November 2017

Today marks 40 years since the conception of the world’s first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) child. Since 1977, more than five million IVF babies have been born around the world, but there is still a way to go for reproductive research.

The University of Newcastle (UON) has been successful in securing more than $6.7 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for 2018.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.