2018

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.

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).

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.

A repurposed shipping container designed to stimulate conversation, a mobile community space for the public to cook and collaborate, and an intriguing new app featuring lesser-known stories of Honeysuckle’s history will breathe new life into the Honeysuckle foreshore from Friday.

Aiming to enhance young people’s health and nutrition awareness, University of Newcastle researchers are trialling a new technology-based instant feedback system in a nationwide study.

Leading Australian cardiothoracic surgeon, writer, TV presenter and gender equity advocate, Dr Nikki Stamp will deliver a keynote lecture tonight as part of the University of Newcastle’s 40 Years of Medicine celebrations.

A group of international female scientists, including University of Newcastle Coastal Scientist Dr Hannah Power, has identified key barriers to success for women working in the fields of coastal geoscience and engineering, proposing simple steps to attract more women to innovation industries.

E+I 18 is a celebration of the game-changing students and staff who live and breathe the spirit of NEW.

SafeWork NSW’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and the University of Newcastle have committed to working together to develop work health and safety research expertise in Australia.

Father’s Day on Sunday is meant to be joyful but may also be an emotional time for as many as one in 10 new dads who experience postnatal depression.

A podcast series designed to encourage rural communities talk about mental health has been recognised for its impact.

With Australia’s energy crisis dominating news headlines, a powerful new industry-research collaboration is signaling the emergence of a new renewable energy market – organic printed solar.