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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 2h

We're pleased to announce our prestigious scholarship schemes are now open for 2026 entry applications.

Find out more 👇
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/study/global-scholarships/?utm_campaign=undergrad&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_content=gloabl_scholarships

#WeAreNCL #Scholarships

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 1d

Our climate experts have discovered that climate change is supercharging Europe’s biggest hail. Study findings revealed that global warming may lead to less frequent but bigger and more devastating hail storms. 🌩

Find out more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/42ZuPuZ

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 3d

After yesterday's Open Day, it's time for a #DogsOnCampus post! 🐶

#WeAreNCL

A playful dog with shaggy white fur and a black nose sits on a stone step, looking upward with a curious expression.

A cheerful black Labrador retriever sitting on a paved path, looking up at the camera with mouth open and tongue out. Feet of two people visible around the dog.

A person petting a small friendly white dog on a paved walkway.

A Siberian Husky with striking blue eyes sitting on a tiled pavement, looking up with its tongue out.

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 Huge congratulations to Professor David Rose and Dr Patrick Rosenkranz on receiving National Teaching Fellowship awards at the Teaching Excellence ceremony in Bristol last week 🏆

#NTFS2025 #WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 3d

Although it was a windy one, we had a great Open Day today, and we hope everyone who visited enjoyed it too! 🍂

Thanks for braving the weather to join us. For everyone who has come from further away, we promise it's not normally this blustery in the Toon! 😄

#WeAreNCL

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Three individuals in blue jackets smiling at the camera, seated on a bench in the shape of a cow with a neon sign that reads "Natural and Environmental Sciences" in front of a green floral backdrop at an outdoor event.

Group of people interacting outside the Newcastle University campus, with some individuals chatting and passing by. The university banner is visible in the background.

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Anne-Marie Lacey, Senior Lecturer in Public Relations in our School of Arts and Cultures, who has received the Sir Stephen Tallents' Medal, one of the most prestigious honours in public relations. 🤩👏

Find out more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4mQfjZK

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 6d

Our Autumn season of INSIGHTS public lectures has been officially unveiled! 🤩

The exciting new series of lectures by leading figures & experts will highlight a range of subjects & interests. 🎤

Find out more about the upcoming events here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4pO7lmq

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 7d

Do you recognise these spots on campus?👀📸
Share your guesses in the comments!👇
#NewcastleUni #WeAreNCL #University #NewcastleUniversity

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The word 'Architecture' partially visible and engraved on the exterior of a building, surrounded by green bushes and plants.

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 8d

September has been an important month for our academic research and university news. Ranging from medical breakthroughs to innovative design. 💡

Find out about all these stories and more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4pMTyfX

#WeAreNCL #Research

Group of diverse individuals in sportswear standing in a line, representing a collaboration between Newcastle University researchers and Berghaus to develop new legwear technology.

Image of a service robot with a digital face displaying a smile, stationed in a hotel setting, part of a study by Newcastle University on human-robot interaction preferences.

Group of Newcastle University scientists posing in front of a historic building, with a caption explaining their project on monitoring toxic algae blooms using scientific technology.

Prototype of a wooden textile created by Newcastle University, featuring curved wooden pieces arranged to mimic fabric, demonstrating responsiveness to environmental conditions.

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Russell Group @russellgroup.bsky.social · 8d

👩‍⚕️🔬 Professor Chris Day:

"We must support clinical researchers at every stage of their careers, ensuring the UK remains a world leader in medical innovation"

Our chair joins calls for urgent action to support clinical academic posts.

www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...

@newcastleuni.bsky.social

UK health leaders unite to protect future of medical research

Newcastle University's Vice-Chancellor has joined prominent figures across the UK health sector committing to urgent action to reverse the 'alarming decline' in clinical academic posts.

www.ncl.ac.uk

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 8d

Dr Dan Mattison, a Newcastle graduate and teenage cancer survivor, welcomes a new multi-million investment by Cancer Research UK that will fund research into how children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia can be treated more effectively. 🔬 ⬇

https://bit.ly/4mJtfoe

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 9d

We're deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Terry Farrell, architecture graduate and long-standing friend and supporter of Newcastle University.

#WeAreNCL

A portrait of Sir Terry Farrell with the Farrell Centre building in the background. Text states "His legacy extends far beyond the buildings he designed. As a mentor, author, and advocate for thoughtful urbanism, Sir Terry inspired generations of architects and planners. His contributions to education and urban discourse will continue to shape the future of architecture and city-making for years to come."

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 10d

A team of our scientists are at the forefront of an effort to use space technology to monitor harmful blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh. The programme will develop a solution that predicts and detects the blue‑green algae. 🌊⬇

https://bit.ly/4neI1UT

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations to Ann Njeri, a Research Associate in our School of Maths, Statistics and Physics, on being shortlisted for Inspiring Women in Science category at the Nature Awards.

We'll be keeping fingers crossed Ann wins on October 15th.

#WeAreNCL #NatureAwards #STEM #WeAreInternational

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 12d

Our experts have outlined that healthcare, policy, & social changes are needed to make the most of treatment breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s, which currently accounts for about 70% of all dementia cases & is a leading cause of disability. 🔬 ⬇

https://bit.ly/3Vw7Ljp

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 13d

Our experts have been part of new research that shows UK children are dying through poverty.

UK Children Dying through Poverty is the second updated report to be released as part of the Child of the North’s #ChildrenFirst campaign. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4mynoSu

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 14d

This week it was announced we've strengthened our performance in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5), with our overall score rising to 30 out of 35.

Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/46Cpj2v

#WeAreNCL #KEF

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Newcastle University Strengthens Regional Impact
We’ve increased our Knowledge Exchange Framework performance scoring 30 out of 35

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FibroFind and company spinouts
FibroFind, a Newcastle University spin-out, has been acquired by private equity firm Vespa Capital in a move set to accelerate the company’s international growth.

£30M study with Boehringer Ingelheim
Working with University of Edinburgh and Boehringer Ingelheim we’re conducting the most detailed observational study of its kind to provide a detailed analysis of liver health.

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations to Professor Colin Herron CBE who has been awarded the Faraday Institution's First ever Lifetime Achievement Award.

Find out more about Professor Herron's achievements and the award here ⬇️
https://bit.ly/42D2SJb

#WeAreNCL #Automotive #electrification

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 18d

From ancient land surveyors to today's classrooms: Our researchers uncovered Roman maths manuals that will inspire the teaching of Roman numerals in modern schools.🏛️📚

Test yourself... Can you solve these Roman Maths questions?✍️

Read more here:
https://bit.ly/466qJTX

#WeAreNCL

Two mannequins dressed in Roman armour, one wearing a chainmail suit with a blue and yellow shield The other is wearing Roman-style armour with a red cape and red shield. A speech bubble from the mannequin in armour 'What would we be left with if we remove V from IX?'

A speech bubble from the mannequin in armour saying 'Let us add VIII to III'. A speech bubble from the mannequin in chainmail asks 'This makes what?'

A speech bubble from the mannequin in chainmail saying 'Let us multiply II by VII'.

A speech bubble from the mannequin in armour saying 'Let us take a fifth part of L'.

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 18d

Dr Oskar Jensen, has been awarded £2m in funding to research the history of song. Developing an understanding of our shared histories and practices across boundaries of age, class, geography, and time. 🎶⬇

https://bit.ly/3VnQrgv

#WeAreNCL #History #Music #Culture

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 19d

Our researchers are leading a UK-wide trial to explore whether a shorter course of antibiotics could safely and effectively treat sepsis.

Antibiotics are important when treating infections like sepsis, however, overuse can lead to superbugs. 💊

Read more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/3Vgy0dJ

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 21d

We're proud to be part of a new AI Growth Zone in North East England — an initiative set to unlock more than 5,000 new jobs and bring in £30 billion in investment to the region.

Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4gqKBEV

#WeAreNCL #AI #NorthEast #Innovation #Skills #TechGrowth #Collaboration

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 22d

More R2-D2 than 'nice to meet you'?

A study co-led by our researchers has found that many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human. 🤖

Find out more here. ⬇

https://bit.ly/4n4hQjC

#WeAreNCL

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 25d

Huge congratulations to our #TeamNewcastle runners who completed the Great North Run last weekend! 👏 👟

Our runners have raised over £15,000 for the Newcastle University Student Fund so far, helping to give all students arriving on campus from next week the full university experience.

#WeAreNCL

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Two participants named Rob and Marco dressed in Newcastle University running attire, smiling at the camera before a race, with timing devices and nature in the background.

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Two participants in the Great North Run, wearing race bibs and smiles, stand together against a backdrop of the race route and other runners.

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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 26d

A study led by our experts has shown that sharks, skates & rays adapt their growth & reproduction to changing food availability. Highlighting that their life strategies are shaped not just by their evolutionary background, but also by how much food they get. 🦈⬇

https://bit.ly/4mZOHGo

#WeAreNCL

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