News in September 2019 How the changing course of the Coquet could prevent flooding A 3-D model of how a Northumberland river has changed course over the past 150 years is helping scientists better understand the risk of it flooding in the future. published on: 27 January 2020 Comment: Abbey Road at 50 shows how pop music grew up in the 1960s Writing for The Conversation, Adam Behr discusses the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' Abbey Road. published on: 30 September 2019 New book tells the story of ‘the best MP Scotland never had’ A Glasgow shipbuilder who rose from poverty to become one of the most celebrated figures of the Upper Clyde shipyard ‘work-in’ is remembered in a new book. published on: 30 September 2019 New season of Insights public lectures starts A new season of Insights public lectures starts next month with another varied programme of talks covering a range of topical issues. published on: 27 September 2019 Human kidney map charts our growing immune defense The first cell atlas of the human kidney’s immune system has been created after scientists mapped nearly 70,000 individual kidney cells from early life and adults. published on: 26 September 2019 Patient Information - new skin cancer test Many people have been prompted to get in touch thanks to recent media coverage, so we have put together this email which contains information which we hope will help. published on: 26 September 2019 First melanoma test identifies those at low risk of cancer spreading ITV Tyne Tees presenter Pam Royle, is one of the first to try a new test developed by Ãå±±½ûµØ which predicts whether her skin cancer is likely to return. published on: 26 September 2019 Working together in our commitment to address global challenges Ãå±±½ûµØ and the University of Groningen reaffirmed their long-standing partnership and commitment to climate change action with a high-profile visit. published on: 26 September 2019 Cause of antibiotic resistance identified Scientists have confirmed for the first time that bacteria can change form to avoid being detected by antibiotics in the human body. published on: 26 September 2019 Ditch the delicate wash cycle to save our seas Delicate wash cycles in washing machines found to release more plastic microfibres than other cycles. published on: 26 September 2019 Minimum pricing policy has cut spending on alcohol in Scotland The introduction of minimum unit pricing in Scotland appears to have been successful in reducing the amount of alcohol purchased and, by inference, consumption by households. published on: 25 September 2019 10 year celebration for NUMed Malaysia An energetic lion dance and traditional drumming have formed part of the celebrations to mark a decade of teaching at our international campus, Ãå±±½ûµØ Medicine Malaysia. published on: 24 September 2019 New advice for universities and students on the dangers of initiations Universities UK, in collaboration with Ãå±±½ûµØ, has today launched a briefing to raise awareness of the dangers of initiations and excessive alcohol consumption among students. published on: 23 September 2019 10 year celebration for NUMed Malaysia Students, staff and alumni are coming together to celebrate a decade of teaching at our international campus, Ãå±±½ûµØ Medicine Malaysia (NUMed). published on: 20 September 2019 Study shows importance of staying physically active A new study highlights the negative health effects of even short periods of physical inactivity and stresses the importance of staying physically active. published on: 20 September 2019 New climate emergency writer-in-residence role created Ãå±±½ûµØ partners with New Writing North for creative collaboration published on: 20 September 2019 Two new leading universities join national widening access scheme Realising Opportunities, the Ãå±±½ûµØ-led collaboration of leading research intensive universities, has announced that Lancaster and Loughborough Universities have joined the partnership. published on: 19 September 2019 Ãå±±½ûµØ moves up in employability ranking Ãå±±½ûµØ has been ranked among the best institutions in the world at engaging with employers. published on: 19 September 2019 Comment: Israel elections: who women vote for and how it’s shifting Writing for The Conversation, Einat Gedalya-Lavy discusses female political leadership in Israel, ahead of elections this month. published on: 16 September 2019 Why stripes hide moving prey Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ have shown that patterns – particularly stripes which are easy to spot when an animal is still - can also help conceal speeding prey. published on: 12 September 2019 It’s all a blur…..why stripes hide moving prey Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ have shown that patterns – particularly stripes which are easy to spot when an animal is still - can also help conceal speeding prey. published on: 12 September 2019 University welcomes announcement of post-study work visa Ãå±±½ûµØ has welcomed the announcement that a new post-study work visa would allow international students to work in the UK for two years after graduation published on: 12 September 2019 University offers new scholarships for asylum seekers and refugees Ãå±±½ûµØ has introduced a new scholarship scheme specifically for asylum-seekers and refugees who wish to study at the University. published on: 12 September 2019 Experts urge Government to get ahead on brain-computer technology Experts urge Government to launch an investigation into neural interface technologies for innovation and to allow the public to shape the field, which could transform medicine and human interaction. published on: 10 September 2019 Personalised treatments in fighting childhood cancer Genomic medicine is advancing towards every day clinical practice in tackling childhood cancer, according to Ãå±±½ûµØ experts. published on: 9 September 2019 Diplomatic visits boosts links between Ãå±±½ûµØ and China Ãå±±½ûµØ and China have celebrated their long-standing partnership with a visit by the Consul General. published on: 6 September 2019 Building connections (and weather stations) with DataJam NE Nine weather stations are being launched across the region in a bid to improve the information given to firefighters and help them prepare for the emergencies they might face. published on: 4 September 2019 Comment: Human-animal hybrids: China is leading a split in research Writing for The Conversation, David Lawrence discusses the progress made in groundbreaking but contentious biological research involving genetic engineering and human-animal hybrids. published on: 3 September 2019 Hatton Gallery brings work of American Pop Artist to Ãå±±½ûµØ This autumn Hatton Gallery presents the work of one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997). published on: 2 September 2019