2016
May 2016 • 12 May 2016
The science of food addiction: is it for real?
Sweet tooth? Midnight muncher? Constant cravings? You could be addicted to food. The study of food addiction is still in its infancy, with researchers still debating if food addiction is a substance addiction like it is with drugs, or is it behavioural issue such as gambling
May 2016 • 11 May 2016
Ice cores help reconstruct Hunter weather for last 1000 years
In a world first, Australian scientists have used Antarctic ice core samples to reconstruct rainfall records for a specific water catchment.
May 2016 • 9 May 2016
Health Check: how to get off the couch and into exercise
Current guidelines suggest Aussie adults should accrue at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. However, 60% of us fail to meet this recommendation, and around one in six aren’t doing any regular exercise at all.
May 2016 • 6 May 2016
Student Elections open for nominations now
Want to meet like-minded people, learn new skills and effect change at UON? Nominate now as a student member of the University Council, the Academic Senate, a Faculty Board or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) Student Consultative Group.
May 2016 • 6 May 2016
UON secures close to $3 million in ARC Linkage Funding
The University of Newcastle (UON) was today awarded close to $3 million in competitive research funding by the Australian Research Council (ARC) in its 2016 Linkage Projects scheme.
May 2016 • 5 May 2016
Million dollar donation from alumni helps open up doors to higher education.
Two University of Newcastle (UON) alumni have donated $1 million to help students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to and successfully participate in higher education.
May 2016 • 4 May 2016
Saltwater crocodile sperm may hold secret to male fertility
Saltwater crocodiles may help solve male infertility after a remarkable discovery that crocodile sperm, after leaving the testes, behave differently than previously thought.
May 2016 • 2 May 2016
UON welcomes NSW Govt support for Central Coast health and wellbeing precinct
The University of Newcastle (UON) has warmly welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that it has earmarked $20 million for new health and medical education and research facilities for the Central Coast.
May 2016 • 1 May 2016
Secret Urban Artwork
Newcastle can lay claim to another intriguing water themed enigma following the creation of a hidden pool amidst its CBD skyline.
April 2016 • 28 Apr 2016
Global design competition honours UON excellence
Four outstanding University of Newcastle (UON) visual communication students will have their work exhibited as part of a prestigious global design exhibition after winning a New York Type Directors Club Award.
April 2016 • 27 Apr 2016
Could a vaccine prevent heart attack and stroke?
A major national collaboration is now testing whether a safe, one-off vaccination can help to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
April 2016 • 21 Apr 2016
Leading UON Endocrinologist honoured with Laureate Professor
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.
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.