February
News in February 2025
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Region's Universities’ collective response to the invasion of Ukraine
Representatives of three North East Universities (Newcastle, Durham and Northumbria) and their Ukrainian academic partners convened – both in person and online – to mark three years.
published on: 3 March 2025
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University announces new Pro Vice-Chancellor HaSS
Newcastle University has announced the appointment of a new Pro Vice-Chancellor of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), Professor Jo Fox.
published on: 27 February 2025
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Medical breakthrough unlocks rare disease discovery
A landmark study has found 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of epilepsy and schizophrenia.
published on: 26 February 2025
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National Battery Training and Skills Academy officially opened
A new skills programme for the regional battery industry has been officially launched.
published on: 24 February 2025
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Study shows Indian Ocean devil rays at risk of overfishing
Newcastle University experts demonstrate a data-poor approach to assess the sustainability of devil ray catch in Indian Ocean fisheries.
published on: 18 February 2025
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New environmentally-friendly mortar reduces heat loss
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.
published on: 18 February 2025
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Comment: Podcasts are a great tool for political persuasion
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Katie East discusses how political podcasts have much in common with 18th century political writing.
published on: 11 February 2025
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Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day
Newcastle University academic’s film of classic novel finishes principle photography
published on: 7 February 2025
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New clinical facilities will transform dental education and training
Newcastle’s 125-year history of dentistry education, treatment and research has an exciting future with the launch of new multi-million pound facilities.
published on: 7 February 2025
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Newcastle Pro-Vice-Chancellor chosen as CBI North East Chair
Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Engagement and Place at Newcastle University, has been appointed Chair of CBI’s North East Council.
published on: 7 February 2025
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World Heritage Sites could and should be ‘ambassadors for peace’
World Heritage Sites could and should play a more active role in promoting a vision of global peace, heritage experts at Newcastle University say.
published on: 5 February 2025
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Spinning neutron star gains enormous magnetic fields
An international team of scientists have modelled formation and evolution of strongest magnetic fields in the Universe.
published on: 4 February 2025
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Newcastle law experts advise on landmark pollution case
Newcastle University legal experts have contributed to a landmark case heard by the European Court of Human Rights on large-scale environmental pollution.
published on: 4 February 2025
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New research into Bhutan’s glacial flood risk
Newcastle University researchers have been awarded funding to assess the risk facing Bhutan from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
published on: 4 February 2025