June 2014

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, will again trade her bed for cardboard sheets to raise awareness and funds for homeless Australians as part of Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday 19 June.

With opinion divided on whether an apple a day really keeps the doctor away, HMRI nutrition researcher Professor Manohar Garg is conducting a new clinical trial to determine the cardio-metabolic health impacts of fructose.

After significant success in Newcastle, the first series of 'Discover University Days' was rolled out at the University's Central Coast campus.

The University of Newcastle has been awarded $3.2 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to establish a new research hub, in collaboration with industry, dedicated to future-proofing Australia's iron ore production and exports.

The Performance Review and Development system and Performance Expectations Framework articulate a need for clarity around the performance that is expected at each academic level. In order to ensure that our systems of recognition and reward are aligned, the University commissioned an external review of Academic Promotions in March 2014.

UON researchers and educators have been recognised in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List.

After the IED detonated in the higher education sector following the Federal Budget announcements, the aftershocks continue to ripple through the sector

Professor Mark Bray represented the Faculty of Business & Law and the University at the Australia Awards Scholarship GRANDuation in Manila in late May.

University of Newcastle PhD Student Mehdi Taherishargh has developed a low-cost, super-light metal foam with potential applications in the automotive industry that could save lives and prevent damage in an accident.

Rebecca Mitchell discusses tension in the workplace

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From 1 July 2014 all smoking on campus, including electronic cigarettes, will be banned except for designated smoking areas.