2019

News • 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).

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 19 Feb 2019

Anthropologist Dr Hedda Askland plays part in unprecedented anti coalmine case win

Centre for 21st Century Humanities Deputy Director, Dr Hedda Askland, has played a significant part in an unprecedented court case that has put a stop to the proposed Rocky Hill Coal Mine in the Gloucester Valley.

News • 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.

News • 15 Feb 2019

LGBTQIA+ Shaping Futures Scholarship Launched

The University of Newcastle, with the support of the ALLY Network and Queer Collective has launched a new scholarship supporting the LGBTQIA+ student community.

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 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.

News • 12 Feb 2019

Ma & Morley scholar on a journey from Dubbo to doctor

Driven by a desire to be a role model for his siblings and give back to his community, Kieran Shipp decided to quit his job and move away from his family to pursue his aspiration of becoming a doctor.

News • 11 Feb 2019

Asthma drugs in head-to-head battle

Hunter researchers will be conducting a head-to-head comparison of two new-generation drugs designed to help those with severe asthma.

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