News in December 2017 Lose the weight and lose the diabetes A New Year's Resolution to lose just over 2 stone or 15 kgs can reverse your Type 2 diabetes. published on: 2 January 2018 Comment: A rare Beatles flop that paved the way for for Monty Python Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how Magical Mystery Tour film set the stage for 'Monty Python’s explosion of absurdity into mainstream television'. published on: 22 December 2017 Britain’s greatest Olympian visits University Britain’s greatest Olympian Sir Chris Hoy was in the North East to speak to experts about the importance of exercise and nutrition. published on: 22 December 2017 Comment: Humbug, tinsel and gravy: the perfect Christmas pop song Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr takes a look at what makes a classic festive tune. published on: 22 December 2017 New app helps young people when visiting relatives with dementia Young people who have difficulty talking to older relatives or friends with dementia can now be helped by a smartphone app called Ticket-to-Talk designed by researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 21 December 2017 Comment: What Neolithic rock art can tell us about our ancestors Writing for The Conversation, Dr Aron Mazel and Dr Myra Giesen discuss theories of why rock art exists and explain why it is now under threat. published on: 20 December 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ pledges support to City of Sanctuary Ãå±±½ûµØ has joined a city-wide coalition to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to the city. published on: 20 December 2017 Comment: How mobile working ruins work-life balance Writing for The Conversation, Dr Stefanie Reissner and Michal Izak highlight the benefits and limitations of mobile working. published on: 19 December 2017 New book sheds light on secret places Even in an age of GPS and smartphones there is a multitude of secret places in the world, often in the most surprising of locations, a Ãå±±½ûµØ academic has discovered. published on: 18 December 2017 Dramatic origin of the fairy light revealed Ãå±±½ûµØ energy expert Dr Sara Walker sheds light on the very first fairy lights as part of BBC TWO’S ‘Inside the Factory’ Christmas Special. published on: 18 December 2017 Winner of the Flambard Poetry Prize 2017 revealed Lydia Kennaway has walked away with this year’s Flambard Poetry Prize. published on: 15 December 2017 Creative Fuse North East Awards £250k to Creative Collaborators Virtual reality technology as a catalyst for dance and metal sculptures to regulate building temperatures are among 31 innovative projects funded through a £250k scheme by Creative Fuse North East. published on: 14 December 2017 Global significance of Gertrude Bell archive recognised by UNESCO Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s prestigious Gertrude Bell archive has been recognised by UNESCO as a collection of global significance. published on: 12 December 2017 A new politics for an age of crisis - writer discusses a new society Columnist and best-selling author George Monbiot will speak about his vision to create a new politics of belonging at a free public lecture at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 8 December 2017 Comment: Social rights for UK's citizens after Brexit Writing for The Conversation, Dr Koldo Casla discusses the implications of Brexit on the right to health, education, an adequate standard of living and to social security. published on: 8 December 2017 Improving employees’ work-life balance gives competitive advantage Providing working arrangements that meaningfully improve the work-life balance of employees can give firms a competitive advantage, research by Ãå±±½ûµØ has found. published on: 8 December 2017 Older women liable to lifetime of unequal pay and working conditions Older women are more vulnerable to financial difficulties than older men, with their employment history and family circumstances impacting on pension income and ability to save. published on: 7 December 2017 Student brewers toast success with international awards Europe’s first student-run microbrewery has scooped top international awards for enterprise and sustainability. published on: 7 December 2017 Dangers of commonly prescribed painkillers highlighted Commonly prescribed painkillers need to be given for shorter periods of time to reduce the risk of obesity and sleep deprivation, a new study has revealed. published on: 6 December 2017 Type 2 diabetes is not for life Almost half of the patients with Type 2 diabetes supported by their GPs on a weight loss programme were able to reverse their diabetes in a year, a study has found. published on: 5 December 2017 At the sharp-end of University research Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s head glassblower Robyn Hare reveals the artistic side of science. published on: 4 December 2017 Experts call for age restrictions on the sale of energy drinks Experts have called for the Government to consider restricting the sale of energy drinks to under-16s after a study has revealed that they are being sold to children ‘cheaper than water and pop’. published on: 1 December 2017 Northumberland’s Neolithic Goats in the spotlight Just 150 individuals remain of one of the UK’s oldest herds of wild animals. published on: 1 December 2017