October 2016
News • 28 Oct 2016
Virtual reality to help assess neck pain
UON researchers will tap into virtual reality technology to better understand neck pain and are calling for participants in a new study.
News • 28 Oct 2016
Students plug in to Digital Days Out
Earlier this month, a large number Year 6 students plus family members and educators participated in the Digital Days Out (DDO) program that explored the notion of computational thinking and future educational opportunity through analog and digital challenges.
News • 28 Oct 2016
Heart Health Study recruiting people with Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) and John Hunter Hospital are looking for volunteers to take part in a clinical trial which will examine use of curcumin and/or omega-3 fats for lowering cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes.
News • 28 Oct 2016
Collaborative space Three76 throws open its doors to innovation
A brand new innovation space run by the University of Newcastle (UON) will officially open its doors to welcome its first clients this week, marking an exciting step for the Hunter as part of the Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) announced earlier this year.
News • 28 Oct 2016
UON researcher plays leading role in ground-breaking new Shakespeare edition
Professor Hugh Craig, Director of the Centre for 21st Century Humanities, is part of a team of leading Shakespeare scholars to contribute to the first edition of Shakespeare’s Complete Works to identify Christopher Marlowe as co-author.
News • 27 Oct 2016
UON researchers awarded $5.6 million health and medical funding
The University of Newcastle (UON) has been awarded more than $5.6 million by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) today to explore innovative new areas to understand and benefit Australia’s public health.
News • 27 Oct 2016
UON awarded over $5.6 million in NHMRC funding
The University of Newcastle (UON) is delighted to announce the following successful researchers in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council funding. With the help of this funding, our researchers aim to tackle a range of health-related issues that impact our communities.
News • 25 Oct 2016
Helping our Central Coast kids achieve their educational goals
A forum aimed at helping to bridge the regional skills gap by increasing equity in education will be held on the Central Coast at the end of October.
News • 24 Oct 2016
Outstanding alumni acknowledged for their work shaping the future
Nine exceptional University of Newcastle (UON) alumni have been recognised for their groundbreaking work in the fields of professional excellence, scientific discovery, community service and leadership at this year’s Alumni Awards.
News • 21 Oct 2016
$2.2 million grant for quit-smoking trial helping pregnant Aboriginal mums
Aboriginal communities across Australia will benefit from a $2.26 million national grant awarded to University of Newcastle (UON) public health researchers for a culturally competent smoking cessation program focused on the health and wellbeing of pregnant Aboriginal women.
News • 20 Oct 2016
Unexpected partnerships in engineering and biomedicine
Engineers are leading the way in finding surprising solutions to complex problems using interdisciplinary thinking.
News • 20 Oct 2016
Congratulations to FEDUA's HEPPP grant awardees
FEDUA researchers from the School of Education and the nascent School of Creative Industries who have been awarded competitive Federal Government funding in the 2016 Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Programme (HEPPP) National Priorities Pool round announced this week. The two FEDUA-led projects are responsible for more than 50% of the total funding awarded to UON.
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.