July 2016
July 2016 • 3 Aug 2016
Central Coast Scholarships and Awards
Students who have achieved in their studies were recognised and celebrated at the annual Hunter TAFE and University of Newcastle (UON) Central Coast Scholarship and Awards event held last night.
July 2016 • 28 Jul 2016
A Eureka moment for three innovative researchers
When Dr Jamie Flynn, Antony Martin and William Palmer casually collaborated in the courtyard between Medical Sciences and Biological Sciences – who knew it’d take them to a black tie event as finalists of the prestigious Eureka Prizes?
July 2016 • 28 Jul 2016
Disease and food availability in created habitats may affect frog reproduction
New research from the University of Newcastle (UON) has found food availability and disease in created habitats may affect the reproductive output of reintroduced frogs.
July 2016 • 25 Jul 2016
Energy bar test cuts to the chase with taste and nutrition
University of Newcastle (UON) food scientists are conducting a study that is sure to please those with an appetite for healthy snack products.
July 2016 • 21 Jul 2016
Three minute thesis final winners
The Three Minute Thesis final was held at the University of Newcastle (UON) on Wednesday 20 July.
July 2016 • 21 Jul 2016
Winter School inspires the next generation of scientific researchers
Current University of Newcastle students had exclusive access to leading researchers and advanced equipment at the annual Winter School, held at Callaghan campus this week.
July 2016 • 18 Jul 2016
UON reaches milestone in Indigenous education
The University of Newcastle (UON) has reached a major milestone of over 1000 Indigenous enrolments for the 2016 year to date (YTD).
July 2016 • 15 Jul 2016
Million dollar investment for regional incubator spaces
The University of Newcastle (UON) has received $1 million in state funding to support the development of an Integrated Innovation Network across the Hunter regions.
July 2016 • 12 Jul 2016
Tech tools tapping into young adults’ diet quality
Technology will be the tool of choice to target the poor eating habits of young adults in a new University of Newcastle (UON) study. The study will aim to test the effectiveness of personalised nutrition interventions on improving eating habits, nutrition and diet quality.
July 2016 • 8 Jul 2016
UON Watt Space gallery wins best regional NSW project
The University of Newcastle (UON)’s Watt Space gallery has taken out the prestigious Blacket prize, which recognises the best architectural projects in regional NSW.
July 2016 • 6 Jul 2016
Central Coast Graduation
University of Newcastle celebrates Central Coast graduates
July 2016 • 4 Jul 2016
High honour for Professor Naidu
University of Newcastle (UON) Professor Ravi Naidu has received a prestigious Doctor of Science from Massey University, NZ, honouring more than 30 years of world-class research in environmental contamination. The degree recognises Professor Naidu’s substantial original contributions to knowledge in his field.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.