2018
News • 22 Oct 2018
myUON ideas competition results
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.
News • 22 Oct 2018
Endeavour Scholarships 2019
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.
News • 22 Oct 2018
Adam Spencer inspires school students in STEM
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.
News • 22 Oct 2018
Targeted career development aims to reduce the gap
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.
News • 22 Oct 2018
Virtual reality project brings the opulent Victoria Theatre back to life
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.
News • 17 Oct 2018
Tourism student travelling towards a successful career
Third-year business student, Morgan Page, has her sights set on making her mark in the tourism industry after receiving a Minister’s Student Achiever Award last month.
News • 17 Oct 2018
MyUON enabling easier access
Launched earlier this year, the myUON Student platform offers a portable gateway to the most commonly used systems and information sources important to students.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for caring
Grandmothers deserve more recognition for their role as caregivers and some are at risk of being overburdened, according to a report from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Children's charity building on $2m foundation
There will be cheers, happy tears, canapés and cake when the Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF) holds its 2018 Awards Night on Thursday, 18 October, presenting $75,000 in new grant funding while announcing its latest ‘CARE’ research excellence winners.
News • 16 Oct 2018
OPINION: Educating the doctors of tomorrow – the next 40 years
The first medical students at the University of Newcastle arrived 40 years ago. They entered a course that introduced them to patients from the start.
News • 16 Oct 2018
Tsunami threat to Sydney intensifies need for increased awareness
Whirlpools at the Spit, inundation of Manly Corso and major disruptions are possible impacts revealed in a first-of-its-kind study into the tsunami threat to all of Sydney Harbour.
News • 12 Oct 2018
Two researchers awarded prestigious Fellowship
Two University of Newcastle researchers are among 37 new Fellows elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) in recognition for their outstanding contributions to health and medical research.
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.