Our Data Innovation Bootcamps with NICD are back for our Science, Agriculture, and Engineering students! Develop your skills and improve your employability in a week-long bootcamp where you will work alongside real businesses. Sign up before 11 May: tinyurl.com/bdffdw2d

Assisted evolution could help corals survive future heatwaves, but careful trait choice and strong repeated selection will be needed for it to be effective. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yan2389y

Can AI solve the biggest renewable energy challenges? With Dr Drake Koh. Listen now at tinyurl.com/nhbs8bua or wherever you find your podcasts.

Rebuilding Memory: Meet the alumna safeguarding heritage after conflict in Iraq. Read about Dr Rawaa Qasha's experience of using digital tools to rebuild the city of Mosul following ISIS occupation: tinyurl.com/5cue82rn

A new study, led by researchers from @nclengineering.bsky.social, shows rapid ocean warming is likely to make tropical cyclone rainfall more intense & longer lasting, increasing flood risks in parts of the North Atlantic region. Read more: tinyurl.com/37u2dd7w

Newcastle University and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are marking over 10 years of partnership with a new report showcasing their shared achievements and future goals. Read more about the partnership here: tinyurl.com/bd653mzt

Congratulatios to Prof Raj Ranjan from our School of Computing who has been selected as one of the Distinguished Artificial Intelligence Scholar Award Laureates by the National Academy of Artificial Intelligence. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdk8crrs

Writing for The Conversation, Abigail Marks discusses how using AI to prioritise efficiency and boost productivity reflects a mismatch with what we want from work. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4xrazxp9

Not sure what you want to do after uni? 💙 The deadline to apply for the fully funded Spärck AI Scholarship is coming up. Newcastle University is 1 of 9 UK universities offering this scholarship for AI- and Data-focused MSc programmes. Apply here: tinyurl.com/mr3efe2v

That’s a wrap on the Spring Data Innovation Bootcamp! 🎉 Over the past week, our students have worked collaboratively to tackle real-world business challenges, developing innovative solutions, strengthening their data skills and building valuable networks.

You've built something great at Newcastle. Now it's time to take it further. Join us for Postgraduate Progression Week for expert advice on how to bridge the gap between Undergraduate to Postgraduate study. Book here: tinyurl.com/mby8wh6j

To mark #WorldWaterDay, academics from @EngineeringNCL discussed why gender matters in the global water crisis from.ncl.ac.uk/world-water-... #WeAreNCL

Newcastle University and One Utility Bill launch Innovate UK-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership to transform energy forecasting. Read more here: tinyurl.com/55p2xx9z

Professor Oliver Heidrich from @nclengineering.bsky.social helps to shape NATO report on climate change and global security. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yrch3n32

Dr Mark Ireland from @sciencesncl.bsky.social discusses the impact of the recently launched facility near Redruth, Cornwall which has started producing geothermal electricity. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4f5hfpyy

Can AI be trusted to tell the truth? With Dr Deepayan Bhowmik and Dr Varun. Listen now at tinyurl.com/nhbs8bua or wherever you find your podcasts.

In this article from The Conversation. experts, including Neil Gunn from @nclengineering.bsky.social, look into how the UK is keeping flood insurance affordable - until 2039 Read more: tinyurl.com/2dzm3hhs

Research and Innovation Showcase: Offshore Renewable Energy Join us for an engaging event showcasing the latest advancements in Offshore Wind and other Renewable Energy sectors. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2ntwta3f

Experts from @nclengineering.bsky.social are partnering on a new project to improve understanding of future extreme weather, and how we can better prepare for it. Read more here: tinyurl.com/6k36ydny

How can organisations and educators ensure the ethical use of AI? In conversation with Rob McCargow. Book your place now: tinyurl.com/mw3yh6jm

Newcastle University to showcase research and innovation at the first-ever inaugural Blyth Festival of Energy. 📅5-8 March 2026 Read more here: tinyurl.com/56jafvfd

Henrietta Newble, @nclengineering.bsky.social student, is turning a long-held entrepreneurial ambition into reality, launching an advanced animal health tech start-up with the support of the University’s START UP team. Read more about her journey here: tinyurl.com/4vjup5jn

Research and Innovation Showcase: Offshore Renewable Energy Join us for an engaging event showcasing the latest advancements in Offshore Wind and other Renewable Energy sectors. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/2ntwta3f

Huge congratulations to Dr Kezia Sasitharan from @sciencesncl.bsky.social, who has been awarded a prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talent award. She has been recognised for her work on nanomaterials and emerging photovoltaic technologies. Read more: tinyurl.com/zn8bw75y

Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground? With Professor Ben Farrand. Listen now at tinyurl.com/nhbs8bua or wherever you find your podcasts.

New research from @nclengineering.bsky.social finds that hydrogen-powered vehicles used on ground operations could help slash carbon emissions and support airports to reach net-zero targets. Read more here: tinyurl.com/58p37cnp

A new study, led by Newcastle University and the MET Office, identifies warning signs for extreme flash flooding. This research may aid future improvements in identifying flood risk. Read more: tinyurl.com/35f92kdc

Did you know? The DARe Hub team play an active role in contributing to the UK's national climate adaptation policy. For more information on their work, read here: tinyurl.com/3stpaf4y

Wishing a meaningful Lent to all those observing it in our community. If you would like to learn more about Lent check out the article from our Chaplaincy team: tinyurl.com/4a33pyhf

Happy New Year for those celebrating in our community! #WeAreNCL

Project VOLT has entered its proof-of-concept phase, having been awarded an additional £500,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund. Read more about the next steps in how this will support critical commercial and industrial North East sites: tinyurl.com/3dhk29vc

Thinking about Postgraduate study and interested in AI? Applications are open for the fully funded Spärck AI Scholarship for eligible AI & Data Master’s courses starting in 2026 Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr3efe2v Deadline: 17 April 2026

🐾 Help enhance Human-Dog interactions! 🐾 Take part in a 30‑min online study testing a short learning module on safe, positive dog behaviour in public spaces. Open to all university students & staff- no dog experience needed! 👉 Click the link to participate tinyurl.com/37umwa57

🌈 February is LGBTQ+ History Month Join us this Thursday for our special INSIGHTS Lecture as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Professor Matt Cook of the University of Oxford. Book your free place now: lnkd.in/e-VMPvKA

Interested in postgraduate study at Newcastle University? 📚 Join us tomorrow from 4pm - 7pm for our Postgraduate Open. Find out all you need to know about our courses, funding options and student life

Curious about what the Data Innovation Bootcamp involves? Craig shares his experience in this blog, covering the hands-on projects, industry challenges, and skills you’ll gain. Read more and sign up for this year’s bootcamp: tinyurl.com/54duye7y

Ken Pierce, School of Computing, has been named in the #WeArePower 2026 Advocacy List, recognising male allies advancing gender equality & inclusion. His Inclusivity Game Jam creates safe spaces to explore EDI through theatre & game design 🎮 tinyurl.com/yc8fcsdz

Thinking about what’s next after your degree and interested in AI? Applications are open for the fully funded Spärck AI Scholarship for eligible AI & data Master’s courses at Newcastle (2026 entry). Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr3efe2v Deadline: 17 April 2026

🎧 Is AI good for education? In the latest episode of the From Newcastle podcast, Dr Phillip Lord and Professor David Kennedy discuss what AI means for educators, students and higher education. Listen now at tinyurl.com/26ervpv3 or wherever you find your podcasts.

It's #InternationalLEGODay, who knew? As some of our graduates have gone on to work at the iconic play company, we thought today would be a good time to share their stories tinyurl.com/mr2xpupn

The Inclusivity Game Jam event has been recogised for its role in advancing equality and opportunity, and has been selected as a finalist in two categories at the 2026 Northern PoWEr Women Awards. A huge achievement! Learn more about Games Jam here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjT3...

A huge congratulations to the six graduates from our alumni community who have been recognised by King Charles III in his annual New Year Honours. To meet our esteemed graduates, read here: tinyurl.com/msjxyr2u Congratulations all! 💙

We have five fully-funded studentships in #ComputerScience at @newcastleuni.bsky.social Apply by 15th February for start date October 2026 Head to www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate... and search 'Computing' @sagencl.bsky.social #Computing

GRASS CEILING, a project led by Prof Sally Shortall, has been selected as a Success Story by the European Commission. The project empowered rural women engaged in socio-ecological innovations through spotlighting areas for improvement. Read more here: tinyurl.com/w6sktmvd

Massive congratulations to the Inclusivity Games Jam team for reaching the finals in the 2026 Northern PoWEr Women Awards in two categories: 'Inclusive Innovation - Tech for Good' and 'Inclusive Innovation - People Focused'. A fantastic achievement!

Our Data Innovation Bootcamps with @nicd-uk.bsky.social are back for our Science, Agriculture, and Engineering students! Develop your skills and improve your employability in a week-long bootcamp where you will work alongside real businesses. Sign up before 6 March: tinyurl.com/bdffdw2d

Your fully funded PhD journey starts here! Join the pre-application workshop to learn about ReNU+– our fully funded PhD programme training the next generation of innovators in clean energy. 📅24 January ⏰11am-1pm Book now:https://tinyurl.com/2rcy68sj

Congratulations to Jonte Hance from @computingnewcastle.bsky.social who has been recognised in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology's Quantum 100 for his work in foundational and applied quantum science. Read here: tinyurl.com/mvh6xfyz

How many UK homes are off the mains electricity grid? A new blog from NICRE explores why this remains difficult to measure - and why it matters: tinyurl.com/4x53jsf9

New research from NICRE and Rural England CIC highlights the barriers rural households face in adopting low-carbon heating and electrification. Read the report to find out the key recommendations to support the rural energy transition tinyurl.com/fsej8fu6 #RuralEnterprise #NetZero