News in December 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ experts receive New Year Honours Ãå±±½ûµØ experts in the field of ageing and cancer have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours. published on: 28 December 2018 Helix building named in honour of social reformer and abolitionist A £35m Ãå±±½ûµØ building has been named after world-renowned activist-author Frederick Douglass. published on: 20 December 2018 Singing on high Robins drop the low notes in the presence of wind turbines published on: 20 December 2018 Comment: Banning trophy hunting imports won’t save wildlife Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niki Rust argues that the call for banning trophy hunting imports into the UK is misguided. published on: 19 December 2018 Experts identify ‘tipping point’ in tree disease outbreaks New models which can predict the critical point at which plant pests and diseases shift from being a localised problem to a major outbreak could help us in our fight to save the world’s woodlands. published on: 18 December 2018 Lindisfarne’s Christmas gift to help children with cancer Legendary North East folk rock band Lindisfarne are using their traditional Christmas Shows to raise vital funds and awareness for paediatric oncology research at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 18 December 2018 Lost lander returns Missing ocean monitoring instrument found after five years at sea. published on: 18 December 2018 Treatment shown to improve the odds against bone marrow cancer Hope has emerged for patients with a serious type of bone marrow cancer as new research into a therapeutic drug has revealed improved outcomes and survival rates. published on: 14 December 2018 Driving with dementia - new guidance for doctors New guidance on when people living with dementia should stop driving has been published to support doctors and other health care professionals. published on: 13 December 2018 Comment: How the destruction of Palmyra played out on Twitter Writing for The Conversation, Dr Emma Cunliffe and Professor Luigi Curini discuss the reaction on Twitter to Islamic State's destruction of the ruins at Palmyra. published on: 12 December 2018 Green energy revolution unfolds It is a small hole in the East End of Glasgow, but it has the potential to make the area the world centre for research into geothermal energy. published on: 11 December 2018 New guide aims to improve toilet provision for disabled people Disabled people in Northumberland could benefit from a new guide that aims to encourage organisations to make their toilets more accessible and available for people to use. published on: 11 December 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s largest accommodation site officially opens Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s newest and largest accommodation site has welcomed its first student residents. published on: 10 December 2018 Very low calorie diets trialled by NHS to tackle diabetes Hundreds of thousands of people will receive NHS help to battle obesity and Type 2 diabetes under radical action set out by Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England. published on: 7 December 2018 Community Impact Award for positive work in the community The University and its Students' Union have been recognised with a Community Impact Award for their work in improving student-resident relationships in the city. published on: 6 December 2018 State pension age rises causing huge uncertainty for older workers Older workers, particularly women, are living increasingly precarious lives because they are being forced to remain working in physically demanding and sometimes insecure jobs. published on: 6 December 2018 Ãå±±½ûµØ recognised in UK’s Best Breakthroughs List A campaign celebrating universities achievements of some of the world’s most important discoveries launches today with work at Ãå±±½ûµØ in the UK’s Best Breakthroughs List. published on: 6 December 2018 Accelerator to support new businesses in ageing launched A new accelerator programme aimed at businesses with the potential to develop solutions to the challenges faced by an ageing population has been launched. published on: 5 December 2018 Government urged to stay on course with energy drinks ban Academics who have warned about the dangers of energy drinks are urging the Government to press ahead with proposals to restrict the sale of them to children, following the publication of an inquiry. published on: 5 December 2018 UK team set to take on the world in Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE final A team of North East-based subsea engineering experts are preparing to represent the UK in the final of the prestigious $7m Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE competition to map the sea floor. published on: 5 December 2018 Showcasing the region’s strengths in Boston A US trade mission built around the North East’s expertise in ageing, nutrition, digital, science and tech heads to Boston to build strategic partnerships and show the region as a place to invest. published on: 4 December 2018