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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.

Graduation is a moment in life we rarely forget, and for Haley Redfern and Sophie Sorensen, the day will be particularly special, as they each receive a University Medal, recognition awarded to just a handful of students each year.

A strong commitment to engagement, sustainability, the environment and clean energy has lifted the University of Newcastle into the top …

Hundreds of students and their families will gather at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Ourimbah campus on Thursday for …

The University of Newcastle has co-led an international clinical trial that has identified the optimal antibiotics for golden staph bloodstream infections - finding the standard antibiotic, flucloxacillin, should no longer be the drug of choice to treat the infection.

Respiratory viruses continue to place significant pressure on communities and healthcare services each winter. For Professor Nathan Bartlett, a virologist at the University of Newcastle and leader of HMRI's Infection Research Program, those numbers highlight the need for better ways to stop infections before they take hold.

A landmark $18.9 million philanthropic gift will supercharge Australia’s fight to beat brain cancer and accelerate new treatments, with the University of Newcastle and the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) today announcing a major expansion of their partnership.

10 University of Newcastle staff and alumni have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.

Two landmark University of Newcastle-led research trials have provided evidence on the safety and effectiveness of pharmacist-led management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and oral contraceptive resupply in women – helping to facilitate timely access to care and referral to GPs when clinically needed.

Six medical researchers taking on some of the Hunter New England region's biggest health challenges have been selected for the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovators Program.

The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Professor Craig Simmons to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation (DVCRI), following a highly competitive global recruitment process.

Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major national grant, marking a powerful step forward in reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood and delivered for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.