News in November 2020 Comment: The latest in Cambodia’s 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ to work in partnership with Swiss train-builder Ãå±±½ûµØ and Swiss train-builder, Stadler, have formally agreed to work together on a range of initiatives, signing a ‘memorandum of understanding’ (MoU) to endorse their partnership. published on: 26 November 2020 Covid-19 testing to be offered to all Ãå±±½ûµØ students Thousands of students at Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ experts join climate change panel Two Ãå±±½ûµØ experts have been appointed to advise on efforts to tackle climate change in the North East. published on: 20 November 2020 ‘First of its kind’ clinical trial to help lung cancer patients A group of scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer. published on: 19 November 2020 Exploring pharmacists’ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ recognised as global climate leader Ãå±±½ûµØ 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ acquires Zero Carbon Futures The acquisition will complement the university’s research strength in electric vehicles and transport. published on: 13 November 2020 Sustainability boost for UK's chemical industry Ãå±±½ûµØ is supporting a new Government push to revolutionise the way resources are managed in the UK’s £32bn chemical industry to build a greener, more efficient economy. published on: 11 November 2020 COVID-19 report reveals major hit to the North’s 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 Ãå±±½ûµØ has revealed. published on: 11 November 2020 Prestigious prize for study into liver cancer diagnosis and treatment Leading academics at Ãå±±½ûµØ have won a prestigious 2020 Newton Prize for their international study into liver cancer. published on: 4 November 2020