2014
May 2014 • 9 May 2014
Tamworth Education Centre set to grow rural health workforce
The University of Newcastle's (UON) $19.4 million Tamworth Education Centre is a state-of-the-art education and research hub designed to increase the skills and capacity of the region's health workforce.
May 2014 • 8 May 2014
Future of agriculture looks sweet
Sugar may be the key to future food security and economic prosperity according to University of Newcastle Associate Professor Yong-Ling Ruan.
May 2014 • 6 May 2014
Educator #1 in his field
The University of Newcastle's Professor Nick Talley has received the highest honour for an educator in his field – the Distinguished Educator Award – from global peak body the American Gastroenterological Association.
May 2014 • 5 May 2014
Ambitious thinkers share innovation insights at Hunter Innovation Forum
University of Newcastle visionaries will showcase their most ambitious thinking at the Hunter Innovation Forum 2014, to be held in Newcastle from May 15-17.
May 2014 • 5 May 2014
Warrior immune cells could win the fight against asthma
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Paul Foster is developing new anti-inflammatory approaches to treat asthma and infections of the lung. One promising approach is to boost the body's own defence systems against infections, especially against those that trigger asthma.
May 2014 • 5 May 2014
University’s bot-soccer team to impress crowd at CeBIT Expo 2014
Two-time world champions of the RoboCup tournament, the University of Newcastle is showcasing their latest generation of robotic soccer stars (NUbots) at the CeBIT Expo from 5-7 May 2014 at Sydney Olympic Park.
May 2014 • 2 May 2014
Daniel proves determination and support the key to success
Daniel Frost is the definition of determined. Diagnosed with rare bone disease Multiple Hereditary Exostosis at just four, Daniel has endured the removal of more than 200 tumours during his life. It has been a vicious cycle of operations, followed by months of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
May 2014 • 1 May 2014
Emma’s education gives birth to rewarding career
It is a special week for Emma Norville, celebrating not one, but two life milestones. Emma celebrated her 31st birthday on Wednesday and on Thursday graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery, from the University of Newcastle.
April 2014 • 1 May 2014
Master program turns State’s doctors into fine hospital leaders
The first cohort of the University's innovative Master of Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management) will graduate today.
April 2014 • 30 Apr 2014
Australia's top young university
The University of Newcastle (UON) has been ranked number 1 in Australia and number 28 in the world by the latest independent Times Higher Education's (THE) rankings of the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old.
April 2014 • 30 Apr 2014
Nathalie ‘develops’ passion for learning
Nathalie Gentle's three children call her a nerd, but she doesn't mind at all. Today, Wednesday April 30, Nathalie will graduate with first class honours from the Bachelor of Development Studies; receive the University Medal; and will also deliver the graduate address.
April 2014 • 30 Apr 2014
Open Foundation opens door to medicine degree
Indigenous student Nikki Payne never imagined undertaking university study, let alone a degree in medicine.
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.