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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 Â鶹´«Ã½.
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
Â鶹´«Ã½ 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
Â鶹´«Ã½ 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
Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ is responsible for a reversible glue that can change how we recycle electronic waste.
Â鶹´«Ã½ recognised with geography award
Â鶹´«Ã½ has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK’s open-access, dedicated video platform.
Â鶹´«Ã½ expert highlights climate crisis in a new film
A leading Â鶹´«Ã½ climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK.
Warming intensifies rainfall in North Atlantic storms
Rapid ocean warming is likely to make tropical cyclone rainfall more intense and longer lasting, increasing flood risks in parts of the North Atlantic region.