Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences
@medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
Established 1834. World-leading researchers & clinicians teaching the doctors, dentists & medical scientists of tomorrow.
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
We have been awarded a #QEdPrize in recognition of more than 30 years of research into Dementia with Lewy bodies, which has transformed the understanding, diagnosis and care of patients across the world.
Read more here: t.co/MRj4dzMAcD
Read more here: t.co/MRj4dzMAcD
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We have been awarded a #QEdPrize in recognition of more than 30 years of research into Dementia with Lewy bodies, which has transformed the understanding, diagnosis and care of patients across the world.
Read more here: t.co/MRj4dzMAcD
Read more here: t.co/MRj4dzMAcD
Our colleagues @hrfh.bsky.social are hosting a webinar on how they are using co-produced methods to monitor sleep patterns and brain activity in children and young people.
📅 5 November, 1-2pm
Scan the QR to register!
📅 5 November, 1-2pm
Scan the QR to register!
October 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Our colleagues @hrfh.bsky.social are hosting a webinar on how they are using co-produced methods to monitor sleep patterns and brain activity in children and young people.
📅 5 November, 1-2pm
Scan the QR to register!
📅 5 November, 1-2pm
Scan the QR to register!
Explore the power of conversations in creating a safe space for stories of racism to be told and heard.
Thursday 6 November 2025, 5.00pm-6.30pm
One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle
@xyarong.bsky.social
Thursday 6 November 2025, 5.00pm-6.30pm
One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle
@xyarong.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Explore the power of conversations in creating a safe space for stories of racism to be told and heard.
Thursday 6 November 2025, 5.00pm-6.30pm
One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle
@xyarong.bsky.social
Thursday 6 November 2025, 5.00pm-6.30pm
One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle
@xyarong.bsky.social
Our director of scientific facilities, Dr Alex Laude, has been shortlisted for the @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year!
Alex transformed our procurement strategy for multi-user equipment, resulting in significant additional funding for our faculty.
tinyurl.com/4k2ksnfu
Alex transformed our procurement strategy for multi-user equipment, resulting in significant additional funding for our faculty.
tinyurl.com/4k2ksnfu
September 9, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Our director of scientific facilities, Dr Alex Laude, has been shortlisted for the @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year!
Alex transformed our procurement strategy for multi-user equipment, resulting in significant additional funding for our faculty.
tinyurl.com/4k2ksnfu
Alex transformed our procurement strategy for multi-user equipment, resulting in significant additional funding for our faculty.
tinyurl.com/4k2ksnfu
We are proud to share that we have been ranked #7 worldwide for Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the @usnews.com 2025 global rankings of the World’s Best Universities. And #1 in the UK!
Huge thanks must go to our clinicians, researchers, students, and staff!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
Huge thanks must go to our clinicians, researchers, students, and staff!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
July 10, 2025 at 7:34 AM
We are proud to share that we have been ranked #7 worldwide for Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the @usnews.com 2025 global rankings of the World’s Best Universities. And #1 in the UK!
Huge thanks must go to our clinicians, researchers, students, and staff!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
Huge thanks must go to our clinicians, researchers, students, and staff!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
@newcastleuni.bsky.social Medical Student Wins Top Prize at International Transplant Congress!
Dharesh Amarnath, a 2nd year medical student has been awarded the prestigious Leonardo da Vinci Award for the best clinical research at the European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress!
Congrats!
Dharesh Amarnath, a 2nd year medical student has been awarded the prestigious Leonardo da Vinci Award for the best clinical research at the European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress!
Congrats!
July 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
@newcastleuni.bsky.social Medical Student Wins Top Prize at International Transplant Congress!
Dharesh Amarnath, a 2nd year medical student has been awarded the prestigious Leonardo da Vinci Award for the best clinical research at the European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress!
Congrats!
Dharesh Amarnath, a 2nd year medical student has been awarded the prestigious Leonardo da Vinci Award for the best clinical research at the European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress!
Congrats!
Huge congratulations to all our students graduating this week! You did it! Go well Class of 2025 🌟
Your journey is only just beginning ➡️ tinyurl.com/NCLalum
Your journey is only just beginning ➡️ tinyurl.com/NCLalum
July 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Huge congratulations to all our students graduating this week! You did it! Go well Class of 2025 🌟
Your journey is only just beginning ➡️ tinyurl.com/NCLalum
Your journey is only just beginning ➡️ tinyurl.com/NCLalum
The 3 Minute Thesis is a global competition for research students to present their research projects in just 3 minutes in a way that is accessible to all.
We're showcasing the North East on Thursday 26 June, 3pm, Urban Sciences Building.
All welcome, book here: tinyurl.com/3MinNE
We're showcasing the North East on Thursday 26 June, 3pm, Urban Sciences Building.
All welcome, book here: tinyurl.com/3MinNE
June 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The 3 Minute Thesis is a global competition for research students to present their research projects in just 3 minutes in a way that is accessible to all.
We're showcasing the North East on Thursday 26 June, 3pm, Urban Sciences Building.
All welcome, book here: tinyurl.com/3MinNE
We're showcasing the North East on Thursday 26 June, 3pm, Urban Sciences Building.
All welcome, book here: tinyurl.com/3MinNE
June 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Newcastle University researchers develop new blood test to rapidly diagnose rare genetic diseases.
Read more here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
Read more here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
June 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Newcastle University researchers develop new blood test to rapidly diagnose rare genetic diseases.
Read more here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
Read more here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
We're delighted to announce the appointment of the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Professor Quentin Anstee.
Quentin joined @newcastleuni.bsky.social in 2010 and is currently Dean of Research & Innovation in FMS.
Read more: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Quentin joined @newcastleuni.bsky.social in 2010 and is currently Dean of Research & Innovation in FMS.
Read more: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
May 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We're delighted to announce the appointment of the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Professor Quentin Anstee.
Quentin joined @newcastleuni.bsky.social in 2010 and is currently Dean of Research & Innovation in FMS.
Read more: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Quentin joined @newcastleuni.bsky.social in 2010 and is currently Dean of Research & Innovation in FMS.
Read more: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
📷INSIGHTS Public Lectures
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
◼ Thursday 15 May, 5.30pm
Celebrating 25 years of the Centre for Life:
The Newcastle Way: Leading advancements in neuromuscular research
Prof Volker Straub
In-Person | Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building
tinyurl.com/InsightL
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
◼ Thursday 15 May, 5.30pm
Celebrating 25 years of the Centre for Life:
The Newcastle Way: Leading advancements in neuromuscular research
Prof Volker Straub
In-Person | Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building
tinyurl.com/InsightL
May 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM
📷INSIGHTS Public Lectures
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
◼ Thursday 15 May, 5.30pm
Celebrating 25 years of the Centre for Life:
The Newcastle Way: Leading advancements in neuromuscular research
Prof Volker Straub
In-Person | Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building
tinyurl.com/InsightL
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
◼ Thursday 15 May, 5.30pm
Celebrating 25 years of the Centre for Life:
The Newcastle Way: Leading advancements in neuromuscular research
Prof Volker Straub
In-Person | Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building
tinyurl.com/InsightL
Amazing opportunity to join @carrerasleaders.bsky.social postdoctoral programme in blood cancers.
Apply at www.carrerasleaders.eu by 1 June!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
Apply at www.carrerasleaders.eu by 1 June!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
April 29, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Amazing opportunity to join @carrerasleaders.bsky.social postdoctoral programme in blood cancers.
Apply at www.carrerasleaders.eu by 1 June!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
Apply at www.carrerasleaders.eu by 1 June!
#WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
Leading Oral Health Research!
We're excited to announce the Oral Health Research Incubator, supported by @nihr.bsky.social.
Led by our own Prof Chris Vernazza & @sheffielduni.bsky.social Prof Zoe Marsham, this new scheme is set to build capacity & enhance dental careers.
tinyurl.com/oralincub
We're excited to announce the Oral Health Research Incubator, supported by @nihr.bsky.social.
Led by our own Prof Chris Vernazza & @sheffielduni.bsky.social Prof Zoe Marsham, this new scheme is set to build capacity & enhance dental careers.
tinyurl.com/oralincub
March 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Leading Oral Health Research!
We're excited to announce the Oral Health Research Incubator, supported by @nihr.bsky.social.
Led by our own Prof Chris Vernazza & @sheffielduni.bsky.social Prof Zoe Marsham, this new scheme is set to build capacity & enhance dental careers.
tinyurl.com/oralincub
We're excited to announce the Oral Health Research Incubator, supported by @nihr.bsky.social.
Led by our own Prof Chris Vernazza & @sheffielduni.bsky.social Prof Zoe Marsham, this new scheme is set to build capacity & enhance dental careers.
tinyurl.com/oralincub
Wishing a meaningful Lent to all those observing it in our community.
If you would like to learn more about Lent, check out this article from our Chaplaincy team:
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If you would like to learn more about Lent, check out this article from our Chaplaincy team:
sway.cloud.microsoft/ZNFbBkiZjYGa...
March 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Wishing a meaningful Lent to all those observing it in our community.
If you would like to learn more about Lent, check out this article from our Chaplaincy team:
sway.cloud.microsoft/ZNFbBkiZjYGa...
If you would like to learn more about Lent, check out this article from our Chaplaincy team:
sway.cloud.microsoft/ZNFbBkiZjYGa...
Our fantastic medical students were out and about in the community this week as part of Go Volunteering day!
Here they are explaining CPR and what to do with an unresponsive casualty, to members of the public.
Well done team! 👏
Here they are explaining CPR and what to do with an unresponsive casualty, to members of the public.
Well done team! 👏
February 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Our fantastic medical students were out and about in the community this week as part of Go Volunteering day!
Here they are explaining CPR and what to do with an unresponsive casualty, to members of the public.
Well done team! 👏
Here they are explaining CPR and what to do with an unresponsive casualty, to members of the public.
Well done team! 👏
Congratulations to our colleague Dr Christopher Stewart on being named as a finalist in the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.
The awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
The awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
February 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations to our colleague Dr Christopher Stewart on being named as a finalist in the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.
The awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
The awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
The Institute of Medical Ethics (IME) is accepting applications for Intercalated Scholarships. These are worth up to £4k each & awarded to support UK medical undergrads planning intercalated degrees in medical ethics.
ime-uk.org/grants-and-c...
Closes: 24 March. Contact: jan.deckers@ncl.ac.uk
ime-uk.org/grants-and-c...
Closes: 24 March. Contact: jan.deckers@ncl.ac.uk
February 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The Institute of Medical Ethics (IME) is accepting applications for Intercalated Scholarships. These are worth up to £4k each & awarded to support UK medical undergrads planning intercalated degrees in medical ethics.
ime-uk.org/grants-and-c...
Closes: 24 March. Contact: jan.deckers@ncl.ac.uk
ime-uk.org/grants-and-c...
Closes: 24 March. Contact: jan.deckers@ncl.ac.uk
Did you know, we are the first @russellgroup.bsky.social university to offer an MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology?
This MSc allows students to study theory and conduct research relating to applied exercise physiology. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/414JeW8
This MSc allows students to study theory and conduct research relating to applied exercise physiology. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/414JeW8
February 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Did you know, we are the first @russellgroup.bsky.social university to offer an MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology?
This MSc allows students to study theory and conduct research relating to applied exercise physiology. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/414JeW8
This MSc allows students to study theory and conduct research relating to applied exercise physiology. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/414JeW8
🆕 Job opportunities for those interested in starting a clinical academic career as a dentist/therapist.
Join a world-leading team working in oral health education & research.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Join a world-leading team working in oral health education & research.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
February 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🆕 Job opportunities for those interested in starting a clinical academic career as a dentist/therapist.
Join a world-leading team working in oral health education & research.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Join a world-leading team working in oral health education & research.
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Join our Professor of Molecular Paediatric Oncology, Steve Clifford, as he speaks at a @cancerresearchuk.org webinar on clinical research into children and young people's cancer.
12 February 3.00-4.30pm
To book a place, visit: t.co/7CeY9c51W6
12 February 3.00-4.30pm
To book a place, visit: t.co/7CeY9c51W6
February 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Join our Professor of Molecular Paediatric Oncology, Steve Clifford, as he speaks at a @cancerresearchuk.org webinar on clinical research into children and young people's cancer.
12 February 3.00-4.30pm
To book a place, visit: t.co/7CeY9c51W6
12 February 3.00-4.30pm
To book a place, visit: t.co/7CeY9c51W6
On #WorldCancerDay2025 read how our researchers have developed novel AI technology to determine the course & severity of aggressive skin cancers.
This new technique is leading to enhanced clinical decision making & personalised treatments.
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
This new technique is leading to enhanced clinical decision making & personalised treatments.
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
February 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On #WorldCancerDay2025 read how our researchers have developed novel AI technology to determine the course & severity of aggressive skin cancers.
This new technique is leading to enhanced clinical decision making & personalised treatments.
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
This new technique is leading to enhanced clinical decision making & personalised treatments.
www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...