March 2015

Professor Keith Jeffery, Queen's University Belfast, looks at how the events of the First World War shifted global history. This piece will be presented by Professor Jeffery as a public lecture on Wednesday 25 march at Crowne Plaza, Newcastle.

The University of Newcastle kicked off the beginning of a year of celebrations today to mark its 50th anniversary.

How do we understand the world around us?  A seemingly simple question.

Having succumbed to the Academics team last year, the students are out for revenge in this year's Godfrey Tanner Great Debate on Tuesday 24 March.

Young women looking for inspiration to achieve a healthy weight have the opportunity to enrol in a targeted program soon to be trialled by nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle.

The University of Newcastle's (UON) Lisa Barritt-Eyles considers representation of Indigenous Australians at the Australian War Memorial. This is a version of a paper that will be presented at The First World War: Local, Global and Imperial Perspectives conference at UON on 25 to 27 March, 2015.

Business, commerce and law students recently participated in a 'work ready' skills workshop.

Frozen creator Chris Buck makes an epic journey to UON to share the secrets of innovative creativity.

Young Australian adults have a world-leading appetite for snack foods but surprisingly little is known about their perceptions of nutritional value and portion size. Now, a new study at the University of Newcastle is putting the sweet tooth to the test.

Professionals from PwC Newcastle recently shared career insights with business, commerce and law students.

Professor Brian Kelly is a Chief Investigator of a new multidisciplinary team awarded a $3.64 million Translational Program Grant for Clinical Pathway for Managing Anxiety and Depression.

Dr Pradeep Tanwar is working on a protein that has the potential to treat chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer.