News in March 2025 Kilo-Degree Survey confirms standard model of cosmology An international research team has analysed data from 41 million galaxies to estimate the distribution of matter in the universe. published on: 27 March 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ engineers win prestigious chemical engineering awards Professor Ian Metcalfe has been awarded the Sharma Medal and Dr Greg Mutch has received this year’s Warner Medal. published on: 26 March 2025 Transforming dementia support through technology network Researchers in Ãå±±½ûµØ have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services. published on: 26 March 2025 New study helps improve windstorm outage predictions Research by the Met Office and Ãå±±½ûµØ shows power outage predictions in windstorms improved when accounting for multi-hazard effects. published on: 26 March 2025 Second stage of new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis begins A clinical trial led by researchers at Ãå±±½ûµØ is investigating the best way to administer a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. published on: 26 March 2025 Leading the way in oral health research A new scheme co-led by experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ is set to build capacity and enhance dental careers. published on: 25 March 2025 PhD student awarded JWST time to study supermassive black holes Houda Haidar has been awarded observing time on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study how dust behaves near supermassive black holes. published on: 25 March 2025 Voice of prisoners' children heard as research takes centre stage Children explaining the "indescribable" turmoil of having a family member in prison forms part of a new theatre production and workshop. published on: 25 March 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ graduate’s journey to chess glory Chemical Engineering graduate Deema Khunda is one of twelve stars battling it out to be crowned Chess Champion in a new TV series. published on: 24 March 2025 Comment: Heathrow fire Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler, Sean Wilkinson and Dr Colin Manning discuss how simulations show the vulnerabilities of the UK energy infrastructure. published on: 21 March 2025 New details of British Pavilion at Venice Biennale revealed The British Council and its commissioned curators, which includes Farrell Centre Director Owen Hopkins, have announced further details of the British Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia 2025. published on: 21 March 2025 Placed The Placed art exhibtion brings together the work of eight Ãå±±½ûµØ Master of Fine Art (MFA) students at Slugtown art gallery. published on: 20 March 2025 Graduate start-ups a boost to growth in the North East of England New analysis reveals the critical role that university graduates play in driving growth in the North East of England, including by starting their own businesses. published on: 20 March 2025 Farrell Centre shortlisted for architecture award Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Farrell Centre has been shortlisted for the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025. published on: 19 March 2025 NIHR appoints new Senior Investigator in Public Health The NIHR has announced Professor Judith Rankin as a Senior Investigator in public health in its latest round of leaders in health and care research. published on: 19 March 2025 UK science uncovers mysteries of dark universe with Euclid data Cutting-edge UK research, involving Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists, is benefiting the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission, with new data set to uncover the secrets of dark energy and matter. published on: 19 March 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ expert joins new engineering TV series Dr Jennifer Olsen is among the cast of experts tasked with reinventing vintage blueprints from Practical Mechanics, the once best-selling magazine for British inventors. published on: 19 March 2025 Comment: Why aid budget cuts are an existential matter for Labour Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses how the decision to cut funding from international development to increase defence spending raises questions about what Labour governments are for. published on: 14 March 2025 New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet has been assembled by a team including scientists from Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 13 March 2025 Scientist’s evidence key in ‘toxic town’ legal case Netflix's new series, Toxic Town, is taking the public by storm as it highlights one of the country’s largest environmental scandals to date. published on: 11 March 2025 What drives growth in the creative industries? A new initiative will provide unprecedented insight into what drives growth in the creative industries sector. published on: 10 March 2025 New £7m grant from EPSRC to develop sustainable electrification Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Ãå±±½ûµØ and Bristol are set to receive a £7 million grant from a funding council to develop sustainable technologies to reduce energy wastage. published on: 10 March 2025 Cellular changes revealed as lung damage worsens during Covid-19 Changes in the cellular response during lung damage caused by Covid-19 have been uncovered by a team of scientists. published on: 10 March 2025 Scientists unveil world-leading technology to speed up drug discovery A new 3D bio-printer that produces human-like tissue holds the potential to revolutionise the discovery of new drugs for cancer, heart disease and arthritis. published on: 7 March 2025 Ãå±±½ûµØ staff celebrated for International Women’s Day Inspirational Ãå±±½ûµØ colleagues are taking part in a special celebration to mark International Women’s Day. published on: 7 March 2025 Comment: Arts sector funding Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the winners and losers of the arts sector's £270m funding boost. published on: 6 March 2025 Satellite images show the functional diversity of tropical forests Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. published on: 6 March 2025 Human microbiome researcher honoured with prestigious award A leading young scientist is the first at Ãå±±½ûµØ to win an esteemed Blavatnik award. published on: 5 March 2025 Prestigious Hunterian Professorship awarded to surgeon scientist Tom Andrew’s pioneering work on surgical care using AI has been recognised with the Hunterian Professorship for 2025 by the Royal College of Surgeons. published on: 4 March 2025 Comment: Starmer meets Trump: assiduous planning and deft diplomacy Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump. published on: 3 March 2025