2016
November 2016 • 8 Nov 2016
NASA recruits UON scientist for climate change mission
NASA has appointed University of Newcastle (UON) Professor Shin-Chan Han as part of an elite research group aimed at measuring climate change from space.
November 2016 • 4 Nov 2016
Unlikely urban frog discovery surprises scientists
A University of Newcastle (UON) biologist has made the incredible discovery of a new frog species nearby Newcastle Airport, Australia.
November 2016 • 3 Nov 2016
Gender Equity PhD Opportunity
PhD opportunity for a business intelligence and data analytics framework for delivering gender equity in the higher education Sector.
November 2016 • 1 Nov 2016
Rethinking future urban development at United Nations conference
The University of Newcastle’s (UON) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, and CIFAL Newcastle Director, Associate Professor Graham Brewer, attended the United Nations (UN) Habitat III Conference held in Ecuador last week to discuss the role universities will play in shaping sustainable development in cities around the world.
November 2016 • 1 Nov 2016
UON attracts over $5.7 million in ARC funding to support future research
The University of Newcastle (UON) has today been awarded over $5.7 million by the Australian Research Council (ARC), to support new research projects in 2017.
November 2016 • 1 Nov 2016
Architecture exhibition constructs new concepts for Newcastle’s former rail corridor
Dreams of urban transformation have inspired the University of Newcastle (UON)’s third-year Architecture program students to develop concepts for Newcastle’s former heavy rail corridor.
November 2016 • 1 Nov 2016
Australian Research Council Funding Success
The University of Newcastle (UON) has been successfully awarded over $5.7 million in 2016 Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for Discovery Projects, Future Fellowships and Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards.
October 2016 • 28 Oct 2016
Virtual reality to help assess neck pain
UON researchers will tap into virtual reality technology to better understand neck pain and are calling for participants in a new study.
October 2016 • 28 Oct 2016
Collaborative space Three76 throws open its doors to innovation
A brand new innovation space run by the University of Newcastle (UON) will officially open its doors to welcome its first clients this week, marking an exciting step for the Hunter as part of the Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) announced earlier this year.
October 2016 • 27 Oct 2016
UON researchers awarded $5.6 million health and medical funding
The University of Newcastle (UON) has been awarded more than $5.6 million by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) today to explore innovative new areas to understand and benefit Australia’s public health.
October 2016 • 27 Oct 2016
UON awarded over $5.6 million in NHMRC funding
The University of Newcastle (UON) is delighted to announce the following successful researchers in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council funding. With the help of this funding, our researchers aim to tackle a range of health-related issues that impact our communities.
October 2016 • 25 Oct 2016
Helping our Central Coast kids achieve their educational goals
A forum aimed at helping to bridge the regional skills gap by increasing equity in education will be held on the Central Coast at the end of October.
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.