Discover Festival will take place at Newcastle University on Saturday, 7 June, in an exciting one-day event that will showcase the university’s research and education to people in the North East.

published on: 2 June 2025

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

The new ‘liquid biopsy’ 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

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

The Government needs to take urgent steps to reverse the deterioration of England’s High Streets - particularly in the North, and in more deprived and coastal areas.

published on: 23 May 2025

Newcastle University 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

A world-leading project that’s 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

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

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

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected two prominent Newcastle University academics to its Fellowship.

published on: 22 May 2025

Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals.

published on: 21 May 2025

A new exhibition, curated by Newcastle University Professor Wolfgang Weileder, explores the intersections between cultural and scientific heritage.

published on: 21 May 2025

Newcastle University 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

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

The next generation of artists will be exhibiting their work at Newcastle University’s Fine Art Degree Show. .

published on: 16 May 2025

Newcastle University and Unite Students have been granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the University’s Castle Leazes student accommodation.

published on: 16 May 2025

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

Understanding Animal Research has announced that Newcastle University has reaffirmed its status as a Leader in Openness from 2025 - 2028.

published on: 14 May 2025

FibroFind, a Newcastle University spin-out, has been acquired by private equity firm Vespa Capital in a move set to accelerate the company’s international growth.

published on: 13 May 2025

On Friday 16 May and Saturday 17 May, all first year Fine Art students at Newcastle University will be exhibiting as part of The Late Shows.

published on: 13 May 2025

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

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

Two Newcastle University 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

The British Pavilion, curated by a team including Owen Hopkins, Director of Newcastle University's Farrell Centre, wins accolade at 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia

published on: 12 May 2025

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

UNICEF Innocenti and Open Lab partner to reimagine child and youth-centred civic-tech in the digital age.

published on: 9 May 2025

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

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’ is an amalgam of liminal, surrealist and thought-provoking artworks by nine current Newcastle University Fine Art students

published on: 7 May 2025

The exhibition, titled GBR – Geology of Britannic Repair, is a collaboration between a multi-disciplinary team of curators – including Owen Hopkins, Director of Newcastle University's Farrell Centre.

published on: 7 May 2025

A play written by a Newcastle University academic and based on real life experiences during Covid-19 is to be performed at the Alphabetti Theatre.

published on: 6 May 2025

Proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could have a “devastating” effect on some of the most deprived communities in northern England, according to a new report.

published on: 2 May 2025

A pioneering £4.6m project has successfully retrofitted Newcastle University’s research vessel, The Princess Royal, with an innovative zero-emission propulsion system.

published on: 1 May 2025

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