2016
News • 25 Feb 2016
New pilot study getting SMART with teachers’ health
Hunter teachers are the focus of a new pilot health study being conducted by University of Newcastle (UON) physical activity researchers, targeting diabetes and mental health.
News • 23 Feb 2016
ABC 7.30: Potentially deadly and illegal synthetic drugs still available over the counter
Professor Jenny Martin and Michelle Williams are researchers in Clinical Phamacology and Toxicology at the University of Newcastle. They were recently featured on ABC's 7.30 explaining the dangers of illegal synthetic drugs, some of the surprising ingredients, and why one dose can be fatal.
News • 23 Feb 2016
Winners of the 2015 National Secondary Schools Statistical Literacy Poster Competition Announced
The wait is over for schools who participated in the 2015 National Secondary Schools Statistical Literacy Poster Competition, with results and honourable mentions released today.
News • 22 Feb 2016
Young female binge drinkers at increased risk of depression
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).
News • 19 Feb 2016
Penny Jane Burke full-time Director
Professor Penny Jane Burke will be taking on a full-time Directorship role with the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education in 2016.
News • 18 Feb 2016
Congratulations to our Port Macquarie graduates
The University of Newcastle’s (UON) annual Port Macquarie graduation ceremony will feature PhD students for the first time this year.
News • 18 Feb 2016
Students help shape the future of the Central Coast
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.
News • 17 Feb 2016
Children's University Newcastle Launches
An international program piloted in schools across Newcastle, the Hunter and Central Coast last year is now available for all children and their families to join.
News • 17 Feb 2016
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President Reappointed
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.
News • 15 Feb 2016
World-first stroke trial led by University of Newcastle researchers underway in the Hunter
Stroke survivors who sit for long periods throughout the day could improve their health simply by performing short but frequent bouts of light physical activity.
News • 12 Feb 2016
Professor Sue Clegg
Emeritus Professor Sue Clegg will be the first of a number of visiting scholars to be hosted by the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) throughout this year.
News • 12 Feb 2016
UON partners on national Respect. Now. Always campaign
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.
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.