Congratulations to Dr Kristin Hussey, who has received £1.29m from Wellcome Trust for a pioneering study exploring the history of the hospital night shift in England and Scotland. 👏 Find out more about the project 👇

What history can teach those working the hospital night shift

A pioneering study led by Newcastle University is looking into the history of the night shift on hospital wards, exploring how the UK can create better, safer working conditions for hospital workers.

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Fine Art students from Newcastle University are showcasing their work in Mexico as part of One Sea Only / Un Solo Mar, an international exhibition exploring climate change, environmental challenges and our shared relationship with the world's oceans. Read more about the project 👇

Fine Art students showcase collaborative exhibition in Mexico

Here are five ways to make sure you’re feeling good, staying safe, and getting the most from your first few weeks at university.

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Congratulations to Professor Chantal Conneller, a newly elected Fellow of the British Academy. Chantal is a leading expert on the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic eras whose work has advanced our understanding of early prehistoric lives. We're so proud to see her contributions recognised! 👏

Newcastle academic elected to the British Academy

Professor Chantal Conneller has been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

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What can beekeeping teach young men about care, community and connection? 🐝 Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography and community beekeeper Dr Michael Richardson discusses how beekeeping can offer important spaces for men’s mental health.

Comment: Beekeeping as a hobby for young men

Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson discusses how beekeeping as a hobby can be a good choice for young men struggling with mental health or loneliness.

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Calling UK postgraduate (taught or research) students interested in data skills training for social science and the humanities -- please complete our survey! bit.ly/4b8MVyN @sociodigfutures.bsky.social @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social @pgresearchhub.bsky.social @newcastlesu.bsky.social

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Looking for your next page-turner? 📚 Dissection of a Murder is a compulsive courtroom drama from Newcastle University alumna Jo Murray – a Classical Studies student turned barrister turned Sunday Times bestselling author. Jo's debut legal thriller is now being adapted for Apple TV! Read more >>

Alumni author’s crime thriller set to become an Apple TV drama

Class of 2000 Classical Studies graduate Jo Murray is the author of Dissection of a Murder, a compulsive courtroom drama set to be published on 7 May 2026. Already it has sold to twenty-one countries ...

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As our final summer congregations take place today, we'd like to congratulate all HaSS students graduating this July! 🎓🥳 We've loved celebrating with you on campus. Your Newcastle University journey doesn't have to end here – stay connected through our alumni network: bit.ly/44NHx18

What happens to innovation when companies are under pressure to deliver short-term results? Research co-authored by Dr Rafael Corredoira, Reader in International Business, found that companies facing short-term financial pressures generate fewer influential and novel innovations. Read more 👇

Are quarterly earnings pressures hurting companies' long-term innovation prospects?

If public companies are increasingly focused on meeting quarterly earnings expectations, what happens to the innovations that require years of investment and patience to develop?

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Meet the Newcastle University graduate raising the bar for AI in children’s lives. Former management consultant, femtech founder and Newcastle Law School graduate Abi Hannah is helping make AI safe, responsible and empowering for children through her startup, Kids First AI. Read more 👇

Raising AI Natives: The urgent case for child-centred AI design

This AI Awareness Day, Law graduate and Kids First AI founder Abi Hannah shares her vision for educating children to use artificial intelligence safely and responsibly.

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🎧 Looking for your next listen? Dr Martin Odler joins the Ancient Technology Podcast to discuss his newest discovery: the earliest confirmed metal drill ever found in Egypt, dating back around 5,300 years. Part 1 of the conversation is available now, with Part 2 coming soon.

Leading Egyptologist Finds Egypt's Lost Drill Tech | Dr. Martin Odler - Ancient Technology Podcast

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Congratulations to English Literature with Creative Writing graduate Lucas Fothergill on the publication of his debut book! 📚 Exploring the history and experiences of Britain’s multiracial communities, the book brings together stories of resilience, creativity and belonging.

Newcastle graduate celebrates publishing book on mixed-race British history

Congratulations to Lucas Fothergill (BA English Literature with Creative Writing, 2016), whose anthology of stories exploring Britain’s multiracial history over the past century is published this mont...

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Congratulations to Dr Jorge Català on receiving the Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) 2026 Merit Award – becoming the first humanities researcher to do so! 👏 The award recognises Dr Català's outstanding academic career and commitment to strengthening UK-Spain collaboration.

HaSS academic awarded for commitment to UK-Spanish collaboration

The award recognises Dr Jorge Català for his outstanding academic career, international research leadership, and sustained commitment to strengthening collaboration between Spain and the United Kingdo...

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Congratulations to Journalism alumnus Will Hamilton-Davies on the release of his first traditionally published children's book, The Mole and the Mound (and the House Underground). A funny story about empathy, kindness and not judging a book by its cover – or, in this case, a mole by his mound!

What does Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster tell us about Britain’s changing political system? Writing for @theconversation.com, Visiting Fellow Andrew Stevens (CURDS) examines what Burnham’s return reveals about the evolving relationship between local and national politics.

Andy Burnham is back at Westminster: what this says about Britain’s changing political system

If Burnham becomes PM, it shows that Westminster is no longer the only route to the top job.

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Dr Sylvia de Mars, Reader in Transnational Public Law at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, will be a keynote speaker at the University of Worcester's Brexit conference starting today. The event marks 10 years since the UK referendum on EU membership, bringing together experts to explore the implications.

Newcastle Law colleague speaks at upcoming Brexit conference

Dr Sylvia de Mars will join Lord David Blunkett and Baroness Gisela Stuart at a forthcoming Brexit conference, a decade on from the referendum.

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We’re so proud that 12 graduates from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences have been recognised in the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours List 👏 Huge congratulations to our alumni! Their success reflects the breadth of careers our graduates go on to and the impact they’re making across society.

16 Newcastle University alumni recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Huge congratulations to the Newcastle University graduates who have been named in King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours list, acknowledging their dedication and success in their respective fields.

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Don’t miss the new exhibition now open at Hatton Gallery! Lines of Action explores how artists use the idea of the “line” in all sorts of ways as part of their creative process. 🎟️ Free entry 📅 Open until Saturday 1 August 🕙Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm Find out more: bit.ly/4eBurbg

Today we're celebrating our colleague Tina Gharavi, whose first feature film is now out in UK cinemas! 🎬 Starring Lily Allen, Jennifer Saunders, Timothy Spall and Jack Whitehall, the film showcases iconic North East locations and even features some of our colleagues and students! Find out more >>

From campus to cinema screens: Alumni-directed film adaptation hits the big screen this month

As her latest feature film arrives in cinemas, Newcastle University alumna and academic Tina Gharavi discusses directing Jennifer Saunders, Lily Allen and Timothy Spall, inspiring students, and puttin...

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We'd like to congratulate all of our students who took part and displayed their artwork in our BA Fine Art Degree Show 2026! 👏 The show exhibited the hard work and talent of this year's class with each of the unique art pieces shown. 🎨 #WeAreNCL

Pollution and organised crime are threatening São Paulo’s largest reservoir. In The Guardian, Dr Matthew Richmond, Newcastle University Lecturer in Political Geography, comments on efforts to reduce the impact of environmental crime and protect this vital water source.

‘Good lord, what a smell’: can Brazil’s biggest city save a vital source of water from sewage, bacteria and organised crime?

As São Paulo faces a climate-induced water crisis, campaigners are fighting to reverse the impact of pollution and illegal deforestation on its largest reservoir

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🎓 Completing your studies this summer? Newcastle University students with an offer from The University of Law can apply for one of five postgraduate scholarships. The application deadline is Monday 29 June at 1pm. Find out more >>

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Now in its 30th year, the Women’s Prize for Fiction continues to spotlight exceptional writing by women. For @theconversation.com, Professor Anne Whitehead reviews Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly, shortlisted for 2026. Read her reflections on this debut novel alongside expert reviews of the shortlist.

Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist and winner

Six books that explore the various joys and challenges of womanhood.

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Now open: Encountering Now - APL's 2026 Degree Show. Join us at the Architecture Building until 26 June to explore a showcase of inspiring design projects and celebrate the hard work of our students. 🕙 Open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Find out more: www.ncl.ac.uk/apl/news/ite...

Children who are not interacted with before they learn to speak don't acquire language, even if taught later. Professor Paul Seedhouse explains why the interaction engine must come first. Listen to the full episode of Baby Zone's Best Beginnings: YouTube: bit.ly/4odCxLG Spotify: bit.ly/4e4GVYH

What can Cicero and the ancient past teach us about corruption? Dr Marta García Morcillo and Dr Nick Freer explore how ancient Roman ideas of integrity and civic responsibility remain relevant today, and what we can learn from their experiences of corruption. 🏛 Read more: bit.ly/4odpGJq

What can Cicero and the ancient past teach us about corruption?

The Roman statesman Cicero might have lived over 2.000 years ago, but his works and the society they describe are as relevant now as ever.

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If you're in the North East this summer, make sure you visit New Contemporaries 2026 at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), featuring work by two of our Fine Art graduates, Ali Cook and Alia Gargum. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 8 May – 16 August 2026 Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art

MIMA — New Contemporaries 2026

New Contemporaries presents its annual touring exhibition at MIMA, showcasing the work of 26 emerging and early‑career artists selected from across the UK. Widely regarded as a launchpad for the next ...

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Congratulations to Malavika Anderson on being appointed Co-Chair of the University Museums Group 🙌 Malavika is Manager of Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock, and this appointment reflects her commitment to championing university museums and their role in enriching lives.

Malavika Anderson made co-chair of University Museums Group

Malavika Anderson, Manager of Newcastle University’s Great North Museum: Hancock, has been made co-chair of the University Museums Group (UMG).

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Congratulations to Professor Bethan Davies @iceybethan.bsky.social on joining award-winning @carbonbrief.org as a contributing editor 👏 Bethan is among a select group of experts supporting the editorial team over two years, drawing on her expertise in glacial geology to inform climate reporting.

Introducing Carbon Brief's 2026 cohort of contributing editors - Carbon Brief

Carbon Brief’s editorial team is supported by an international group of academics, each specialising in...

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Dr Sylvia de Mars, Reader in Transnational Public Law at Newcastle University, will be a keynote speaker at a Brexit conference marking 10 years since the referendum. She joins an authoritative panel of speakers including Lord David Blunkett and Baroness Gisela Stuart 👏

Worcester Brexit conference to give insights 10 years on

The University of Worcester is holding a two-day conference exploring Brexit's impact on the UK.

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Don't miss this year’s Fine Art Degree Show, now on until 5 June. Show your support for this year’s final-year students and explore the work they’ve been developing since September. Expect an innovative mix of painting, sculpture, video, performance and sound.