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

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

Ann Daly, Professor Emerita of Pharmacogenetics at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society.

published on: 23 December 2025

Newcastle University 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

Dr Sharon Velasquez Orta has been awarded a Green Futures Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

published on: 18 December 2025

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

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

Writing for The Conversation, Iain Munro and Kate Kenny discuss the experiences of whistleblowers as crackdowns increase.

published on: 16 December 2025

Newcastle University students have created artworks for the new annual winter event Enchanted City.

published on: 12 December 2025

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 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

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

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

A leading poet, scientist and the former leader of Newcastle City Council are receiving honours from Newcastle University.

published on: 5 December 2025

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 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

Newcastle University 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

Brazil’s potash imports carry higher carbon footprints than models predict, Newcastle research finds.

published on: 1 December 2025