Newcastle University

From Newcastle

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From Newcastle is a fortnightly interview series, which aims to uncover the latest research developments in ageing and health, data, energy, cities, and culture and the creative arts from Newcastle University. In each episode, we sit down with a world-leading researcher to discover the story behind their work, the questions they are asking and what their findings mean for the real world

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Newcastle University

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

75th Episode Special: Ask a Scientist LIVE! 01.07.2026

We're celebrating 75 episodes of From Newcastle with a special episode recorded in front of a live audience  in King’s Hall at Newcastle University’s Discover Festival.

Will AI influencers change the marketing landscape? 05.05.2026

In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Will AI influencers change the marketing landscape?’ To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert, Dinara Davlembayeva, Lecturer in Digital Business at Newcastle University Business School

Can AI solve renewable energy's biggest challenges? 20.04.2026

In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Can AI solve renewable energy's biggest challenges?’ To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert, Dr Drake Koh, from Newcastle University in Singapore.

Can Britain lead the global AI race? 09.03.2026

In today's episode, we’re asking ‘Can Britain lead the global AI race?’ To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert, Charlie Hoult, entrepreneur and Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University.

Can AI be trusted to tell the truth? With Dr Deepayan Bhowmik and Dr Varun Ojha 23.02.2026

In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Can AI be trusted to tell the truth?’. To help us answer the question, we’re joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Deepayan Bhowmik, Co Director of NUCoRE Data Science and AI andSenior Lecturer in Data Science, and Dr Varun Ojha, Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence.

Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground? With Professor Ben Farrand 09.02.2026

In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI ownership the next geopolitical battleground?' To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert Ben Farrand, Professor of Law & Emerging Technologies at Newcastle University.

Is AI good for education? With Dr Phil Lord and Professor David Kennedy 26.01.2026

In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI good for education?’ To help us answer the question, we’re joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Phil Lord,  Dean of Postgraduate Research for the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Professor David Kennedy, Dean of Digital Education. STAY CONNECTED WITH NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY: Instagram: @newcastleuni TikTok: @newcastleuni X: @FromNCLP...

Is AI bad for the environment? With Professor Rishad Shafik 08.12.2025

With Professor Rishad Shafik In this series of Newcastle University’s ‘From Newcastle’ podcast, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our lives. From creativity and education to ethics and the environment, we’ll be asking big questions about AI and hearing from Newcastle University experts to help us make sense of it all. In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI bad fo...

Is AI going to take our jobs? with Dr Emily Yarrow and Dr Matthew Forshaw 24.11.2025

In today’s episode, we’re asking ‘Is AI going to take our jobs?’. To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Matthew Forshaw, Reader in Data Science and Dr Emily Yarrow, Senior Lecturer in Management and Organisations. STAY CONNECTED WITH NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY: Instagram: @newcastleuni TikTok: @newcastleuni X: @FromNCLPodcast | @UniofNewcastle YouTube: ht...

Is AI crushing our creativity? With Dr Stacy Gillis and Dr Adam Mearns 10.11.2025

Is AI crushing our creativity? To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our Newcastle University experts Dr Stacy Gillis, Associate Dean for Education and Senior Lecturer in Literature, and Dr Adam Mearns, Senior Lecturer in the History of the English Language

Do we need new AI laws? with Dr Tanya Krupiy 27.10.2025

Do we need new AI laws? To help us answer the question we’ll be joined by our Newcastle University expert Dr Tanya Krupiy, Lecturer in Digital Law, Policy & Society

What do we mean by AI? with Dr Stephen McGough 13.10.2025

What do we mean by AI? To help us answer the question, we’ll be joined by our expert Dr Stephen McGough, Reader in Machine Learning at Newcastle University

25 years of Life - Creating Life: Fertility treatment with Dr Meenakshi Choudhary 09.06.2025

In this episode, Pari talks to Dr Meenakshi Choudhary about the incredible work of the Fertility Centre at Life, bringing hope to thousands of families worldwide.

25 years of Life - Understanding Life: Pioneering research with Dr Jennifer Munkley 27.05.2025

In this episode, Pari talks to Dr Jennifer Munkley about how the research taking place at Life is advancing our understanding of cancer treatment and providing hope to those affected.

25 years of Life - Transforming Life: Medical treatments with Professor Sir John Burn 12.05.2025

In this episode, Robyn talks to Sir John Burn, Professor of Clinical Genetics at Newcastle University about the groundbreaking medical treatments developed at Life.

100 days of Trump with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies 30.04.2025

Isaac talks to Skyler and Matt about Trump's 100 days in office, including the impact of his second term, both nationally and globally and what this means for the future of US politics.

Engineering a better world: The science and sustainability behind Stu Brew 28.04.2025

In this episode, Isaac talks to the team behind Stu Brew, Europe’s first student-run microbrewery, about operating a successful business whilst keeping sustainability at its heart.

Engineering a better world: Inventing reversible glue with Dr Adriana Sierra-Romero, Professor Mark Geoghegan and Professor Katarina Novakovic 17.03.2025

In this episode, Isaac talks to Dr Adriana Sierra-Romero, Professor Mark Geoghegan, and Professor Katarina Novakovic at Newcastle University about their invention of a new reversible glue which is set to revolutionise recycling solutions.

From Newcastle Trailer 2025 07.03.2025

Welcome to the From Newcastle podcast, a fortnightly podcast featuring the latest developments in health, science and culture and the creative arts from Newcastle University.

International Women’s Day: Northern Women changing the world with Simone Roche MBE 03.03.2025

In this special episode to mark International Women’s Day, Robyn talks to Simone Roche, founder and CEO of Northern Power Women and host of the We Are Power podcast.

Microbritt: The Newcastle University spin out manufacturing on a microscale with Dr Carl Dale 24.02.2025

Isaac talks to Dr Carl Dale co-founder and CEO of Microbritt, a Newcastle University a spinout company specialising in advanced microfabrication technologies.

Engineering a better world: Regenerative medicine with Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte and Professor Kenny Dalgarno 10.02.2025

Pari talks to Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte and Professor Kenny Dalgarno about regnerative medicine and how they are paving the way for safer implants to improve patient recovery.

XR Therapeutics: The Newcastle University spin out using technology to revolutionise the world of therapy with Billy Webber 18.11.2024

In this episode, Robyn talks to Billy Webber about how XR Therapeutics is revolutionising the world of therapy through the use of custom built immersive technology.

Equiwatt: The Newcastle University start up saving energy and helping the planet with Johnson Fernandes 03.11.2024

In this episode Isaac talks to Johnson Fernandes, Founder and CEO of Newcastle University start up, Equiwatt about how his business is using technology to save energy and help the planet.

US Election Special: Part 2 with Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies 30.10.2024

In part two of this US Election special we talk to Dr Skyler Hawkins and Dr Matt Davies about the how the US election is being reported in the media, the influence of social media and their predictions for the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential election.

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