June 2013
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.
June 2013 • 1 Jul 2013
New Chancellor Announced
Distinguished business leader appointed ChancellorMr Paul Jeans BE, FIE Aust, FAICD, a fourth-generation Novocastrian with a leadership career in business spanning more than four decades, has been appointed the University of Newcastle's seventh Chancellor.
June 2013 • 28 Jun 2013
Creative Industries
A study concerning Creativity and Cultural Production in the Hunter Region was announced today as one of six University of Newcastle projects awarded highly prestigious Australian Research Council Linkage Project Grants worth a total of $1.8 million.
June 2013 • 27 Jun 2013
Central Coast Graduation
More than 400 students will celebrate the completion of their studies at the Central Coast campus on Thursday 27 June and Friday 28 June.
June 2013 • 21 Jun 2013
Cardiology riddle solved in 3D heartbeat
Using sophisticated computer modelling, a University of Newcastle researcher has helped find the missing piece to a 20-year cardiology puzzle – working out precisely how the heart regulates its beat.
June 2013 • 20 Jun 2013
An Australian First
University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Terry Wall is the first Australian to win the esteemed Percy Nicholls Award for Notable Scientific or Practical Contributions in the Field of Solid Fuels.
June 2013 • 20 Jun 2013
University of Newcastle moves up in Times Higher Education World Top 100 under 50 rankings
The University of Newcastle has moved up five places to be number 40 in the Times Higher Education independent ranking of the world's best universities under 50 years old, published today.
June 2013 • 19 Jun 2013
Institute of Architects honour University of Newcastle students
Three students from the University of Newcastle's School of Architecture and Design have won medals at the prestigious Australian Institute of Architects' 2013 NSW Graduate and Student Awards.
June 2013 • 19 Jun 2013
The relationship between technology use and childhood obesity
The University of Newcastle is leading a research project into the link between adolescent boys, the amount of time that they spend in front of a computer or TV screen and their level of physical fitness.
June 2013 • 13 Jun 2013
New Chief Operating Officer for University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle has appointed Nat McGregor as its new Chief Operating Officer, from 30 May 2013.
June 2013 • 12 Jun 2013
University of Newcastle student wins Midwife of the Year
University of Newcastle research doctorate student, Namira Williams, has won the prestigious Australian College of Midwives 2013 NSW Midwife of the Year.
June 2013 • 11 Jun 2013
University of Newcastle ranked 26 in the world
The University of Newcastle has climbed seven places to be ranked 26 in the 'Top 50 Under 50' announced today, 11 June 2013.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.