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 →

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 →

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, 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 →

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 →

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 →

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, 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, 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, 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 →

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 →

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 →

2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Getting your family and friends to support you in being physically active and setting yourself physical activity goals are among the top ten tips scientifically proven to help combat Type 2 diabetes. Newcastle University researchers carried out … Read the full press release →