2018

Academics from the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI*) have developed the world’s first virtual platform to host 3D copies of human cancer tissues, revolutionising the way researchers access critical information needed to advance cancer treatment.

The first cohort of women selected to participate in a University of Newcastle initiative designed to redress the gender equity imbalance in senior management and executive positions, has been announced.

A ground-breaking resource has woven together the experience of practitioner and patient to craft a learning tool for students entering the field of mental health.

An elite student-athlete from the University of Newcastle has been named in the Australian Team for the 2018 Winter Olympics taking place in South Korea’s PyeongChang from Friday 9 February.

In a bid to improve the eating habits of young adults, researchers from the University of Newcastle have received philanthropic funding from nib foundation to develop an innovative web platform that will deliver personalised nutrition advice.

Lovers of chilled Hunter whites can taste-test a new style of wine, while contributing to important consumer behaviour research, in an independent study being conducted at the University of Newcastle (UON) and Hunter Medical Research Institute.

A leading researcher from the University of Newcastle has received $240,000 in funding from the coveted Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project scheme to improve the operation of steam boilers in Australia’s sugar industry.

The University of Newcastle’s city precinct has become a major drawcard for attracting international conferences to the region, supporting the city’s cultural and economic renewal and boosting its reputation as a desired tourism destination.

The University of Newcastle has been named as one of seven institutions that will lead a new $2million NSW Cyber Security Network announced today by the NSW Government.

The University of Newcastle (UON) will bid farewell to Professor Steve Larkin, following an impressive tenure as the institution’s inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education and Research).

Coming up at the University Gallery is RE-STITCHING CULTLURE a touring exhibition from Tamworth Regional Gallery that showcases examples of doll-making from three Indigenous groups. Please join the Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen for the exhibition launch on Thursday 22 February from 5:30pm at the University Gallery, Callaghan Campus. Exhibition dates: 21 February - 17 March 2018.

Congratulations to Dr Ali Eshragh from the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (pictured right), who was awarded the Australian Society for Operations Research (ASOR) Rising Star Award 2017. The award was presented at the International Congress on Modelling and Simulation Conference’s Gala Dinner in Hobart in December.