April 2016

The University of Newcastle’s (UON) multi award winning Healthy Dads Healthy Kids program led by Professor Philip Morgan will be adapted for an ethnically diverse population in Birmingham in the United Kingdom (UK), after the program received a $916,315 grant from the UK National Institute of Health Research with the University of Birmingham and The Fatherhood Institute (UK).

The HCRA is seeking Expressions of Interest from the local community to work with researchers on a consumer engagement level.

The University of Newcastle (UON) has appointed leading endocrinologist Professor Roger Smith AM as its next Laureate Professor to reflect his remarkable contribution to our understanding of human pregnancy.

As the University shifts its culture to support the objectives of the NeW Futures strategic plan, we offer an opportunity for staff along with students to participate in a new entrepreneurial interdisciplinary professional development course.

Sustainability scientist Dr Bonnie McBain implements highly creative and cutting edge practices in online teaching, an approach that is winning-over her students and was recognised with a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.

Sydney lawyer and author, Jerome Doraisamy recently visited the Newcastle Law School and spoke with students about The Wellness Doctrines and the steps a law student can take to address any health or wellbeing issues.

Since Q3 2015, IT Services has been undergoing significant organisational change. These changes have sought to align the work of IT Services with the strategic goals of the New Futures Strategy, and the Digital 2020 Strategy.

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has awarded Professor Billie Bonevski with the prestigious TSANZ President’s Award.

In October 2015, the University of Newcastle (UON) held a Higher Education Summit, involving stakeholders from NSW and Commonwealth governments, local Councils, businesses, TAFE, the school sector and the wider community.

Professor Phil Hansbro, School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, has been awarded a substantial grant for a co-funded Fellowship in Lung Cancer Research.

Professor Yong-Ling Ruan, the Director of Australia China Research Centre for Crop Improvement (ACRCCI), was honored to be invited by the Australian Society of Plant Scientists to attend the Science Meets Parliament (SMP) on the 1st and 2nd of March, 2016 in Canberra.