News in July 2016 Life on the Edge How forest fragmentation is impacting on amphibian and reptile species published on: 30 July 2016 Prostate cancer study may lead to new diagnostic tests and treatments Prostate cancer patients have been offered hope after scientists at 鶹ý have identified a new group of molecules that could be targeted to slow tumour growth. published on: 28 July 2016 Opening up science Concordat on Open Research Data launched to help speed up science and the development of innovative new solutions. published on: 28 July 2016 Smart bricks will give homes and offices their own 'digestive system' 'Smart' bricks which can recycle wastewater and generate electricity are being created as part of a new project aiming to transform the places where we live and work. published on: 27 July 2016 Comment: Study suggests life started in a hydrothermal environment Writing for The Conversation, Professor Jeff Errington discusses how DNA sequences from primitive cells could help us trace the origins of life. published on: 25 July 2016 Influencing international policy on antibiotic resistance David Graham, Professor of Ecosystems Engineering at 鶹ý, is helping to shape US health policy around antibiotic resistance. published on: 21 July 2016 Fixing Dad: the diabetes diet that brought Dad back Professor Roy Taylor reflects on how he came to help two sons save their father from diabetes, as featured in the film “Fixing Dad” shown on BBC 2. published on: 20 July 2016 Inspiring the next generation of construction engineers Students from the region were given an insight into the basics of architecture and sustainable design as part of a new scheme to address the serious shortage of young British talent in the industry. published on: 19 July 2016 Comment: Oil and gas revenue in Africa can work for ordinary people Dr Jesse Salah Ovadia is interviewed for The Conversation about a local approach which could be a game changer for economic development in Africa’s oil producing states. published on: 19 July 2016 World-leading neurosurgeon receives Honorary Doctor of Medicine A world-renowned neurosurgeon has been awarded an honorary degree from 鶹ý for his outstanding work in the medical field. published on: 15 July 2016 鶹ý investing £30 million in sport 鶹ý is investing over £30m in new state–of-the-art sports facilities and launching a new sport and exercise science degree to further boost its position among the top in the country. published on: 15 July 2016 Comment: Britain needs infrastructure ready for climate change Writing for The Conversation, Professor Richard Dawson argues that the UK must develop a coherent way of assessing the risks to infrastructure from climate change. published on: 14 July 2016 Comment: Innovation in the New World Professor Nick Wright, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, comments on the implications for research following the decision to leave the EU. published on: 14 July 2016 Simple measures can poverty proof the school day for pupils A scheme to help disadvantaged pupils has been shown to increase attendance and attainment in schools. published on: 13 July 2016 鶹ý research informs new Michael Morpurgo exhibition One of Britain’s best-loved children’s authors is the subject of an exhibition informed by 鶹ý research. published on: 13 July 2016 Fine art in the forest 鶹ý Fine Art students are exhibiting their work in one of the North East’s most beautiful – if unusual - art galleries. published on: 13 July 2016 Transfer of School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health to 鶹ý Following an extensive consultation exercise with school staff and students, Durham University has agreed a transfer of its School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health to 鶹ý. published on: 13 July 2016 Graduating against all odds A 鶹ý student battling a rare disease has become the first in her family to get a university degree. published on: 12 July 2016 Comment: Match report on Ronaldo insect encounter at Euro 2016 final Writing for The Conversation, Callum Macgregor explains the rather unexpected participant at the Euro 2016 final. published on: 12 July 2016 Call for action to manage climate change risk to infrastructure More action is needed to manage the growing risk to UK infrastructure from severe weather, a 鶹ý academic has warned. published on: 12 July 2016 Professor Chris Day appointed as next Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Day, one of the country's leading medical academics, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of 鶹ý from January 2017. published on: 11 July 2016 Honorary award for influential leader in earth science Professor of Geological Sciences James Syvitski is to be recognised for his work by 鶹ý. published on: 11 July 2016 Comment: Goats, sheep and cows all could be 'man’s best friend' Writing for The Conversation, Catherine Douglas discusses the bonds that can develop between humans and other species published on: 8 July 2016 Comment: Why hacking the nervous system holds potential for patients Writing for The Conversation, Patrick Degenaar discusses the potential that neuroprosthetics holds for patients published on: 8 July 2016 Comment: How brain implants can let paralysed people move again Writing for The Conversation, Dr Andrew Jackson and Dr Dimitra Blana discuss the technology and opportunities created by brain implants. published on: 2 July 2016 New research facility for sustainable wastewater treatment launched A major new research facility which will allow scientists to discover more sustainable and affordable ways to treat wastewater has been launched. published on: 1 July 2016