March 2014

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Our researchers are developing technology with the potential to reduce mining sector emissions by up to 90 per cent, reducing Australia's total national greenhouse gas inventory by up to 3 per cent.

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The University has released early concepts for its $95 million CBD landmark education precinct - NeW Space - creating a 10 storey 'vertical' campus that invites the University's students and the community to learn and explore from the ground floor to the top.

The University of Newcastle's seventh Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, says the adaptability and ingenuity demonstrated by the Newcastle and Hunter communities will support the University to build on its performance and reputation on the world stage.

Vegemite on toast is a concept thousands of people around the world have been familiar with for over 90 years. Using the spread as ink however, is a concept that's a little bit harder to swallow.

Teaching is now under way in our new Medical Science West Building, which includes state-of-the-art anatomy, bioscience and pharmacy teaching laboratories.

The discipline of Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Newcastle has surged up the QS World University Rankings by Subject list, lifting 14 places to 45th in the world.

Leanne Glass was working as a casual at a large department store when a colleague suggested she had the potential to be more than a shop assistant, and that she should look into the University of Newcastle's Open Foundation tertiary preparation program.

A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) centre boasting the most advanced scanning technology in the Southern Hemisphere was opened today at the Hunter Medical Research Institute in Newcastle NSW, Australia.

The Newcastle Knights, University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are teaming up to help tackle questions surrounding possible long-term effects of concussion in rugby league players.

A $95 million CBD landmark education precinct - NeW Space, will offer a 10 storey 'vertical' campus that invites University of Newcastle students and the community to learn and explore from the ground floor to the top.