News in January 2022 Are cities the key to the electric revolution? Writing for Nature Electronics, a team of Ãå±±½ûµØ researchers discuss the key factors that could cement cities as drivers of the electric vehicle revolution. published on: 31 January 2022 Comment: Alcohol drinking levels in lockdown Writing for The Conversation, Professors Eileen Kaner, Peter Anderson and Dr Amy O'Donnell discuss how their research shows heavy drinkers increased their alcohol consumption the most during lockdown. published on: 28 January 2022 £5m Innovation Deal boosts Healthy Longevity business in North of Tyne A multi-million pound deal to help all of us in the UK lead longer, happier lives has been launched today and will drive new jobs, skills and businesses in the North of Tyne region. published on: 28 January 2022 Scholarship support for women in STEM Ãå±±½ûµØ and the British Council have launched a new round of scholarships for women in STEM. published on: 27 January 2022 Lessons to be learned so citizens’ assemblies can be more effective The scope of the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland’s remit should be tighter so it can have more impact on policy, say Ãå±±½ûµØ and Edinburgh experts. published on: 25 January 2022 University supports pledge to end NDAs in sexual harassment cases Ãå±±½ûµØ is committed to not using Non-Disclosure Agreements to prevent survivors speaking out in cases of sexual harassment, violence abuse or bullying. published on: 21 January 2022 Fire Complex: LA billboards to show aftermath of forest fires Fire Complex is a project by Professor Uta Kögelsberger that both observes the devastating impact of wildfires and sets about making a difference for the future. published on: 20 January 2022 Retirement age rising faster than healthy working life expectancy Policies to extend working lives and raise state pension age may fail under the current conditions for work in the UK, new research suggests. published on: 20 January 2022 Adults at risk from heavy drinking bought much more in lockdowns New study reveals those already at risk of harm from heavy drinking bought significantly more alcohol during Covid-19 lockdowns. published on: 19 January 2022 Dementia protein changes found in childhood disease In a world-first, researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ have identified dementia protein changes in a terminal childhood disease. published on: 14 January 2022 First melanoma test to offer reassurance of low risk of cancer spread A pioneering test which reliably predicts the spread or return of the most deadly form of skin cancer has been developed by a team of Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists and clinicians. published on: 14 January 2022 New report shows almost £30bn health cost of England’s most deprived People in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods work longer hours but live shorter lives with more years in ill health costing an estimated £29.8bn a year to the economy in lost productivity. published on: 13 January 2022 Ãå±±½ûµØ contribution to creative excellence celebrated Poetry at Ãå±±½ûµØ has been recognised as one of the UK’s greatest creative hits. published on: 13 January 2022 Energy centre to be named in honour of Professor Paul Younger A major infrastructure project is to be named after Professor Paul Younger, one of the region’s pioneering scientists. published on: 12 January 2022 A Benin Bronze at the Great North Museum: Hancock The Great North Museum: Hancock is seeking to return a Benin Bronze to Nigeria. published on: 12 January 2022 Comment: Novak Djokovic Writing for The Conversation, Dr Joshua Jowitt discusses the the legal problem of having one rule for some, another for everyone else. published on: 11 January 2022 Breakthrough into the cause of male infertility Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility. published on: 10 January 2022 Comment: Why we need to pay attention to the world’s many racisms Writing for The Conversation, Alastair Bonnett discusses 'Multiracism' and why we need to pay attention to a new generation of activists and scholars in order to understand the diversity of racism. published on: 7 January 2022 Comment: The Sagrada Familia Writing for The Conversation, Dr Josep-Maria Garcia-Fuentes discusses how GaudÃ’s masterpiece became a myth and a divisive political tool. published on: 6 January 2022