work has begun on a revolutionary ‘soap bubble’ building that will house the first research labs on Science Central. published on: 14 July 2015 Transplant drug could turn the tide of heart attack damage New research has revealed how a drug commonly used after transplant operations could limit some of the heart damage caused by a heart attack, in a study from Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 14 July 2015 Toasting the success of student brewers Student brewers from Ãå±±½ûµØ have a reason to cheer after winning the 2015 National Union of Students (NUS) Enterprise Award. published on: 14 July 2015 Policymakers fail to address public concerns on fracking Rather than seeking to persuade the public of the benefits of fracking, policymakers should engage them in dialogue, allowing both sides to learn from the others’ viewpoint, new research claims. published on: 14 July 2015 Walking to creativity in Gateshead Residents of Bensham are being encouraged to find creative inspiration through walking, during two special events taking place this week. published on: 13 July 2015 The North East’s favourite number is ...7 People of the North East have had their say, and voted 7 as their favourite number. published on: 13 July 2015 Radical visions of the City on show in capital Striking designs for London, Paris, Las Vegas, and, of course Ãå±±½ûµØ, are among the work on display as part of the Ãå±±½ûµØ architecture degree show, which opens in London this week. published on: 13 July 2015 Researchers given £1m to learn more about osteoarthritis Researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ have been awarded £1m to continue the hunt for the genes that cause osteoarthritis. published on: 13 July 2015 New museum discovery engine launched Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and glass eyes are some of the museum items that can be uncovered using a new online discovery engine developed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums working in partnership with Microsoft Research and Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 13 July 2015 Empowering local communities through digital technologies A £12m research centre has been announced that will explore the potential of digital technologies in shaping the future of local government services in planning, health, social care and education. published on: 13 July 2015 Diet and exercise fails to prevent gestational diabetes in obese women A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, whilst effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent gestational diabetes, a study has revealed. published on: 10 July 2015 A hundred years of memories: the North East’s art of war The stories behind unique artefacts made by soldiers in the trenches of the First World War are being brought together for the first time. published on: 8 July 2015 Honorary graduates reflect University’s values Influential leaders in their field are being recognised by Ãå±±½ûµØ this week. published on: 7 July 2015 Capturing memories of Berwick’s net fishing past Net fishing for salmon on the Tweed is a tradition which dates back hundreds of years but has almost disappeared today. published on: 6 July 2015 Capital Appointment for Ãå±±½ûµØ Ãå±±½ûµØ has appointed Professor Amanda Broderick to head its new London campus. published on: 6 July 2015 Documentary practices to be explored at Ãå±±½ûµØ conference Documentary images capturing life in working class communities across the North East have inspired a two day event exploring how documentary filmmakers and photographers have responded to sweeping economic and political transformations since the 1970s. published on: 3 July 2015 Muscular dystrophy expert's disappointment at drug refusal A researcher who has helped develop a pioneering treatment has expressed her frustration after the drug has been turned down for early NHS funding. published on: 3 July 2015 Mediwikis - student project wins enterprise award A collaborative medical learning platform developed by Ãå±±½ûµØ students scooped a national entrepreneurship award. published on: 3 July 2015 Rich ghettos: the rural housing crisis no one is talking about Professor Mark Shucksmith writes in The Conversation about the need for more affordable rural housing. published on: 2 July 2015 Professor given prestigious national role A leading Ãå±±½ûµØ academic has today been given a prestigious role at the National Institute for Health Research. published on: 1 July 2015 New film helps women facing breech birth make right decision A new educational film is being launched to help pregnant women learn more about breech birth so that they can make informed decisions about the options available. published on: 1 July 2015 Aspirin cuts cancer rates in people with hereditary risk by more than half Research has finally provided proof that taking a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in people with a family history of the disease by around 60 per cent. published on: 1 July 2015