November 2017

News • 9 Nov 2017

The value of qualitative research

Dr Elysa Roberts was interviewed by NEDC about the value of qualitative research.

News • 7 Nov 2017

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor announces retirement at end of 2018

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Caroline McMillen, has announced she will retire from the University in October 2018, following seven distinguished years of service.

News • 6 Nov 2017

Turning to our students

Under the banner of Turning to our students, since August a large number of colleagues from across UON have participated in an exploration and analysis of our student-facing professional services. At the heart of this work is a desire to design our organisation to deliver a world class educational experience to students to address the shift in student expectations.

News • 4 Nov 2017

Restored Birabahn Eagle-hawk mural at the Wollotuka Institute

The restoration project for the Birabahn Eagle-hawk mural at the Wollotuka Institute Birabahn building has been completed, renewing the original design by Biripai artist Mandy Davis.

News • 3 Nov 2017

University Network to Drive NSW Defence

The NSW Government will invest $1.25 million in a new university-led network to bolster defence-related research and development activity across the state.

News • 3 Nov 2017

Architecture students display new ideas for city living

University of Newcastle Architecture students graduating from a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) will reveal their visions of ‘living in the city’ in an exhibition opening this evening at Watt Space.

News • 2 Nov 2017

Students recognised for their contribution to UON student experience

Celebrating and recognising outstanding student contributions to campus life at the University of Newcastle was the focus of the 2017 Campus Life Awards last Thursday, 26 October.

News • 2 Nov 2017

UON Collection artwork by Margaret Olley travels to Orange Regional Gallery

A beloved Margaret Olley painting from the University of Newcastle Collection will be featured in 2018 exhibition at Orange Regional Gallery.

News • 2 Nov 2017

New tool to tackle childhood obesity

A new nutrition tactic, jointly developed by UON researchers, with the aim of significantly reducing the obesity epidemic among young Australians, has the backing of the Australian Government.

News • 1 Nov 2017

Campus Travel is not far away

With only a couple of weeks left before the new Campus Travel System is implemented and Campus Travel commence as UON's dedicated travel provider, there are a few things you need to know.

News • 1 Nov 2017

Key dates - 2017 end of financial year

The Key Dates for the 2017 year end (PDF, 16KB) are crucial in ensuring that all income and expenditure relating to 2017 is recorded correctly in the University's published financial statements.

News • 1 Nov 2017

World-first family health program launches

A ground-breaking program targeting healthy lifestyle behaviours in families has been awarded $350,000 in funding by the Greater Charitable Foundation to support the program’s delivery across the Hunter region over the next three years.

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