News in June 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