News in April 2018 ‘Risk score’ will help to identify vulnerable people Research involving Ãå±±½ûµØ has devised a ‘risk score’ which will be used to help frail older people have better support in hospital. published on: 27 April 2018 Tributes paid to veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Tributes have been paid to veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Archie Sibeko, who has passed away. published on: 27 April 2018 Fine Art Professors elected to Royal Academy Jane and Louise Wilson have been elected as a new Royal Academician in the category of Printmaking by the Royal Academy of Arts published on: 26 April 2018 Deepest fish in the ocean comes out on top A new species of fish discovered 8,000 metres down has been named one of the most remarkable new species of 2017 by the World Register of Marine Species. published on: 26 April 2018 World's oldest insect inspires a new generation of aerogels A team of international scientists have created a new form of highly-efficient, low-cost insulation based on the wings of a dragonfly. published on: 26 April 2018 Antidepressants and bladder medicines linked to dementia Long-term use of some anticholinergic medications are associated with an increased risk of dementia, a landmark study has revealed. published on: 25 April 2018 Fine Art professor appointed as a Trustee of Tate The Prime Minister has appointed Jane Wilson as a Trustee of Tate for four years, commencing on 30 March 2018. published on: 25 April 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ rises in influential Higher Education guide Ãå±±½ûµØ has moved to a higher position in a prestigious national league table. published on: 25 April 2018 Comment: The West has been bombing Syria longer than you might think Writing for The Conversation, Dr Craig Jones discusses how the US, UK, France and others have been involved in a bombing campaign in Syria for a number of years. published on: 25 April 2018 Tributes paid to world-leading engineer Tributes have been paid to one of the region’s best-known scientists and an internationally-renowned hydrogeologist and environmental engineer. published on: 24 April 2018 New study into the treatment of bipolar disorder Patients from across the country will be recruited to take part in a major trial examining a new treatment for bipolar disorder. published on: 23 April 2018 How to hijack degrading complexes to put cancer cells asleep Ãå±±½ûµØ and Dundee University researchers have uncovered an alternative path of how the breast cancer drug palbociclib drives malignant cells into cell death, senescence. published on: 23 April 2018 Remembering a dream, fifty years on Fifty years to the day since a memorial service was held in Ãå±±½ûµØ to remember Dr Martin Luther King, a special service will take place to honour the civil rights icon. published on: 20 April 2018 Device to help patients with rare disease get life-saving treatment Patients with a rare medical condition can receive life-saving treatment at the touch of a button thanks to a new device developed by scientists. published on: 20 April 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ helps National Trust mark centenary of suffrage Staff and students are celebrating women’s contribution to industry and society, past and present.. published on: 19 April 2018 Global burden of multiple serious illnesses must be urgently addressed Increasing numbers of people worldwide are suffering life-long disability and dying prematurely due to the ineffective treatment of people with multiple health conditions, a new report suggests. published on: 19 April 2018 Business School recognised for innovation in leadership development Ãå±±½ûµØ Business School is among 30 global institutions praised for its bold and innovative approaches to business education. published on: 18 April 2018 Celebrating 100 years of the RAF The Head of Ãå±±½ûµØ's Fine Art department has designed a series of coins The Royal Mint to commemorate a century of the Royal Air Force (RAF). published on: 18 April 2018 Insights public lectures continue From the right to vote to space exploration, the popular Insights public lectures series explores frontiers with a range of speakers and topics. published on: 17 April 2018 Parents' diet and lifestyle before conception key for child's health Parents’ diets and health can have implications for the growth, development, and long-term health of their children before their conception, a study with Ãå±±½ûµØ reveals. published on: 16 April 2018 £4m rapid charging stations announced Two new electric vehicle rapid filling stations are planned for motorists in Ãå±±½ûµØ and Sunderland. published on: 13 April 2018 Business School celebrates thirty years of international accreditation Ãå±±½ûµØ Business School is celebrating 30 years of international accreditation for its MBA programme, highlighting its commitment to excellence in management education. published on: 13 April 2018 Last Ditch Attempt – Fine Art graduates create mobile seed library A self-built tandem trike is to travel around Ãå±±½ûµØ and Gateshead dispensing seed pods as part of an exciting new art project. published on: 13 April 2018 Comment: Islamophobia in Paris and London – how it differs and why Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Hopkins and Kawtar Najib discuss differences in anti-Muslim acts that take place in the two capitals. published on: 13 April 2018 Forging closer links between Ãå±±½ûµØ and Pittsburgh The similarities between the cities of Ãå±±½ûµØ and Pittsburgh were under the spotlight, when Ãå±±½ûµØ welcomed a high level delegation from the University of Pittsburgh. published on: 13 April 2018 Moving patient treatment forward through Diagnostics North East A platform bringing together world-leading diagnostic resources and expertise to develop new and innovative technologies to improve patient health and wellbeing has been launched. published on: 11 April 2018 Bringing the ‘Internet of Things’ into everyday use Experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ are part of a new project to drive forward collaboration to bring the Internet of Things into our daily lives. published on: 9 April 2018 Comment: Five punishments for jurors who fall foul of the law Writing for The Conversation, Dr Kevin Crosby highlights the ways jurors have been punished for breaking the law. published on: 3 April 2018 Teaching resources bring radical past alive for pupils A set of teaching resources inspired by Tyneside’s radical past is helping schoolchildren to gain a better understanding of civil rights in today’s world. published on: 3 April 2018