August 2017

As a third of Australian adults only dream of getting a good night’s rest, University of Newcastle researchers are conducting a nationwide clinical trial designed to improve sleep quality amongst those aged 40-65.

The 2018 Good Universities Guide, published today, has awarded the University of Newcastle (UON) its highest number of five star ratings ever - for four categories.

Dr Cathy Smith from UON’s School of Architecture and Built Environment has been awarded the inaugural Turnbull Foundation Women in Built Environment Scholarship.

Technology developed and now showcased in Australia could use carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as a resource and transform them into building products.

The Australian Government has awarded the University of Newcastle (UON) $1,620,300 in new funding to support 461 students to participate in 31 New Colombo Plan (NCP) mobility projects across 17 countries and territories in the Indo-Pacific region in 2018.

The IT Innovation Team at UON featured on ABC’s Catalyst program capturing the story and memories of a real person using virtual reality.

Architecture can bring vital hope to communities in need.

Two UON researchers will have their work funded thanks to the Global Connections Fund, which provides initial funding support to promote Australian researchers and Small to Medium Enterprises collaboration.

The World Congress on Safety and Health at Work takes place every three years and Singapore is privileged to be hosting this event from 3 to 6 September 2017 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

A new degree created by the University of Newcastle (UON) will provide students with the skills and expertise needed to address future healthcare problems.

Six UON research teams will accelerate their research thanks to Central Coast specific research grants.

What does the poetry of the disadvantaged people of the Renaissance tell us about the culture of that time?