News in September 2016 £7.5million to accelerate Synthetic Biology Bridging the gap between the lab bench and industry to speed up the development of new biotechnological products. published on: 30 September 2016 Do children with Tourette syndrome have an advantage at language? Children with Tourette syndrome may process aspects of language faster than other children, a new study shows. published on: 29 September 2016 Brexit exposes divide between Britain and its Overseas Territories The decision to leave the EU will create years of uncertainty for Britain’s overseas territories, new research suggests. published on: 29 September 2016 Computing Science at Ãå±±½ûµØ ranked among the world’s best Ãå±±½ûµØ has been rated among the top institutions in the world for Computing Science by an influential global survey of universities. published on: 29 September 2016 Anniversary of Jarrow March marked by Ãå±±½ûµØ expert Jarrow March expert helps to mark 80th anniversary of the crusade published on: 29 September 2016 Fluid control leaves primates unaffected, study finds An examination of the use of fluid rewards in primates has found that the animals are largely unaffected by controlled water access. published on: 28 September 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ at Party Conferences Ãå±±½ûµØ is once again participating in the party conferences. published on: 27 September 2016 The secret life of Lugworms ‘Citizen scientists’ needed to help shed light on the sex-life of crucial coastal species published on: 27 September 2016 Spice of life Trust Me, I’m a Doctor study shows how cooking with turmeric might reduce cancer risk published on: 27 September 2016 Protecting our peatlands post-Brexit To manage or not to manage: What next for our ‘wild’ uplands? published on: 27 September 2016 Comment: Pop and politics have a long history Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the the long history of US politicians' use of pop in political campaigns. published on: 27 September 2016 A small space for big ideas In a school playground in West Bengal, India, the smallest of Prof Sugata Mitra's self-organised learning environment (SOLE) labs, has just opened. published on: 26 September 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ climbs league table and offers best student experience Ãå±±½ûµØ has improved its strong position in offering the best student experience in the region, according to an influential guide. published on: 23 September 2016 Comment: People with ‘obesity gene’ can still lose weight Writing for The Conversation, Professor John Mathers discusses the results of a study he led which found that the 'obesity gene' does not affect a person’s ability to lose weight. published on: 21 September 2016 You can’t blame your genes if you don’t lose weight, study finds You might be able to blame your genes for weighing more and increasing your risk of obesity, but you can no longer blame your genes for failing to lose weight, a comprehensive study has found. published on: 20 September 2016 £5 million boost for clinician researchers The Wellcome Trust has awarded £5m over the next five years to the Universities of Ãå±±½ûµØ, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield to create the 4ward North Clinical PhD Academy. published on: 20 September 2016 World-leading research centre into childhood cancer opens A new multi-million pound centre will see Ãå±±½ûµØ and the Great North Children’s Hospital lead the fight against cancers affecting children and young people. published on: 16 September 2016 Impact of top universities revealed Top northern universities' impact is double that of the football premier league, it has been revealed. published on: 16 September 2016 Impact of Brexit under spotlight at Ãå±±½ûµØ conference The consequences of leaving the European Union will be discussed today at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 15 September 2016 Ãå±±½ûµØ wins investment into ground-breaking health research More than £16 million is being invested in ground-breaking treatments, diagnostics, prevention and care for patients with a wide range of ageing and long-term conditions. published on: 15 September 2016 Vast differences in take-up of private tuition revealed Primary school children in London are more than eight times as likely to have received private tuition as their counterparts in Scotland, Ãå±±½ûµØ research has revealed. published on: 15 September 2016 Comment: Why some disabled people are critical of the Paralympics Writing for The Conversation, Professor Janice McLaughlin explains why the Paralympics isn't universally popular with disabled people published on: 14 September 2016 Undergraduate Open Day to bring thousands to Ãå±±½ûµØ Ãå±±½ûµØ will once again welcome thousands of visitors to its city-centre campus during the Undergraduate Open Day. published on: 14 September 2016 Brexit voting fears fall flat but electoral problems remain Fears about problems with the Brexit vote were largely unfounded – but endemic concerns about the electoral system still remain, according to experts at the Universities of East Anglia and Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 13 September 2016 International honours for Team Ãå±±½ûµØ rowers Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s top rowers swept the board at two major international championships. published on: 9 September 2016 Vice-Chancellor to be honoured with Freedom of the City Ãå±±½ûµØ City Councillors unanimously voted to bestow the freedom of the City on Professor Chris Brink. published on: 9 September 2016 Warm welcome to our international students Students from around the world given a warm Geordie welcome published on: 8 September 2016 World-renowned literary critic to speak at Ãå±±½ûµØ An academic who revolutionised the way literature is studied will visit Ãå±±½ûµØ this week. published on: 8 September 2016 University sculpture receives listed status A sculpture on Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s city centre campus has been given Grade II listed status in recognition of its historic and artistic significance. published on: 8 September 2016 Staying safe online and when making payments Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s School of Computing Science is hosting a free online course to help people understand more about the risks to web privacy and security. published on: 6 September 2016 Doughnut in a cage holds the key to bacteria’s survival Scientists have shed new light on how bacteria survive – they rely on a doughnut. published on: 6 September 2016 Professor awarded prestigious research prize An academic who is being hailed as a future leader in biomedical research has received a prestigious award to help further her important work into the immune system. published on: 5 September 2016 Making business a force for good Ãå±±½ûµØ Business School is hosting the British Academy of Management (BAM) conference this week, bringing together people from all over the world. published on: 5 September 2016 Sir Bobby’s charity gives £1m to improve childhood cancer treatment A leading North East charity is contributing £1m to fund new roles at Ãå±±½ûµØ fighting childhood cancer. published on: 2 September 2016 Comment: What’s the deal with exclusive streaming deals? Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how new streaming platforms attempt to attract customers by siloing artists with the biggest fan bases. published on: 1 September 2016