News in May 2025 Discover Festival to inspire future generations in the North East Discover Festival will take place at 缅北禁地 on Saturday, 7 June, in an exciting one-day event that will showcase the university鈥檚 research and education to people in the North East. published on: 2 June 2025 Comment: Reform threat is unique in UK political history Writing for The Conversation, Martin Farr discusses the threat to both the Labour and Conservative parties from a buoyant Reform Party. published on: 30 May 2025 Liquid biopsy test leads to faster, more precise treatment The new 鈥榣iquid biopsy鈥 test can help fast-track lung cancer patients to receive targeted therapy up to two weeks earlier, while helping some avoid further tests and treatments including chemotherapy. published on: 30 May 2025 Comment: Linguistics could make language learning more relevant Writing for The Conversation, Professor Michelle Sheehan discusses how a languages curriculum oriented around linguistics could address the decline in language learning published on: 29 May 2025 Report calls to reverse the decline of High Street 鈥淕host Towns" The Government needs to take urgent steps to reverse the deterioration of England鈥檚 High Streets - particularly in the North, and in more deprived and coastal areas. published on: 23 May 2025 Drug and alcohol harm reduction policy gets national approval 缅北禁地 is proud to have successfully achieved national accreditation for its work in creating a drug and alcohol harm reduction stance for students. published on: 23 May 2025 Innovation funding for high-flying water quality project A world-leading project that鈥檚 set to see drones, robots and a mobile lab transform how rivers and seas are monitored has been named a winner in an innovation competition. published on: 23 May 2025 Comment: Anti-environmentalism - full of contradictions Writing for The Conversation, Alastair Bonnett discusses how anti-environmentalism is gaining ground, particularly among voices on the right, but the messages it offers are often contradictory. published on: 22 May 2025 Comment: Clownfish shrink during marine heatwaves Writing for The Conversation, Dr Theresa Rueger, Melissa Versteeg and Dr Chancey MacDonald discuss a new study they led which found that clownfish shrink in response to heat stress. published on: 22 May 2025 Prestigious academy elects leading scientists to its Fellowship The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected two prominent 缅北禁地 academics to its Fellowship. published on: 22 May 2025 Shrinking Nemo: Clownfish survive heatwaves by shrinking Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, 缅北禁地 research reveals. published on: 21 May 2025 A Scientific Encounter: The Complex A new exhibition, curated by 缅北禁地 Professor Wolfgang Weileder, explores the intersections between cultural and scientific heritage. published on: 21 May 2025 University announces new PVC for Faculty of Medical Sciences 缅北禁地 has announced the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS), Professor Quentin Anstee. published on: 20 May 2025 New film shows the hidden impact of climate change on brain health A powerful new short film sheds light on the urgent need to address the impact of climate change on brain health. published on: 19 May 2025 缅北禁地 Fine Art Degree Show 2025 The next generation of artists will be exhibiting their work at 缅北禁地鈥檚 Fine Art Degree Show. . published on: 16 May 2025 Planning permission granted for landmark Castle Leazes redevelopment 缅北禁地 and Unite Students have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the University鈥檚 Castle Leazes student accommodation. published on: 16 May 2025 The Pupa: BioKnit at the 缅北禁地 Late Shows How can growth transform a building and how can mycelium and textiles weave a new identity in an empty space? published on: 14 May 2025 缅北禁地 reaffirmed as a Leader in Openness in animal research Understanding Animal Research has announced that 缅北禁地 has reaffirmed its status as a Leader in Openness from 2025 - 2028. published on: 14 May 2025 FibroFind acquired to drive global growth in drug development FibroFind, a 缅北禁地 spin-out, has been acquired by private equity firm Vespa Capital in a move set to accelerate the company鈥檚 international growth. published on: 13 May 2025 In A Pinch: 缅北禁地 Fine Art students at the Late Shows On Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May, all first year Fine Art students at 缅北禁地 will be exhibiting as part of The Late Shows. published on: 13 May 2025 Universities partnership 鈥榓 blueprint鈥 for others The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament. published on: 13 May 2025 Availability of community pharmacies declining in deprived areas People living in more deprived areas with worse health outcomes are 65% more likely to lose their local pharmacy than those in wealthier areas, according to new research. published on: 12 May 2025 缅北禁地 geographers awarded prestigious Fellowship Two 缅北禁地 researchers have been awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in recognition of their service to Geography. published on: 12 May 2025 Venice Biennale Special Mention for GBR 鈥 Geology of Britannic Repair The British Pavilion, curated by a team including Owen Hopkins, Director of 缅北禁地's Farrell Centre, wins accolade at 19th International Architecture Exhibition 鈥 La Biennale di Venezia published on: 12 May 2025 Exploring key microgrid locations in the region A new project is set to unlock the potential of microgrid sites across the region to support decarbonisation and boost energy resilience. published on: 9 May 2025 Advancing children and youth鈥檚 participation in future making UNICEF Innocenti and Open Lab partner to reimagine child and youth-centred civic-tech in the digital age. published on: 9 May 2025 拢8.9m boost for regional research commercialisation A new project to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs in North East England has received major funding from the UK Government. published on: 9 May 2025 Pioneering music project inspires new BBC 3 radio show A project which is transforming the understanding of historic music-making across England is the focus of The Song Detectorists. published on: 8 May 2025 Lead in the Pipes 鈥楲ead in the Pipes鈥 is an amalgam of liminal, surrealist and thought-provoking artworks by nine current 缅北禁地 Fine Art students published on: 7 May 2025 GBR 鈥 Geology of Britannic Repair opens at La Biennale di Venezia The exhibition, titled GBR 鈥 Geology of Britannic Repair, is a collaboration between a multi-disciplinary team of curators 鈥 including Owen Hopkins, Director of 缅北禁地's Farrell Centre. published on: 7 May 2025 Play Grounded explores grief during Covid-19 A play written by a 缅北禁地 academic and based on real life experiences during Covid-19 is to be performed at the Alphabetti Theatre. published on: 6 May 2025 鈥淩ed Wall鈥 constituencies have most to lose from PIP benefit changes Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could have a 鈥渄evastating鈥 effect on some of the most deprived communities in northern England, according to a new report. published on: 2 May 2025 Zero-emission propulsion system successfully tested on research vessel A pioneering 拢4.6m project has successfully retrofitted 缅北禁地鈥檚 research vessel, The Princess Royal, with an innovative zero-emission propulsion system. published on: 1 May 2025 New guidelines for monitoring IBD patients to prevent bowel cancer Researchers and clinicians have developed major new guidelines for the monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to prevent them going on to develop bowel cancer. published on: 1 May 2025