2018

An app that connects consumers with ethically made goods, a symposium on the humanities’ contribution to the future of humanity and a linguistics project that will preserve an endangered Torres Straits language were some of the projects that attracted funding and support at the University of Newcastle’s first ever humanities Pitchfest.

Twenty-seven outstanding leaders across the fields of science, engineering, business, medicine and creative arts have had their career achievements recognised at the 2018 University of Newcastle Alumni Awards.

Passionate trailblazer and sustainable business founder, Stephanie Woollard, will headline the University’s Enterprise + Innovation 2018 (E+I18) month-long event, which aims to inspire original ideas and new perspectives among staff and students.

6PM Tuesday 18 September Floor Talk - Dr. Kate Ariotti: ANZAC POWS AND ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

Adolescents with frequent back pain are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and report feelings of anxiety and depression, according to new research led by the University of Sydney and University of Newcastle (UON).

Associate Professor Peter Howley, Assistant Dean – (Outreach and Community)  Faculty of Science has been appointed as 1 of only 10 inaugural Science and Technology Australia STEM Ambassadors by Australia’s peak body in science and technology, Science & Technology Australia. More

Performance review and development should be an ongoing conversation between individuals and their managers. If you haven’t done so already, it is time to check back in and look at the goals that you set and how you are progressing with them.

The University of Newcastle’s Laureate Professor Nick Talley and Conjoint Senior Lecturer Dr Simon O’Connor have been recognised for their key work in medical education at the prestigious British Medical Association (BMA) Medical Book Awards 2018.

The revitalisation of the University’s 2018 Open Days delivered hugely successful events across Callaghan, NeW Space, Ourimbah and Port Macquarie campuses in August.

I’m delighted to announce our tEN (the Educator Network) 2018 recipients of the DVC(A) Educator Innovation & Impact Awards and the Teaching Innovation Investment Scheme (TI2).

Bachelor of Medicine and Diploma in Languages student Helena Qian is an elected member of the Academic Senate. Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and Advancement, Winnie Eley, recently asked Helena to provide some insight into her experience and aspirations as an Academic Senate member. Helena also had the chance to consider what big decision she would make 'if she were Vice-Chancellor for the day'.

A $69,000 RP Medical Fund philanthropic grant will accelerate a new project to offer early intervention in ear health in Aboriginal communities throughout the Hunter New England region.