March 2017
March 2017 • 21 Mar 2017
Newcastle welcomes global leader in innovation and engagement
The University of Newcastle (UON) is proud to announce the appointment of the institution’s inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry Engagement and Innovation (PVC IEI), furthering its commitment to translating its world-class research into real-world solutions.
March 2017 • 20 Mar 2017
Five-pronged approach to diabetes and heart disease
Nutrition researchers at the University of Newcastle have five new clinical trials concurrently under recruitment in the Hunter, aiming to combat type 2 diabetes and heart disease with an array of natural dietary supplements and tasty foods.
March 2017 • 16 Mar 2017
Cross-faculty collaboration builds stronger communities
Teams of researchers across Construction Management and Social Work at UON have come together to team up for interdisciplinary research that’s making an impact on communities locally and globally.
March 2017 • 14 Mar 2017
Can a good night’s sleep be secret to diabetes prevention?
A new project from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute is hoping to unlock whether sleep is the missing link in long-term, healthy weight loss.
March 2017 • 13 Mar 2017
UON’s early career researchers awarded
Congratulations to the 24 outstanding recipients of UON’s Research Advantage Early Career Researcher Scholarships.
March 2017 • 9 Mar 2017
A voice for gender equity
In an exciting step forward toward gender equity, Dr Nikola Bowden has been appointed to the NHMRC Women in Health Science working committee.
March 2017 • 9 Mar 2017
UON launches new home of creativity
At a ceremony today, the University of Newcastle (UON) will officially launch the fusion of its creative disciplines into a cutting-edge School of Creative Industries.
March 2017 • 8 Mar 2017
UON subjects ranked in world’s top 100
Six University of Newcastle (UON) subjects have been identified among the world’s best, ranking in the top 100 of the 2017 QS World University Subject Rankings, announced today.
March 2017 • 8 Mar 2017
UON to lead new global CRC for High Performance Soils
A University of Newcastle (UON) led Co-Operative Research Centre (CRC) bid has attracted $39.5 million from the Government to establish a ten year global CRC for High Performance Soils (CRC-HPS), announced today by Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO.
March 2017 • 7 Mar 2017
UON to lead new global CRC for High Performance Soils
A University of Newcastle (UON) led Co-Operative Research Centre (CRC) bid has attracted $39.5 million from the Government to establish a ten year global CRC for High Performance Soils (CRC-HPS), announced today by Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Senator the Hon Arthur Sinodinos AO.
March 2017 • 2 Mar 2017
Indigenous trailblazer honoured
University of Newcastle (UON) graduate Karlie Noon, the first Indigenous student in NSW to obtain a double degree in science and mathematics, has been honoured in a speech delivered to the National Press Club by Chair of Universities Australia Professor Barney Glover.
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.