Research

The University of Newcastle has a strong and vibrant research culture. Our research work is recognised for its impact and relevance to the region, the nation and the international community.

We have strong links with local health bodies and the community through the Hunter Medical Research Institute— the only medical research institute in regional Australia. The University's commercial arm, Newcastle Innovation, is highly regarded in transferring research outcomes to commercial reality.

Our Indigenous Higher Education Research Unit (Umulliko) facilitates the training, mentoring and support of emerging Indigenous researchers, and is recognised for the relevance of its research and impact on Indigenous issues.

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EVENTS

University of Newcastle graduation: Semester two graduation ceremonies for University of Newcastle students will be held on Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October, in the Great Hall, Newcastle campus (at Callaghan). A total of 1,242 students are eligible to graduate.
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$6m funding boost for medical education in Taree: The University of Newcastle has welcomed the Australian Government's commitment of more than $6 million dollars for a new multi-purpose education centre in Taree for medical and allied health students to complete clinical training.
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Boost for mental health nursing education: More than one third of the new specialist mental health nursing places announced today by the Prime Minister will be available through the University of Newcastle.
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Campus 'runs off' with latest environment initiative: The University of Newcastle Central Coast campus is further boosting its environmental efforts by installing new water tanks as part of a unique community partnership.
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ArtsHealth Symposium: 8-9 October, 2008. Newcastle City Hall, National and international researchers will showcase the growing body of evidence that creativity has a strong role to play in people's health and wellbeing.
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The University Gallery presents a journey into the unknown: 1-10 October, 2008. University Gallery, Callaghan Campus. PhD student Alf Scott explores themes of dystopia, utopia and fantasia in the latest exhibition at the University Gallery.
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The Llewellyn Collector's Chest: 9am - 5pm weekdays from 15 September - 10 October 2008, Design Building, University of Newcastle. The work of Anne Llewellyn, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle is currently on display in the Design Building Exhibition space at the University.
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National Ride to Work Day: 15 October 2008. Register now to be part of the University's team!
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Download the 2007 Research publication - It's time to focus (PDF 2.6MB)

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