2017

In an acknowledgment of UoN’s research leadership in the field of early modern women’s writing, the Early Modern Women Research Network (EMWRN) has been asked to share their digital archive software with leading Renaissance literature academics at Northwestern University, USA.

In a significant acknowledgement of outstanding career achievements and impact, the University of Newcastle (UON) has named Professor Jennifer Gore its first female Laureate Professor.

Just as pilots use flight simulators, University of Newcastle (UON) education students can now roadtest their teaching skills, building their confidence in a safe, supportive environment, using a simulated classroom.

The Australian Future Chemist Consortium, a partnership between the University of Newcastle, Murdoch University, Australian National University, Flinders University and RMIT University, was recently announced successful in attaining New Colombo Plan 2018 funding.

Developing a mobile phone application for defendants of ADVOs

More than 1200 graduates from the University of Newcastle (UON) will cross the stage of the Great Hall this week to receive the official document that marks the completion of their studies.

Nominations are open for the Industry and Employability Awards. These awards recognise outstanding performance by students, staff and industry partners in enhancing graduate employability.

A fascinating new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has just been launched which looks at the history of violence.

Participants in a new HMRI nutrition and physical activity study at the University of Newcastle will gain a week’s worth of fruit and vegetables for free, along with $100 towards their grocery bill, while potentially losing weight.

Research from the University of Newcastle (UON) has revealed a more targeted way of treating T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL), an aggressive type of cancer typically prevalent in children and adolescents.

As a recipient of a 2017 International Development Scholarship for UON professional staff, NIER Research Development Coordinator Justine Ulph spent two weeks in the Pacific Islands to work with counterparts at The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) - an organisation responsible for the Pacific region’s environmental protection and sustainable development.

Nominations are now open for the election of academic staff to the Faculty Boards.