October 2017

In the hopes of utilising advanced tools to enhance resilience, a first-of-its kind project led by the University of Newcastle (UON) will explore Virtual Reality (VR) training as a new method to ensure Australian troops are equipped with resilience training ahead of deployment.

More than 500 young school students will attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Newcastle (UON) this week to celebrate the achievement of completing learning activities offered through Children’s University Newcastle, a member of Children's University Australia.

University of Newcastle (UON) lecturer in education, Mr David Roy, has been featured in The Educator’s prestigious 2017 Hot List as a notable leader in the sector.

UON researchers Dr Julie McIntyre and Dr Tim Stanley have each been awarded a prestigious 2018 NSW State Library Fellowship.

Building on a landmark partnership between the University of Newcastle (UON) and Muswellbrook Shire Council, the economic diversification of the Upper Hunter will receive a boost from today as UON establishes a physical presence in the region.

Two UON research projects have been successfully awarded funding through the 2017 Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme.

Impactful health solutions will be at the fore of a new scholarship program supported by the University of Newcastle (UON) and leading health insurer nib, encouraging up-and-coming designers to play a role in developing positive and lasting solutions to nationwide health issues.

Thirteen University of Newcastle (UON) researchers have been awarded a Women in Research (WIR) Fellowship thanks to Research Advantage.

In a major boost for gender equity, the University of Newcastle (UON) has announced an inaugural program that will seek to address the issue of retention of female academics in the Higher Education sector.

Professor Amanda Baker has received the inaugural Outstanding Academic Mentor Award from the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Science and Education Team.

The University of Newcastle (UON) has unveiled a world-first, $10.5 million demonstration facility to carry out controlled testing of an abatement technology that captures fugitive methane emissions from underground coal mining operations.

Financial Services has conducted extensive consultation across UON to streamline the Travel Policy and its application to travellers.