Meet our graduate researchers

Research is highly valued by the University of Newcastle and as a student you will be joining a research community with a vibrant and innovative culture.

We prize and recognise each of our students as key members of the next generation of researchers in Newcastle, Australia and the world and we encourage our research students to engage and present their research to the community.

• Meet our Three Minute Thesis Finalists
• 'Show us your PhD' on 1233 ABC Radio
• Wollotuka Institute Researchers

Three Minute Thesis

The annual University of Newcastle Three Minute Thesis Final is a showcase of our students' research excellence across all faculties. Research higher degree candidates have 180 seconds to explain their research.

Students are competing for a range of prizes and a chance to progress to the National/Trans-Tasman final.

Meet Alyce

PhD (Education)

Thesis Title - Targeting Mothers and Daughters to Lead an Active Lifestyle: The M.A.D.E (Mothers and Daughters Exercising) 4 Life Program.

Alyce participated in the 2012 UoN finals of the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Image: Alyce Cook was a finalist in the 2012 UoN Three Minute Thesis competition

Meet Vincent

PhD (Food Science)

Thesis Title - The Extraction and Utilisation of the Polyphenolics from Apple Juice Pomace

Vincent was the winner of the 2012 UoN finals of the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Image: Vincent Candrawinata won the 2012 UoN Three Minute Thesis final.

Meet Vaibhav

PhD (Chemical Engineering)

Thesis Title - Effluent Polymer: A Cold Plasma Approach

Vaibhav was the runner up in the 2012 UoN finals of the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Image: Vaibhav Gaikwad placed second in the 2012 UoN Three Minute Thesis final

Meet Daniel

PhD (Human Physiology)  

Thesis Title - Collaterals in the Brain: A Potential New Treatment for Stroke

Daniel placed third in the 2012 UoN finals of the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Image: Daniel Beard achieved third place in the 2012 UoN Three Minute Thesis final.

Meet Katherine

PhD (Medical Genetics)

Thesis Title - The Role of Tandem Repeats on the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer.

Katherine placed second in the 2011 UoN finals of the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Image: Katherine Bolton placed 2nd in the 2011 UoN Three Minute Thesis final.

Meet Michael

PhD (Mathematics)

Thesis Title - Fractal Pattern Discovery Tools for Experimental Mathematics

Michael participated in the 2012 UoN finals of the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Image: Michael Rose was a finalist in the 2012 UoN Three Minute Thesis competition.

Meet Jamie

PhD (Anatomy)

Thesis Title - Propriospinal Neurons and Their Role in Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury

Jamie was the winner of the 2011 UoN finals of the Three Minute Thesis competition.

Image: Jamie Flynn won the 2011 UoN Three Minute Thesis final.

If you would like to view more of the 2012 or 2011 Three Minute Thesis Finalists please visit the University of Newcastle's YouTube page.

For more information on the competition please see our Three Minute Thesis webpage.

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Show us your PHD

'Show us your PhD' is a weekly series on 1233 ABC Radio Newcastle promoting postgraduate research through an on air interview with the current host of the ABC's Drive program Paul Bevan.

Meet Elroy

PhD (Human Physiology)

Thesis Title - The Effectiveness of a Multi-Component Lifestyle Program on Weight Loss and Biomarkers in Men at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

• Listen to audio of Elroy on 'Show us you PhD'.

Meet Susan

PhD (Fine Art)

Thesis Title - Museums, Networked Knowledge and the Online Collection

• Listen to audio of Susan on 'Show us you PhD'.

Meet Michael

PhD (Mathematics)

Thesis Title - Fractal Pattern Discovery Tools for Experimental Mathematics

• Listen to the audio of Michael on 'Show us your PhD'.

Meet Sidsel

PhD (Management)

Thesis Title - Value-Adding Environmental Action in Agricultural Based Tourism Micro-Clusters in Norway and Australia

• Listen to the audio of Sidsel on 'Show us your PhD'.

 To listen to more of the ABC's 'Show us Your PhD' programs please see the ABC Drive program blog.

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Wollotuka Institute

Meet James

PhD (Aboriginal Studies)

Thesis Title - An Investigation into the Associations of Foot Health in an Aboriginal Population

James developed a strong interest in research after working as a podiatrist in many Aboriginal communities around Australia where he noticed the prevalence of foot complications.

James's PhD project is focused on foot structure and function in Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders. The study will also include associated risk factors such the demographics of age, gender and geographic location as well as contributing health factors such as diabetes and smoking. 

James hopes that his research will provide a better understanding of foot health in the Aboriginal community and identify intervention points that will help prevent foot complications. Most importantly James would like to give back to the community and contribute to improvement in Indigenous health and quality of life.

After working for a few years with the School of Medicine and Public Health, James has recently accepted an Indigenous New Career Academic (INCA) position at the Wollotuka Institute. James views this new position as a great opportunity to complete his PhD and continue to develop his academic career.

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