News in March 2019 University to invest cancer drug IP earning into research and teaching Ãå±±½ûµØ has announced the sale of part of its holdings in an ovarian cancer drug which came out of research initiated and developed at the University. published on: 1 April 2019 Expert in ageing receives damehood World-leading ageing expert, Professor Louise Robinson, has received her damehood from Prince William. published on: 29 March 2019 Elite Business School’s success with top accreditation Ãå±±½ûµØ Business School has again been given the stamp of approval by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the highest standard of achievement in business education. published on: 29 March 2019 Promising lung cancer treatment available on the NHS A new immunotherapy drug that can reduce the risk of death in some lung cancer patients by a third is now available on the NHS in England. published on: 28 March 2019 New research aims to transform study of eight hundred years of Rome An international, interdisciplinary team led by Ãå±±½ûµØ's Professor Ian Haynes aims to revolutionise understanding of Rome and its place in the transformation of the Mediterranean World. published on: 28 March 2019 Cities under pressure Cities to swelter as planners face unenviable trade-off between tackling climate change and quality of life, new research has shown. published on: 28 March 2019 Leading the way Ãå±±½ûµØ becomes the first university in England to provide free sanitary care for students. published on: 27 March 2019 Overland migration of Arctic Terns revealed Data from a landmark study of the world’s longest migrating seabird reveals how overland migration is an integral part of their amazing journey. published on: 25 March 2019 Poetry in motion to encourage mobility and drive wellbeing Moving poetry has hit the road as part of a creative project to promote inclusivity amongst city residents. published on: 22 March 2019 Links with community and business to build a strong chain The North East Cluster for Healthy Ageing and Independent Living (NE-CHAIN) has won early-stage funding from UK Research and Innovation to cultivate the ageing market in Ãå±±½ûµØ and the North East. published on: 21 March 2019 World’s best poets lined up for fifth Ãå±±½ûµØ Poetry Festival This year’s Ãå±±½ûµØ Poetry Festival programme will be launched this Thursday with performances by two of 2019’s most dynamic new poets. published on: 20 March 2019 New Labour’s policies reduced inequalities in infant mortality rates The gap in infant mortality rates between English local authorities narrowed between 1999-2010, but that trend has been reversed since 2011 – perhaps as a result of austerity. published on: 19 March 2019 Low quality work influences what young people want out of a job Young people in precarious or unsecure work, including temporary or zero-hour contracts, value ‘extrinsic’ work values such as pay and security less than those who have a permanent job. published on: 19 March 2019 Ãå±±½ûµØ academic investigates How to Go Viral on BBC4 Professor Richard Clay looks at the world of internet memes in new documentary. published on: 15 March 2019 When good neighbours become good friends Household of six scoops the Best Neighbour On Campus Award for their exemplary behaviour. published on: 12 March 2019 High scores for international student satisfaction at Ãå±±½ûµØ A leading student survey reveals that nine out of 10 international students are satisfied with Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 11 March 2019 Tricks of the trade – how slick websites and apps make borrowing easy Payday loan companies design their websites and apps specifically to stop users dropping out of the application process, research led by Ãå±±½ûµØ experts has revealed. published on: 7 March 2019 Remission of Type 2 diabetes restores pancreas function New research has revealed that insulin-producing beta cells begin working again in people who are in remission of Type 2 diabetes. published on: 6 March 2019 Weight loss puts Type 2 diabetes into remission for at least two years More than a third of people with Type 2 diabetes who took part in a weight management programme delivered by the NHS through GP surgeries remain free of diabetes two years later. published on: 6 March 2019 New app helps managers take a leap into leadership Research by an expert at Ãå±±½ûµØ has been used as the basis of a new app that helps managers develop and refine their leadership style. published on: 6 March 2019 Podcast offers audiences a chance to see the city through new eyes A Ãå±±½ûµØ academic has contributed to a free piece of theatre that audiences can experience whenever and wherever they like. published on: 5 March 2019 How the humble marigold outsmarts a devastating tomato pest Scientists have revealed for the first time the natural weapon used by marigolds to protect tomato plants against destructive whiteflies. published on: 1 March 2019