News in December 2025 Short, intensive workouts help fight bowel cancer As many of us embark on an exercise or gym routine for the new year, research reveals that just 10 minutes of intense exercise could help fight cancer. published on: 1 January 2026 Comment: The extraordinary journey of an enslaved woman to Britain Writing for The Conversation, Genevieve Johnson discusses the story of Mary Ann Macham, an enslaved woman who arrived in North Shields on Christmas Day, 1831. published on: 23 December 2025 Pharmacogenetics expert elected BPS fellow Ann Daly, Professor Emerita of Pharmacogenetics at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Ãå±±½ûµØ has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society. published on: 23 December 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ and Unite Students finalise joint venture Ãå±±½ûµØ and Unite Students, the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, have finalised the formation of their joint venture to develop new accommodation for 2,009 students. published on: 22 December 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ engineer awarded £3m to help tackle climate crisis Dr Sharon Velasquez Orta has been awarded a Green Futures Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering. published on: 18 December 2025 Comment: Jane Austen's Christmas - dances and dangerous games Writing for The Conversation, Meg Kobza discusses festive traditions such as dancing, dinner parties and dangerous games that Jane Austen took part in. published on: 18 December 2025 Warmer ocean currents destabilise ice sheets, driving retreat New research reveals how ocean warming triggered the large-scale retreat of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS) - offering vital clues for understanding its modern-day vulnerability. published on: 17 December 2025 Comment: What national security truth-tellers reveal Writing for The Conversation, Iain Munro and Kate Kenny discuss the experiences of whistleblowers as crackdowns increase. published on: 16 December 2025 Fine Art students create pieces for Enchanted City Ãå±±½ûµØ students have created artworks for the new annual winter event Enchanted City. published on: 12 December 2025 Geoenergy research funding to drive change for a low carbon future Backed by a significant investment from industry, a new research project will support the UK’s energy transition and drive innovation in low-carbon technologies. published on: 11 December 2025 The arts offer opportunities to improve children’s wellbeing The arts and creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows. published on: 10 December 2025 New sound therapy could help tinnitus sufferers via their smartphones A pioneering study has unveiled a new sound therapy that reduces the loudness of tinnitus and has the potential to be delivered online using everyday devices like smartphones. published on: 10 December 2025 Oral health report highlights increasing tooth decay in England Tooth decay has risen sharply since 2009, reversing earlier improvements and taking levels back towards those last seen in the late 1990s, new official statistics show. published on: 9 December 2025 Notable figures honoured by Ãå±±½ûµØ A leading poet, scientist and the former leader of Ãå±±½ûµØ City Council are receiving honours from Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 5 December 2025 Longlist announced for Gordon Burn Prize 2026 The Gordon Burn Prize longlist is a mix of bold fiction and non-fiction, representing work from writers from the nations and regions of the UK, Canada, and the USA. published on: 4 December 2025 AI has not reduced demand for creativity skills, new analysis finds AI is redefining rather than replacing the need for creativity, new research published by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC), has found. published on: 3 December 2025 New Professor of Civic Engagement announced Ãå±±½ûµØ has appointed Richard Brabner as Visiting Professor of Civic Engagement to increase visibility of the University’s work in this area and drive additional impact. published on: 3 December 2025 Exposing the hidden carbon cost of potash imports into Brazil Brazil’s potash imports carry higher carbon footprints than models predict, Ãå±±½ûµØ research finds. published on: 1 December 2025