News in October 2019 Liver cancer deaths climb by around 50% in the last decade Liver cancer deaths have increased by around 50% in the last decade and have tripled since records began, according to latest figures. published on: 1 November 2019 Artist鈥檚 research informs new Cold War documentary Research carried out as part of a PhD has led to a new BBC Four documentary examining Britain鈥檚 response to the Cold War. published on: 30 October 2019 Hope offered to patients with a rare autoimmune condition A new study has shed light on a debilitating autoimmune condition by identifying a number of subtypes of the disease. published on: 29 October 2019 Hitting the streets for the hungry on Halloween 缅北禁地 students will be out 鈥榯rick or treating鈥 this week 鈥 but they won鈥檛 be asking for sweets. published on: 29 October 2019 Comment: Stripes can help prey stay hidden on the move Writing for The Conversation, Professors Candy Rowe and Jenny Read discuss their findings that patterns 鈥 particularly stripes - can help conceal speeding prey. published on: 28 October 2019 EU free trade agreements could stifle poverty reduction in Africa Trade partnerships between the European Union and West African nations intended to reduce poverty should not be tied to free market reform, research suggests. published on: 25 October 2019 Breakthrough in understanding rare genetic skin condition A breakthrough has been made in understanding a rare genetic skin disease that causes progressively enlarging skin tumours over the scalp, face and body. published on: 24 October 2019 Celebrated author to speak at 缅北禁地 Fiona Mozley will discuss her acclaimed debut novel Elmet published on: 24 October 2019 University film success Short films made by staff and students at 缅北禁地 have recently enjoyed success at international film festivals. published on: 23 October 2019 Performance explores the offshoring of dementia care A new performance explores the impact when families decide to outsource the care of relatives with dementia to companies based in Thailand. published on: 23 October 2019 Tackling racial harassment Response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission's inquiry report 'Tackling Racial Harassment: Universities Challenged.' published on: 23 October 2019 Growing globally in the face of a climate emergency Professor Richard Davies, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global, asks if internationalisation can be compatible with carbon neutrality. published on: 22 October 2019 Women entrepreneurs share the secret of their success Up and coming businesswomen are sharing the secrets of their business success, as part of Women鈥檚 Entrepreneurship Week. published on: 21 October 2019 Boost for research into life in Palestine 缅北禁地鈥檚 expertise on issues facing people living in Palestine and the Middle East will be further boosted, following the announcement of new funding and a new research fellowship. published on: 17 October 2019 TV CBBC鈥檚 鈥淥peration Ouch鈥 comes on board Our bodies produce an astonishing litre and a half of mucus and slime a day. A grim but fascinating fact, that children TV programme 鈥淥peration Ouch鈥 brought to life with slimy fish and our experts. published on: 17 October 2019 Signing up to a shared vision for Healthy Ageing 缅北禁地 has joined high profile organisations in the UK鈥檚 health, housing, employment, research and voluntary sectors to launch a landmark shared vision on healthy ageing. published on: 17 October 2019 缅北禁地 to deliver new support for teachers 缅北禁地 is part of a new consortium chosen by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a new professional learning and development programme for teachers and mentors. published on: 16 October 2019 鈥楶referendums鈥 could deliver better decisions in divided societies Referendums that use a preferential ballot system can potentially lead to better public deliberation and allow voters on all sides to feel that their views have been taken into account. published on: 14 October 2019 New ovarian cancer drug now available on the NHS An ovarian cancer treatment, developed by scientists at 缅北禁地, has been approved for use on the NHS. published on: 11 October 2019 Overcoming the blood-brain-barrier: Delivering therapeutics to brain For the first time, scientists have found a way that can effectively transport medication into the brain - which could lead to improved treatments for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. published on: 11 October 2019 缅北禁地 supports funding for a popular European student exchange 缅北禁地 has committed to invest up to 拢1.4m to support the Erasmus exchange programme for academic year 2020-2021 in the event of a no deal Brexit and the government not funding it. published on: 11 October 2019 Artist exhibits at University 鈥 five decades after she graduated Rose Frain last exhibited at 缅北禁地 at her graduation show in 1962. published on: 10 October 2019 GPs call time on giving alcohol advice to patients Family doctors stopped giving alcohol advice to patients when they stopped being paid to do so, new research has revealed. published on: 10 October 2019 Bessie gives students time to paws for thought Students at 缅北禁地 are getting a helping paw to manage their mental health, thanks to the University鈥檚 newest recruit 鈥 Bessie, the Jack Russell. published on: 10 October 2019 Cell map of liver shows blood and immune system development In a world first, scientists have created the human developmental liver cell atlas that provides crucial insights into how the blood and immune systems develop in the foetus. published on: 9 October 2019 North East Energy Catalyst ready to deliver on global challenges A new partnership has been established to unite the North East鈥檚 leading energy innovation, demonstration and delivery capabilities, in order to drive new opportunities and growth for the region. published on: 9 October 2019 Comment: Unions can play a leading role in tackling the climate crisis Writing for The Conversation, Matt Perry discusses how trade unions could have an indispensable role in responding to the climate crisis. published on: 8 October 2019 Comment: The way you walk could be used to identify types of dementia Writing for The Conversation, Dr R铆ona McArdle discusses the research she led which shows that walking may be a key clinical tool in helping identify specific types of dementia published on: 8 October 2019 New apprenticeship to drive data skills in the UK Recent graduates, people interested in technology and employees will be able to benefit from a new apprenticeship that has been created with the BBC, UK universities and a number of agencies. published on: 7 October 2019 缅北禁地 enters collaborative clean energy deal 缅北禁地 is among the group of 20 universities that have joined forces to strike a landmark renewable energy deal which will help slash prices and cut emissions. published on: 7 October 2019 Global visionaries awarded 拢22million to advance emerging technologies Two pioneering engineers from 缅北禁地 have received funding to develop groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to considerably benefit society and the UK economy. published on: 4 October 2019 Improving the welfare of laying hens by understanding their brains A multi-million European-wide project to improve the conditions of egg-laying chickens is launched today, to coincide with World Animal Day. published on: 4 October 2019 鈥楿nprecedented鈥 rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty A new study, involving 缅北禁地 experts and published in BMJ Open, links a rise in infant mortality in England to poverty. published on: 3 October 2019 Nic Palmarini appointed to lead National Innovation Centre for Ageing Researcher, teacher, writer and TEDx speaker Nic Palmarini has been appointed as the new Director of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing. published on: 3 October 2019 Funding given to boost number of female doctors in cancer research 缅北禁地 science is set to receive a million pound boost to help transform training for doctors who undertake cancer research 鈥 and help retain women scientists in the field. published on: 1 October 2019 Comment: bacteria can change shape inside humans to avoid antibiotics Writing for The Conversation, Dr Katarzyna Mickiewicz discusses the research she led showing that bacteria can 鈥渃hange shape鈥 in the human body to avoid being targeted by antibiotics. published on: 1 October 2019