A guide on inclusive language suggests the avoidance of patronising and gendered terms such as girls, ladies and pet.

Auf wiedersehen pet? University asks staff to stop using Geordie term

Lola Anderson made Team GB in the women's quadruple sculls - and at the same time, fulfilled her late father's wish. 

Olympic gold medalist rower Lola Anderson 'celebrating the moment'

According to the Acid Survivors Trust International, it is women who are increasingly the target and in many instances it is eyes that suffer the most damage.

Pioneering treatment could save sight of chemical attack victims

Part of the protest was live streamed on social media and a small group blocked traffic on the Tyne Bridge.

Three arrests after protestors occupy university building over Gaza conflict

Researchersstudied children with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) and Omenn syndrome, to try pinpoint the genetic changes which links certain gene mutations to these conditions in a bid to help "defenceless" babies get quicker access to life-saving treatment.

When a person is born without a functional immune system, day-to-day infections can be life-threatening.

Scientists pinpoint genetic cause of rare childhood disorders

The discovery by Newcastle University opens the door to more tailored treatment for people like the Binghams who can now start planning for the future.

Medical breakthrough gives family answer to unexplained kidney failure

More than 50 firefighters and 10 fire engines were called to stop the fire at the Grade II Listed building in June 2023.

Clear up to begin months after fire at former university halls of residence 

Professor Anne Whitehead, from Newcastle University, is now carrying out research into why people choose to remember their loved ones at the Angel of the North.

Researcher seeks answers about memorials left at Angel of the North 

The Newcastle University accommodation at Henderson Old Hall was badly damaged by fire in June. 

Images show scale of damage at grade II listed building after huge fire 

Pollution in the River Ouseburn poses a “significant health risk” to people “wading or splashing around” according to a report.

Raw sewage found in river after rain a ‘significant health risk’, warns report

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Newcastle University researchers have found the drug eculizumab can significantly improve outcomes for patients with Atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome.

Drug gives woman hope of 'normal life' after shock diagnosis

Hidden in the archives is the story of Dr Ethel Williams and her partner Frances Hardcastle, who were both active in shaping society in the 20th century.

Uncovering LGBTQ+ histories: City's pioneering first female GP and her wife

The Cue Band reminds people impacted by Parkinson’s Disease to swallow, meaning patients can avoid experience drooling as a result of a pooling of saliva.

How smart watch could reduce 'embarrassing' symptom for people with Parkinson's 

Temperatures in parts of the North Sea along the North East coastline are said to have risen by up to 5 degrees this summer. 

Expert says marine heatwave set to hit North East could have devastating effects

Researchers from Newcastle say weight loss can put type two diabetes in remission for at least five years.

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