2019
News • 7 Mar 2019
Mark Hughes Foundation awards innovation in brain cancer
Five highly innovative brain cancer research projects have received over $725,000 in funding from the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) following a nationwide call-out and scientific review by experts in the field.
News • 7 Mar 2019
University welcomes Pacific Island students who will help tackle environmental problems in their region
Three Pacific Islands students are set to undertake research focusing on the environmental protection of vulnerable island and ocean ecosystems that will directly benefit their communities.
News • 4 Mar 2019
Paving the way
This International Women’s Day we are proud to shine a light on the outstanding success of some of our female alumni.
News • 4 Mar 2019
At the frontline
This International Women’s Day we are proud to shine a light on the outstanding success of some of our female alumni.
News • 4 Mar 2019
New historical book reveals the cultural influence of ‘houseboys’ in the Asia Pacific
A new book co-authored by Centre for 21st Century Humanities Director, Professor Victoria Haskins, examines the role of Asian and Indigenous male servants across the Asia Pacific from the late-nineteenth century to the 1930s.
News • 1 Mar 2019
Engineering Trailblazer
News • 1 Mar 2019
Engineering Trailblazer
This International Women’s Day we are proud to shine a light on the outstanding success of some of our female alumni.
News • 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.
News • 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.
News • 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.
News • 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.
News • 25 Feb 2019
UON Singapore PVC appointed
The University of Newcastle is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Sally Chan to the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor for our Singapore campus.
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.