February 2017
February 2017 • 27 Feb 2017
Dr John Holdsworth Awarded an Honorary Professorship
Dr John Holdsworth from the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences was recently announced a recipient of an Honorary Professorship with the College of Science in the Department of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), the Philippines.
February 2017 • 27 Feb 2017
Smartest Places On Earth
Rustbelts to brainbelts: Renowned international innovation experts visit the Hunter to share insights on regional renewal
February 2017 • 22 Feb 2017
Significant Biripi sculpture connects community to country
The unveiling of a new sculpture at the University of Newcastle’s (UON) Manning Education Centre in Taree is set to honour the significance of the Biripi people and their cultural heritage in the region.
February 2017 • 22 Feb 2017
New Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer
Funded by the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF), nationally-renowned radiation oncologist Dr Mike Fay has been named the inaugural recipient of a three-year HMRI Mid-Career Research Fellowship dedicated to brain cancer.
February 2017 • 21 Feb 2017
ECR Higher Degree Research Candidate Scholarships
Applications close 5:00pm Friday 3 March 2017 and provide an opportunity for ECRs to facilitate their own research, mature their leadership capabilities and build their reputation both as a supervisor and a researcher.
February 2017 • 21 Feb 2017
New approach to child protection needed: report
A parent and family inclusive approach to child protection and foster care is urgently needed in Australia, a report to be launched today will recommend.
February 2017 • 17 Feb 2017
UON researchers awarded Cancer Institute NSW Fellowships
Three UON researchers, who are working on cures for some of the most aggressive and prevalent cancers affecting both children and adults, have been awarded $887,000 in prestigious Cancer Institute NSW fellowships.
February 2017 • 17 Feb 2017
Senior smiles shine with spotlight on oral health
Oral health researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have been successful in securing more than half a million dollars to advance a program dedicated to preventive oral health care for the elderly.
February 2017 • 16 Feb 2017
Indigenous student success at UON’s Port Macquarie Graduation
Three Indigenous nursing graduands will take to the stage at the University of Newcastle (UON) Port Macquarie graduation ceremony on Friday, alongside 72 undergraduate, postgraduate and enabling students.
February 2017 • 16 Feb 2017
Supplement shows postmenopausal benefits in cognition and pain
Taking a small dose of resveratrol twice daily can boost cognitive performance in postmenopausal women and also alleviate their experience of chronic pain, a study by the University of Newcastle’s Clinical Nutrition Research Centre has shown.
February 2017 • 16 Feb 2017
UON Represents on new school of entrepreneurship board
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional New South Wales, Skills and Small Business John Barilaro today announced the inaugural board for the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE), the prestigious new partnership between all 12 NSW tertiary institutions.
February 2017 • 14 Feb 2017
National Geographic Smart Cities
National Geographic has named Newcastle as one of the world’s 7 Smart Cities that have risen to the challenges of 21st century urban life.
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.