2017

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.

News • 1 Nov 2017

UON and defence industry join forces in new facility

A new facility which will unite the research and innovation capabilities of the University of Newcastle (UON) and defence industry has today launched at Williamtown, near Newcastle.

News • 30 Oct 2017

Curious young learners celebrated

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.

News • 30 Oct 2017

Educator celebrated for key advocacy work

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.

News • 30 Oct 2017

Historians awarded State Library fellowships

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

News • 27 Oct 2017

Australia-Germany links forged through new Research Grants

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

News • 27 Oct 2017

Smart Design is the key to a healthier, happier Australia

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.

News • 27 Oct 2017

Women In Research Fellowships awarded

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

News • 26 Oct 2017

Leading the charge for gender equity in academia

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.

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