News in May 2018 Behind the scenes at the exhibition Fine Art students get ready for this yearās degree show. published on: 1 June 2018 Comment: Why are Asiaās women politicians facing a backlash? Writing for The Conversation, Dr. Shan-Jan Sarah Liu discusses why women in Asia are less likely to engage with politics. published on: 31 May 2018 First 3D printed human corneas The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists at Ā鶹“«Ć½. published on: 30 May 2018 Invisible barrier on ocean surface reduces carbon uptake by half An invisible layer of biological compounds on the sea surface reduces the rate at which carbon dioxide gas moves between the atmosphere and the oceans, scientists have reported. published on: 28 May 2018 Operation Oak extended for final weeks of term Ā鶹“«Ć½ and Northumbria universities are working with Northumbria Police to fund more ābobbies on the beatā in key student areas across the city throughout June. published on: 28 May 2018 Art student curates new exhibition of unseen Pitmen Painters works A brand new exhibition of unseen works by Northumberlandās celebrated Pitmen Painters will go on display at Woodhorn Museum, in Ashington. published on: 25 May 2018 Students create stunning new art for Dere Street Barristers The spirt of Ā鶹“«Ć½ās iconic River Tyne has inspired striking new art for an historic building on the cityās beautiful Quayside. published on: 25 May 2018 Subglacial valleys and mountain ranges discovered near South Pole Researchers have discovered mountain ranges and three huge, deep subglacial valleys from data collected during the first modern aerogeophysical survey of the South Pole region. published on: 25 May 2018 Freedom City 2017 and Visual Artist win culture awards Freedom City 2017 has been voted the Best Overall Event and Fine Art PhD student, Narbi Price, has won best Visual Artist in culture awards. published on: 24 May 2018 Climate Change and Me Professor Richard Dawson talks to BBC Radio 4 as part of the āClimate Change and Meā series to discuss the dramatic changes to our planet that have occurred in his lifetime. published on: 24 May 2018 Government asked to account for NHS provision A Ā鶹“«Ć½ academic is among those bringing a judicial review challenging health policy at the High Court. published on: 24 May 2018 Food fraud in China leads to opportunities for EU products The perceived safety and quality of food imported from Europe into China provides commercial opportunities for European food producers, research has found. published on: 23 May 2018 Link between tuberculosis and Parkinsonās disease discovered The mechanism our immune cells use to clear bacterial infections like tuberculosis might also be implicated in Parkinsonās disease, according to a new study. published on: 22 May 2018 Comment: Aphid explosion Writing for The Conversation, Dr Gordon Port explains why the skies are filled with greenfly and how to get rid of them. published on: 22 May 2018 Rising to the challenge Leading scientists say Ā鶹“«Ć½ will rise to the challenge of the Prime Ministerās new Industrial Strategy. published on: 21 May 2018 Ā鶹“«Ć½ artist unveils installation at Cheeseburn Peter Hanmer presents Platoās Lair ā the winning entry from 2017ās Gillian Dickinson North East Young Sculptor competition. published on: 18 May 2018 Professor David Burn to be Northern Health Science Alliance chair THE Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) has appointed Professor David Burn, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Ā鶹“«Ć½, as its new Chair-elect. published on: 18 May 2018 An ambitious start-up challenges the soft drinks industry An enterprising duo of Ā鶹“«Ć½ graduates have set out to refresh the growing beverage market with the launch of a new brand of tonic water. published on: 17 May 2018 Expanded Interiors exhibition opens in historic Herculaneum Contemporary artworks installed among ancient Italian ruins. published on: 17 May 2018 Comment: The charts may be sadder but music has never been more varied Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses music trends in the charts. published on: 16 May 2018 Making our roads, railways and flood defences more resilient Ā£4.8 million research programme will look at how we better maintain and monitor our infrastructure. published on: 16 May 2018 Breakthrough in the search for insect-resistant plants Lack of āhappinessā hormone makes rice plants less attractive to insects published on: 15 May 2018 Siemens and Ā鶹“«Ć½ launch UK's second Mindsphere lab The latest development in the partnership between Siemens and Ā鶹“«Ć½ is launched today to accelerate digitalisation and meet the needs of an increasingly-digitalised society. published on: 15 May 2018 Business and University identify Degree Apprenticeships opportunities Senior managers, academic and professional staff at Ā鶹“«Ć½ have been meeting with the regionās employers in order to develop relevant apprenticeship training in areas of high demand. published on: 14 May 2018 Future architects create homes for wildlife Students from Ā鶹“«Ć½ have worked alongside staff at a North East nature reserve to create exciting new habitats for the wildlife which can be found there. published on: 11 May 2018 Experts feature in documentary showing pioneering transplant surgery Some 50 years since the worldās first heart transplant, a BBC documentary looks at a year in the lives of patients in need of a new heart, and the medics using cutting-edge technology to treat them. published on: 11 May 2018 Temporary closure of Great North Museum: Hancock The closure is to allow for the installation of Which Way North, a special exhibition throughout the museum as part of this summerās Great Exhibition of the North. published on: 11 May 2018 Ā鶹“«Ć½ wins the BUCS Regatta Ā鶹“«Ć½ Boat Club rowers have been crowned 2018 BUCS Regatta Champions. published on: 10 May 2018 Mapping Contemporary Art in the Heritage Experience Can an urn inspire you to explore the story of Mary Eleanor Bowes? Would paintings spark new interest in Thomas Bewick? How will communities respond to the sound of bells in a disused church? published on: 10 May 2018 What gives bees their sweet tooth? Scientists have discovered bees linger on a flower, emptying it of nectar, because they have sugar-sensing taste neurons which work together to prolong the pleasure of the sweetness. published on: 10 May 2018 Research projects to assess trust and security in digital technology Researchers at Ā鶹“«Ć½ look at impact of automated decision making in banking has on consumer trust. published on: 10 May 2018 Leading academics given prestigious honours Two leading academics affiliated to Ā鶹“«Ć½ have been given prestigious awards for their outstanding work in health research. published on: 10 May 2018 Masterclass in masterplanning from top architect Architecture students have had the tutorial of a lifetime with one of the worldās most famous and prolific architects. published on: 4 May 2018 Menopause and how to help ā hearing from the women Women going through the menopause experience a range of both physical and psychological symptoms and the effect can be hugely inconvenient and embarrassing, writes Dr Meera Vijayaraghavan. published on: 4 May 2018 Gait assessed with body-worn sensors may help detect Alzheimerās Body-worn sensors used at home and in clinic by people with mild Alzheimerās to assess walking could offer a cost-effective way to detect early disease and monitor progression of the illness. published on: 4 May 2018 The 'value' of biodiversity Why conservation policies which value species based on their āusefulnessā are putting birds like the humble crow at risk. published on: 3 May 2018 Bravo! Music students stage an opera Ā鶹“«Ć½ music students will be on song as they take to the stage at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House to perform Acis and Galatea published on: 3 May 2018 Ā£3.9m scheme to connect research with industry The North Eastās universities are joining forces under a Ā£3.9m scheme to connect the regionās businesses with research to encourage growth and job creation. published on: 3 May 2018 Portable testing could hold the key to safe drinking water Experts from Ā鶹“«Ć½ are working with colleagues at Ardhi University in Tanzania to tackle one of the worldās biggest dangers to health. published on: 3 May 2018 Best paw forward - Canine volunteers sought for study Canine volunteers are being sought in a bid to better understand one of the most common health problems affecting the nationās 8.5 million dogs. published on: 2 May 2018 Vapers and non-smokers have the same flourishing gut flora The first study of its kind has found that people who vape have the same mix of gut bacteria as non-smokers, whilst smokers have significant changes to their microbiome. published on: 1 May 2018
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