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News • 25 Mar 2024
New research investigates the genetics of circulating vitamin A
A Newcastle research team has been exploring the role of vitamin A in the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders.
News • 22 Mar 2024
University community to officially welcome Chancellor Forsythe
Hundreds of students, staff and community members will gather in the University of Newcastle’s Great Hall today to officially welcome the institution’s eighth chancellor, the Honourable Patricia Forsythe AM.
News • 19 Mar 2024
Newcastle expertise attracts $7.5m Australian Government grant to help boost Pacific region’s health
A University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District partnership working to strengthen field epidemiology capacity, disease surveillance and outbreak response in the Pacific for the past 10 years has been awarded $7.5m in Australian Government funding to continue their important work supporting public health training programs in the region.
News • 6 Mar 2024
Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies
More than 200 industry, government officials, researchers, start-ups and university staff came together yesterday to celebrate the achievements of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program.
News • 6 Mar 2024
ARC Fellowships advance human rights research and ‘greener’ belt conveyor technology
The University of Newcastle’s Associate Professor Amy Maguire and Professor Craig Wheeler have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. More than $2.2m combined will fund their respective projects to support national human rights law reform; and to halve the energy used to convey Australia’s most valuable export commodities.
News • 6 Mar 2024
New ambassador program welcomes international students to Newcastle with open arms
A new International Student Ambassador initiative launched today in Newcastle aims to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging for all international students living and studying in the Hunter.
News • 6 Mar 2024
Great minds tackle brain cancer puzzle at International Summit
Brilliant leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world have united to help solve the brain cancer puzzle at the inaugural International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia in Melbourne.
News • 28 Feb 2024
City of Newcastle and University Expands Region’s Art and Culture Commitment
City of Newcastle and the University of Newcastle have today announced a new cultural partnership that will see the two organisations working together to expand the region's art capabilities.
News • 27 Feb 2024
National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle
Five University of Newcastle academics have been honoured with the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.
News • 26 Feb 2024
University behind Australia’s largest, oldest and most successful enabling program welcomes Accord
The University of Newcastle has welcomed the Australian Universities Accord final report and stands ready to work with government on implementation.
News • 23 Feb 2024
Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance
Congratulations to our 32 scholars who have received $10,000 for academic excellence.
News • 22 Feb 2024
Happier in the Hunter: promising findings for young people
Despite the challenges that young people in regional areas face, new data reveals Hunter youth are happier than their peers in capital cities.
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