May 2018
News • 7 May 2018
When you’re smiling, the whole world buys with you
The power of a genuine smile has been proven, with research from the University of Newcastle and Monash University showing a ‘genuine’ smile from a celebrity endorser can boost product likeability and even improve consumer attitude toward a celebrity whose reputation has taken a hit.
News • 7 May 2018
Putting breast cancer patients at the heart of treatment
Breast cancer patients will soon receive more precise and potentially life-saving radiation therapy thanks to a unique program being developed at Calvary Mater Newcastle.
News • 4 May 2018
UON staff get behind the Jets
On the eve of the Hyundai A League Grand Final 2018, teams of UON staff are getting behind the local team.
News • 4 May 2018
Upper Hunter region receives bio-renewable boost
A revolutionary bio-renewable energy project borne in the Hunter is one step closer to implementation following the announcement of $4.6 million in funding from the New South Wales Government to construct the Hunter Pilot Biorefinery (HPB) in Muswellbrook.
News • 2 May 2018
Engineering the future
Lumlertluksanachai Yotsapat (Art), a 2017 graduate of the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) degree is an inspiring student.
News • 2 May 2018
Scientists unearth Port Macquarie Coastal Geotrail
More than 460 million years of history are accessible for the community to explore following the unveiling today of the Port Macquarie Coastal Geotrail, a collaborative project led by University of Newcastle researchers.
News • 1 May 2018
New Legal Office online portal launched through ServiceNow
Do you need to seek legal advice for the University? Obtaining information and advice from the Legal Office is about to get much easier, as the service moves to the ServiceNow portal.
News • 1 May 2018
Can you eat your way out of a migraine?
While specific foods can trigger migraines, researchers from the University of Newcastle and HMRI want to trial a new diet therapy and test whether it can help relieve or improve migraines.
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.