2016

A new digital activity developed through collaboration between the AIM HIGH program and Code Club Australia is being piloted at the University of Newcastle (UON) later this month.

UON Student Living has received the Asia Pacific Association for Student Housing award for Excellence in Student Experience.

Professor David Lubans from the University of Newcastle’s Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) in collaboration with Associate Professor Chris Lonsdale from the Institute for Positive Psychology & Education (IPPE) at the Australian Catholic University have been awarded a $1.3m NHMRC partnership grant entitled Evidence-Based Physical Activity in Primary Schools: Improving Children’s Health Through Sustainable Partnerships.

*** CLOSING SOON: applications should be forwarded by 30 June 2016 to afs@newcastle.edu.au with thesubject line ‘Mentoring Application UoN’. Inquiries can be sent to the same email address. ***Applications are now open for the 2016 Australian Feminist Studies mentoring program for new academic writers.

The University of Newcastle’s (UON) multi award winning Healthy Dads Healthy Kids program led by Professor Philip Morgan will be adapted for an ethnically diverse population in Birmingham in the United Kingdom (UK), after the program received a $916,315 grant from the UK National Institute of Health Research with the University of Birmingham and The Fatherhood Institute (UK).

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.

As the University shifts its culture to support the objectives of the NeW Futures strategic plan, we offer an opportunity for staff along with students to participate in a new entrepreneurial interdisciplinary professional development course.

The HCRA is seeking Expressions of Interest from the local community to work with researchers on a consumer engagement level.

A University of Newcastle student has secured a position with the Central Coast Mariners, fuelling the strong 11 year relationship between the club and the University.

Sustainability scientist Dr Bonnie McBain implements highly creative and cutting edge practices in online teaching, an approach that is winning-over her students and was recognised with a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.

Sydney lawyer and author, Jerome Doraisamy recently visited the Newcastle Law School and spoke with students about The Wellness Doctrines and the steps a law student can take to address any health or wellbeing issues.

Since Q3 2015, IT Services has been undergoing significant organisational change. These changes have sought to align the work of IT Services with the strategic goals of the New Futures Strategy, and the Digital 2020 Strategy.