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 Newcastle, Sheffield and Nottingham.

published on: 30 June 2025

An international conference celebrating the music of the medieval and Renaissance periods will be hosted by three of the North East’s universities this summer.

published on: 30 June 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Sophie Lively discusses how class and masculinity are connected and that when industry changes, so does what it means to ‘be a man’

published on: 30 June 2025

The decade-long wait for UK astronomers ends as the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals dazzling first images.

published on: 27 June 2025

Newcastle University'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

A new research centre involving Newcastle University experts aims to develop brain stimulation devices to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and childhood epilepsy.

published on: 26 June 2025

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

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 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

A Newcastle University academic is the first computational neuroscientist to receive the prestigious R Jean Banister Prize for Early Career Physiologists.

published on: 23 June 2025

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

University experts are taking part in a new celebration of North East creativity, innovation, and design.

published on: 20 June 2025

A Newcastle University 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

Three Green Corridors will transform urban, suburban, and rural spaces in Gateshead, Durham, and South Tees.

published on: 17 June 2025

Newcastle University has been included in the Coimbra Group membership – a prestigious association of high international standards.

published on: 17 June 2025

Researcher in maternal and child health, Professor Judith Rankin, has been named in the 2025 Birthday honours list.

published on: 14 June 2025

A knowledge hub to boost the UK's most celebrated foods and drinks has been launched.

published on: 12 June 2025

Plus-size tourists “can and will travel” 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 repair Newcastle University’s Henderson Old Hall is due to start later this year.

published on: 12 June 2025

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

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

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr looks at the legacy of Sly Stone.

published on: 10 June 2025

The Glasshouse International Centre of Music’s Artists in Residence, supported by Newcastle University, are ready to share their new work.

published on: 10 June 2025

The Spärck 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

This year’s Architecture, Planning and Landscape Degree Show at Newcastle University, explores the theme of In Situ.

published on: 6 June 2025

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

This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #TeamNewcastle in the world’s biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community.

published on: 6 June 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Maria Papageorgiou discusses how Donald Trump’s attempt to strengthen ties with countries in the Middle East aims to contain China’s growing ambitions in the region.

published on: 6 June 2025

Literal Labs, the logic-based AI company spun out of Newcastle University, has raised £4.6m in pre-seed funding to commercialise its radically efficient approach to artificial intelligence.

published on: 3 June 2025

Newcastle University’s Farrell Centre is a winner of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) North East Awards 2025.

published on: 2 June 2025

A study has revealed why some patients don’t respond to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy for solid cancer tumours and identifies a new combination treatment.

published on: 2 June 2025