News in August 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ Lecturer named National Teaching Fellow Dr Lindsay Marshall, a Senior Lecturer in Computing at Ãå±±½ûµØ, has received the top accolade in the country for teaching in higher education. published on: 31 August 2017 The inside story of a King in Ãå±±½ûµØ The inside story of Martin Luther King Jr.’s visit to Ãå±±½ûµØ in 1967 to accept an honorary degree is being told for the first time in a special exhibition. published on: 30 August 2017 Top academic will lead research into energy networks Professor Phil Taylor has been named as one of the three Supergen Leaders selected to prepare research hub bids. published on: 24 August 2017 Fortifying Hadrian’s Wall for the future Experts from Ãå±±½ûµØ hope to be able to save parts of Hadrian’s Wall that are currently at risk thanks to a £1.3m grant from the National Lottery. published on: 22 August 2017 In search of Edwards’ Pheasant Genuinely extinct or just not worth looking for? Scientists set out to discover just how endangered certain species are. published on: 18 August 2017 Five million want more work and better jobs in UK’s biggest cities Over five million people are missing out because of a ‘more and better jobs gap’ a new report by Ãå±±½ûµØ's Centre for Urban and Regional Development(CURDS) shows. published on: 16 August 2017 Extra 71,000 care home places needed in eight years, study warns An extra 71,000 care home places will be needed in England in just eight years to cope with rising numbers of older people unable to live independently, new research has revealed. published on: 15 August 2017 Comment: ‘Breksit’ or ‘bregzit’? The question that divides a nation Writing for The Conversation, Dr Damien Hall discusses the effect of linguistic differences when forming impressions of others. published on: 14 August 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ Master of Fine Art Show 2017 A dynamic range of work, including painting, sculpture, video and light installations, photography, print and sound will be on display in the Fine Art Department from 19 August to 2 September. published on: 11 August 2017 Comment:Glen Campbell's impact on American music Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at how Glen Campbell combined rural grit and urban sheen to straddle American music like a Rhinestone Cowboy. published on: 10 August 2017 Underwater noise pollution stresses and confuses fish Increased noise pollution in the oceans is confusing fish and compromising their ability to recognise and avoid predators. published on: 10 August 2017 Hatton Gallery to reopen with Pioneers of Pop exhibition The Hatton Gallery at Ãå±±½ûµØ will re-open on 7 October 2017 with a ground-breaking exhibition that will firmly – and correctly - position Ãå±±½ûµØ as the birthplace of Pop Art. published on: 9 August 2017 New resources bring Dr King’s legacy to life for schoolchildren A set of teaching resources inspired by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. has been created to help young people today think about the issues of racism, poverty and war. published on: 9 August 2017 Lufton Villa excavations reveal new details about famous fish mosaic A two week excavation of a Roman villa by a team of Ãå±±½ûµØ students has uncovered new details about its famous octagonal fish mosaic. published on: 9 August 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ ranked among UK's best for student satisfaction An independent student survey has firmly positioned Ãå±±½ûµØ as one of the best universities in the UK for student satisfaction. published on: 9 August 2017 Researchers crack the ‘Karakoram anomaly’ A summer ‘vortex’ of cold air over the Karakoram mountain range is causing the glaciers in the region to grow in spite of global warming, scientists have shown. published on: 7 August 2017 Comment: 70 years of the Edinburgh Festival Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses what the Edinburgh festival has done for the arts - and economy. published on: 7 August 2017 Importance of health research recognised for NHS Trusts Figures published show how the North East has maintained its leading position in driving health research. published on: 4 August 2017 In search of utopia The enduring appeal of utopia is the focus of a major new series for BBC Four, presented by Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Professor Richard Clay. published on: 4 August 2017 Government’s position on EU nationals: 10 points requiring clarity The Russell Group has today (3 August) published a document containing 10 demands on EU citizens' rights, which it says must be met to ensure higher education is not damaged by Brexit. published on: 3 August 2017 New digital method enhances understanding of changes in DNA’s makeup Scientists have developed a computational method to detect chemical changes in DNA that highlight cell diversity and may lead to a better understanding of cancer. published on: 3 August 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ students design new Kielder nature hide Members of the public can now enjoy watching wildlife from a brand new nature hide at Kielder Water & Forest Park. published on: 2 August 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ celebrates Top 10 national ranking for sport Another Top 10 BUCS ranking has cemented Ãå±±½ûµØ as one of the best universities for sport in the UK. published on: 1 August 2017