Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the northeast of England, is a prestigious public research university that traces its origins to the School of Medicine and Surgery established in 1834 and later became part of the federal University of Durham. It became an independent university in 1963 and is known for its excellent research output and strong focus on student experience. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including science and engineering, humanities, law, and medicine. Newcastle University is particularly noted for its strengths in medicine, science, engineering, and sustainability research. It is part of the Russell Group, which represents 24 leading public research universities in the UK. The university is also committed to social responsibility and actively works on initiatives to enhance access to education, engage with local communities, and address global challenges such as climate change. The vibrant campus life, high-quality teaching, and strong industry links make it a popular choice for students from around the world.
A new membrane technology developed by Newcastle University leverages humidity to efficiently capture carbon dioxide, offering a promising solution for sustainable direct air capture essential…
An experiment carried out in Italy, backed by theoretical support from Newcastle University, has produced the first experimental evidence of vacuum decay. In quantum field…
Newcastle University scientists, supported by the UK’s Natural Environmental Research Council, have been delving into the mystery of life’s emergence on Earth over 3.5 billion…
Engineers at Newcastle University have developed a new glue that promises to change how we recycle. Its reversible nature means it can be used for…
Research indicates that oceanic fire-ice, or frozen methane, is vulnerable to melting from climate change, posing a significant threat of methane release into the atmosphere….
A new editorial paper published in the journal Aging argues that in multicellular organisms, neighboring cells are in constant competition. The underlying reasons for aging…
Coral reefs in Palau, Pacific Ocean, are showing increased thermal tolerance, potentially reducing future climate change-induced bleaching. However, the study emphasizes the urgent need for…
New research led by Newcastle University and published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society has revealed that supermassive black holes obscured by…
Researchers at Newcastle University have created eco-friendly, high-efficiency photovoltaic cells for powering IoT devices using ambient light, achieving 38% power conversion efficiency. They also introduced…
Scientists discover that during periods of global warming, ice sheets can retreat at a pace of up to 600 meters per day, which is 20…
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet – rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts – may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost…
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital, have uncovered the root cause of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. These groundbreaking findings, published in the…
Fifteen million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes, with just four countries accounting for more than half of…
Dr. Hannah Rowland and Dr. John Skelhorn explain how these defensive patterns on moth wings persuade birds that assaulting the insects is not worth the risk….
Scientists at Newcastle University have discovered a source of oxygen deep in the Earth’s crust that may have influenced the evolution of life before the…
Could a banana a day keep the cancer doc away? A major preventive effect from resistant starch on a wide range of cancers has been…
Scientists have identified a new liver and kidney disease In a groundbreaking finding, researchers have identified a new disease that may provide hope to people…
A one-off treatment has been found to prevent long-term negative effects of cancer treatments Recent research discovered that a simple, one-time treatment might prevent the…