News in 2020 New Years Honours for University colleagues University colleagues have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours. published on: 31 December 2020 Cup of tea brightens the day and the mind If you鈥檙e enjoying a cup of tea and mince pie this festive season, you may be refreshing more than your palate, as research shows a good brew improves the attention span in those over 85-years-old. published on: 29 December 2020 New Ubisoft scholarships for Black students in Computer Science Ubisoft announced an initiative with 缅北禁地 to encourage and promote the inclusion of more people of colour in the UK games industry at the first UK Black Game Pros Mixer event. published on: 11 December 2020 Scientists call for a robust goal for species Scientists urge that a clear, unambiguous goal for preventing human-induced species extinctions and stabilising populations must be front and centre in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. published on: 10 December 2020 Children with cystic fibrosis suffer mild illness from Covid-19 Children with cystic fibrosis who do not have pre-existing severe lung damage have mild or asymptomatic illness when infected with Covid-19, a new study has revealed. published on: 9 December 2020 North hit harder by both Covid-19 and Spanish flu pandemic Northern England, which was worst hit by the first wave of coronavirus, also suffered more than the South during the Spanish flu outbreak more than 100 years ago, according to new research. published on: 7 December 2020 Prestigious position for Head of Pharmacy Head of the School of Pharmacy has been appointed the chair of a national society to lead its Education and Standards Committee. published on: 4 December 2020 Comment: Don鈥檛 say goodbye to Zoom yet Writing for The Conversation, Professor Abigail Marks and colleagues discuss their research which highlighted that most people want to get back to the office, but not for the full week. published on: 4 December 2020 First Stephen Lawrence bursaries awarded to students Students Sumaiya Aziz and Hooman Valizadeh are the first 缅北禁地 architecture undergraduates to be awarded Stephen Lawrence bursaries. published on: 3 December 2020 Project looks at impact of working from home A project led by 缅北禁地 is helping to understand how the shift to full-time home-based working is impacting the relationship between work and home life. published on: 2 December 2020 Toddler toolkit to identify speech & language delay Health visitors across England are to be trained to use a toolkit which can identify very young children with speech, language and communication problems. published on: 1 December 2020 Comment: The latest in Cambodia鈥檚 slide to autocracy Writing for The Conversation, Professor Rhona Smith discusses the situation in Cambodia. published on: 30 November 2020 Research will look at impact of Covid-19 on where we live Researchers from the North East selected to take part in a programme on understanding the impact of COVID-19 on service change and health inequalities. published on: 29 November 2020 缅北禁地 to work in partnership with Swiss train-builder 缅北禁地 and Swiss train-builder, Stadler, have formally agreed to work together on a range of initiatives, signing a 鈥榤emorandum of understanding鈥� (MoU) to endorse their partnership. published on: 26 November 2020 Covid-19 testing to be offered to all 缅北禁地 students Thousands of students at 缅北禁地 will be tested for Covid-19 as part of a mass operation to reduce the risk of them spreading the virus when they travel home for the winter break. published on: 26 November 2020 Project looks at links between poultry and antimicrobial resistance 缅北禁地 is co-leading an international project to better understand how changes in poultry production and consumption are affecting the rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). published on: 20 November 2020 缅北禁地 experts join climate change panel Two 缅北禁地 experts have been appointed to advise on efforts to tackle climate change in the North East. published on: 20 November 2020 鈥楩irst of its kind鈥� clinical trial to help lung cancer patients A group of scientists have been awarded 拢900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer. published on: 19 November 2020 Exploring pharmacists鈥� role in spotting early signs of oral cancer Region-wide study unveiled during Mouth Cancer Action Month published on: 18 November 2020 Breakthrough in childhood brain cancer will save lives A scientific breakthrough has enabled experts to predict relapse in a common childhood cancer and means doctors can tailor treatment for each individual child and improve prognosis. published on: 18 November 2020 缅北禁地 recognised as global climate leader 缅北禁地 has been named a global 'climate leader' for its efforts to become carbon neutral by 2030. published on: 18 November 2020 Comment: Why Boris Johnson will be relieved there's a new US President Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the relationship between Donald Trump and Boris Johnson. published on: 16 November 2020 缅北禁地 acquires Zero Carbon Futures The acquisition will complement the university鈥檚 research strength in electric vehicles and transport. published on: 13 November 2020 Sustainability boost for UK's chemical industry 缅北禁地 is supporting a new Government push to revolutionise the way resources are managed in the UK鈥檚 拢32bn chemical industry to build a greener, more efficient economy. published on: 11 November 2020 COVID-19 report reveals major hit to the North鈥檚 health and economy The North has been hit harder than the rest of the country during Covid-19 and this has increased inequality in England, a new study involving 缅北禁地 has revealed. published on: 11 November 2020 Research project will address 鈥榟idden impact鈥� of COVID-19 pandemic An international team involving geographers at 缅北禁地 is to look at the impact of COVID-19 on illegal sand mining in the Vietnamese Mekong delta. published on: 5 November 2020 Prestigious prize for study into liver cancer diagnosis and treatment Leading academics at 缅北禁地 have won a prestigious 2020 Newton Prize for their international study into liver cancer. published on: 4 November 2020 Call for money spent on test and trace to be given to local services A group of doctors is calling on the government to divert the hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on the failing COVID-19 national test and trace scheme into local health services. published on: 28 October 2020 New centre to address challenges of digital citizenship A new 拢9M research centre that will allow citizens across the country to grasp the possibilities of the digital revolution has been announced. published on: 28 October 2020 Pet cemeteries reveal rise of belief in pet afterlife Analysis of pet cemeteries by a 缅北禁地 academic suggests that belief in a pet afterlife has risen since the Victorian era. published on: 27 October 2020 Sewage research signals early warning of coronavirus outbreaks A project involving experts at 缅北禁地 is successfully detecting traces of coronavirus in sewage, providing an early warning for local outbreaks across the country. published on: 23 October 2020 Scientists call for a 鈥榮afety net鈥� to tackle the decline in nature A 鈥榮afety net鈥� made up of multiple, interlinked and ambitious goals is needed to tackle nature鈥檚 alarming decline. published on: 23 October 2020 Research to understand the spread of COVID-19 on public transport Researchers at 缅北禁地 are involved in a study to understand the risks of COVID-19 transmission on public transport and to identify the best measures to control it. published on: 22 October 2020 New local testing site opens at 缅北禁地 A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Castle Leazes Car Park, 缅北禁地. published on: 21 October 2020 Crowd-sourcing optogenetics data to tackle neurological diseases Around the world, some 50 million people have epilepsy. It鈥檚 one of the most common neurological diseases globally, characterised by recurrent seizures in part or all of the body. published on: 21 October 2020 缅北禁地 wins award for producing vital PPE 缅北禁地 wins Dynamites20Award for the GetPPE-NCL initiative. published on: 16 October 2020 Future Leaders Fellowships for 缅北禁地 academics Innovative new ways of researching epilepsy and eye disorders will be led by 缅北禁地鈥檚 two new Future Leaders Fellows. published on: 15 October 2020 Comment: The anatomy of a Covid-19 conspiracy theory Writing for The Conversation, Dr Wasim Ahmed discusses how the pandemic has fuelled the #FilmYourHospital conspiracy theory. published on: 15 October 2020 Students map the city while staying safe Students working towards the BEng Geospatial Surveying and Mapping and Geographic Information Science degree courses are taking part in fieldwork with a difference this year. published on: 15 October 2020 Medical students staying safe Medical students know all too well the importance of staying safe during the pandemic and those in the later years have been working safely on clinical placements for weeks. published on: 14 October 2020 Sketching opens up the city for new architecture students Stage 1 Architecture students have been safely arriving on campus for the This City drawing task, where they sketch buildings and structures in 缅北禁地. published on: 14 October 2020 Project to reveal fate of tyre particles in the ocean A new study involving experts from 缅北禁地 aims to assess an until now hidden form of marine litter and show the effects it could have on our seas. published on: 9 October 2020 Comment: Students must be protected from China's national security law Writing for The Conversation, Dr Michael Richardson says students and academics studying China must be allowed freedom of expression. published on: 7 October 2020 New scholarship announced to support Black British students 缅北禁地 is one of the first universities to sign up to offering a new scholarship for disadvantaged Black British students. published on: 7 October 2020 缅北禁地 marks Black History Month Virtual Insights lecture will look at slavery and the British Empire. published on: 29 September 2020 Amidst a Covid cases increase, here鈥檚 what R means to us Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Chris Day describes 缅北禁地's response to the rise in Covid cases seen in the region and across the UK. published on: 22 September 2020 Open Letter from 缅北禁地 and Northumbria Universities As we prepare to welcome our students back, we wanted to share some of the steps we are putting in place to ensure their safe return to our campuses, our city and the surrounding areas. published on: 17 September 2020 Operation Oak extended to cover every night of the week 缅北禁地 and Northumbria Universities are working with Northumbria Police to increase the number of high visibility patrols in residential areas with high student density. published on: 17 September 2020 Influencing health and tackling inequalities Funding has been given to pilot a new national scheme that will enable Local Authorities to rapidly evaluate work, aiming to improve health and tackle inequalities in their areas. published on: 11 September 2020 Reducing self-harm and suicide in autistic adults Researchers are inviting partner organisations and charities to work with them to help shape and progress a study to develop new ways of reducing self-harm and suicide in autistic adults. published on: 11 September 2020 Diagnosis of neurological diseases to benefit from AI Cutting edge Artificial Intelligence technology for diagnosing neurological disease such as Parkinson鈥檚 and Alzheimer鈥檚 from eye scans will be tested and scaled in the NHS. published on: 10 September 2020 At least 28 extinctions prevented by conservation action Conservation action has prevented the global extinction of at least 28 bird and mammal species since 1993, a study led by 缅北禁地 and BirdLife International has shown. published on: 10 September 2020 Comment: Government algorithms are undermining democracy Writing for The Conversation, Mhairi Aitken suggests that the design of government algorithms should be opened up to the people. published on: 9 September 2020 Seaweed, Slime and Socks: The Science behind the Suds An enzyme released by bacteria living on seaweed is being used by scientists to revolutionise the way we wash. published on: 8 September 2020 缅北禁地 excels in a leading guide of global universities 缅北禁地 has been ranked among the world鈥檚 top universities by an influential Higher Education guide. published on: 2 September 2020 Thousands to benefit from 缅北禁地 diabetes research Thousands of people can now access NHS soup and shake weight-loss plans to tackle type 2 diabetes, based on research by 缅北禁地. published on: 1 September 2020 Understanding the link between hearing loss and dementia Scientists have developed a new theory as to how hearing loss may cause dementia and believe that tackling this sensory impairment early may help to prevent the disease. published on: 1 September 2020 Helping older people stay in their homes for longer A project to help older people retain independence and stay connected with their families has received support from UK Research and Innovation鈥檚 industrial strategy challenge fund for healthy ageing. published on: 28 August 2020 National effort by immunologists to search for answers on COVID-19 Experts at 缅北禁地 are part of a national consortium to answer questions on how COVID-19 affects the body鈥檚 immune system to help develop better diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. published on: 28 August 2020 Reduction in social distancing guidance opens up cities to pedestrians The change in social distancing rules to one metre plus has made towns and cities in England on average over 40% more accessible to pedestrians, new research has revealed. published on: 26 August 2020 Good animal welfare helps lab mice overcome bad things in life Research has revealed that anxious and depressed laboratory mice are more disappointed when something bad happens, but their low mood has no effect on how elated they are when something good happens. published on: 26 August 2020 New research highlights what farmers want from new peatland strategy New research suggests the planned peatland grant scheme needs to ensure that farmers and land managers have the right level of funding and greater control than previous schemes in order to succeed. published on: 24 August 2020 New COVID-19 test centre opens in 缅北禁地 A new centre to provide rapid access to COVID-19 tests is being opened in 缅北禁地鈥檚 West End. published on: 21 August 2020 Earliest art in British Isles discovered in Jersey Prehistoric societies in the British Isles were creating artistic designs on rock as long ago as the late Ice Age, archaeologists have confirmed. published on: 19 August 2020 Innovative measures needed to safeguard elections during COVID-19 A 缅北禁地 political expert is among the authors that have contributed to a new briefing which considers how to hold elections during the current COVID-19 pandemic. published on: 19 August 2020 Shakespeare expert wins coveted prize for 鈥榠mpressive鈥� first book A 缅北禁地 expert on Shakespeare has won the coveted Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe Book Award 2020. published on: 19 August 2020 'You've ruined my life': How our sector may help ride A-level storm Alison Shaw, Professor of Practice for Student Success and Progression and ex-Secondary Headteacher, says how the sector may help students and the system ride the qualifications storm published on: 19 August 2020 Top academics shortlisted for prestigious Newton Prize Leading academics at 缅北禁地 have been shortlisted for the 2020 Newton Prize for their international study into liver cancer. published on: 17 August 2020 Novel organ preservation device to reduce transplant waiting list A novel system that preserves the condition of donor organs for longer, is easy to transport and affordable, has been developed by 缅北禁地 and 缅北禁地 Hospital Trust spin-out, ScubaTx鈩�. published on: 12 August 2020 Enzyme discovered in the gut could lead to new disease biomarker Enzymes used by bacteria to break down mucus in the gut could provide a useful biomarker for intestinal diseases, according to new research. published on: 11 August 2020 鈥淐atastrophic economic impact鈥� ahead without Government policy support Leading voices in women鈥檚 enterprise say that current Government policy has failed to recognise the additional challenges faced by millions of women-led businesses. published on: 11 August 2020 How are teenagers coping with 'lockdown life'? Researchers want to speak to 13-17 year olds from the North East about their experiences of 鈥榣ockdown life鈥�, as part of a study into how young people have been affected by COVID-19. published on: 10 August 2020 India-UK team tackles antimicrobial resistance spread in waterways British and Indian experts are to investigate the impact that releasing antibiotics from manufacturing into India鈥檚 waterways has on the spread of potentially fatal drug-resistant infections. published on: 6 August 2020 National recognition for 缅北禁地鈥檚 teaching excellence For the second year in a row, three 缅北禁地 academics have been elected as National Teaching Fellows, at the same time the University has won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence. published on: 6 August 2020 Professor Sin茅ad Morrissey awarded top poetry honour The Director of the 缅北禁地 Centre for Literary Arts has been awarded Gda艅sk鈥檚 European Poet of Freedom Literary Award 2020. published on: 5 August 2020 North East academic entrepreneurs set for 拢1.7m funding boost Northern Accelerator has launched a new 拢1.7m seed investment fund that aims to grow the region鈥檚 economy by building on its successful record of creating innovative spin-out businesses. published on: 5 August 2020 Leading scientist receives prestigious award A world-leading medical scientist has been recognised for his pioneering work into the understanding of mitochondrial disease. published on: 4 August 2020 Alumni Day of Action goes online An environmentally-focussed day of events has been announced for 缅北禁地鈥檚 first-ever digital Alumni Day of Action and Convocation. published on: 3 August 2020 North of Tyne backs scientists in green revolution The North of Tyne Combined Authority is backing the scientists of the future with plans to boost green technology and manufacturing in 缅北禁地, North Tyneside and Northumberland. published on: 3 August 2020 Project to develop 5G-connected automated vehicles given funding A pilot project to develop autonomous heavy goods vehicles has received a funding boost to test how high-speed connectivity can improve transport and logistics. published on: 3 August 2020 缅北禁地 language app helps families during lockdown Information about Linguacuisine has been distributed to 9,000 缅北禁地 families as part of the Best Summer Ever programme. published on: 29 July 2020 Comment: Back in Black at 40 鈥� establishing rock bands as brands Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr examines the impact of AC/DC's Back in Black. published on: 28 July 2020 Comment: Peter Green: Fleetwood Mac founder leaves brilliant legacy Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks back at the career of the influential guitarist. published on: 27 July 2020 Mercury Prize nomination for 缅北禁地 colleagues Hazel Wilde and Bob Allan鈥檚 band Lanterns on the Lake has been shortlisted for one of the music industry鈥檚 top awards for their album Spook the Herd. published on: 27 July 2020 Top sportsman gives advice on coping with COVID-19 pandemic Former British number one tennis player Tim Henman met virtually with 缅北禁地 students and staff to discuss how best to stay physically and mentally healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. published on: 23 July 2020 缅北禁地 Lecturer鈥檚 film to open prestigious festival Run Kalyani, directed by Dr Geetha Jayaraman, will be the opening night film at the New York Indian Film Festival. published on: 22 July 2020 A World Turn鈥檇 Upside Down Documentary films made by 缅北禁地 students will be screened at a virtual festival. published on: 22 July 2020 Levothyroxine doesn't improve cardiac function after heart attack Research reveals that treatment of heart attack patients for a common condition, underactive thyroid, with levothyroxine does not improve heart muscle function, so is unlikely to be of benefit. published on: 21 July 2020 How to lockdown loot boxes Experts issue vital advice for parents of young gamers about risks of in-game purchases. published on: 21 July 2020 Inaugural 鈥榲irtual recital鈥� for 缅北禁地鈥檚 Aubertin Organ How do you keep a 21-stop, 10 metre high craftsman-built concert organ in tune during lockdown? published on: 17 July 2020 George Clarke to open 缅北禁地's first virtual degree show UPDATE: The Show will open at 4pm on Thursday 23 July published on: 16 July 2020 Archaeologists date earliest known occupation of North America Archaeologists have confirmed the timing of the earliest known human occupation of North America. published on: 15 July 2020 New hope for kidney revival for transplant New research has demonstrated that kidneys can be revived prior to transplantation by delivering a cell therapy directly to the organ. published on: 14 July 2020 鈥楲ab in a suitcase鈥� could hold the key to safer water and sanitation A portable testing lab that fits into a suitcase is being hailed as the key to tackling one of the world鈥檚 biggest dangers to health. published on: 14 July 2020 New website to check if the city centre is busy A new website has been launched to help people feel safer when they come into the city centre. published on: 13 July 2020 COVID-19 safety packs for 缅北禁地 staff and students Staff and students at 缅北禁地 are to receive safety packs to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the University and local communities. published on: 10 July 2020 缅北禁地 rises in international ranking 缅北禁地 has improved its position as one of the world鈥檚 top universities, according to an influential guide. published on: 10 July 2020 Covid and Me: Take part to help the NHS find the solution A series of dramatic monologues are encouraging people from all walks of life to help bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control by taking part in medical research. published on: 10 July 2020 Students step up to support communities during the Covid-19 lockdown Selfless students have been recognised by the city鈥檚 universities for going above and beyond to support their neighbours during lockdown. published on: 8 July 2020 Public asked for help to identify what is happening to conker trees Iconic horse chestnut trees are under attack by a highly invasive leaf-mining moth, which has spread across much of the UK in the last 18 years. published on: 8 July 2020 Comment: Arts Rescue Package - don鈥檛 forget small venues Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses why supporting grassroots venues is important. published on: 8 July 2020 New analysis shows that COVID-19 continues to hit North hard New analysis shows a larger increase in COVID-19 deaths, and from all causes, in the North compared to the South and indicates the efficacy of lockdown has differed across the UK. published on: 3 July 2020 Digital service wins top award The 缅北禁地 Digital Exams Service has won a prestigious international award. published on: 3 July 2020 Comment: COVID-19 compounded the English pub industry's problems Writing for The Conversation, Liam Keenan talks about how the British pub industry was already experiencing long-term decline before the impact of coronavirus. published on: 3 July 2020 Work begins on UK system for detecting COVID-19 in wastewater Scientists at 缅北禁地 are part of a national programme to perform underpinning research and develop a standardised UK-wide system for detecting COVID-19 in wastewater. published on: 2 July 2020 New study explores how long can people stay healthy and be in work People aged 50 in England can expect to be healthy and in work for nine more years, 缅北禁地 experts estimate in a new study. published on: 1 July 2020 Helping firms tap into skills learned from caring for older relatives The UK鈥檚 National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) has partnered with a global EdTech company to launch a new digital training program for employers. published on: 1 July 2020 Lifting weights makes your nervous system stronger too Research has shown that the first few weeks of training strengthen the nervous system, not muscles. published on: 30 June 2020 Call for child participants to help with language technology project First-of-its-kind app could could help NHS with fast, cost-effective diagnosis and treatment planning published on: 26 June 2020 Concern over Covid-19 track, test and trace Experts are concerned about the UK government鈥檚 鈥渁d hoc system鈥� for covid-19 tracking, testing, and contact tracing. published on: 26 June 2020 First nationwide study of the neurological complications of COVID-19 While stroke was the most common neurological complication in hospitalised COVID-19 patients, many younger patients developed an altered mental state, new research has revealed. published on: 25 June 2020 New work-based leadership degrees launched 缅北禁地 Business School has created three new executive degrees to reflect the changing world of work and help develop responsible leaders. published on: 25 June 2020 How the North East is leading a mobile revolution in volunteering Older adults in 缅北禁地 are set to benefit from an innovative volunteering app being piloted in the region with the help of 缅北禁地. published on: 24 June 2020 Prestigious fellowship for North East paramedic A paramedic has been awarded a rare post-doctoral fellowship at 缅北禁地 to continue his research into improving outcomes for stroke patients. published on: 23 June 2020 Comment: Did a volcanic eruption in Alaska help end the Roman republic Writing for The Conversation, Guy Middleton discusses how climate change caused by a volcanic eruption was not the only factor that helped create instability in the Roman republic. published on: 23 June 2020 Urine test reveals quality of your diet Scientists have completed large-scale tests on a new type of five-minute urine test that measures the health of your diet and produces a unique urine 鈥榝ingerprint鈥�. published on: 23 June 2020 "Employer with heart" - Support for parents of premature babies 缅北禁地 is the first University to sign up to the 'Employer with Heart' Charter, committing to provide extra support and extended leave for parents of premature babies. published on: 19 June 2020 New director for the national Innovation Observatory, NIHRIO The national centre which helps accelerate access to new medicines, devices and diagnostics and services to patients has a new director, Professor Dawn Craig. published on: 19 June 2020 Regional collaboration sees staged economic recovery plan agreed A staged economic recovery plan prepared by the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group to help businesses, sectors and places adapt to the 鈥榥ew normal鈥� has secured region-wide support. published on: 17 June 2020 Challenging time for urgent dental care services Research revealed that setting up urgent dental care services at the start of COVID-19 was challenging as dentists shut their practices overnight, leaving some travelling over 100 miles for treatment. published on: 12 June 2020 Calls for action now to prevent next global pandemic An expert at 缅北禁地 is calling for greater international co-operation to bring about improved water, sanitation and health provision as a way to prevent the next global pandemic. published on: 12 June 2020 An aspirin a day keeps the bowel doctor away A regular dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer lasts at least 10 years after stopping treatment, research has revealed. published on: 12 June 2020 Black Lives Matter messages A message from our Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Sanders to all our students. published on: 11 June 2020 Lockdown community spirit could help tackle Islamophobia Active steps are needed to retain and build on strong community links forged during lockdown, such as highlighting Muslim communities in a positive way. published on: 10 June 2020 Comment: Scientists are already fighting the next pandemic Writing for The Conversation, Professor David Graham and Peter Collignon discuss the rise of antimicrobial resistance and how it could hamper treatment of new infectious diseases. published on: 9 June 2020 Online support to bring history to life during lessons Teachers and parents who are still home schooling can now draw on the expertise of academics at 缅北禁地 to bring the past alive in their lessons. published on: 9 June 2020 Dive into the sounds of the sea 缅北禁地 technician takes listeners on an audio journey under the waves. published on: 5 June 2020 Statement from Executive Board The senseless and brutal death of George Floyd has sparked outrage across the globe and 缅北禁地 stands in full solidarity with his family, friends and community. published on: 4 June 2020 Rural communities expert takes up prestigious international role A 缅北禁地 expert has been elected as President of the International Rural Sociology Association. published on: 3 June 2020 Comment: rare birds return when livestock grazing has stopped Writing for The Conversation, Professor Darren Evans and Dr Lisa Malm discuss rewilding of the uplands. published on: 2 June 2020 缅北禁地 fertility expert shortlisted for national award A leading fertility specialist has been named a finalist in this year鈥檚 Asian Women of Achievements Awards. published on: 2 June 2020 Bacteria show their metal: An evolutionary path to survival An investigation of two closely related proteins from a pathogenic bacterium has illustrated for the first time how evolution can shape the use of essential metals by enzymes. published on: 1 June 2020 Support for research into pressures faced by community pharmacists A student is researching into the pressures faced by community and independent pharmacists, including the impact of COVID-19. published on: 29 May 2020 Funding boost for new cancer trials design team A leading charity is funding a new team based at 缅北禁地, and working closely with NHS Trusts across the North East, to develop cancer research projects. published on: 28 May 2020 Research shows tyre particles contaminate our rivers and oceans A major government funded study suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment. published on: 27 May 2020 Inside Writing 鈥� Digital Poetry Festival announced Winners of the 2020 缅北禁地 Poetry Competition revealed published on: 18 May 2020 Loss of smell and taste added to COVID-19 symptoms Loss of smell and taste has officially been recognised in the UK as a symptom of COVID-19, putting us in line with Europe, America and the World Health Organisation. published on: 18 May 2020 New centre to help unlock potential of the UK鈥檚 rural economies 缅北禁地 and partners will lead a new National Centre to support enterprise, resilience and innovation among rural firms and unlock the untapped potential of rural economies across the UK. published on: 18 May 2020 Leading biomedical and health scientists elected to esteemed Academy The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected prominent 缅北禁地 biomedical and health scientists to their Fellowship, it has been announced today. published on: 13 May 2020 Comment: Young dogs might be more similar to teenagers than we think Writing for The Conversation, Dr Lucy Asher discusses how adolescence can cause disobedient behaviour in dogs. published on: 13 May 2020 Adolescence is ruff on dogs too Research led by 缅北禁地 shows typical teenage behaviour doesn鈥檛 just occur in young humans 鈥� it happens in dogs too. published on: 13 May 2020 Our 鈥榸ombie鈥� solar cells could power indoor devices without sunlight Writing for The Conversation, Dr Marina Freitag discusses a new type of smart solar cell that can adapt to the amount of available light, meaning it can work indoors. published on: 12 May 2020 Comment: Little Richard鈥檚 scream kicked off rock'n'roll Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr pays tribute to Little Richard, who died aged 87, and was indisputably one of the seminal rock'n'roll artists. published on: 11 May 2020 Comment: Kraftwerk helped shape the sound of modern music Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the legacy of Florian Schneider, co-founder of Kraftwerk. published on: 11 May 2020 Chemistry breakthrough could speed up drug development Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development. published on: 8 May 2020 缅北禁地 experts join global study into COVID-19 loss of smell People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey as a new global research group investigates the symptom as a marker of COVID-19. published on: 7 May 2020 The John Isaacs PhD scholarship announced The charity, Versus Arthritis has announced a new package of support with the John Isaacs PhD Scholarship which is awarded for their highest scoring PhD application. published on: 7 May 2020 缅北禁地 researchers 1,000 mile at home challenge to fight cancer Cancer research scientists in 缅北禁地 are joining forces to carry on the fight against the disease as part of the Race for Life at Home challenge. published on: 5 May 2020 Science advice and Covid-19 by Professor Phil Blythe, Department for Transport Chief Scientific Adviser published on: 5 May 2020 Victoria Cross not made from captured Crimean guns after all A long-held belief that all Victoria Cross medals are made from Russian guns captured during the Crimean War is unlikely to be sustainable, research suggests. published on: 4 May 2020 Comment: Five ways musicians are responding to the coronavirus crisis Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how music is being made, shared and experienced during the pandemic. published on: 4 May 2020 Comment: The tactics we will see as Boris Johnson seeks to avoid blame Writing for The Conversation, Nick Randall, Christopher Byrne and Kevin Theakston discuss the factors shaping the political response to the Coronavirus crisis. published on: 1 May 2020 North East universities team up to protect frontline NHS workers 缅北禁地, Northumbria and Sunderland universities are working together to design and support production of vital protective equipment for the NHS. published on: 1 May 2020 New self-forming membrane to protect our environment A new class of self-forming membrane to separate carbon dioxide from a mixture of gases has been developed by 缅北禁地 researchers. published on: 1 May 2020 Emergence of deadly honey bee disease revealed Honey bee colonies from across the UK are increasingly suffering from a viral disease, a new study has shown. published on: 1 May 2020 Supporting refugees and asylum seekers in response to COVID-19 Students at 缅北禁地 Students鈥� Union are stepping up to help refugees with online teaching and support during the COVID-19 lockdown. published on: 30 April 2020 New 拢3.4m health data initiative to address health challenges A new 拢3.4m health data initiative involving 缅北禁地 will help to address some of the most challenging issues facing patients and the NHS. published on: 29 April 2020 Comment: How bison, moose and caribou do the cleaning work of mammoths Writing for The Conversation, Maarten van Hardenbroek van Ammerstol and Ambroise Baker discuss how ancient ecosystems responded to the extinction of certain species. published on: 29 April 2020 Bronze Age swords bear the marks of skilled fighters Warriors during the Bronze Age used their weapons in skilful ways that would have required lots of training in specific techniques, researchers say. published on: 27 April 2020 Key nose cells identified as likely COVID-19 entry points Two specific cell types in the nose have been identified as likely initial infection points for COVID-19, new research has revealed. published on: 23 April 2020 Sewage monitoring could provide an early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks Wastewater in sewage systems could provide a quicker and earlier indication of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. published on: 23 April 2020 COVID-19 screening of healthcare workers offers reassurance Timely research from 缅北禁地 Hospitals and University has shown that the rate of infection among NHS staff treating patients is no higher than for those in non-clinical roles. published on: 22 April 2020 缅北禁地 recognised as a global sustainable development leader 缅北禁地 has been ranked 11th in the world for its impact on society and leadership in sustainable development. published on: 22 April 2020 Business School recognised with top international accreditation 缅北禁地 Business School has once more been confirmed in the ranks of the global elite after receiving re-accreditation from one of the world鈥檚 leading business education bodies. published on: 21 April 2020 New centre is key to addressing health and social inequalities A visionary new centre is focused on addressing the health inequalities and medical needs of people in the North East and North Cumbria. published on: 20 April 2020 Origins of language pathway in the brain at least 25 million years old Scientists have discovered an earlier origin to the human language pathway in the brain, pushing back its evolutionary origin by at least 20 million years. published on: 20 April 2020 Innovation Centre turned into Nightingale Hospital A building which was to house a centre led by 缅北禁地 is being repurposed into the new NHS Nightingale Hospital of the North East. published on: 17 April 2020 Insights public lectures now available online for all 缅北禁地 is revisiting its extensive archive of free public lectures and sharing some of the highlights of the last nine years. published on: 16 April 2020 Measuring the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on energy networks 缅北禁地 researchers are rolling out a project to study the impact of the UK Government鈥檚 lock down on energy networks. published on: 15 April 2020 Medical graduates given heart-warming messages of support Messages of support have flooded in to congratulate 缅北禁地 medical students who have graduated early to start work on the frontline during the coronavirus pandemic. published on: 14 April 2020 Comment: How to use smart city technology to measure social distancing Writing for The Conversation, Professor Phil James and Dr Ronnie Das discuss how urban data can help us understand the impact of social distancing measures on people and vehicle movement. published on: 9 April 2020 Clarity on devolution can reinvigorate the Northern Powerhouse A clear and comprehensive framework for devolution that engages local communities is needed to reinvigorate the Northern Powerhouse. published on: 9 April 2020 Comment: Bill Withers: soul music鈥檚 鈥榚veryman鈥� Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how Bill Withers wrote songs the world could lean on. published on: 8 April 2020 Climate change forced earlier colonisation of South Pacific Islands Research involving scientists at 缅北禁地 has found that settlers arrived in East Polynesia over three centuries earlier than previously thought. published on: 6 April 2020 Archaeologist digs into the past in new presenting role An archaeology expert from 缅北禁地 will be taking centre stage when The Great British Dig is broadcast to the nation. published on: 3 April 2020 Virtual graduation to mark momentous day for medical students For the first time, hundreds of medical students at 缅北禁地 will graduate virtually as they embark on their careers helping patients during the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. published on: 3 April 2020 Comment: Why I can鈥檛 stop listening to this seminal Miles Davis album Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the impact of Miles Davis' album Bitches Brew, which was released 50 years ago. published on: 1 April 2020 Congratulations to graduating medical students We are rightly proud of the contribution our final year MBBS students are making to the NHS at this critical time. published on: 31 March 2020 Comment: What history teaches us about prime ministers and illness Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the Prime Minister's Coronavirus diagnosis and how the particulars of the British political system come into play. published on: 30 March 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak Parliamentary Expert Database We are urging academics with relevant research expertise to sign up for a COVID-19 Outbreak Expert Database. published on: 25 March 2020 The remarkable life of Matilda McCrear The hidden story of the last transatlantic slave trade survivor published on: 25 March 2020 Students giving a helping hand to NHS staff at time of need Medical students at 缅北禁地 are giving NHS staff a helping hand during the challenging times of the coronavirus outbreak. published on: 24 March 2020 Comment: We鈥檝e just discovered two new shark species Writing for The Conversation, Dr Per Berggren and Dr Andrew Temple discuss how the recently discovered two new shark species may already be threatened by fishing. published on: 20 March 2020 Comment: Wildlife conservation needs to change Writing for The Conversation, Dr Darren Evans discusses how the game of Jenga can help us see why conservation needs to change. published on: 20 March 2020 Comment: Covid 19 lockdown is dangerous for domestic violence victims Writing for The Conversation, Rosanna Bellini and Nicole Westmarland discuss how home may not a safe place to be, for those trapped in intimate relationships with people who use violence and abuse. published on: 19 March 2020 Brand new shark(s), doo doo, doo doo doo doo Not one, but TWO new species of the rarely seen six-gilled sawsharks have been found in the West Indian Ocean by an international team of marine scientists. published on: 18 March 2020 More support needed for play streets to tackle loneliness Resident-led play street sessions can reduce loneliness and lead to greater community cohesion, but more support is needed to help residents set up and maintain these sessions. published on: 16 March 2020 Worlds brought to life as two new exhibitions open Ancient Iraq: New discoveries and Other Worlds: The Art of Atomhawk will run until 2 August at Great North Museum:Hancock. published on: 11 March 2020 New Director of 缅北禁地鈥檚 Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research We are delighted to announce that Professor Gr谩inne Gorman will take over as the new Director of the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research (WCMR) at 缅北禁地. published on: 6 March 2020 Archaeology expertise recognised at national awards Two research projects co-led by 缅北禁地 archaeologists have been successful at the national Current Archaeology awards. published on: 6 March 2020 缅北禁地 academic included on innovation powerlist A 缅北禁地 academic has been chosen as one of a small group of inspirational women at the forefront of innovation in the global financial technology (FinTech) sector. published on: 6 March 2020 A new 拢30m network of industrial centres led by 缅北禁地 缅北禁地 is leading a national network of four cutting-edge centres to enable faster collaborative research and development of electric machines - including cars, planes and ships. published on: 6 March 2020 The new face of the plastics crisis 缅北禁地 research has uncovered the presence of plastic in a new species of deep-sea amphipods which has been discovered in one of the deepest places on earth. published on: 5 March 2020 Encore! 缅北禁地 students stage 17th-Century Baroque opera Some of the country鈥檚 brightest young musical talents will take to the stage to perform the first great English opera this month. published on: 5 March 2020 New project aims to improve effectiveness of therapies for patients A new 鈧�42 million digital health project, led by 缅北禁地, will focus on research into a variety of neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases. published on: 28 February 2020 Comment: Tyson Fury defeated Deontay Wilder in the social media fight Writing for The Conversation, Wasim Ahmed and Alex Fenton discuss the battle of the boxers' personal brands that took place on social media. published on: 27 February 2020 New honour for leading professor A 缅北禁地 academic has been recognised as one of the nation鈥檚 outstanding leaders in the field of research. published on: 25 February 2020 Simple blood test could help reduce heart disease deaths Scientists at 缅北禁地 have revealed how a simple blood test could be used to help identify cardiovascular ageing and the risk of heart disease. published on: 24 February 2020 Opening doors for new cancer immunotherapies A first cell atlas of the human thymus gland could lead to new immune therapies to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases, new research has revealed. published on: 20 February 2020 Comment: How Andrew Weatherall shaped the sound of popular music Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses Andrew Weatherall's legacy. published on: 19 February 2020 Vision for primate neuroimaging to accelerate scientific breakthroughs Scientists studying the primate brain have released a blueprint for developing more complete 鈥渨iring diagrams鈥� of how the brain works that may ultimately improve understanding of brain disorders. published on: 19 February 2020 Leading businesswoman announced as new Goldman professor Sherry Coutu CBE is this year鈥檚 David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at 缅北禁地 Business School. published on: 19 February 2020 Comment: Cambodia punished by EU over human rights violations Writing for The Conversation, Rhona Smith discusses the impact of the EU's decision to partially withdraw free access for Cambodian goods to the EU market. published on: 18 February 2020 Major step forward in protecting the past Blue Shield signs agreement with International Committee of the Red Cross published on: 14 February 2020 Blood test could help predict progression of Parkinson鈥檚 disease Inflammatory and senescence biomarkers could predict motor progression and dementia in newly diagnosed Parkinson鈥檚 disease patients, a new study has revealed. published on: 14 February 2020 Exhibition honours a pioneering voice for freedom One of the most prolific writers to bear witness to the events that convulsed Europe in the first half of the twentieth century is being remembered in a special exhibition in 缅北禁地. published on: 7 February 2020 Tackling inequality one word at a time Experts put spotlight on language development in Arabic speaking countries published on: 6 February 2020 Comment: Ranchers vs wildlife Writing for The Conversation, Dr Niki Rust explains how the climate crisis is turning Chile鈥檚 livestock ranchers against wild herbivores. published on: 6 February 2020 Comment: Beethoven or Brexit? Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses what the charts reveal about the UK. published on: 6 February 2020 Conflict between ranchers and wildlife intensifies as climate changes As Chile becomes drier due to climate change, ranchers are coming into conflict with local wildlife competing for pasture with livestock. published on: 6 February 2020 Computer simulation for understanding brain cancer growth The growth of brain cancers can be better understood with the help of a new computer simulation by international scientists co-ordinated by 缅北禁地. published on: 6 February 2020 Spring line-up for Insights public lectures announced 缅北禁地鈥檚 popular Insights public lectures programme returns with a range of thought-provoking topics. published on: 3 February 2020 Comment: Grey seals discovered clapping underwater to communicate Writing for The Conversation, 缅北禁地's Dr Ben Burville together with colleagues at Monash University, Australia, share the first ever footage of a seal clapping underwater. published on: 3 February 2020 Grey seals discovered clapping underwater to communicate A grey seal has been captured on camera clapping its flippers underwater for the very first time. published on: 2 February 2020 Looking to the horizon with Future Homes A ground-breaking new vision for affordable homes to suit all generations is being put forward for 缅北禁地 Helix - a 24-acre vibrant innovation district in 缅北禁地鈥檚 city centre. published on: 31 January 2020 New insight into brain function Patterns of brain connectivity take us a step closer to understanding the key principles of cognition. published on: 30 January 2020 Benefits of conservation efforts may not yet be fully visible The time it takes for species to respond to conservation measures 鈥� known as an 鈥榚cological time lag鈥� 鈥� could be partly masking any real progress that is being made, experts have warned. published on: 27 January 2020 New light shed on damaging impact of infrared and visible rays on skin The damage visible and infrared light can do to our skin has been revealed for the first time in new research by scientists at 缅北禁地. published on: 24 January 2020 Holding back the flood The UK鈥檚 largest testbed for sustainable drainage systems is providing a blueprint for how our cities should be designed in the future in order to reduce the risk of flooding. published on: 24 January 2020 Volunteers make progress in saving Hadrian鈥檚 Wall Archaeologists at 缅北禁地 are thanking community volunteers for their help in protecting, preserving and interpreting the remains of Hadrian's Wall. published on: 24 January 2020 Slug spotters needed for largest scale garden study in 70 years The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is recruiting citizen scientists for the largest scale research project focussed on slugs in our gardens for 70 years. published on: 23 January 2020 Copper Age Italy was home to complex networks of metal exchange Analysis reveals where prehistoric Italian communities got their copper, from Tuscany and beyond. published on: 22 January 2020 Doubts raised about effectiveness of HPV vaccines A new analysis of the clinical trials of HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer raises doubts about the vaccines鈥� effectiveness. published on: 22 January 2020 Comment: Can ecosystems recover from dramatic losses of biodiversity? Writing for The Conversation, Dr Darren Evans discusses whether burned ecosystems can recover from dramatic losses of biodiversity. published on: 20 January 2020 Life without diabetes 鈥� pioneering researcher鈥檚 new book One of the world鈥檚 leading experts who developed revolutionary science demonstrating that type 2 diabetes is a reversible condition has launched his new book. published on: 10 January 2020 Comment: Why cultural heritage should be protected during conflict Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Stone explains why destroying cultural heritage is an attack on humanity鈥檚 past and present. published on: 10 January 2020 Discovery of gene that modifies severity of inherited kidney disease Scientists have developed a way to understand complex genetic diseases and have identified a gene that modifies the severity of inherited kidney disease, paving the way for personalised treatments. published on: 9 January 2020 Medical students team up to support their local NHS emergency services Medical students are putting their skills to use early by volunteering their time for North East Ambulance Service to respond to patients dialling 999 in the 缅北禁地 area. published on: 8 January 2020 Roman graffiti shortlisted for prestigious award A project to record graffiti made by Roman soldiers before it is lost to the elements forever has been shortlisted for Rescue Project of the Year in the Current Archaeology awards. published on: 8 January 2020 Why the future of farming is female Professor Sally Shortall, Duke of Northumberland Chair of Rural Economy at 缅北禁地, explains why women are key to the survival of the farming industry. published on: 7 January 2020 Regional conference to put child poverty back on political agenda More than 130 stakeholders from across the North East will come together on Friday 24 January at 缅北禁地鈥檚 Great North Museum to discuss child poverty in the region and how to tackle it. published on: 23 December 2019 Strengthening the region's international proposition to investors Invest 缅北禁地 has gathered the region鈥檚 key players to discuss plans for MIPIM 2020, the world鈥檚 largest international property conference. published on: 23 December 2019
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