Newcastle University31 Mar 2026Work starts on student accommodation blockAbout 2,000 students are to live at the Castle Leazes site, which replaces 1960s accommodation.31 Mar 20267 Mar 2026Force admits unlawful arrest of pro-Gaza protesterThe retired social worker's arrest could not be justified, Northumbria Police says.7 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Genetic test 'improving early cancer diagnosis'Newcastle University scientists say the "revolution" could save hundreds of thousands of lives.19 Feb 202628 Jan 2026'Dementia has not stopped me speaking other languages'Nigel Thomas, 79, has dementia with Lewy bodies which is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's. 28 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Quick workouts can halt bowel cancer, study findsNewcastle University's Sam Orange says it shows "even a single workout" could make a difference.1 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Sound therapy offers hope for tinnitus reliefA study finds the treatment helps quieten ringing or buzzing in people's ears for about three weeks.10 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Fire-hit university hall repairs green litA first phase of restoration works at Henderson Old Hall in Newcastle have been approved.29 Nov 20259 Nov 2025When warring troops stopped fighting and shared a picnicProf Nick Megoran says the picnic on Aka island is as remarkable as the 1914 Christmas Day truce. 9 Nov 202523 Oct 2025Overseas student levy sparks 'deep concern'The levy will pay for maintenance grants, but North East universities say there will be challenges.23 Oct 2025...
