2016
August 2016 • 8 Aug 2016
Hunter Innovation Precinct
A partnership between Muswellbrook Shire Council and the University of Newcastle has enabled the establishment of a tertiary education and research precinct in the Muswellbrook CBD.
August 2016 • 4 Aug 2016
UON academics present vision for NSW
Some of the state’s 'best and brightest' young academics have presented ideas for the future of NSW to His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales, covering topics as wide ranging as citizen participation and the emergence of the 'caring' economy.
August 2016 • 3 Aug 2016
Vale Laureate Professor Jonathan Borwein
The University of Newcastle community is mourning the sudden passing of esteemed mathematician Laureate Professor Jonathan Borwein.
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.
August 2016 • 1 Aug 2016
Student Experience Survey Now Open
Check your NUmail and complete the Student Experience Survey for your chance to win up to $1,000. The sooner you complete the survey the more chances you have to win!
August 2016 • 1 Aug 2016
UON creative wins prestigious fellowship
PhD candidate Stephanie Holm has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious Children’s Literature Fellowship from the State Library of Victoria.
August 2016 • 1 Aug 2016
Kickstarting the curious
As we start the month of ‘Curious’ we recognise the value of promoting inquiring minds and expanding our knowledge and experience. Curiosity is often sparked; that is, we take a grain idea and shape it into something that’s great. So if you are looking for that spark then the UON Enterprise and Innovation week (8th-12th August) is likely to be just the thing you are looking for…
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.
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.