A new initiative, co-led by experts at Newcastle University, aims to strengthen capabilities and advance careers in dentistry. The Oral Health Research Incubator is one of five initiatives to receive funding from the NIHR to boost national research capacity in key areas. Jointly led by Newcastle University and the University of Sheffield, the incubator will be instrumental
Newcastle University’s researchers have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network supporting people with dementia by connecting existing technology and services. Newcastle University researchers highlight that technology holds the potential to significantly improve the lives of individuals with dementia by supporting their physical, cognitive, and social engagement, and can also play a vital role
A pioneering study has uncovered 69 previously unknown genetic factors associated with rare diseases, including uncommon forms of epilepsy and schizophrenia. The groundbreaking study, which was published in Nature and involved Newcastle University, used a novel analytical technique to pinpoint the genetic foundation of uncommon diseases, potentially leading to more patient diagnoses and the creation of novel
Newcastle University’s researchers, for the first time, have created a single-cell atlas of prenatal human skin to understand how skin forms, and what goes wrong in disease. Newcastle University researchers, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and their collaborators utilized single-cell sequencing and other genomic techniques to develop an atlas and gain insights into the formation of
A variety of scholarship opportunities are available from Newcastle University to help deserving Indian students pursue postgraduate Master’s/MRes degree Newcastle University is pleased to announce the India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship for the 2025 academic year, aimed at outstanding Indian students. This prestigious award covers full tuition fees for a one-year master’s program at the university’s Newcastle
