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Research Highlights
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News
University of Newcastle takes out 30th anniversary of Indigenous Nationals on home soil
The University of Newcastle and the Wollotuka Institute have proudly celebrated 30 Years of Indigenous Nationals, welcoming more than 500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student-athletes from 31 universities across Australia for the milestone event.
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New medical engineering tech aims to speed up recovery for burns victims
A new medical engineering technology developed at the University of Newcastle could significantly improve recovery outcomes for burn patients.
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‘Outed’ by the algorithm – how social media is revealing queer identity ahead of self-disclosure
Social media algorithms are increasingly revealing users’ sexual orientation or gender identity before they have consciously come out to themselves or others, according to new research.
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University of Newcastle and Tower Cinemas partner to support the next generation of creatives
The University of Newcastle has partnered with Newcastle Tower Cinema to support emerging creative talent and provide students with discounted movie tickets.
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Beanies deliver greater imaging insight for brain cancer researchers
The Australian public and wider rugby league community has supported the Mark Hughes Foundation to raise $3.8 million across the 2026 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round. The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle will use the proceeds to purchase a unique MRI-PET Imaging Machine to drive new drug development.
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Australia’s social media age restrictions show limited early impact, new research finds
New research examining the early implementation of Australia’s world-first social media age restrictions for under 16s has revealed little change in adolescence use of the platforms.
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Events
Agape in the Hunter
Explore the Hunter Region’s spirit through powerful stories of crisis and courage. From floods to earthquakes, this display reveals "Agape" - love in action, where communities unite above all differences. See ordinary gestures of extraordinary people.
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MIMMI Sisters in Strength
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WIYA, WUBA, WANNA Speak, Make, Listen
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NUmates Gosford Kawaii Minifigures
Join us at our next NUmates Creative Workshop in Gosford, where we'll be bringing tiny creations to life with clay!
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Mental Health First Aid Training for Students
Empower yourself to make a meaningful difference when it matters most.
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NUmates Paint n Sip Textured Creations
Get creative with the NUmates team at our July Paint & Sip workshop - this month, we'll be exploring textured canvas art!
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Hippocampus
5 foods to add to your shopping list
Food prices are adding pressure on household budgets, especially for Australians on the lowest incomes.
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Groundwater is heating up
Under your feet lies the world’s biggest reservoir. Groundwater makes up a whopping 97% of all usable freshwater.
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Australia’s first civilian jury was entirely female
It’s hard to imagine now, but for almost 1,000 years, pregnant women in England could avoid the death penalty just by virtue of being pregnant. A pregnant woman sentenced to death would receive a stay of execution until the baby was born.
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