2014

Hunter Medical Research Institute researchers are examining whether a simple fruit-and-vegetable supplement, taken in capsule form, can reduce inflammation produced by fat cells and thereby lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, asthma and cancers in overweight people.

A woman who created an Emmy-award winning television show from a farm in northern New South Wales, and who describes herself as 'a bit odd', will share with a Newcastle audience her passion and energy for doing things differently.

In recent days reports have emerged about organised sexual abuse of teenagers in residential care in Victoria. We have also witnessed the devastating stories of adult survivors of child sexual and other abuse by the authorities into whose care they were entrusted when they were vulnerable children.

Young men are the target of a new University of Newcastle study aiming to tailor a healthy lifestyle program that meets their specific needs.

Orchestra Newcastle is a new Conservatorium orchestra providing orchestral performing opportunities for musicians, amateur and part-time performers.If you would like to perform and play in an orchestra, please contact The Conservatorium for more information.

There's always something fun happening around campus. Rolling out the picnic blanket, setting up the deck chairs, or just lazing in the grass under the stars: our students can catch a flick for free.

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.

Meet new people, make a difference and become a leader through the University of Newcastle's International Leadership Experience and Development Program (iLEAD).

If you're looking for help in making career and study choices, and wondered which degrees lead to what careers, then you'll want to check out our online resource Prepare for Uni.

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.

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 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.