October 2018

After a cancer diagnosis, a patient will deal with many doctors: from GPs, to oncologists – but they may not ever meet the doctor whose research impacts their treatment and diagnosis - the researcher.

Eminent University of Newcastle biomedical scientist and global authority on functional gut disorders, Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley, AC, is the 2018 NSW Scientist of the Year, announced tonight at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science and Engineering at Government House, Sydney.

The dentist’s chair may soon be less daunting, with a ground-breaking simulation from the University of Newcastle providing Oral Health Therapy students a unique opportunity to practice administering dental injections in a virtual environment before they enter the patient clinic.

Global nanotechnology experts, who use innovation in materials science to develop advanced technologies and solutions for the energy, environment and health sectors, will converge in Newcastle next week for the third International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN).

A world-first lifestyle program developed at the University of Newcastle, designed to help enhance the physical and emotional well-being of young girls, is set to expand internationally for the first time.

A new study has proven that cybersickness, which is caused by exposure to virtual reality (VR), may be the same clinical condition as ‘classic’ motion sickness caused by travelling.

Celebrating and recognising outstanding student contributions to the UON community and their future career was the focus of the 2018 Student Engagement Awards last Thursday 18, October.

IT Services and the myUON project team would like to extend a huge congratulations to all the winners of the recent myUON ideas competition, held between 19th September and 3rd October 2018.

The Australian Government has recently opened applications for the 2019 Endeavour Leadership Program. Over a period of four years, the Endeavour Leadership Program (ELP) will provide funding of up to $118.9 million and an additional $20 million to support inbound and outbound mobility Leadership Activities.

Australian comedian, media personality and one of the world's best mathematics communicators, Adam Spencer, will educate and inspire Hunter school students in a series of problem solving sessions today.

Fifteen female early to mid career researchers (EMCR) in the Faculty of Health and Medicine recently completed the ThinkWell Development Program – a key initiative under the Faculty’s Gender Equity Plan.

A project from School of Creative Industries researcher Dr Gillian Arrighi has brought to life the lavish original 1891 interior of a forgotten Newcastle icon, the Victoria Theatre, through a virtual reality recreation.