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Women better than men at operating driverless cars, study finds

Researchers hope the study will inform driverless car design and use and reduce gender inequality in transport

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022

Now Whitby, too, is finding out what happens when tourism takes over

As in Devon and Cornwall, Whitby’s rise in second homes is fuelling worsening inequality and a housing crisis, says Alex Niven, a Newcastle University lecturer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

Cancer 'could be prevented' by eating green bananas and other starchy foods

The study showed that a regular dose of resistant starch taken for an average of two years may reduce risks of certain cancers.

Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022

New project aims to improve lives of young people in Newcastle - with help from Chronicle and Journal

The Evry project has been launched with a series of pledges from organisations in the city to work with young people

Chronicle Live · Jul 19, 2022

'Discovery of new kidney and liver disease could save people from transplants'

The revelation of an inherited disease - TULP3-related ciliopathy (TRC) - that causes kidney and liver failure will improve treatment for patients, says Miriam Stoppard

Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022

'Pioneering new drug could eliminate long-term side effects of cancer treatment'

Scientists at Newcastle University have come up with a simple, one-off treatment that can prevent long-term side effects of cancer radiotherapies

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022

Covid regulations confused small businesses in pandemic, study says

The Federation of Small Businesses worked with Newcastle and Birmingham universities on the study

Birmingham Post · Jun 26, 2022

Refugee Week: Asylum seekers find space to connect and make friends after arriving in Newcastle

Refugees and asylum seekers in Newcastle have been getting help for years from Action Foundation to create 'meaningful connections'

Chronicle Live · Jun 24, 2022

Up to £1m available in support of Newcastle University students and colleagues seeking sanctuary

Newcastle University is increasing its support for students and colleagues escaping war or at risk of persecution

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2022

Newcastle dad creates socks that cut your carbon footprint after fearing for daughters' future

Marc Bucci's new business Social Socks launched at Tynemouth Market

Chronicle Live · Jun 19, 2022