2014

August 2014 • 11 Aug 2014

International Symposium on Spermatology

Scientists at the forefront of sperm cell biology and fertilisation research throughout the world have gathered in Newcastle for the 12th International Symposium on Spermatology.

August 2014 • 8 Aug 2014

Autonomy Day celebrates UON’s proud history

Today the University of Newcastle (UON) celebrates the most significant event on its calendar - Autonomy Day.

August 2014 • 7 Aug 2014

Asthma study trials antibiotic therapy

A national study investigating the use of antibiotics as a potential therapy for chronic asthma attacks is entering its final recruitment phase, five years after it commenced.

August 2014 • 7 Aug 2014

Central Coast Awards Night

Academic excellence and local innovation was recognised and celebrated at the annual (UON) Central Coast campus and Hunter TAFE scholarship and awards night on Wednesday 6 August.

August 2014 • 6 Aug 2014

Bike hubs encourage pedal power

The University of Newcastle now boasts greater bike storage and end-of-trip facilities, following the construction of two bike hubs at its Callaghan campus.

August 2014 • 6 Aug 2014

Central Coast awards night celebrates students and supporters

The academic excellence of students from the University of Newcastle's Central Coast campus and Hunter TAFE will be recognised tonight, Wednesday 6 August, during the annual scholarship and awards presentation night.

August 2014 • 5 Aug 2014

SCORES a winner for children’s fitness

More than 200 young school children have gained profound fitness benefits from a year-long physical activity and movement skills intervention run by University of Newcastle researchers.

July 2014 • 31 Jul 2014

Imagine working on a newspaper in Kathmandu

Emily Burley is a Bachelor of Communication student who is currently undertaking an internship on a newspaper in Nepal.

July 2014 • 30 Jul 2014

The new home for Yeti and Sasquatch

Delivering on activities proposed in the 2011-2013 Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP), the Strategic Transport Management Plan and in response to feedback by students, the university recently completed two bike storage hubs, with end of trip facilities and lockers, as well as additional and upgraded cycle paths within the campus.

July 2014 • 28 Jul 2014

Smart snapshot of pregnancy diets

With little being known about the diets of expectant Indigenous mums, University of Newcastle nutrition researchers are using smartphone technology to gather first-hand insights and provide personalised feedback.

July 2014 • 25 Jul 2014

UON Central Coast Celebrates 25 Years

The University of Newcastle's (UON) Central Coast campus is kicking off its celebration this week of providing 25 years of educational excellence to thousands of students across the region.

July 2014 • 23 Jul 2014

ARC Future Fellows

Six mid-career researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) have received funding under the Australian Research Council's (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme, just announced.

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