2017

Hunter respiratory researchers are turning to nuclear medicine for a more advanced approach to phenotyping chronic diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and identifying patients likely to respond to therapies.

UON Researcher Hans-Lukas Kieser will appear at an international conference on the Balfour Declaration and its impact on global politics.

The significant work of a University of Newcastle (UON) researcher has been recognised at the prestigious 2017 NSW Young Tall Poppy awards, which aim to acknowledge the achievements of Australia’s outstanding young scientific researchers and communicators.

Instead of having a well-earned break from their studies, a group of Central Coast students from a diverse range of disciplines participated in a new extracurricular program to increase their employability.

Seven students from the University of Newcastle (UON) are set to pioneer the future of innovation as they undertake studies at the new Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (SSE), officially opened today in Ultimo.

For an Early Career Researcher like Dr Kate Ariotti of the Centre for the History of Violence and Centre for 21st Century Humanities, the Australian Historical Association Conference is an annual opportunity to be inspired, network with Australia’s leading historians and create connections in the world of Australian historical research.

Watch the video & learn more about our world first programs CIFAL Newcastle is pleased to announce that our promotional video for the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction has been named a finalist in The Australian Effects and Animation Festival  (AEAF) 2017.

The University of Newcastle’s innovative Science and Engineering Challenge has attracted a $100,000 grant from the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer’s office to run events and give regional schools access to exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities.

A world-first app developed in conjunction with the University of Newcastle (UON) will improve the rehabilitation process for patients suffering from an arm impairment due to stroke.

Engagement with industry partners and productive collaborations are essential if UON’s world-class research is to translate into outcomes that will change the lives of individuals, the productivity of industry, or the economic health and sustainability of nations.

A National Partnership Forum on Indigenous Health, bringing together Australia’s leading health organisations at the University of Newcastle today (August 11), will kickstart a national process to help close the current gap in Indigenous health.

Twenty-seven volunteer champions from our alumni, community members, students and staff are trekking 65km of the Larapinta Trail in Central Australia this month. Follow their journey as they aim to raise over $130,000 to support Indigenous students and research into Indigenous community health initiatives. Find out how you can help.