September 2017
News • 3 Oct 2017
Students teach to avatars in classrooms of the future
Just as pilots use flight simulators, University of Newcastle (UON) education students can now roadtest their teaching skills, building their confidence in a safe, supportive environment, using a simulated classroom.
News • 27 Sep 2017
UON graduates celebrated
More than 1200 graduates from the University of Newcastle (UON) will cross the stage of the Great Hall this week to receive the official document that marks the completion of their studies.
News • 26 Sep 2017
Know someone who’s building the future now?
Nominations are open for the Industry and Employability Awards. These awards recognise outstanding performance by students, staff and industry partners in enhancing graduate employability.
News • 25 Sep 2017
Strengthening the defence against Leukaemia
Research from the University of Newcastle (UON) has revealed a more targeted way of treating T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL), an aggressive type of cancer typically prevalent in children and adolescents.
News • 15 Sep 2017
Academic honoured for making the law accessible to all
A University of Newcastle (UON) academic has been recognised for his quality teaching practice and outstanding contributions to student learning, specifically for his leadership of the successful clinical program at the Newcastle Law School.
News • 13 Sep 2017
The new material set to improve road safety
Engineers from the University of Newcastle have developed a new material which has the potential to change the future of road safety.
News • 13 Sep 2017
UON student bands set to dominate national band competition
University of Newcastle students have demonstrated their musical strength with half of the finalists in the Unisounds National Campus Band Comp representing UON.
News • 7 Sep 2017
Develop your leadership skills with Generation Governance
Stand Out! Be a Leader! Make a difference!Generation Governance gives you leadership skills for life. This free online course will develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of governance and help you become an effective decision maker and a valued team member at UON and beyond.
News • 6 Sep 2017
UON ranked in world’s best by THE
The University of Newcastle (UON) continues to stand strong among the world’s best, ranking in the top 300 universities in the world, in the 2018 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
News • 6 Sep 2017
High hopes for hemp seed solution to Williamtown contamination
University of Newcastle researchers believe hemp seed might provide a real solution to the Williamtown contamination crisis.
News • 4 Sep 2017
Think you’re gluten intolerant? Perhaps think again
Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have highlighted the potential risks of following a gluten-free diet, urging the community to only drastically change their eating habits if formally diagnosed with coeliac disease.
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.