February 2019

February 2019 • 28 Feb 2019

Engineer and innovator honoured for significant contributions to the field

Engineer and leader in the field of geotechnical rock mechanics, Professor Anna Giacomini, has been honoured with a 2019 John Booker Medal for her exemplary contributions to science and engineering.

February 2019 • 27 Feb 2019

Altitude Accord partnership to grow future defence workforce

Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) will today launch a strategic partnership with two key partners to bring transformative developments to undergraduate curriculum at the University of Newcastle and develop the future high-value skills of anew generation workforce.

February 2019 • 27 Feb 2019

Sperm extender the recipe for fertility success

A world-first sperm extender is set to more than double the effectiveness of artificial insemination rates in horses and may also have implications for humans.

February 2019 • 26 Feb 2019

Researchers awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

Recognised for their potential to create global impact in their fields, three University of Newcastle researchers will receive prestigious Australian-American Fulbright Scholarships in a presentation at Parliament House this week.

February 2019 • 25 Feb 2019

Leading the way to a more equitable future

The University has been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the fifth consecutive year by the Workplace for Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

February 2019 • 25 Feb 2019

New technology offers promising manufacturing potential for Australia

An innovative low emission technology could see the development of a new manufacturing industry within Australia.

February 2019 • 20 Feb 2019

‘Stage within a city’ unveiled for Honeysuckle campus

A sleek, sophisticated, transparent building with smart glazing will create a ‘stage within the city’ for the University of Newcastle, which revealed the design for the first building on its Honeysuckle City Campus Development today.

February 2019 • 18 Feb 2019

Study to help over-65s stay stronger

Free hand weights, a personalised resistance exercise program, professional dietary advice and a tailored nutrition intervention will be offered in a new clinical trial at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), aimed at helping over-65s build muscle strength and reduce falls.

February 2019 • 15 Feb 2019

Aquatic drones capture shark paralysis after catch and release

An underwater drone has highlighted that catch and release fishing may have significant damaging effects on sharks, increasing their risk of predation.

February 2019 • 14 Feb 2019

Funding awarded for innovative cancer research

Three University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded career fellowships worth more than $1.6 million for research into innovative cancer treatment.

February 2019 • 12 Feb 2019

tEN Research Stream Investment recipients

I’m delighted to announce that the inaugural tEN (the Educator Network) Research Stream investments have been awarded.

February 2019 • 12 Feb 2019

Students reach an education milestone on their pathway to success

More than 100 students are this week set to celebrate the completion of a University of Newcastle pathway program, which has opened the door to their dream of pursuing a university degree.

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