Research and Innovation
News • 3 May 2024
New study aims to put asthma into remission
Researchers at HMRI and the University of Newcastle have evaluated a drug called azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, to test if it would put moderate to severe asthma into remission.
News • 1 May 2024
Research team secures funding to advance breast cancer care
Associate Professor Nikki Verrills and Dr Severine Roselli have secured funding from the National Breast Cancer Foundation to explore a new therapeutic approach for treatment-resistant breast cancer.
News • 19 Apr 2024
Newcastle team on mission to improve childhood cancer outcomes
A University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute team will endeavour to improve the outcomes of children diagnosed with high-risk cancers with support of a $591,890 Cancer Australia grant.
News • 18 Apr 2024
Earth Sciences expert Professor Frisia cements global standing
Professor Silvia Frisia has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Jean Baptiste Lamarck Medal for her highly significant contribution to the field of carbonate sedimentology, applied particularly to palaeoclimate science – the study of ancient climates.
News • 12 Apr 2024
University-school partnership project seeks to lift student outcomes
Twenty-five NSW government schools in communities with the least access to socio-educational advantage will benefit from a new research partnership project with the University of Newcastle’s Teachers and Teaching Research Centre (TTRC).
News • 12 Apr 2024
University of Newcastle Professor Appointed Chief Scientist for South Australia
The University of Newcastle has congratulated Professor Craig Simmons for his appointment to the role of Chief Scientist for South Australia.
News • 11 Apr 2024
Paving the way in global hydrogen ammonia safety research
Recognised as a world leader in hydrogen ammonia safety, Laureate Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and his team at the Centre for Innovative Energy Technologies will partner with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) on a project to help quantify and mitigate risk from large-scale hydrogen ammonia storage in Singapore.
News • 10 Apr 2024
Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level
University of Newcastle secures top spots in global rankings
News • 10 Apr 2024
Breaking the mould of stereotypical web3 auditing firms
Fletcher Roberts and Jock Haslam are the Co-Founders of Hashlock, Australia's leading Blockchain Cyber Security and Smart Contract Auditing Firm.
News • 3 Apr 2024
Popular holistic health approach delivers limited benefits
A new study has revealed a popular, holistic approach to managing an individual’s relationship with food and dieting has one clear benefit – reducing hunger. The Health at Every Size (HAES®) practice concentrates on intuitive eating behaviours, without focusing on changes in body weight or size.
News • 2 Apr 2024
Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland celebrated in NHMRC 10 of the best
Translational researcher Associate Professor Rachel Sutherland has been recognised in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) 10 of the Best list for 2024.
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