News in October 2023 Comment: Storm Ciarán Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler and Dr Colin Manning discuss record-breaking Storm Ciarán and research that suggests more severe weather in future. published on: 2 November 2023 Redeveloped Stephenson Building welcomes engineering students The first stage of transforming Ãå±±½ûµØ's Stephenson Building into a School of Engineering hub for research, learning and engagement has been completed. published on: 2 November 2023 Education leaders sound warning on future of healthcare With 112,000 vacancies across the health workforce, a five-point plan for healthcare education and training has been proposed to turn ambitions into a reality. published on: 31 October 2023 Tackling the growing issue of light pollution Light pollution is getting worse but could be easily remedied. published on: 30 October 2023 Creating a universal software for quantum dynamics New funding will support the development of a universal quantum dynamics software to help advance quantum research and technology. published on: 26 October 2023 Marcus Coates: Video Conference for the Birds Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) and the Digital World published on: 26 October 2023 Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists recognised in national image competition  Two Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists have been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) annual ‘Reflections of Research’ image competition. published on: 24 October 2023 Ancient landscape discovered beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet  Scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ have discovered an ancient landscape that has lain hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet for millions of years. published on: 24 October 2023 Comment: The divisions exposed by the conflict in the Middle East Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses how the initial political consensus about the conflict in the Middle East has become fractured. published on: 23 October 2023 Durham’s colliery coastline at risk from Storm Babet Researchers from Ãå±±½ûµØ are braving the elements during Storm Babet to document major changes in Durham’s industrial coastline. published on: 20 October 2023 Statistics expert wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize Professor Chris Oates has been announced as one of the 2023 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners. published on: 20 October 2023 Graduate start-ups given business boost An app to earn cashback on online purchases, an all-in-one ticketing and social media platform, and a farm transforming the lives of young people have all won a package of support from the University. published on: 19 October 2023 New technique for distinguishing tumour from normal tissue Experts from Ãå±±½ûµØ involved in a study which aims to distinguish healthy tissue from tumour tissues. published on: 17 October 2023 Major boost for innovation-led company creation in the North The Northern Accelerator partnership has been recognised with significant funding at a regional and national level. published on: 17 October 2023 Funding helps SHAPE understanding of heritage A Ãå±±½ûµØ academic is among the first to receive funding for an innovative public engagement research project that will focus on experiential learning for heritage audiences. published on: 17 October 2023 Teaching alumni receive honorary degrees Almost 200 people who qualified as teachers before 1970 have been recognised in a special ceremony. published on: 13 October 2023 Comment: How to read Haruki Murakami the Japanese way – in four steps Writing for The Conversation, Dr Gitte Marianne Hansen gives a step-by-step guide to experiencing Haruki Murakami's work in the same way as Japanese readers. published on: 12 October 2023 ‘Driverless’ public transport option for new Cramlington development A new study will determine the feasibility of an autonomous, ‘driverless’ public transport system between Seaton Delaval Station and the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington. published on: 12 October 2023 Supporting businesses and academic entrepreneurs to grow The Innovating Together - Universities in the North East (In-TUNE) partnership has been launched to deliver two business support programmes which aim to strengthen the region’s economy. published on: 10 October 2023 Comment: Big food companies’ decarbonisation efforts Writing for The Conversation, Dr Albert Boaitey discusses why farmers are bearing the brunt of big food companies’ decarbonisation efforts. published on: 10 October 2023 Award-winning exhibition tackling sexual violence comes to Ãå±±½ûµØ Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Law School and School of Arts and Cultures are joining forces with a multi-award-winning photographer to tackle sexual violence victim-blaming. published on: 10 October 2023 The Architect has Left the Building Farrell Centre exhibition explores the everyday lives of buildings through an audio-visual installation published on: 10 October 2023 New research centre will drive economic growth and sustainability Ãå±±½ûµØ will lead a new £5m research initiative to help boost UK economic growth and address regional needs. published on: 6 October 2023 New national service launched to support researchers NIHR has launched a new national service to support researchers at every stage of their research journey. published on: 2 October 2023