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

World Water Day 2026: Why gender matters in the global water crisis This World Water Day 2026, we asked Newcastle University researchers why gender matters, and the challenges women & girls face in the global water crisis.

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 The School of Maths, Statistics and Physics has received funding from Innovate UK to develop an energy forecasting platform

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.

How the UK is keeping flood insurance affordable – until 2039 A nationwide scheme known as Flood Re is only a temporary fix.

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

New partnership to strengthen understanding of future extreme weather Newcastle University experts are partnering on a new project to improve understanding of extreme weather risks caused by combined flooding and wind, and how we can better prepare for them.

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

Student launches pioneering new company with START UP support A mechanical engineering 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.

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.

Hydrogen-powered ground vehicles offer a route to cleaner airports Hydrogen-powered vehicles used on ground operations could help slash carbon emissions and support airports to reach net-zero targets, new research suggests.

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