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New sociological insights into work and unemployment show employment activation schemes are contributing to the current loosening of links between work and remuneration, says Professor Lisa Adkins, University of Newcastle Professor of Sociology and Academy of Finland Distinguished Professor.

The University of Newcastle's Teachers and Teaching Research Program awarded grant to investigate the formation of children's vocational education and training aspirations.

The Hunter State Emergency Service has recognised the University's contribution to the recovery effort after April 2015 storms – the single largest event the Hunter region has experienced since the SES formed 60 years ago.

Over the last 18 months, our Infrastructure and Facilities Services team has worked to transition to a new model for infrastructure management and maintenance services at UON.

Today is World Physiotherapy Day, where we thank those rare and wonderful individuals who can take our pain away.

Hunter researchers will be teaming up with Australia's first Single-Cell Genomics Centre of Excellence, which was officially opened Monday 7 September in a joint venture co-funded by the University of Newcastle.

Psychology researchers at the University of Newcastle (UON) have undertaken a major study to understand the impact of social class on student mental health at university.

Want to meet like minded people, learn new skills and effect change at UON? Nominate now to represent your fellow students at the University Council, the Academic Senate, on Faculty Boards or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) Student Consultative Group.

The Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) at the University of Newcastle is gathering the thoughts and opinions of practitioners around the world as part of a new Equity Series.

Four UON teaching alumni are among the 19 teachers from across the state recognised for their commitment to quality education with a 2015 Premier's Teacher Scholarship.

Reckon you are the Typical Aussie Male or do you know one who fits the bill? Nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle need your help with a new study into men's body shape, size and composition.

A breakthrough sustainable energy technology at the University of Newcastle (UON) could help solve the global challenge of rural electrification in developing countries.