2018
News • 23 Mar 2018
justiceINjustice: A collaboration between artists and lawyers
justiceINjustice is a unique collaborative exhibition featuring seven contemporary Australian artists and three lawyers, including two law academics who are integral to the University of Newcastle Legal Centre.
News • 22 Mar 2018
A masterclass in major gifts
Described by the Editor as a “Masterclass in major gifts”, Emily Cox, Philanthropic Grants & Research Coordinator from the Office of Alumni and Philanthropy, secured the cover story in the most recent edition of Fundraising & Philanthropy magazine with her piece about the development of the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program.
News • 21 Mar 2018
Indigenous language link reveals common ancestor
New research has found a ground-breaking link between Australian Indigenous languages, demonstrating for the first time that all Indigenous languages descend from one common ancestor.
News • 20 Mar 2018
Kyle Loades - New Professor of Practice
The Faculty of Business and Law has welcomed the appointment of Kyle Loades as a Conjoint Professor of Practice with the Faculty of Business and Law.
News • 20 Mar 2018
Faculty appoints former NRMA Chair as Professor of Practice
The Faculty of Business and Law has appointed Mr Kyle Loades, former NRMA Chair and UON alumnus, as Conjoint Professor of Practice.
News • 19 Mar 2018
Cyclical nature of flooding could land Australia in deep water
New research from the University of Newcastle (UON) has found further evidence to support the notion that severe flooding events occur cyclically, challenging the widely accepted assumption that floods occur randomly, and raising questions around the reliability of Australia’s flood infrastructure and management strategies.
News • 16 Mar 2018
Understanding the journey for women in STEMM
On Thursday 8 March more than forty staff, students, industry colleagues and members of the Newcastle community joined our International Women’s Day Press for Progress panel discussion at New Space.
News • 15 Mar 2018
UON research reveals benefits of effective complaints handling
University of Newcastle research has revealed that every dollar invested in complaints handling has potential returns of investment of up to $10 for a business.
News • 14 Mar 2018
HMRI celebrates 20 years of improving health outcomes
The University of Newcastle congratulates the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) as it celebrates its 20th anniversary today, marking two decades of research breakthroughs and extensive community engagement.
News • 13 Mar 2018
Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin awarded international honour
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin has been awarded the prestigious Antoine M. Gaudin Award, which recognises scientific or engineering contributions that further understanding of the technology of mineral processing.
News • 13 Mar 2018
What do the number 42 and donated blood have in common?
In The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Douglas Adams wrote that the answer to the great question of life, the universe and everything is 42. But for Australian Red Cross Blood Service, the number 42 isn’t just the meaning of life. It’s the key to saving them.
News • 12 Mar 2018
Accelerated carbonation experts convene in Newcastle
Two world-leading chemical engineers from the University of Newcastle will chair a major international conference in Newcastle this week, which will focus on the future of accelerated carbonation.
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.