News in June 2025 Turning industrial waste into world-first green chemistry A major research centre that is set to position the UK as a global leader in clean technology is being launched by the universities of 缅北禁地, Sheffield and Nottingham. published on: 30 June 2025 North East universities to host international music conference An international conference celebrating the music of the medieval and Renaissance periods will be hosted by three of the North East鈥檚 universities this summer. published on: 30 June 2025 Comment: When industry changes, so does what it means to 鈥榖e a man鈥 Writing for The Conversation, Sophie Lively discusses how class and masculinity are connected and that when industry changes, so does what it means to 鈥榖e a man鈥 published on: 30 June 2025 Astronomers get front-row seats for groundbreaking movie of the cosmos The decade-long wait for UK astronomers ends as the NSF鈥揇OE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals dazzling first images. published on: 27 June 2025 Great North Museum: Hancock and local communities reimagine gallery 缅北禁地's Great North Museum: Hancock has worked closely with local community members on a project to reimagine one of its permanent galleries published on: 27 June 2025 New 拢50m centre to develop brain stimulation device-based therapies A new research centre involving 缅北禁地 experts aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson鈥檚 disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy. published on: 26 June 2025 New Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion Launched Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place, has been appointed to the new Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, to build a more connected sense of community in the UK. published on: 25 June 2025 Aspirin a day keeps bowel cancer at bay Taking a single, small dose of aspirin a day can prevent bowel cancer in people at high risk of the disease, according to the results of a major clinical trial. published on: 24 June 2025 Older northerners struggle with inequalities compared to the South Older people in the North of England are more likely to be poorer, less healthy, physically inactive, lonely and in poor housing - resulting in millions of pounds of avoidable NHS costs. published on: 23 June 2025 Prestigious award for early career researcher A 缅北禁地 academic is the first computational neuroscientist to receive the prestigious R Jean Banister Prize for Early Career Physiologists. published on: 23 June 2025 缅北禁地 astronomer recognised for work on hidden black holes Dr Victoria Fawcett has been named as the winner of the 2025 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship by the Royal Astronomical Society. published on: 23 June 2025 缅北禁地 celebrates excellence in Tyne Design Week University experts are taking part in a new celebration of North East creativity, innovation, and design. published on: 20 June 2025 缅北禁地 academic to host NATO Women, Peace and Security event A 缅北禁地 academic will lead a discussion on the importance of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda, at a special event in The Hague on 23 June, ahead of the NATO Summit. published on: 20 June 2025 Pioneering project will create three Green Corridors in the North East Three Green Corridors will transform urban, suburban, and rural spaces in Gateshead, Durham, and South Tees. published on: 17 June 2025 Coimbra Group extends prestigious membership to 缅北禁地 缅北禁地 has been included in the Coimbra Group membership 鈥 a prestigious association of high international standards. published on: 17 June 2025 King鈥檚 Birthday Honour for maternity researcher Researcher in maternal and child health, Professor Judith Rankin, has been named in the 2025 Birthday honours list. published on: 14 June 2025 The power of protected status: New platform supports UK producers A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched. published on: 12 June 2025 Travel industry must accept plus-size tourists 鈥渃an and will travel鈥 Plus-size tourists 鈥渃an and will travel鈥 and the travel industry needs to wake up to their needs, according to a study of TikTok posts. published on: 12 June 2025 Work to begin on repairing Henderson Old Hall Work to repair 缅北禁地鈥檚 Henderson Old Hall is due to start later this year. published on: 12 June 2025 Comment: Empowering plus-sized travellers Writing for The Conversation, Weizheng Zhang and Whitney Vernes discuss four ways that plus-sized travellers can feel empowered this summer. published on: 12 June 2025 UNEE welcomes government investment in region鈥檚 innovation ecosystem Funding to develop the innovation ecosystem in the North East has been warmly welcomed by Universities for North East England (UNEE). published on: 11 June 2025 Comment: Sly Stone: influential funk pioneer Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at the legacy of Sly Stone. published on: 10 June 2025 The Glasshouse Artists in Residence stage visionary projects The Glasshouse International Centre of Music鈥檚 Artists in Residence, supported by 缅北禁地, are ready to share their new work. published on: 10 June 2025 Top AI talent backed with master's funding The Sp盲rck AI scholarships will provide full funding for master's degrees at nine leading UK universities specialising in AI and STEM subjects. published on: 9 June 2025 In Situ: Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show 2025 This year鈥檚 Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show at 缅北禁地, explores the theme of In Situ. published on: 6 June 2025 New blood test developed to rapidly diagnose rare genetic diseases Researchers have developed a blood test capable of rapidly diagnosing rare genetic diseases in babies and children, eliminating costly and invasive procedures and giving earlier access to treatment. published on: 6 June 2025 Team 缅北禁地 take on Great North Run in aid of our students This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #Team缅北禁地 in the world鈥檚 biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community. published on: 6 June 2025 Comment: Trump鈥檚 Middle East pivot aims to counter China鈥檚 influence Writing for The Conversation, Maria Papageorgiou discusses how Donald Trump鈥檚 attempt to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East aims to contain China鈥檚 growing ambitions in the region. published on: 6 June 2025 Spinout secures funding to develop energy-efficient logic-based AI Literal Labs, the logic-based AI company spun out of 缅北禁地, has raised 拢4.6m in pre-seed funding to commercialise its radically efficient approach to artificial intelligence. published on: 3 June 2025 Farrell Centre wins architecture award 缅北禁地鈥檚 Farrell Centre is a winner of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025. published on: 2 June 2025 New therapy to overcome treatment-resistant skin cancers A study has revealed why some patients don鈥檛 respond to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy for solid cancer tumours and identifies a new combination treatment. published on: 2 June 2025