2016

The University of Newcastle's (UON) Architecture and Built Environment discipline has ranked in the top 50 in the world, for the second consecutive year in the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject list, announced today.

The University of Newcastle (UON) is encouraging others to embrace its equity agenda with the launch of its first crowdfunding campaign - an Indigenous Science Communication scholarship.

Hunter Research Foundation (HRF) has outlined the details of a partnership with The University of Newcastle that paves the way for a sustainable model to ensure economic and social research for the region.

A prestigious National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC) Program Grant has been awarded to two University of Newcastle researchers to support stroke research.

The University of Newcastle’s (UON) Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen, is participating in International Women’s Day engagements in Indonesia, Japan, China and Hong Kong supported and organised by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), focussing on the key role of women and innovation.

Laureate Professor John Aitken from the University of Newcastle has been announced as the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Carl G. Hartman award, which recognises a researcher’s outstanding career and scholarly activities in the field of reproductive biology.

Three young University of Newcastle (UON) biologists have hand-built a state-of-the-art laser microscope at HMRI that delivers clear three-dimensional cellular images with unparalleled speed and precision.

Sixteen per cent of young Australian women have been classified as 'extremely frequent' binge drinkers and may be increasing their risk of depression, according to new research from the University of Newcastle (UON).

The University of Newcastle’s (UON) annual Port Macquarie graduation ceremony will feature PhD students for the first time this year.

Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre (NSW Department of Education) is working with the NSW Department of Planning & Environment and the University of Newcastle (UON) Central Coast to organise a Youth Forum for high school students as part of the consultation process for the draft Central Coast Regional Plan.

The University of Newcastle’s Chancellor, Mr Paul Jeans, is pleased to announce that the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen, has been reappointed until October 2019.

The University of Newcastle (UON) is partnering with Universities Australia and universities across Australia in a new national campaign – Respect. Now. Always. – designed to support university communities to work together to prevent sexual assault an harassment.