News in June 2016 Breakthrough in brain cancer research made by Ãå±±½ûµØ experts Scientists have made a pioneering breakthrough in the understanding of how a fatal brain tumour grows - which could lead to improved treatments for patients. published on: 30 June 2016 Professor Mark Birch-Machin - Ask Me Anything Live Find out why sun exposure leads to skin ageing and skin cancer, with a chance to put your questions directly to the man behind world-leading research in this area. published on: 30 June 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ to welcome thousands to Open Days Visitors from all over the UK will arrive at Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s city-centre campus for the summer undergraduate Open Days. published on: 29 June 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ's Vice-Chancellor responds to EU outcome As the political fallout from the EU referendum continues, the fog is none the less beginning to lift somewhat regarding the new reality. published on: 29 June 2016 Comment: What tipped the scales in favour of Leave Dr Alistair Clark, an expert in voting behaviour and British politics, sheds some light on why the vote swung in favour of Leave. published on: 28 June 2016 Is Ãå±±½ûµØ fair? New book highlights critical issues facing cities Ãå±±½ûµØ comes under the spotlight in a new book which looks at how cities can be fairer places to live and work. published on: 28 June 2016 Comment: Brexit - the next legal steps on the road out of Europe Writing for The Conversation, Colin Murray explains the legal challenges facing policy makers following the public's decision to back Brexit. published on: 28 June 2016 Weather radar gives unique picture of Ãå±±½ûµØ Researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ are creating the most detailed picture yet of rainfall and flood risk in Ãå±±½ûµØ, thanks to a brand new radar. published on: 28 June 2016 UK vote to leave EU: Ãå±±½ûµØ information We now know the outcome of the EU Referendum: that the UK will be leaving the European Union. It is a democratic decision which we all accept, says our Vice-Chancellor. published on: 27 June 2016 New project to improve diagnosis of bacterial infections in children An international team of doctors and scientists are aiming to develop a rapid test to allow medics to quickly identify bacterial infection in children. published on: 23 June 2016 Commons People - expert plays key role in major new event A Ãå±±½ûµØ academic has shown he has the ‘commons touch’ after playing a key role setting up a major new event for hundreds of people working in the arts and humanities. published on: 17 June 2016 Comment: Our clothes are safe, but mind the cabbages Writing for The Conversation, Callum Macgregor talks about the threat of the Channel-hopping Diamondback moths. published on: 17 June 2016 Take a trip to Adventureland – artwork inspired by mitochondria Art, science and design have come together to create beautiful artworks inspired by Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s research into mitochondrial disease. published on: 17 June 2016 Expert contributes to report on Scottish race equality Scotland needs to start engaging with matters of race equality directly, says a Ãå±±½ûµØ academic. published on: 16 June 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ Science Central secures multi-million pound deal with L&G Legal & General Capital plans to support the £350 million Ãå±±½ûµØ Science Central, one the biggest urban regeneration projects of its kind in the UK. published on: 16 June 2016 Training a new generation of healthcare professionals Ãå±±½ûµØ is the first in the North East to introduce a course to train science graduates to become a new type of healthcare professional. published on: 15 June 2016 ‘Personalised agriculture’ boosts our fight against resistance A simple test which can detect the presence of herbicide resistance in Black Grass could act as an early warning for farmers to help slow the spread of the UK’s most devastating weed. published on: 15 June 2016 Knighthood for pioneering neurologist Doug Turnbull, Professor of Neurology, who has devoted his career to the treatment and research of devastating mitochondrial disease, has been awarded a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. published on: 11 June 2016 Summer Music festival set to get underway A Night at the Movies and Twisted Opera are just some of the highlights of this year’s Summer Music Festival. published on: 10 June 2016 Comment: How the EU smoothed UK and Irish relations Writing for The Conversation, Dr Colin Murray discusses the role the EU played in smoothing relations between London and Dublin. published on: 9 June 2016 New safety and efficacy evidence for mitochondrial donation revealed A new IVF-based technique is likely to lead to normal pregnancies and reduce the risk that babies born will have mitochondrial disease, researchers have found. published on: 8 June 2016 New understanding of bacterial replication Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists have discovered a new essential sequence within bacterial genomes required for DNA replication – the second ever to be discovered and the first for 30 years. published on: 8 June 2016 Architecture touches on all aspects of life Ãå±±½ûµØ's Architecture Degree Show offers an insight into how important architecture is to our daily lives. published on: 8 June 2016 Legendary folk rock band backs Future Fund campaign Members of the legendary North East band Lindisfarne have pledged their ongoing support to Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Future Fund. published on: 8 June 2016 Comment: Why Brexit spells turbulence for airlines Writing for The Conversation, Dr Volodymyr Bilotkach analyses what impact a Brexit might have on the airline industry. published on: 7 June 2016 Record-breaking bird migration revealed in new research Electronic tags fitted to one of the world’s smallest seabirds have revealed record-breaking migration distances. published on: 7 June 2016 New Regius Professorship awarded to mark the Queen's 90th birthday The Queen will today recognise Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s world-leading research on ageing with the creation of a new Regius Professorship as part of her 90th birthday celebrations. published on: 6 June 2016 Comment: How street lights prevent moths from pollinating Writing for The Conversation, Callum Macgregor explores the reasons and consequences of the moths' deadly attraction to street lights. published on: 3 June 2016 Street lighting disrupts pollinating moths Street lights change the natural behaviour of moths and disrupt nocturnal pollination, new research has shown. published on: 2 June 2016 The Great North Fine Art Degree Show Four years of hard work will come to fruition as Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Fine Art students show off their final pieces at their degree show. published on: 1 June 2016