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[Landmark 2030 pledge to build healthier communities
The Russell Group’s 24 universities have announced a landmark pledge to help build a healthier UK in partnership with the NHS, government, industry and local communities.
published on: 24 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/russellgrouphealthcommitment/)
[Comment: AI can boost productivity but work is more than output
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.
published on: 20 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/commentaiboostproductivity/)
[New exhibition turns Newcastle University research into art
Picture This: Someone Like Me is a new exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock that transforms Newcastle University research into illustrated artworks.
published on: 17 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/picturethissomeonelikeme/)
[Newcastle researchers join new UK semiconductor centre
Newcastle joins a new £16.7m National ICT Knowledge Centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design next-generation electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
published on: 17 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/nationalictknowledgecentre/)
[Comment: Iran war shows how AI speeds up military ‘kill chains’
Writing for The Conversation, Craig Jones and Helen M. Kinsella discuss how the use of AI in the Iran war is the latest development to have shortened the military “kill chain”.
published on: 17 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/commentaikillchainsiranwar/)
[Comment: why the Chagos Islands deal is delayed
Writing for The Conversation, Sue Farran and Colin Murray explain why the Chagos Islands deal is delayed and why Mauritius is threatening to sue the UK government
published on: 13 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/commentchagosislandsdealdelayed/)
[Scientist wins prestigious award to advance brain-inspired AI
A leading neuroscientist has been awarded a £1.2m Leverhulme Research Leadership Award to drive forward the next generation of brain-inspired artificial intelligence.
published on: 13 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/leverhulmeresearchleadershipaward/)
[University welcomes Mayor’s boost to region’s creative talents
Newcastle University has welcomed the announcement of a £104m investment in the region's creative talents.
published on: 10 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/nemayorinvestmentincreativeindustries/)
[Newcastle student’s discovery features in major archaeology exhibition
A rare piece of 9th century gold, discovered by a Newcastle University archaeology student, will feature in a major new exhibition of northern archaeology treasures at Great North Museum: Hancock.
published on: 9 March 2026](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/03/gnmarchaeologyexhibition/)
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