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Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?
Catherine Douglas, Degree Programme Director for Agriculture, explains how agricultural scientists play a very important role in climate change research. Climate change and the environment are big concerns for all… Read...
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Third year Psychology and Biology student, James Hodson, shares a round up the most interesting things he has learned during his degree. 1. Antifreeze Frogs There is a frog called… Read...
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When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
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You will need: Red, yellow and blue food colouring Kitchen roll 6 Clear cups, roughly the same size Add water to three of the cups so they are 3/4 full.… Read...
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When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
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Beyond Biology
22 minutes At university, there is so many options related to Biology – in fact there are over 40! Our Degree Programme Director for Agriculture, Catherine Douglas, provides an overview… Read...
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4 minutes Discover the science behind baking bread with a super simple bread recipe. https://youtu.be/C1Morx7qM5g Bread Recipe Requires 460g Strong bread flour 2 Teaspoons of salt 7g Sachet of fast-action… Read...
Read MoreDove Marine Diaries: The Princess Royal
7 minutes Dive into the world of marine science on board Newcastle University’s research vessel, The Princess Royal. Captain Neil Armstrong takes us on a tour of the research vessel… Read...
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6 minutes Biomedical Sciences degrees open up a wide variety of career options, watch Amy talk through possible careers paths for graduates.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41Y8KojTKg
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20 minutes Where could Biology take you? Biologists, Animal Scientists, Epidemiologists and more share their career pathways. https://youtu.be/EKmmul9m4NI Hear more from our Biologists If you want to hear more from… Read...
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Careers for Climate Change
PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...
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Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?
Catherine Douglas, Degree Programme Director for Agriculture, explains how agricultural scientists play a very important role in climate change research. Climate change and the environment are big concerns for all… Read...
Read MoreScientists answer Children’s Questions on Chemistry
When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
Read MoreHow to Make Rock Candy
This weeks Try This Tuesday takes a while, but you end up with a tasty treat! You will need: A wooden skewer or chopstick Peg 1 cup of water 2-3… Read...
Read MoreHow to Make an Exploding Lunch Bag
Today we are going to make an explosive lunch! You will need One small (sandwich size) zip-lock plastic bag Bicarbonate of soda Warm water Vinegar A tissue Do this experiment… Read...
Read MoreHow to Make Milky Fireworks
For this week’s experiment you will need to raid your fridge and kitchen cupboards to get some milk, food colouring and washing up liquid. Pour some milk into a dish… Read...
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STEM Kitchen: Science of Bread
4 minutes Discover the science behind baking bread with a super simple bread recipe. https://youtu.be/C1Morx7qM5g Bread Recipe Requires 460g Strong bread flour 2 Teaspoons of salt 7g Sachet of fast-action… Read...
Read MoreSTEM Kitchen: Honeycomb Reaction
5 minutes Learn about the science of honeycomb – what makes all those bubbles!? https://youtu.be/_daS-HknyA0 Honeycomb Recipe Requires Baking Tray Greaseproof Paper/ Butter Saucepan Wooden Spoon Stove 100g Sugar 2.5… Read...
Read MorePharmacy Careers
4 minutes A Pharmacy degree can lead to lots of exciting careers, watch as we take you through the career options open to Pharmacy graduates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UqT_UNsvJ8&ab_channel=NewcastleUniversityWebinars
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10 minutes Where could chemistry lead you? Three Scientists share their journeys with Chemistry from A Level to career. https://youtu.be/jWUKVd2YVPk Hear more from our Chemists If you want to hear… Read...
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30 minutes + 50 minutes Part 1: Where are the Women in STEM? This interactive lecture uncovers the history of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the reasons why the… Read...
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Careers for Climate Change
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Holmes Lectures: Women in STEM
30 minutes + 50 minutes Part 1: Where are the Women in STEM? This interactive lecture uncovers the history of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the reasons why the… Read...
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9 minutes What can you do with a Computer Science degree? Our experts share their career journeys in computing. https://youtu.be/lXMMWoLfqN0 Hear more from our Computer Scientists If you want to… Read...
Read MoreWhat is your Best Invention?
5 minutes Scientists and Engineers at Newcastle University share their best inventions, designs and creations for British Science Week 2021. The theme of BSW 2021 is Innovating for the Future.… Read...
Read MoreAsk our Computer Scientist
7 minutes Newcastle University’s Jan Smeddinck answers your questions on Computer Science and Game Design. Jan answers the following questions: How do you go about making a video game? Are… Read...
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Careers for Climate Change
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Engineers answer Children’s Questions on Engineering
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Read MoreA Short Guide to Civil Engineering at Uni – What I Wish I Knew!
I have just finished the final year of my Civil Engineering degree and it has been completely different from what I had imagined, so I’ve put together a few things… Read...
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In this post, recent Civil Engineering graduate Jasmine continues her guide through the degree, and details what you can expect to study and gives some helpful tips on what to… Read...
Read MoreA Short Guide to Studying Civil Engineering (Year 1)
In this post, recent Civil Engineering graduate Jasmine gives us a brief overview of what the first year of the degree is like to study. What Should I Bring to… Read...
Read MoreA day in the life of…a Civil Engineering student
First year Civil Engineering student Toby Loveday talks us through what a typical day is like for him studying and living in Newcastle. Hey, I’m Toby, a first-year Civil Engineering… Read...
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Engineering Career Journeys
16 minutes How do you become an engineer? Engineers from different backgrounds and disciplines share their journeys to becoming an engineer. https://youtu.be/HDQvaYxeu9A Hear more from our Engineers If you want… Read...
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30 minutes + 50 minutes Part 1: Where are the Women in STEM? This interactive lecture uncovers the history of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the reasons why the… Read...
Read MoreWhat is your Best Invention?
5 minutes Scientists and Engineers at Newcastle University share their best inventions, designs and creations for British Science Week 2021. The theme of BSW 2021 is Innovating for the Future.… Read...
Read MoreAdvice for Girls Aspiring to a Career in STEM
7 minutes Newcastle University’s scientists and engineers share their advice for young women who may be thinking about a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Special guest, Chi… Read...
Read MoreAdvice for Aspiring Scientists & Engineers
7 minutes Newcastle University’s scientists and engineers share their advice for young people aspiring to a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). https://youtu.be/yllhksb_qAY Hear more from our Scientists… Read...
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Careers for Climate Change
PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...
Read MoreScience Cookbook
PDF | 2200KB | Year 3-9 Fun recipe book that explores the science behind some of our food. The science content is aimed at a KS3 audience however the recipes… Read...
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PDF | 9385KB | Year 7-9 Pack of fun STEM activities to be completed in school or at home for a ks3 audience.
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Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?
Catherine Douglas, Degree Programme Director for Agriculture, explains how agricultural scientists play a very important role in climate change research. Climate change and the environment are big concerns for all… Read...
Read MoreHow to Make a Flower Bouquet with Science
Last week, Street Scientist, Ailie, showed us how to make a colour wheel with kitchen roll. Now we’re going to use that same technique to create a colourful bunch of… Read...
Read MoreHow to Make Water Walk with Science
You will need: Red, yellow and blue food colouring Kitchen roll 6 Clear cups, roughly the same size Add water to three of the cups so they are 3/4 full.… Read...
Read MoreScientists answer Children’s Questions on Being a Researcher
When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
Read MoreThe Science of Baking: Cake
For the next instalment in Science of Baking series, Charlie has looked into the science of making the perfect cake. Cake is a wonderful thing, there’s nothing quite like the… Read...
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STEM Kitchen: Science of Bread
4 minutes Discover the science behind baking bread with a super simple bread recipe. https://youtu.be/C1Morx7qM5g Bread Recipe Requires 460g Strong bread flour 2 Teaspoons of salt 7g Sachet of fast-action… Read...
Read MoreSTEM Kitchen: Honeycomb Reaction
5 minutes Learn about the science of honeycomb – what makes all those bubbles!? https://youtu.be/_daS-HknyA0 Honeycomb Recipe Requires Baking Tray Greaseproof Paper/ Butter Saucepan Wooden Spoon Stove 100g Sugar 2.5… Read...
Read MoreSTEM Kitchen: Mug Cake
4 minutes Learn all about the science behind microwaves and discover how to make a cake in a mug! https://youtu.be/Syathe36lBU Mug Cake Recipe Requires 4 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons… Read...
Read MoreHolmes Lectures: Women in STEM
30 minutes + 50 minutes Part 1: Where are the Women in STEM? This interactive lecture uncovers the history of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the reasons why the… Read...
Read MoreWhat is your Best Invention?
5 minutes Scientists and Engineers at Newcastle University share their best inventions, designs and creations for British Science Week 2021. The theme of BSW 2021 is Innovating for the Future.… Read...
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Careers for Climate Change
PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...
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Could a career as an Agricultural Scientist be for you?
Catherine Douglas, Degree Programme Director for Agriculture, explains how agricultural scientists play a very important role in climate change research. Climate change and the environment are big concerns for all… Read...
Read MoreScientists answer Children’s Questions on Earth Science
When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
Read MorePacific discoveries show wealth of life still present in our oceans
We hear from Dr Alan Jamieson and Dr Thom Linley about their most recent exciting discoveries in the deepest parts of the Pacific. We live in a time where the… Read...
Read MoreVirtual Treasure Hunt
To celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day we have put together a virtual treasure hunt that you can do from a phone or computer. For this treasure hunt you… Read...
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Ask our Hydrologist
6 minutes Newcastle University’s Liz Lewis answers your questions on water and climate change Liz answers the following questions: What is hydrology? How is climate change linked to flooding and… Read...
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Careers for Climate Change
PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...
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Engineers answer Children’s Questions on Engineering
When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
Read MoreVirtual Treasure Hunt
To celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day we have put together a virtual treasure hunt that you can do from a phone or computer. For this treasure hunt you… Read...
Read MoreHow to Trick Your Friends: The Peg Game
This week we will show you how to play a game that you will never lose! For this you will need 12 pegs and a piece of material. Clip all… Read...
Read MoreNewcastle University – Working with Aspiring Engineers
This week we’ve been helping out with the Engineering Education Scheme. Lots of year 12 students from the local area have been working with industry to come up with a… Read...
Read MoreHow to Guess Someone’s Birthday with Binary
Here’s a little trick you can play on your friends, or someone you don’t know well enough to already know their birthday… With the five cards below, you can “guess”… Read...
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Engineering Career Journeys
16 minutes How do you become an engineer? Engineers from different backgrounds and disciplines share their journeys to becoming an engineer. https://youtu.be/HDQvaYxeu9A Hear more from our Engineers If you want… Read...
Read MoreHolmes Lectures: Women in STEM
30 minutes + 50 minutes Part 1: Where are the Women in STEM? This interactive lecture uncovers the history of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the reasons why the… Read...
Read MoreAdvice for Girls Aspiring to a Career in STEM
7 minutes Newcastle University’s scientists and engineers share their advice for young women who may be thinking about a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Special guest, Chi… Read...
Read MoreA Future in Maths
13 minutes In this recording of our Future in Maths talk, Matt takes you through: Why is maths important? What it’s like to study maths at university Maths careers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsFpVmPIaXw… Read...
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16 minutes In this recording of our Future in Engineering talk, Matt takes you through: The basics – what to engineers do? Different types of engineering: chemical, civil, electrical, geospatial,… Read...
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Scientists answer Children’s Questions on Medicine and Health
When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
Read MoreThe Science and Myths of Charcoal Toothpaste
In this guest post, Dental student, Jenny, reveals the science behind charcoal toothpaste In the last few years, a massive surge in commercially available brands of charcoal-based toothpastes has swept… Read...
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Pharmacy Careers
4 minutes A Pharmacy degree can lead to lots of exciting careers, watch as we take you through the career options open to Pharmacy graduates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UqT_UNsvJ8&ab_channel=NewcastleUniversityWebinars
Read MoreCareers in Biomedical Sciences
6 minutes Biomedical Sciences degrees open up a wide variety of career options, watch Amy talk through possible careers paths for graduates.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41Y8KojTKg
Read MoreNewcastle University Dental School Tour
3 minutes Join Amy, our Outreach Ambassador, as she shows you around the Dental School at Newcastle University.
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3 minutes Take a tour of the Medical School at Newcastle University and explore all the areas our students use in their teaching.
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17 minutes There’s much more to medical sciences than Doctors and Dentists. Have you ever thought about who makes medicines or prosthetics or who analyses how fast diseases spread? Welcome… Read...
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Physics Escape Rooms
These physics escape rooms were created and developed by Reiss Luke as part of his Master of Physics project in 2021/22. The escape rooms were run in 7 different schools… Read...
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PDF | 1MB | Year 9-13 Climate Change is one of the greatest threats facing our planet. Engineers from all disciplines are researching and innovating to help prevent and slow… Read...
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How to Make Water Walk with Science
You will need: Red, yellow and blue food colouring Kitchen roll 6 Clear cups, roughly the same size Add water to three of the cups so they are 3/4 full.… Read...
Read MoreEngineers answer Children’s Questions on Engineering
When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
Read MoreScientists answer Children’s Questions on Earth Science
When visiting schools and museums our Street Scientists often get asked a variety of questions from curious children. Here are the answers to some of our favourite questions! This week,… Read...
Read MoreHow to Make a Bottle Hover With a Pencil
Our #TryThisTuesday this week, is a challenge for you. The task is to fill a dry bottle with rice and lift it up using only a pencil. Have a go… Read...
Read MoreHow to Bend Water
This week’s experiment is quick and simple but sure to amaze! You will need: A balloon An indoor tap Clean dry hair Method: Turn the tap on so there is… Read...
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STEM Kitchen: Mug Cake
4 minutes Learn all about the science behind microwaves and discover how to make a cake in a mug! https://youtu.be/Syathe36lBU Mug Cake Recipe Requires 4 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons… Read...
Read MoreEngineering Career Journeys
16 minutes How do you become an engineer? Engineers from different backgrounds and disciplines share their journeys to becoming an engineer. https://youtu.be/HDQvaYxeu9A Hear more from our Engineers If you want… Read...
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9 minutes What can you do with a Physics degree? Three Physicists share their career journeys and insights into a career in Physics. https://youtu.be/Y2MxpLSEaj0 Hear more from our Physicists If… Read...
Read MoreHolmes Lectures: Women in STEM
30 minutes + 50 minutes Part 1: Where are the Women in STEM? This interactive lecture uncovers the history of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the reasons why the… Read...
Read MoreAdvice for Girls Aspiring to a Career in STEM
7 minutes Newcastle University’s scientists and engineers share their advice for young women who may be thinking about a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Special guest, Chi… Read...
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10 Interesting Facts I have learnt over the course of my Psychology & Biology Degree
Third year Psychology and Biology student, James Hodson, shares a round up the most interesting things he has learned during his degree. 1. Antifreeze Frogs There is a frog called… Read...
Read MoreThe Science of Smells and Memory
In this week’s blog post, psychology graduate, Maria, explains the science behind smells that help us recall vivid memories. We probably don’t analyse why we see the world around us,… Read...
Read MoreHow to Make a Valentine’s Day Optical Illusion
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love can confuse your brain, and so does this week’s Try This Tuesday. You don’t need any equipment to try this experiment at home – you just need… Read...
Read More9 Scientific Mistakes in Disney and Pixar
Sorry to crush your dreams but we have inspected some of our favourite Disney films and some things just don’t sit right in our scientific minds. Here are nine examples of… Read...
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Newcastle University Psychology Tour
3 minutes Join Dr. Amy Fielden and Prof. Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon as they shows you around the new home of Pscyhology at Newcastle University.
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