2017

Nothing compares to the joy of becoming a dad for the first time, but the transition to fatherhood is a high-risk period of mental distress for men.

Professor Phil Hansbro has been awarded the title of Fellow of Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) in recognition of his expertise and experience in respiratory research.

Conjoint Professor Peter Wark has been awarded the title of Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) for excellence in respiratory health research.

A Fine Art PhD Candidate at the University of Newcastle aims to right the wrongs of history with an exhibition at the former gaol on Cockatoo Island.

Being connected to our colleagues, the organisation and what is going on around us is an increasingly important aspect of our working life. Engagement has proven links to innovation and is critically important when a workforce is impacted by change. It shows a direct correlation to performance and personal well-being.

Professor Vanessa McDonald is the first and only nurse to have been awarded the title of Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) for her excellence in respiratory health research.

"Every 15 seconds, a worker dies from a work-related accident..." In his talk, Mr. Shah Mohammad Saidur Rahman discussed about the importance of occupation safety. He emphasised that a small investment on safety now, will prevent future disasters.

Researchers from the University of Newcastle’s Healthy Lungs and Grow Up Well Priority Research Centres have reported on the results of a study which could effectively slash the rates of asthma in children of asthmatic mothers.

A group led by University of Newcastle biochemistry researcher Hubert Hondermarck has found parallels between tissue regeneration, nerve growth and tumour development, confirming for the first time that the nervous system is strongly implicated in the onset and spread of cancer.

Researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have solved the ancient mystery surrounding the stealth feeding habits of the critically endangered sawfish, findings that are likely to have a significant impact on their future survival.

Entrepreneurship and innovation, sustainable environments, public spaces that promote wellbeing, and virtual communities are the diverse areas of interest that the professional staff recipients of UON’s International Development Scholarships will pursue in 2017.

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