New £2.1 million GLUTRONICS project aims to revolutionise implantable medical devices with a transformative technology that harnesses power from glucose in the body.

published on: 31 October 2025

Through a collaborative project involving academics, artists, and scientists, Listening to the Voices of the Rivers explores the vital role rivers play in sustaining communities and ecosystems.

published on: 30 October 2025

A Newcastle University PhD candidate joins the first cohort of the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme.

published on: 30 October 2025

A new book co-written by a researcher at Newcastle University brings to life the forgotten history of Newcastle’s once-notorious prison.

published on: 28 October 2025

A study analysing over 500,000 tweets from 2006 to 2021 found that public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants.

published on: 27 October 2025

The impact of creativity on the health and wellbeing of youngsters with long-term health conditions is being investigated by a team of researchers led by Dr Emily Murphy from Newcastle University.

published on: 27 October 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Andrew Stevens discusses why Japanese authorities have introduced measures to curb rowdy behaviour at Halloween.

published on: 24 October 2025

An exhibition and project launch opening next week shares a powerful insight into the history of the AIDS pandemic.

published on: 24 October 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Alison Stenning discusses the debate around whether children should only play in designated spaces or if they should be able to play in their neighbourhood. 

published on: 23 October 2025

New research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly method to break down Teflon® – one of the world’s most durable plastics – into useful chemical building blocks.

published on: 22 October 2025

Schools should be used to create more of the Government’s Best Start hubs, says a new report.

published on: 20 October 2025

Writing for The Conversation, Mark Griffiths and Mohamed El-Shewy discuss how many of the “conflict-free” minerals sourced in Africa are likely to have at least some connection to war.

published on: 20 October 2025

A New Contemporary Artwork Bridging Ancient Rituals and Climate Protest opens at Vindolanda

published on: 17 October 2025

Professor Chantal Conneller, Professor of Early Prehistory, has been awarded the prestigious Grahame Clark medal by the British Academy in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field.

published on: 17 October 2025

Newcastle University has appointed strategic academic leader, Professor Li Li as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global.

published on: 16 October 2025

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis increased their leg muscle volume when treated with an anti-rheumatic drug, offering new hope for improved muscle health.

published on: 16 October 2025

A Fine Art student has been commissioned to provide 12 pieces of artwork as part of this year’s Mercury Prize 2025.

published on: 15 October 2025

Newcastle University’s Cochrane Park sports facility is the new training base for Newcastle United women, helping to support the continued success of women’s football.

published on: 14 October 2025

Experts from Newcastle University have contributed to a new report assessing how UK business sectors are performing on sustainability and where more action is urgently needed.

published on: 14 October 2025

An international consortium involving Newcastle University has announced a major update to the world's biodiversity hotspots.

published on: 13 October 2025

A new science-based framework to help the forestry sector achieve nature-positive outcomes has been completed.

published on: 9 October 2025

Newcastle University has moved up in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and is now positioned 144th globally.

published on: 9 October 2025

Newcastle Scientists have developed an efficient new model to track bacterial responses to toxic chemicals and nutrients.

published on: 7 October 2025