News in August 2018 Number of very old needing round-the-clock care set to double The number of adults aged 85 years and older needing round-the-clock care will almost double to 446,000 in England over the next 20 years, a new study has revealed. published on: 31 August 2018 Experts hope to reduce damage to the heart after heart attack A team of researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ are to study how to limit the damage caused by heart attacks, thanks to new funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). published on: 29 August 2018 Shining a light on new talent and innovation A new exhibition presents the ideas of postgraduate students and early career researchers at the home of one of the North East’s most pioneering industrialists. published on: 29 August 2018 Promotion of heritage damage doesn’t change local opinion Promoting the damage of cultural sites is as likely to generate support for so-called Islamic State as it is to lead to negative reaction, researchers have found. published on: 23 August 2018 Putting data to work Steve Caughey, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data discusses how investment in data analytics and visualisation can provide immediate returns. published on: 21 August 2018 How upskilling can help your business benefit from your own data Steve Caughey, newly-appointed Director of the National Innovation Centre for Data explains how they are working to help organisations gain the skills they need to obtain insight from their data. published on: 20 August 2018 Comment: Is the tide turning against ticket touts? Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses changes in the secondary selling market. published on: 17 August 2018 Tombola – bingo with an Italian flavour on Tyneside For more than 20 years a group has quietly been bringing a little bit of la Dolce Vita to a very British pastime. published on: 17 August 2018 Chemical engineering experts toast student business success Europe’s first student-run microbrewery is recruiting brewers ready for the new term. published on: 16 August 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ to lead the UK’s research into energy networks Ãå±±½ûµØ has been awarded £5 million to build a national research hub that will help transform the UK’s energy network. published on: 16 August 2018 Master of Fine Art Degree Show 2018 Exciting new work by postgraduate artists on show from 24 August to 8 September published on: 16 August 2018 Releasing our inner jellyfish Ancient mucus genes dating back to our time as a jellyfish could be key in our quest for new antibiotics. published on: 16 August 2018 Boost for Arts and Humanities PhD students Places for 335 postgraduate students studying 28 different disciplines announced by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. published on: 15 August 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ graduate makes a bold statement with a fashion start-up A fashion start-up company is proving a perfect fit for a Ãå±±½ûµØ entrepreneur who has entered the vintage clothing market. published on: 14 August 2018 Exhibition bytes into the history of computers Sixty years on from the creation of the first computing lab at Ãå±±½ûµØ, a special exhibition will highlight some of the ground-breaking IT developments that have since taken place. published on: 13 August 2018 Setting the benchmark for smart cities A new report provides the UK’s first overview of how digital technologies are creating the country’s smartest city. published on: 10 August 2018 Kidney cancer's developmental source revealed In the first experiment of its kind, scientists have revealed the precise identity of cancer cells of the most common childhood and adult kidney cancers. published on: 9 August 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ climate scientist given international honour A Ãå±±½ûµØ scientist has been given international recognition for her outstanding contribution to climate science. published on: 9 August 2018 'Jam jar farm’ events will highlight how to grow more food in cities Innovations that could help us grow more food in cities will be the focus of a new hands-on exhibition in Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 9 August 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ researchers working with Parliament Experts awarded fellowships with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) published on: 9 August 2018 Comment: Why music hasn't had its defining #Metoo moment yet Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at why the music industry hasn't had a Weinstein or Cosby style watershed. published on: 9 August 2018 ‘One Planet’ research and teaching hub launched New facilities that will bring together geologists, biologists, chemists and archaeologists to address one of the greatest challenges our graduates face, are being launched at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 7 August 2018 The starch risk to teeth An examination of research on oral health, commissioned by the WHO, has indicated that for oral health we should stick to whole grain carbohydrates and avoid processed ones, especially if sweet. published on: 7 August 2018 Comment: The claim that Tesla won’t need rescuing is for the birds Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Price says that despite reporting improved revenues, Tesla still faces significant financial and operational trouble. published on: 6 August 2018 New app is a recipe for success Ãå±±½ûµØ experts have cooked up a new app to help people learn languages. published on: 3 August 2018 ‘Rebooting’ insulin-producing cells key to Type 2 diabetes remission A landmark trial has revealed further important insights into exactly how weight loss can put Type 2 diabetes into remission. published on: 2 August 2018 Comment: Voter ID election pilot Dr Alistair Clark and Dr Toby S James discuss how the largest ever survey on electoral integrity at UK polling stations suggest local election pilot was unnecessary and ineffective. published on: 1 August 2018 What will your future look like? Student puts the pieces together Invention by Ãå±±½ûµØ student helps find the answers published on: 1 August 2018 New centre for learning and teaching inspired by an oystershell A £35m Ãå±±½ûµØ building taking shape on Ãå±±½ûµØ Helix has been designed to reflect the site’s unusual past. published on: 1 August 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ-led social mobility partnership welcomes new member An innovative, national scheme which supports under-represented groups getting into leading universities is to expand. published on: 1 August 2018 Voices from region’s shipbuilding past sought for history project Voices from a historic campaign to save the North East’s shipyards are being sought in a bid to remember the real life experiences of those involved. published on: 1 August 2018