October 2013
October 2013 • 18 Oct 2013
Smartphones tracking sealife
New smartphone app boosts citizen science literacy
October 2013 • 17 Oct 2013
Obese men SHED-IT
An internationally-recognised University of Newcastle weight loss program tailored specifically for men has produced a benefit that is likely to be a powerful motivator to shed the excess kilos – improved erectile function.
October 2013 • 16 Oct 2013
The power of fruit and vegies
Can increasing your fruit and vegetable intake improve your skin colour and appearance? A University of Newcastle study is searching for the answer with the hope it could be a powerful motivator to encourage people to eat healthier.
October 2013 • 16 Oct 2013
World Food Day
Rapid economic growth and increased modernisation is fuelling a new global nutrition issue, writes Associate Professor Surinder Baines.
October 2013 • 15 Oct 2013
Love Your Heart
University of Newcastle researchers are helping families with a history of cardiovascular disease to become 'heart smart' in a bid to lower their risk factors for heart attack or stroke.
October 2013 • 14 Oct 2013
Food addiction
A University of Newcastle research team is hoping to determine whether 'addiction' to pleasurable foods high in salt, fat and sugar could be contributing to the obesity epidemic.
October 2013 • 10 Oct 2013
New Appointment
New president to raise international profile on value of social research
October 2013 • 9 Oct 2013
Health check: antioxidants vs free radicals
Health Check: the untrue story of antioxidants vs free radicals
October 2013 • 4 Oct 2013
TiNA Festival
University of Newcastle supports artistic collaboration and discovery
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.