News in October 2021 Reinventing chemical separation methods to cut energy consumption A £9 million research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and significantly cut total global energy consumption has started. published on: 29 October 2021 Study identifies genetic risk factors for leukaemia Researchers have discovered that there is a genetic susceptibility to developing acute myeloid leukaemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. published on: 29 October 2021 James Berry Poetry Prize winners announced Kaycee Hill, Marjorie Lotfi and Yvette Siegert named winners of the James Berry Poetry Prize. published on: 29 October 2021 Breakthrough industrial carbon capture solution goes live The world’s smallest industrial carbon capture technology has been launched. published on: 28 October 2021 Universities across the world take climate action ahead of COP26 Ãå±±½ûµØ is one of 1050 universities and colleges from 68 countries that have pledged to half their emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050 at the very latest. published on: 28 October 2021 Autumn Budget 2021: comment and analysis Responding to the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, our experts give their opinions on some of the measures announced. published on: 27 October 2021 Major funding for carbon capture and storage New funding has been announced to support vital carbon capture and storage projects. published on: 27 October 2021 Roman altars reimagined in vivid colour Seven Roman altars at Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Great North Museum: Hancock have been transformed in vivid hues thanks to an innovative creative project called Roman Britain in Colour. published on: 27 October 2021 Comment: Private Eye - a history of modern Britain Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses how Private Eye's prime ministerial parodies provide a political history of modern Britain. published on: 26 October 2021 Carbon credits could help deliver a sustainable future Voluntary carbon markets that allow investors, governments and businesses to buy carbon credits could lower greenhouse gas emissions, a new report has concluded. published on: 22 October 2021 World renowned experts to speak at Black Britain and Beyond Hybrid event to highlight Black Britons’ rich legacy and progressive contributions to self and society published on: 21 October 2021 Tackling antimicrobial resistance New PCR assays developed by Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists offer hope in the fight against the environmental spread of antimicrobial resistance. published on: 21 October 2021 Universities commit to action on climate Ãå±±½ûµØ is joining higher education institutions in throwing its full support behind government's aims to cut carbon emissions as part of efforts to combat the global climate emergency. published on: 20 October 2021 Ãå±±½ûµØ student’s AI solution for e-charging management goes global PhD student Parisa Akaber has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as a multi-stage optimisation solution for scheduling and load management of electric fleet charging. published on: 19 October 2021 Witness Literature: In Conversation with Beverley Naidoo Join award winning children’s author Beverley Naidoo and Ãå±±½ûµØ researcher Helen King as they discuss Beverley’s Carnegie Medal-winning novel, The Other Side of Truth. published on: 18 October 2021 Ãå±±½ûµØ to host a BBC R4 Reith Lecture on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence and Human Existence: Stuart Russell is the BBC Radio 4 Reith Lecturer for 2021, and Ãå±±½ûµØ is hosting one of the high-profile lectures. published on: 14 October 2021 Faraday Institution opens regional office in Ãå±±½ûµØ Recognising the importance of the North East as a key centre of battery research, innovation, skills and production, the Faraday Institution has opened a regional office in Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 14 October 2021 Estimated pulse wave velocity predicts severe Covid Assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying from Covid-19, new research has revealed. published on: 12 October 2021 Major funding boost for bio-researchers of the future Ãå±±½ûµØ will be part of a new training partnership (CTP) between Procter & Gamble Technical Centres Limited and the BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council). published on: 8 October 2021 New exhibition showcases climate-related projects In the build-up to and during COP26, a new exhibition at Ãå±±½ûµØ highlights pioneering work addressing climate change. published on: 5 October 2021 Ãå±±½ûµØ teams up with industry partners for water sector innovation Ãå±±½ûµØ and industry partners have been given the backing to launch a new project that will see customer bills and carbon emissions reduced by December 2025. published on: 1 October 2021