Tag Archives: Newcastle University

Newcastle University Dr Suzanne Moffatt research shows people affected by the bedroom tax are finding it impossible to manage ever-decreasing incomes

NEWCASTLE, 17-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Communities are being pulled apart by the bedroom tax as people struggle to ‘survive’ its effects, says a leading academic at Newcastle University. Dr Suzanne Moffatt says a new study undermines Government claims that implementing … Read the full press release

Defra announced £14.5 million new investment in the Food and Environment Research Agency through a joint venture with Capita and Newcastle University

Newcastle, UK, 13-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Defra today announced £14.5 million of new investment in the Food and Environment Research Agency through a joint venture with Capita and Newcastle University. Capita plc (‘Capita’) has been selected, following a competitive procurement process, as the … Read the full press release

Newcastle University ranked in the Premier League of green universities

Newcastle University is ranked in the Premier League of green universities, a new study reveals. Newcastle, UK, 21-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University has scooped a First Class Award and is ranked joint 12th out of 151 universities in the People & … Read the full press release

Newcastle University selected as one of the eight leading academic centres for primary care research in England and invited to join the NIHR School for Primary Care Research

Newcastle, UK, 21-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle University has been selected as one of the nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England and invited to join the National Institute for Health Research School for Primary Care Research (NIHR … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s €9m EU project Food4Me to investigate the potential of nutrigenomics, new branch of nutrition focused on how the food we eat affects the behaviour of our genes

Newcastle, UK, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Personalised diet plans will not be widely accepted by the public until regulations are in place to protect information about our DNA, new research has shown. Led by Newcastle University, the Food4Me project is a €9 million … Read the full press release

Newcastle University researchers found link between gait and dementia

Newcastle, UK, 27-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at Newcastle University have found a definitive link between gait – the way someone walks – and early changes in cognitive function in people with Parkinson’s disease. And the findings, published today (22nd October … Read the full press release

Newcastle University: Drug designed to treat colon, skin and lung cancer could potentially treat childhood leukaemia

Newcastle, UK, 24-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nearly 40% of children with leukaemia whose disease returns after treatment could benefit from a drug designed to treat colon, skin and lung cancer. Clinical trials are planned after scientists at Newcastle University successfully used … Read the full press release

Newcastle University creates new way to teach modern languages through cooking

Researchers at Newcastle University have cooked up a new way to teach modern languages. Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — They placed the latest digital devices into cooking utensils to create the LanCook project – an unique mix of cookery, technology … Read the full press release

The Future Fund received £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation to build children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University

Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Future Fund campaign has taken a significant step closer to its goal of establishing a specialist children’s cancer research facility at Newcastle University after receiving a £1 million donation from the Barbour Foundation. Dame … Read the full press release

Siemens Energy Automation Division and Newcastle University launch Smart Grid Laboratory to test future worst case scenarios in real-time without any risk to customers

A state-of-the-art laboratory that will allow researchers to put the electricity grid through its paces – simulating events such as power cuts due to severe weather – is being launched today at Newcastle University. Newcastle, UK, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Funded … Read the full press release

Newcastle University and University of Exeter study reveals over-confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are

Over-confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are, a study has found. Newcastle, UK, 28-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — These ‘self-deceived’ individuals could be more likely to get promotions and reach influential positions in banks and … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s archaeologists uncover more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples

Newcastle, UK, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes and site director Tony Wilmott have been uncovering more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples. This is the fourth season of work commissioned … Read the full press release

The Newcastle Falcons rugby team signs Newcastle University rugby star Will Witty

Newcastle, UK, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle University rugby star Will Witty has been signed by the North-East’s leading rugby team. The Newcastle Falcons flew in for the 19-year-old rising star who has already represented England Under-18s, England Students and Yorkshire. Will, an Agri-Business … Read the full press release

First doctors trained by Newcastle University’s medical school in Johor, Malaysia to graduate on 28 June 2014

Newcastle, UK, 23-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The first doctors to have been trained by a UK university campus overseas are preparing to graduate from Newcastle University’s medical school in Johor, Malaysia. In 2011, Newcastle became the first UK University to establish a … Read the full press release

Newcastle University scientists discovered way to restore ability to grasp with paralysed hand using spinal cord stimulation

For the first time scientists have been able to restore the ability to grasp with a paralysed hand using spinal cord stimulation. Newcastle, UK, 20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — There is currently no cure for upper limb paralysis, where there has been damage … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Experts investigate Google Glass’s ability to help people with Parkinson’s retain their independence

Newcastle, UK, 10-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The next generation of wearable computing is being trialled for the first time to evaluate its potential to support people with Parkinson’s. Experts at Newcastle University are investigating Google Glass as an assistive aid to help people with Parkinson’s … Read the full press release

Newcastle University experts warn water availability could put UK’s future energy generation plans at risk

Newcastle, UK, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Although Britain is currently suffering from rain, thunderstorms and severe flooding, experts at Newcastle University are warning the Government that its current thinking on future energy generation risks locking the UK into a situation where water … Read the full press release

Newcastle University study recommends cutting down on sweet additive to reduce tooth decay

Newcastle, UK, 10-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A study by Newcastle University researchers into the effects of sugars on our oral health recommends cutting down on the sweet additive as part of a global initiative to reduce tooth decay. Since 1990 the World … Read the full press release

National Student Survey: 90% of students are happy with their overall experience at Newcastle University

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle students enjoy their time here so much they have voted the University one of the best in the country for student experience. The latest results from the National Student Survey (NSS), show that 90% of students are happy with … Read the full press release

Newcastle University archaeologists, volunteers start Maryport Roman Temples excavation

17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes with site director Tony Wilmott, has started work in Maryport until 22 July. This is the third year they have excavated at this important Roman … Read the full press release