Russell Group

Newcastle, UK, 13-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, whilst effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not prevent gestational diabetes, a study has revealed. Experts at Newcastle University have been part of research, … Read the full press release →

NEWCASTLE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A world-renowned blood cancers expert has been given a prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contribution in helping patients with the life-threatening conditions. Professor Graham Jackson, honorary clinical professor of clinical haematology at the Northern … Read the full press release →

NEWCASTLE, 9-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thousands of samples at the UK’s ‘algae bank’ will need to be re-labelled as a ground-breaking new screening tool has revealed greater diversity  than was previously  known within the collection. Analysing the protein ‘fingerprint’ of … Read the full press release →

NEWCASTLE, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — An intriguing hybrid of art gallery and touring peep show is set to get people talking at county shows and agricultural fairs across Northumberland this summer. Gallery of Wonders, curated by Newcastle University fine art lecturer … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 27-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Higher Education Funding Council for England has allocated £85 million of public funding from the Research Partnership Investment Fund to Russell Group universities. This funding will be matched by universities and matched again by … Read the full press release →

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 →

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 →

Adults in the UK with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are being failed on critical medical checks that could lengthen their lives, according to research published by Newcastle University. Newcastle, UK, 22-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A study across seven EU countries found that … Read the full press release →

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 →