Âé¶¹´«Ã½ statement Published on: 24 May 2021 A message to our whole university community We have all been deeply saddened to see the recent violence and loss of life in Gaza and Israel. We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire and hope it will provide a foundation on which all parties can move towards a sustainable peace. We know that many members of our community have family and friends in the region, and we are here to support any of our students or colleagues who may be affected. Last week, we contacted any Âé¶¹´«Ã½ student where our records show they may be affected by this ongoing situation to let them know we are here to support them. Our Chaplaincy and Pastoral Support Team are offering their support too, and the University’s Counselling team is also available for any student who needs them. Share: Latest News Scientists unlock hidden driver of inflammatory bowel disease Scientists have linked a key genetic signal in inflammatory bowel disease to an immune response that shuts down inflammation control, enabling faster diagnosis and targeted treatments. published on: 15 June 2026 Funding system risks limiting genuine community collaboration A new policy paper written by researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ warns that the way UK research is funded may be undermining efforts to create genuinely collaborative partnerships with communities. published on: 15 June 2026 Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Facts and figures