August 2018

The University of Newcastle has celebrated its partnership with the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) medical staff, acknowledging the important contribution they make in supporting the country’s next generation of doctors.

We all have rights that are protected under United Nations conventions. Do we need extra safeguards to protect these rights for older people? These are the issues that were discussed at the United Nations last month.

International researchers, engineers, academics and industry professionals united at a symposium in Newcastle this week to explore long term solutions for energy production.

Researchers from the University of Newcastle have received more than $1.4 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support the Australian Government’s new male and female health strategies.

The University of Newcastle has received $1.5m in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding for two of nine national research projects that will focus on developing ground-breaking initiatives to address PFAS contamination in the environment.

Medical physics research set to benefit from collaboration

The University of Newcastle’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen has been announced as South Australia’s next Chief Scientist – a role that will see her provide independent, high-level advice to the Premier, the Minster and Cabinet on matters of science and research, technology and innovation.

A leading ambassador for the United Nations (UN) in the Asia-Pacific region is visiting Newcastle this week to share insights into the impact of natural disasters on human mobility.

Safety of our community is always a high priority for UON, and thus we are continuously striving to enhance the services we provide.

A pilot interactive online game is giving new parents valuable information and a safe environment to test their parenting decisions.

Australian scientists have recorded more than 175,000 tiny microbes dwelling in our ocean waters for the first time, providing an unprecedented baseline against which to measure the effects of climate change and human activities.

A funding boost of almost $500,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), is set to combat the rates of depression and anxiety among elderly Australians.