2013

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has named UON research academic Dr James Hambleton as one of 10 New Faces of Civil Engineering.

Students, staff and guests of the Newcastle Law School were recently treated to an interesting and dynamic lecture by former Attorney General of Australia, The Hon Mark Dreyfus QC, MP.

Top economic experts are in Newcastle to discuss the legacy of higher unemployment and the need for true full employment in the wake of the global financial crisis.

Five of the world's top international speech pathologists are discussing their latest research at the three-day 'Communicating Together' Symposium in Newcastle from 2-4 December.

A Hunter stroke drug trial that yielded rapid treatment benefits for patients will expand nationally and internationally.

The winners of the 2013 'Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Research Excellence' and the 'Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Supervision Excellence' were announced on Monday 2 December. These awards recognise and reward the outstanding calibre of researchers and supervisors we have at the University.

Hundreds of swimmers will take their marks on the starting blocks today at the region's only indoor heated 50 metre swimming pool as part of the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games.

UON students Jacob Pepper and Ben Kantarovski have re-signed with the Newcastle Jets for another two A-League seasons.

University of Newcastle Associate Professor Rosalind Halton has been elected as a new Honorary Fellow to the Australian Academy of the Humanities, one of the highest honours available for achievement in the humanities in Australia.

Dads and daughters, both are happier and healthier together

The University of Newcastle was today admitted as an Associate of the Department of Defence's Rapid Prototyping Development and Evaluation (RPDE) Program.

University of Newcastle Electrical Engineering graduate Kumaran Nathan's potential to become a leader in his field has been recognised with the awarding of a prestigious scholarship from The General Sir John Monash Foundation to support his postgraduate study at Cambridge University.