News in August 2016 Prestigious sports conference held at University World-leading experts are in Ãå±±½ûµØ for the prestigious International Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference. published on: 31 August 2016 New social sciences training partnership announced Ãå±±½ûµØ is part of a new multi million pound Doctoral Training Network providing the highest quality training in social sciences for postgraduate students. published on: 26 August 2016 Inexpensive drug could slow heart disease for Type 1 diabetic patients Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ believe a drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes could be routinely taken by Type 1 diabetic patients to slow the development or delay heart disease. published on: 26 August 2016 Comment: Why the Norway model is flawed for Brexit Writing for The Conversation, Dr Francesco De-Cecco explains why the 'Norway option' wouldn't meet Vote Leave's aims. published on: 25 August 2016 University to launch its new marine research centre at Tall Ships Ãå±±½ûµØ is expanding its world-renowned Marine Science and Technology School with a new research centre being unveiled in Blyth during the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta. published on: 23 August 2016 Experts call for better services for patients with facial pain Patients with persistent face pain should be tested to ensure they get the best and most rapid treatment whilst also saving the NHS money, say experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 23 August 2016 World's most in-depth study to detect early signs of dementia Experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ are involved in a new multimillion pound study which will see the most thorough tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease performed on volunteers. published on: 22 August 2016 Work placement boost for students Ãå±±½ûµØ students are one step closer to landing their dream job thanks to the launch of a new work placements programme. published on: 18 August 2016 Comment: Five truths about the hijab which need to be told Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Hopkins discusses why Muslim women wear the hijab. published on: 18 August 2016 Breakthrough in cancer cell screening advances personalised treatment Researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ have been able to accurately predict how children whose cancer returns after treatment for leukaemia are likely to respond to further treatment. published on: 18 August 2016 CO2 emissions could be used as the fuel of the future Researchers are working on an innovative technology that could convert carbon dioxide into a clean fuel, reducing the amount of the harmful greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere. published on: 17 August 2016 Personalised nutrition better for developing healthier eating habits People receiving personalised nutrition advice develop healthier eating habits including consuming less red meat and reducing their salt intake, a study has found. published on: 15 August 2016 Virtual reality could enhance treadmill training to prevent falls Combining virtual reality and treadmill training helps prevent falls in older adults better than treadmill training alone, according to a new trial. published on: 12 August 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ ranked among the best for student satisfaction Student satisfaction at Ãå±±½ûµØ is among the highest in the UK, according to latest survey results. published on: 10 August 2016 Comment: The cities of the future could be built by microbes Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martyn Dade-Robertson asks whether we could use bacteria to grow our cities. published on: 9 August 2016 Northumberland attraction given a bright new future Ãå±±½ûµØ architecture students have transformed a dilapidated roundhouse into a star attraction for village activities. published on: 8 August 2016 Roll out of a business news app Business travellers are just a tap away from the latest regional business news thanks to a new mobile app. published on: 5 August 2016 University leads international study into serious condition Patients with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes will benefit from an international research project aimed at understanding the key reasons behind the devastating disease. published on: 5 August 2016 Students digging deep in Somerset Ãå±±½ûµØ archaeology students are spending the next month excavating the site of a Roman villa at Lufton in Somerset. published on: 3 August 2016 Beyond Brexit Professor Mark Reed, N8 Professor of Socio-Technical Innovation at Ãå±±½ûµØ, says we need to find a way to continue engaging in EU projects. published on: 2 August 2016 A clearer picture of women in the military Dr Helen Limon says the fact children's books fail to give a realistic impression of the role women play in military and peacekeeping activities is not just a problem for girls. published on: 1 August 2016