February 2018

An Honours student from the University of Newcastle (UON) will be one of the first to employ their innovative skillset to tackle some of the nation’s biggest health issues through an inaugural scholarship scheme supported by Australian health insurer, nib.

An up-and-coming postdoctoral researcher from the University of Newcastle has been selected as one of eight rising Australian scientists to attend a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and promising young scientists from around the world in June.

For the fourth consecutive year, UON has upheld its reputation and track record for creating a rewarding and supportive workplace for staff, receiving the 2018 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation by the Workplace for Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). The citation was awarded to only 120 organisations nationwide.

The next generation of globally-aware and socially conscious Australian leaders are poised to embark on their life-long journey as the inaugural cohort of Ma & Morley Scholars at the University of Newcastle.

Two researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have received prestigious international scholarships through the Fulbright Program to further their research in the field of health.

A new partnership between the University of Newcastle, the Kenyan Government and the Australian Government will facilitate a valuable education initiative under the Australia Awards Fellowships, launched in Newcastle this week.

Developing the careers and performance of all staff is crucial to our success. The Performance Review and Development (PRD) process enables individuals to manage their own career development

In what is now one of the biggest biotech transactions in Australian history, Viralytics – an oncolytic virotherapy firm originating from the University of Newcastle based on the work of Associate Professor Darren Shafren and his team, has been acquired for $502 million by world-leading pharmaceutical company, Merck.

The Empower Finale Lunch in Port Macquarie was the final event for the program for 2017, and it highlighted and showcased the ability of a university, a school and the local community to come together to create an exceptional opportunity for young women to be supported and inspired by women in their community.

It’s been touted as a natural health cure for centuries, now a new study reveals that humble salt may halt devastating chytrid disease (chytridiomycosis) in frogs.

The CRC Program supports industry-led collaborations between researchers and industry. CRC-P grants provide short term (three years) industry-led collaborations with funding of up to $3 million available to develop important new technologies, products and services.

Leading research on emerging Virtual and Augmented Reality technology will be showcased tomorrow when the University of Newcastle hosts the Australian Defence College (ADC) Simulation Forum.