2013

March 2013 • 13 May 2014

UON web site now complete

The transition of the University of Newcastle web site is now complete, with a fresh new design and structure that has improved the user experience for our key audiences.

College of Human and Social Futures • 5 May 2014

Australian attitudes to Nuclear weapons

University of Newcastle scholar's book documents Australia's historical attitudes to Nuclear weapons.

June 2013 • 1 Feb 2014

Graduate's debut novel wins two awards

University of Newcastle creative writing PhD graduate Michael Sala Regional Winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize and the New South Wales Premier's Award for New Writing.

December 2013 • 19 Dec 2013

Australia Awards

Two University of Newcastle students have been selected among the nation's best, receiving the highly competitive 2013 Australia Awards to continue their research and studies overseas.

December 2013 • 19 Dec 2013

It's all random

Tipsy tottering, sunlight and the smell of coffee: it's all random

December 2013 • 18 Dec 2013

Advisory Day

Prospective students who want to explore their study options at a world-class university in 2014 are invited to visit the University of Newcastle tomorrow, Thursday 19 December, for Advisory Day.

December 2013 • 18 Dec 2013

Organ failure syndrome

The battle to save accident victims in Intensive Care often extends beyond treating the original injury, with multiple organ failure (MOF) presenting a constant threat. While the precise cause of the body's sequential 'shut down' is unknown, results from a recent Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) study may help to solve the puzzle.

December 2013 • 13 Dec 2013

Breast Cancer Breakthrough

World-renowned University of Newcastle researcher, Professor John Forbes AM*, has discovered breast cancer drug anastrozole reduces the risk of breast cancer by 53 per cent in high-risk post-menopausal women.

December 2013 • 12 Dec 2013

sleep linked to diabetes

Getting less than six hours sleep each night (compared to seven hours) may increase type 2 diabetes risk by 30 per cent but has less impact on heart disease than previously thought, researchers from the University of Newcastle have found.

College of Human and Social Futures • 11 Dec 2013

Year 11 Business Plan Challenge

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the 2013 Business Plan Challenge grand final was held on Friday 15 November with over $20,000 worth of scholarships and prizes on offer.

December 2013 • 10 Dec 2013

On the Same Page

A new DVD is set to help early childhood professionals develop effective strategies for working with children who may be at risk of challenging behaviours.

December 2013 • 10 Dec 2013

Health Check: Butter or margarine?

Butter gets points for taste; margarine for being easy to spread. But the healthiest option is not strictly called butter or margarine – it's a "spread".

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