News in July 2017 Paediatric oncologist appointed Sir Bobby Robson Clinical Fellow New specialist research roles, funded through the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, are helping find more effective treatments for children’s cancer in the North East. published on: 26 July 2017 Third generation medic graduates from Ãå±±½ûµØ A love of medicine runs through the veins of Louisa Murray’s family as she becomes the third generation of doctors to qualify at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 26 July 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ students return to Roman villa for new excavation An octagonal bath and fish mosaic are under the spotlight as new archaeological investigations into a fourth century Roman Villa get underway in Lufton, Somerset. published on: 21 July 2017 Unofficial website using the Ãå±±½ûµØ brand Response and advice regarding the unofficial website that is fraudulently using the Ãå±±½ûµØ brand. published on: 21 July 2017 Ensuring young scientists enter nutrition research Review urges action to ensure young scientists enter nutrition research published on: 21 July 2017 Scientists and patient volunteers reunite after 12 years for new study Patients who took part in research into bowel health more than a decade ago have reunited for a follow-up study to help experts gain a better understanding into the risks of bowel cancer. published on: 20 July 2017 Turnaround Towns Changing fortunes of North Shields in the spotlight. published on: 20 July 2017 Twin sisters graduate with top degrees It is double delight for twins Diana and Steph Luke as they both graduate from Ãå±±½ûµØ with top degrees. published on: 18 July 2017 Online tools help cut drinking in former soldiers UK Armed Forces personnel moving back into civilian life and having difficulties with alcohol could be helped by the use of online tools, a new study has revealed. published on: 18 July 2017 Comment: A mud volcano has been erupting for ten years Writing for The Conversation, Professor Richard Davies discusses the Lusi volcano in Indonesia, which has been erupting for 10 years – and scientists are still undecided what caused it. published on: 18 July 2017 Comment: Why upward social mobility means some people move downwards Writing for The Conversation, Professor Geoff Payne discusses the relationship between upward and downward social mobility. published on: 18 July 2017 Temporary closure of campus Prayer Space Information about the temporary closure of the campus Prayer Space. published on: 17 July 2017 A prescription of activities shown to improve health and well-being Gyms, walking groups, gardening, cooking clubs and volunteering have all been shown to work in improving the health and well-being reported by a group of people with long-term conditions. published on: 17 July 2017 Millions awarded for Global Health Research into dementia Experts in ageing have been awarded £2 million from the Department of Health to focus on dementia care and prevention on a global scale. published on: 14 July 2017 Achievements of leading figures celebrated with honorary degrees A best-selling children’s author, the former Vice-Chancellor of Ãå±±½ûµØ, a pioneering entomologist and an influential computer scientist are to receive honorary degrees this week. published on: 14 July 2017 President of ACM awarded honorary degree World-leading computer scientist Professor Vicki Hanson has been awarded an honorary degree from Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 14 July 2017 Experts call for a ban on children rugby tackling In light of the Lions' recent rugby success, Ãå±±½ûµØ experts warn steps need to be taken to ensure children’s safety when they play the sport. published on: 13 July 2017 Gerontologist receives national recognition Leading Ãå±±½ûµØ researcher, Professor Thomas von Zglinicki, has received Britain’s highest award for services to gerontology. published on: 12 July 2017 Drug delivery project receives business boost A start-up drug delivery project at Ãå±±½ûµØ has been given a boost to help turn the idea into a business. published on: 11 July 2017 Chi Onwurah MP pledges support to international students in Ãå±±½ûµØ Chi Onwurah MP joined the #WeAreInternational campaign Parliamentary reception to highlight the economic, social and cultural benefits that international students bring to UK towns and cities. published on: 11 July 2017 Graduates share their memories of Martin Luther King in Ãå±±½ûµØ Former students of Ãå±±½ûµØ who were present when Dr Martin Luther King Jr. visited the city in 1967 to accept an honorary degree have shared their memories of that momentous day. published on: 11 July 2017 Centre of excellence in railway research Universities and industry unite in £92 million UK railway research partnership. published on: 10 July 2017 Class of 1957 reunite for diamond occasion Sixty years after graduating, 13 medical students have reunited at the University. published on: 7 July 2017 A new era of agricultural research at Ãå±±½ûµØ Two national centres of excellence have opened at Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Cockle Park farm, heralding a new era of agricultural research at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 7 July 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art student wins top graduate art prize Joy Labinjo has won the £20,000 Woon Prize and will now take up a 12-month fellowship in the Woon Tai Jee studio at BALTIC 39 in Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 5 July 2017 Royal success for Ãå±±½ûµØ rowers Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s men’s coxed four won the Henley Royal Regatta and set a new record in the final. published on: 5 July 2017 Ãå±±½ûµØ Professor named Chief Scientific Adviser on marine policy Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Professor of Marine Governance has been named the Government’s new Chief Scientific Adviser for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). published on: 4 July 2017 Showcase of flood research on anniversary of Thunder Thursday Ãå±±½ûµØ researchers are set to showcase their latest work on reducing the impact of flooding exactly five years on from the flash floods that hit the city. published on: 3 July 2017 Eliminating harmful bacteria from oil reservoirs Better bacteria-busting techniques could make oil extraction greener and cheaper. published on: 3 July 2017 Can satellites be used as an early warning system for landslides? Researchers are working hard to use satellite data to accurately map the movement of the earth before a landslide in a bid to develop a life-saving early warning system. published on: 3 July 2017