March 2018
March 2018 • 28 Mar 2018
Pioneering respiratory researcher awarded TSANZ Fellowship
University of Newcastle researcher Professor Jodie Simpson has been named a Fellow of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (FThorSoc) in recognition of her pioneering expertise and experience in respiratory research.
March 2018 • 28 Mar 2018
NEW Thinking at Newcastle Writers Festival
More than 30 University of Newcastle staff and students will share their creativity and insights at the 2018 Newcastle Writers Festival through a series of workshops, presentations and masterclasses.
March 2018 • 28 Mar 2018
$1.96 million to personalise cancer treatment and change patient lives
University of Newcastle’s (UON) Professor Jennifer Martin has received $1.96 million in Cancer Council NSW research funding to develop a personalised chemotherapy dosing system for cancer patients to improve quality of life, reduce side effects and increase chance of survival.
March 2018 • 27 Mar 2018
Premier’s Volunteer Recognition Program Awards
Three University of Newcastle volunteers were today recognised for their contribution to youth education and presented with the Premier’s Volunteer Recognition Program award by Member for Newcastle, Tim Crakanthorp.
March 2018 • 27 Mar 2018
New clinical ‘toolkit’ to help nail severe asthma management
A new clinical ‘toolkit’ designed to improve the management of severe asthma has been launched at the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Adelaide.
March 2018 • 27 Mar 2018
Call for pregnant women to trial visual app for diet control
A smartphone app that uses augmented reality to help with diet management during pregnancy has received highly positive feedback from women trialling it.
March 2018 • 26 Mar 2018
NeW Space builds on success with top architecture gong
The University of Newcastle’s (UON) flagship City campus has taken out the top prize at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2018 Newcastle Architecture Awards, held on Friday 23 March.
March 2018 • 26 Mar 2018
From City of Steel to Global Innovation Hub
The insights, deliberations and reflections of global thought leaders brought together by the 2016 Univer-Cities conference, hosted by the University of Newcastle, have been documented in a book, to be launched tonight.
March 2018 • 23 Mar 2018
Australia one step closer to solving global water challenge
Pioneering research team Hydro Harvest Operation from the University of Newcastle (UON) have today been announced as the only Australian team to reach the finals of a worldwide XPRIZE competition, set to solve the planet’s global water shortage crisis.
March 2018 • 23 Mar 2018
University of Newcastle welcomes its first American Fulbright Scholars
In an historic first, under a partnership agreement with Australian-American Fulbright Commission, the University of Newcastle will officially welcome three American Fulbright Scholars this week, demonstrating the University’s commitment to enhancing international collaboration and fostering global impact.
March 2018 • 23 Mar 2018
Easter Show Forum: a coalition for action to reduce rural suicide rates
The University of Newcastle’s Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) will meet with key community partners to determine the actions needed to be taken to reduce rural suicide rates.
March 2018 • 23 Mar 2018
justiceINjustice: A collaboration between artists and lawyers
justiceINjustice is a unique collaborative exhibition featuring seven contemporary Australian artists and three lawyers, including two law academics who are integral to the University of Newcastle Legal Centre.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.