News in February 2022 Climate change: a threat to human wellbeing and health of the planet Taking action now can secure our future. published on: 28 February 2022 Ageing at the heart of Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s future A cutting-edge £500m development supporting the understanding, care and innovation of products and services for an ageing population has been given the go ahead in Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 25 February 2022 The protective armour of superbug C.difficile revealed The spectacular structure of the protective armour of superbug C.difficile has been revealed for the first time showing the close-knit yet flexible outer layer – like chain mail. published on: 25 February 2022 New book digs deeper into the history beneath our feet A Ãå±±½ûµØ academic is bringing history and archaeology closer to home with a new book to accompany the Great British Dig TV series. published on: 24 February 2022 Climate crisis will leave pollinators searching further for food Study yields the first direct experimental evidence that climate change would immediately impact wildflowers and pollinators. published on: 23 February 2022 Comment: Chagos Islands - row over sovereignty will not go away Writing for The Conversation, Sue Farran discusses how the international legal status of the Chagos Islands continues to be contested. published on: 22 February 2022 Science fair to celebrate 150 years of Ãå±±½ûµØ innovation A new science fair has been announced to celebrate 150 years of Science, Agriculture and Engineering at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 21 February 2022 New investment aims to grow region’s battery sector New funding will expand the work of a new partnership aimed at growing the North East’s battery sector. published on: 18 February 2022 Comment: Storm Eunice Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler and Dr Colin Manning discuss why Storm Eunice is so severe – and whether violent wind storms will become more common. published on: 18 February 2022 Predicting and preparing for the impact of approaching storms Ãå±±½ûµØ research is helping to prepare for and mitigate storm damage before extreme weather occurs. published on: 18 February 2022 Comment: Long-term answers to the UK's carbon dioxide shortage Writing for The Conversation, Jas Kalra and Jens Roehrich explain how the government can manage supply chain risks for strategic products such as carbon dioxide. published on: 17 February 2022 Comment: Who owns Britain's underground heat? Writing for The Conversation, Anna McClean and Ole Pederson discuss the lack of clarity over who owns Britain's geothermal heat. published on: 16 February 2022 Driving conservation efforts with DNA data Using ancient and historical genetic data could help guide conservation actions, according to new research led by Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 16 February 2022 Ãå±±½ûµØ is Under the Stars Campus to play host to free night-time art event in March published on: 15 February 2022 Comment: Carrie Johnson and our unease about the ‘political spouse' Writing for The Conversation, Orly Siow discusses the women who have faced questions about their role and influence as a female political spouse. published on: 14 February 2022 Comment: Is being a sports fan good or bad for you? Writing for The Conversation, Dr Melissa Fothergill discusses the highs and lows of being a sports fan. published on: 14 February 2022 Moses Roper - the lost opportunity of British Abolition In the 1800s, Moses Roper, who has escaped enslavement in the US, was a well-known public figure. published on: 14 February 2022 Scientists create a global repository for cell engineering A cloud-based repository that creates a digital fingerprint of engineered microorganisms has been successfully trialled. published on: 9 February 2022 Exhibition will commemorate talented Fine Art graduate Every Space We Occupy will present an in-depth and inspiring view of the work, life and legacy of artist Ella Dawson who studied Fine Art at Ãå±±½ûµØ 2015-2019. published on: 8 February 2022 Spring programme of public lectures and concerts unveiled A new season of online INSIGHTS Public Lectures and Live Concerts at Home gets underway this month. published on: 8 February 2022 New apprenticeship to support management and leaderships skills Ãå±±½ûµØ is launching a Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Higher Apprenticeship to help address the regional skills gap around leadership and management. published on: 7 February 2022 Levelling Up White Paper: comment and analysis Responding to the Government's landmark Levelling Up White Paper, our experts give their views. published on: 3 February 2022 Issues remain if left-behind areas are to be transformed A range of issues remain to be addressed if the government’s claimed ‘transformation’ of opportunities and living standards for people across the UK is to be delivered. published on: 2 February 2022 Women ‘brushed off’ by the healthcare system Women are ‘brushed off’ by the healthcare system to ‘suffer in silence’, a new study reveals. published on: 1 February 2022