2018
News • 7 Mar 2018
Architecture graduate named best in the state
For the second year running, a Master of Architecture alumnus from the University of Newcastle has received the New South Wales (NSW) Graduate Medal, which is the most prestigious award available to a graduate of architecture in the state.
News • 2 Mar 2018
Road to Birth delivers world-first virtual window into pregnancy
A ground-breaking development in virtual reality (VR) technology at the University of Newcastle (UON) has given world-first visual insight into the internal stages of childbearing and its effect on the human body, signifying a huge step for health practitioners and expectant parents globally.
News • 1 Mar 2018
University of Newcastle stars in QS Subject global rankings
Fifteen University of Newcastle subjects have earned a prestigious place among the world’s top 200, including six in the top 100, announced today in the 2018 QS World University Subject Rankings.
News • 28 Feb 2018
Students design new healthcare solutions
An Honours student from the University of Newcastle (UON) will be one of the first to employ their innovative skillset to tackle some of the nation’s biggest health issues through an inaugural scholarship scheme supported by Australian health insurer, nib.
News • 28 Feb 2018
Young scientist recognised as emerging researcher
An up-and-coming postdoctoral researcher from the University of Newcastle has been selected as one of eight rising Australian scientists to attend a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and promising young scientists from around the world in June.
News • 28 Feb 2018
First cohort of Ma & Morley Scholars poised to change the world
The next generation of globally-aware and socially conscious Australian leaders are poised to embark on their life-long journey as the inaugural cohort of Ma & Morley Scholars at the University of Newcastle.
News • 27 Feb 2018
Fulbright scholarships to enhance health research
Two researchers from the University of Newcastle (UON) have received prestigious international scholarships through the Fulbright Program to further their research in the field of health.
News • 27 Feb 2018
Innovative partnership aimed at impact in Kenya
A new partnership between the University of Newcastle, the Kenyan Government and the Australian Government will facilitate a valuable education initiative under the Australia Awards Fellowships, launched in Newcastle this week.
News • 23 Feb 2018
UON biotech startup sells for $502 million
In what is now one of the biggest biotech transactions in Australian history, Viralytics – an oncolytic virotherapy firm originating from the University of Newcastle based on the work of Associate Professor Darren Shafren and his team, has been acquired for $502 million by world-leading pharmaceutical company, Merck.
News • 21 Feb 2018
Humble salt fights mass frog extinction
It’s been touted as a natural health cure for centuries, now a new study reveals that humble salt may halt devastating chytrid disease (chytridiomycosis) in frogs.
News • 20 Feb 2018
Defence forum targets emerging research
Leading research on emerging Virtual and Augmented Reality technology will be showcased tomorrow when the University of Newcastle hosts the Australian Defence College (ADC) Simulation Forum.
News • 16 Feb 2018
New rules to tackle concussion in NSW sports
University of Newcastle (UON) Clinical Neuropsychologist, Dr Andrew Gardner, will play a key role in protecting Australian athletes from concussion on the field, with new state-wide guidelines announced today.
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