£11m funding to expand access to renewable energy research in North East
World-leading research from three North East universities to advance renewable energy technologies has received a welcome boost, with the announcement of almost £11.5 million to expand their work and include people from under-represented groups... Read More
Verses with your veg? Grainger Market to gain Poet-in-Residence
If you fancy stanzas with your strawberries or couplets with your cuppa, then a new position at one of Newcastle’s most famous shopping destinations could be for you. The Grainger Market is to get... Read More
Record year as Newcastle University spin-outs attract £40m+ of investments
Investments across life sciences, sustainable engineering and digital tech spin-outs have totalled over £40 million in 2023. Created from research discoveries, the University’s 37 active spin-out companies now employ more than 300 people. Spearheading... Read More
NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East.... Read More
Major international memory studies conference heading to the UK for the first time
The Memory Studies Association (MSA) will hold its first ever UK meeting in Newcastle this month and is set to attract almost 1,000 international delegates to the city. The seventh annual meeting of the... Read More
Ageing at the heart of Newcastle’s future
A cutting-edge £500m development supporting the understanding, care and innovation of products and services for an ageing population has been given the go ahead in Newcastle. The regeneration of the former General Hospital site,... Read More
Nic Palmarini to headline Newcastle tech event
Nic Palmarini, Director of the National Innovation Centre for Ageing in Newcastle, is to speak at leading digital design conference, BIM Show Live on 26-27 February 2020. The acclaimed author, teacher and applied research... Read More
Scientist donates proceeds of ovarian cancer drug to establish charitable fund
A scientist at Newcastle University, involved in the creation of Rubraca®, a new cancer drug that has been approved for use on the NHS, has donated her share of proceeds to the Community Foundation.... Read More