News in January 2016 Queen of the desert exhibition goes on show The life of the North East born explorer, archaeologist and diplomat Gertrude Bell, is in the spotlight at a major new exhibition. published on: 29 January 2016 Seaweed offers solution to stem cell transport and wound treatment Stem cells have been put into plasters and bandages to help heal wounds for the first time, thanks to a new technique developed by scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 29 January 2016 Comment: Why we should listen to the music of the Holocaust Writing for The Conversation, Dr Ian Biddle argues that there are parallels between the songs sung by victims of the Holocaust and those sung by displaced Syrians today. published on: 26 January 2016 Comment: The problem with human head transplants Writing for The Conversation, Dr Andrew Jackson explains why joining the brain to an entirely new body has a slim chance of success. published on: 26 January 2016 Award-winning author to visit Ãå±±½ûµØ Award-winning author Sarah Waters will be coming to Ãå±±½ûµØ in February to talk about her book ‘The Little Stranger’. published on: 25 January 2016 Acclaimed filmmaker appointed Visiting Professor of Film Practice Award-winning British filmmaker and artist John Akomfrah OBE has been appointed Visiting Professor of Film Practice by Ãå±±½ûµØ, UK. published on: 25 January 2016 £26.5m to produce a future generation of electric vehicle batteries Ãå±±½ûµØ is to play a key role in the development of the next generation of electric vehicle batteries in the UK. published on: 21 January 2016 Comment: The 22 million digit number Writing for The Conversation, Steve Humble reveals the amazing maths behind primes. published on: 20 January 2016 Depression experts question the effectiveness of a stress hormone drug Pioneering research by mood disorder experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ has questioned the effectiveness of a drug suggested to treat depression. published on: 20 January 2016 Major research project aims to light the fuse of economic growth A major new research project is being launched to explore how the Creative, Digital and IT (CDIT) sector in the North East can be developed in order to play a leading role in the region’s economy. published on: 20 January 2016 Shaping the way forward for Northern Science and Innovation Excellence Northern regional areas of excellence published on: 19 January 2016 Comment: On its 25th anniversary it’s worth talking about the Gulf War Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr explores what makes the first Gulf War a significant global event. published on: 18 January 2016 Hatton gems on show A selection of the most important paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Hatton Gallery's collections will be on display until the end of February. published on: 18 January 2016 Your chance to be Martin Luther King for the day An artist's model is being sought for a new statue of Dr Martin Luther King Jr, which will be unveiled as part of the Freedom City 2017 programme. published on: 18 January 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ in the world’s Top 100 for International Outlook Ãå±±½ûµØ is one of the most international universities in the world, according to a new study. published on: 14 January 2016 World’s largest canyon could be hidden under Antarctic ice sheet World’s largest canyon may lie under the Antarctic ice sheet, according to satellite data. published on: 13 January 2016 Wanted: Budding scientists to capture our coast People with a passion for the UK’s coastline are being invited to help make history by being part of the largest coastal marine citizen science project ever undertaken in the UK. published on: 12 January 2016 Roman London’s cosmopolitan history revealed London’s status as a global trading hub and melting pot of cultures dates as far back as Roman times, a new book reveals. published on: 11 January 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ opens a new library building Ãå±±½ûµØ is opening the doors of a new library building as students return for the new term. published on: 8 January 2016 Bug eyes: Tiny glasses confirm 3D vision in insects Miniature glasses have proved that mantises use 3D vision - providing a new model to improve visual perception in robots. published on: 7 January 2016 Comment: Crowdfunding cool fuels its growth but investors face risks Writing for The Conversation, Dr Rama Kanungo discusses crowdfunding, which has rapidly emerged as an alternative source of financing for start-ups and new ventures. published on: 6 January 2016