News in August 2021 Type 2 diabetes - remission defined across the world The definition of remission from type 2 diabetes has been re-written for medics in America, Europe and Britain thanks in part to the work of Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Professor Roy Taylor. published on: 31 August 2021 Comment: How Charlie Watts' drumming shaped the Stones Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses how Charlie Watts' unique drumming was integral to the sound of the Rolling Stones. published on: 26 August 2021 Comment: Covid: long-lasting symptoms rarer in children than in adults Writing for The Conversation, Dr Sunil Bhopal discusses new research looking at the effects of Covid-19 in children. published on: 26 August 2021 Comment: streetlights could be a danger for insect populations Writing for The Conversation, PhD researcher Douglas Boyes discusses why the changing colour of our streetlights could be a danger for insect populations. published on: 26 August 2021 LED streetlights reduce insect populations by 50% 'Eco-friendly’ LED streetlights are even more harmful for insect populations than the traditional sodium bulbs they are replacing, a new study has shown. published on: 26 August 2021 Climate change made floods in Western Europe more likely Climate change has made extreme rainfall events more likely, scientists have warned. published on: 24 August 2021 Supporting the region’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic Latest figures reveal how North East Universities make an impact to the region’s economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. published on: 23 August 2021 Donation to transform Gertrude Bell archive Ãå±±½ûµØ has received a donation of more than £100,000 to transform the Gertrude Bell Archive, 100 years on from Bell’s pivotal role in establishing the Kingdom of Iraq. published on: 23 August 2021 MFA Fine Art & MA Creative Arts Practice degree show Work by nine postgraduate students will be on show at the Hatton Gallery until 4 September. published on: 20 August 2021 Scientists identify new rare brain disorder of young patient Little Addison Black has had a difficult start to life as she has battled a rare condition that only affects a handful of youngsters worldwide. published on: 19 August 2021 University statement on the situation in Afghanistan We are deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan and what it will mean for those living there. published on: 18 August 2021 Valence II Valence 2 is an art and science collaboration and investigation at Ãå±±½ûµØ between the Fine Art Department and the Wellcome Centre for Mitochondrial Research (WCMR). published on: 18 August 2021 Experts call for focus in funding long Covid research Funding bodies and governments are being told to focus research in key areas of airways diseases to help patients with long Covid. published on: 17 August 2021 New study shows the potential of DNA-based data-structures systems Ãå±±½ûµØ research offers important insights into how we could turn DNA into a green-by-design data structure that organises data like conventional computers. published on: 12 August 2021 Virtual exhibition launches new mentor scheme for Fine Art graduates Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art recent graduates present their work in the Ãå±±½ûµØ Fine Art Graduate Showcase 2021. published on: 11 August 2021 Dendrimers: The tiny tentacles shown to evade our immune response Tiny synthetic particles known as dendrimers avoid detection by our immune system and could help develop a new way to deliver drugs into the body without triggering a reaction. published on: 11 August 2021 Ãå±±½ûµØ students to study across the globe as part of Turing Scheme Ãå±±½ûµØ has received £1.45M funding to support students to study and work abroad as part of the government’s new Turing Scheme. published on: 9 August 2021 Boosting UK’s resilience against climate change Ãå±±½ûµØ will be part of a new £5 million research programme to help the UK adapt and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. published on: 6 August 2021 Research looks at how small businesses responded to pandemic guidance Researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ Business School are to look at how the UK's small businesses have understood and complied with government regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. published on: 5 August 2021 Top teaching awards for Ãå±±½ûµØ Ãå±±½ûµØ colleagues have received accolades for the quality of their teaching. published on: 5 August 2021 Comment: 40 Years of MTV: the channel that shaped popular culture Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the influence of MTV over the last four decades. published on: 3 August 2021 CLASP The Antony Gormley sculpture CLASP, is to be removed temporarily from Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s campus for maintenance work and for the application of a protective surface coating. published on: 3 August 2021 Portal to an ancient world: app takes visitors back in time The mystery surrounding a 1,800 year old skeleton is at the heart of a new video game app designed to help children learn about life on Hadrian’s Wall. published on: 2 August 2021