University of Newcastle NewsNewcastle University : Press ReleaseChildren's literacy levels being given a helping hand- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A specialist clinic run by Newcastle University is helping to reverse falling literacy levels.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1199353346 Business School to move to 200m Downing Plaza- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Newcastle University Business School has announced that it has taken 100,000 sq ft at the 200 million Downing Plaza development.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1203698300 Drug trial targets hereditary cancers- (Found June 19, 2008 ) The first UK trial of a new drug which targets the DNA repair mechanism in people with hereditary forms of breast or ovarian cancer, is being started by Newcastle University scientists working for the charity, Cancer Research UK.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1204130127 Our lives are an open book- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Does who we are and where we live have any bearing on how we interpret a book Thats the question being posed by researchers at Newcastle University, who are exploring how people react to the same books in different locations across the world.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1204560653 Uncovering aliens of the oceans- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Newcastle University staff from the Dove Marine Laboratory are helping young visitors uncover the many strange alien life forms lurking off the coast of Northumberland.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1204714955 Museum preserves its collections in verse- (Found June 19, 2008 ) One of the North East's best-loved museums has published a book of verse inspired by its collections as it prepares to close its doors for the final time next month (April 2008).http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1205319166 Sir Bobby's big goal - to tackle cancer!- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Sir Bobby Robson has got the better of many football opponents during his distinguished career and now he has set himself a major new goal to fight cancer.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1206633794 Pain-free childbirth Get real!- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A pain-free and drug-free labour may be many expectant mothers dream but researchers reveal that reality hits hard.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1205418285 Newcastle University announces 200 million investment in its campus- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Newcastle University has announced details of a 200 million programme of investment in its campus and facilities.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1206461398 Scientists uncover the source of an almost two billion year delay in animal evolution- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A deficiency of oxygen and the heavy metal molybdenum in the ancient deep ocean may have delayed the evolution of animal life on Earth for nearly two billion years.http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press.office/press.release/content.phtml?ref=1206550130 |