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Castle Leazes redevelopment under way

Construction of new student accommodation at Newcastle University’s Castle Leazes has commenced, with the stairwell and lift cores in the first building now installed.

Driving global innovation in more sustainable consumer products

Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are marking over 10 years of partnership with a new report showcasing their shared achievements and future goals.

Coral reef science must adapt for a chance to outpace climate change

Scientists call for a major acceleration in coral assisted evolution research to help reefs cope with rapidly warming oceans.

Newcastle University excels in global subject rankings

A prestigious global league table has once again highlighted Newcastle University’s strength across several subject areas.

New exhibition turns Newcastle University research into art

Picture This: Someone Like Me is a new exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock that transforms Newcastle University research into illustrated artworks.

Newcastle researchers join new UK semiconductor centre

Newcastle joins a new £16.7m National ICT Knowledge Centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design next-generation electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.

New fellowship to advance green hydrogen technology

Dr Daniel Niblett has secured a prestigious and highly competitive £1.16 million EPSRC Open Fellowship to lead a five-year programme developing next-generation green hydrogen technology.

Comment: Oil and gas supply

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses how one massive gas field shapes the global stakes of conflict in the Middle East.

New partnership to strengthen understanding of future extreme weather

Newcastle University experts are partnering on a new project to improve understanding of extreme weather risks caused by combined flooding and wind, and how we can better prepare for them.

Comment: UK’s first geothermal power plant

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses what the UK’s first geothermal power plant means for the nation’s electricity supply.

Newcastle University at the heart of Blyth Festival of Energy

Newcastle University to showcase research and innovation at the inaugural Blyth Festival of Energy.

Royal award for Dementia research

Researchers from the University transforming the understanding, diagnosis and care of people with Dementia with Lewy Bodies, have been recognised with the highest national honour for universities.

Bacteria could unlock untapped resources from wastewater

Scientists reveal how bacteria could help reclaim energy, nutrients and clean water from wastewater.

Students bring the rainforest to life at city museum

The African rainforest came to life at the Great North Museum: Hancock thanks to a Newcastle University initiative.

Research shows best- and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica

A new study on the Antarctic Peninsula, led by Professor Bethan Davies, shows that the choices we make in the next decade will determine Antarctica’s fate for centuries.

Comment: How the UK is keeping flood insurance affordable – until 2039

Writing for The Conversation, experts, including Neil Gunn, ask whether the UK can use the time Flood Re is buying to reduce risk fast enough to make a fair transition possible by 2039.

Newcastle showcases AI innovation and skills to Science Minister

Science Minister, Lord Patrick Vallance, has visited the University to see how its expertise in artificial intelligence is delivering jobs, skills and economic growth across the North East and beyond.

New study maps key species threats in Costa Rica

New research has revealed the biggest threats driving species towards extinction in northern San José, Costa Rica.