News in July 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ experts to evaluate brain computer interface technology Ãå±±½ûµØ has been selected as one of two sites in the UK to look at how a new brain implant could help improve quality of life, mobility, and independence in severely paralysed patients. published on: 31 July 2025 Comment: Why modern masculinity is a climate issue Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson discusses ecological masculinities and opening up environmental care to young men. published on: 30 July 2025 Women politicians receive more identity-based attacks on social media Women politicians in Europe receive uncivil tweets regardless of how known they are, new research led by Ãå±±½ûµØ has found. published on: 30 July 2025 UK’s Food Safety Research Network expands to meet growing risks The Food Safety Research Network is expanding its work to tackle the UK’s most pressing foodborne risks: by connecting science with those who feed the nation. published on: 29 July 2025 Rethinking ocean oxygen is key to tackling coastal deoxygenation Marine life may be more resilient to climate stress than previously thought, thanks to shifting oxygen levels in coastal waters. published on: 28 July 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists appointed as national cancer drug experts Two scientists from Ãå±±½ûµØ have been appointed as new national cancer drugs experts to help patients benefit from a ‘treatment revolution’. published on: 24 July 2025 New enzyme technology to boost flavour production efficiency Researchers have developed a highly efficient and reusable biocatalyst with promising applications in the food and cosmetics industries. published on: 24 July 2025 A Place in the City New documentary explores hope and resistance in Latin American cities published on: 23 July 2025 New student-led forum to boost community collaboration in Ãå±±½ûµØ A new student-led group to develop and promote ways to work together to make Ãå±±½ûµØ the best possible place for its students and everyone who resides here has been launched. published on: 22 July 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ academic receives a coveted Fulbright Award Dr Katharine Wright from Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, has been chosen for a Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar Award. published on: 18 July 2025 Inspirational figures honoured by Ãå±±½ûµØ Ãå±±½ûµØ awards honorary degrees to people who have made a positive impact on society. published on: 18 July 2025 Eight babies born after Mitochondrial donation The UK’s pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases carried out in Ãå±±½ûµØ has seen eight babies born, published research shows. published on: 16 July 2025 Remains of ancient river landscapes control East Antarctica ice flow The remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica have been discovered – and could help predictions of future loss from the ice sheet. published on: 11 July 2025 Award winning writer in conversation with Professor Preti Taneja Gurnaik Johal is to read from his new novel Saraswati as part of the GemArts Masala Festival. published on: 10 July 2025 Leading experts to put science and tech at the heart of clean power Professor Richard Dawson has been appointed to the new Science and Technology Advisory Council. published on: 10 July 2025 Comment: Norman Tebbit, minister known as Thatcher’s enforcer, dies Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr looks back at Lord Tebbit's career in politics. published on: 9 July 2025 Comment: An innovation boost for the UK’s creative industries Writing for The Conversation, Bernard Hay, Head of Policy at the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, gives his expert opinion on the government's sector plan. published on: 7 July 2025 Chinese history of Ãå±±½ûµØ graveyard explored The story of six Chinese sailors buried in a Ãå±±½ûµØ graveyard will provide the setting for an event exploring new ways to conserve the past and opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration. published on: 7 July 2025 Comment: How the Blitz spirit’ defined and divided London after 7/7 Writing for The Conversation, Professor Darren Kelsey discusses the enduring idea of Blitz Spirit. published on: 7 July 2025 Comment: Noticed Nigel Farage doesn’t talk about Donald Trump anymore? Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses why - though nothing has happened to suggest that bromance is dead - neither Donald Trump nor Nigel Farage publicly now speak of the other. published on: 4 July 2025 Blyth community bright 'Sparks’ highlight a path to Net Zero A community-led art exhibition in Blyth will showcase how marginalised communities envision, and can contribute to, low-carbon planning in the places they live. published on: 4 July 2025 Researchers bring ancient Roman maths up to date Ancient mathematical texts that played a key role in constructing the Roman empire will be transformed for the 21st century by researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 4 July 2025