News in April 2020 Supporting refugees and asylum seekers in response to COVID-19 Students at Ãå±±½ûµØ Students’ Union are stepping up to help refugees with online teaching and support during the COVID-19 lockdown. published on: 30 April 2020 New £3.4m health data initiative to address health challenges A new £3.4m health data initiative involving Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ recognised as a global sustainable development leader Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ Business School has once more been confirmed in the ranks of the global elite after receiving re-accreditation from one of the world’s 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ researchers are rolling out a project to study the impact of the UK Government’s 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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’s ‘everyman’ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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’t 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