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The latest news and events happening at Newcastle University.

Joint Health Hub boosts support for students in Newcastle

A new drop-in service is bringing health and wellbeing support for students at both Newcastle University and Northumbria University together under one roof for the first time.

UN report sets out path to return below 1.5°C

The world set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures.

Comment: Britain’s quarter century

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler discusses how the UK environment has changed in the past 25 years.

Comment: Was this heatwave caused by climate change?

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler and Ed Hawkins discuss how much hotter and more dangerous heatwaves have become because of greenhouse gases, primarily from burning fossil fuels.

Comment: Force of Nature

Writing for The Conversation, Professors Hayley Fowler, Hannah Cloke and Jim McQuaid explore how the wildlife series reveals the ways extreme weather pushes animals to their limits.

Great Northeast Nanofab to strengthen the region’s economy

A new regional facility to support advanced microfabrication activities across the region’s universities and high-tech industries is being established by Newcastle University.

The UK is forecast to reach 45°C by 2056

More extreme heatwaves than 1976 are expected over the next two decades, changing British life significantly.

Comment: 1976 heatwave

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler and Professor Ed Hawkins discuss how they recreated the legendary heatwave summer of 1976 in today’s climate and what they found.

Scientists receive prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes

Newcastle researchers Dr Greg Mutch and Dr Roly Armstrong have been recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for their pioneering research.

UNEE and North East Mayor launch £22.5m fund

Universities for North East England and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have launched the £22.5m Inspire fund to commercialise academic research and innovation in the region. 

£4M boost to engineering with drone arena and robotics training

Newcastle University is investing in the next generation of defence and advanced engineering talent with the creation of a purpose-built drone arena and access to cutting-edge quadruped robotics.

New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy

Newcastle and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England’s growing low carbon and offshore wind industries.

World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship

Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts.

Pupils showcase creativity in competition to tackle climate change

Sustainable sun protection, an upcycling platform, and a recycled greetings card business were among the innovative green ideas presented by North East pupils in a bid to tackle climate change.

Reversible glue technology goes electric

A collaboration between electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University is responsible for a reversible glue that can change how we recycle electronic waste.