2014

Three University of Newcastle cancer researchers have been recognised with Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowships, totalling more than $1.5 million.

The University of Newcastle has received $30 million to develop and roll-out world-leading abatement technologies for fugitive methane emissions from underground coal mining operations. The new technologies could reduce these emissions from the sector by as much as 90 percent and reduce Australia's annual greenhouse gas output by three percent.

'Burn it to earn it' is the philosophy behind a novel web application developed by international nutrition expert Professor Clare Collins and her team at the University of Newcastle.

Hollywood special effects gurus Greg Downing and the University of Newcastle's Director of Creative Innovation, Jeff Julian will showcase the latest in creative imaging and visual effects techniques at a special public lecture.

A world leader in community-university partnerships, Professor Angie Hart, presented an interactive workshop to community, university and social services representatives from across the Hunter region on Wednesday 12 February at the University of Newcastle (UON), Australia.

A century of Bollywood will be celebrated and explored at a University of Newcastle film festival and conference from 20-21 February.

Up to five University of Newcastle students could be in the running for one of the nation's most lucrative scholarships to study overseas.

University of Newcastle researchers are debunking myths as they pave the way forward in cancer research.

The Graduate Careers Expo provides you with a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about graduate programs being offered by the attending organisations and to find out who employers are looking for.

Viralytics Limited, a biotech company founded by University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) researcher Darren Shafren, has announced a capital raising venture of $27.1 million to complete international trials of anti-cancer therapy known as CAVATAKTM.

Dr Peter Wakeford, a Clinical Supervisor with the University of Newcastle's Medical School from 1982 to1995, received the Order of Australia medal in the 2014 Australia Day honours list, for service to medicine, and to the community.

With Australia leading the world in mammal extinctions, an innovative breeding technique could bring Australia's threatened kangaroos and wallabies back from the brink.