2019
News • 25 Jan 2019
STEMM Ambassador appointed
We are pleased to announce that Associate Professor Peter Howley has been appointed to a newly formed STEMM Ambassador role for our University.
News • 24 Jan 2019
Simulation in teaching opportunity
Under the NeW Education Framework, the University is funding the development/translation and implementation of suitable teaching content into one or a combination of digital simulation technologies: virtual reality, augmented reality or 360 video.
News • 24 Jan 2019
Researchers jump to action to save threatened frog species
As part of a new conservation initiative, community members in the Sydney Basin area will learn to identify frogs by their call.
News • 23 Jan 2019
Funding signals new hope for multiple sclerosis treatment
Hunter researchers will help advance vital prevention and treatment methods for thousands of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) following a funding announcement today from MS Research Australia.
News • 17 Jan 2019
Complimentary legal service will hit the beach this summer
A unique drop-in service is set to hit the beach this month, giving community members an opportunity to seek free legal advice on any matter from traffic fines to employment discrimination.
News • 17 Jan 2019
Work starts on world-class biorefinery for the Hunter
Work has started on the first bio-renewables research facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere which will put the Hunter region on the map as a national hub for bio-renewables research, development and commercialisation.
News • 16 Jan 2019
Scholarship brings ‘design thinking’ principles in focus at the School of Architecture and Built Environment
Taona Afful - the Executive Officer from the School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) was one of four recipients of the 2018 International Development Scholarships for UON professional staff. She spent three weeks visiting the University of Calgary, University of Toronto and McMaster University meeting and exchanging ideas with staff from these universities, learning about their facilities, workshops and administrative processes.
News • 16 Jan 2019
Scholarship helps the on-going development of community programs within the School of Creative Industries.
As a recipient of the 2018 International Development Scholarship for UON professional staff, School of Creative Industries Administrative Assistant, Alisha-Jane Laney recently spent two weeks in the UK to build international relationships and gain valuable insight into the events and summer programs the University of West England and the Royal Conservatoire of Glasgow do well.
News • 14 Jan 2019
Blood sugar and brain health: how diabetes impacts the brain
Spikes and dips in blood sugar levels experienced in the daily management of diabetes can undermine mental abilities such as memory and attention span.
News • 10 Jan 2019
OPINION: Reducing risk through pill testing
Written by Professor Alison Hutton, School of Nursing and Midwifery.
News • 24 Dec 2018
Goal to improve player well-being in junior sports
If you’ve attended a junior sports game or training session, you’ve seen it happen – children asked to focus on complex skill drills instead of game-based playing, parents being recruited as coaches and eagerly shouting tactics, while less experienced players remain benched.
News • 20 Dec 2018
Younger women unaware of increased cardiovascular disease risk
A pregnancy condition that endangers the lives of mothers and babies can lead to serious heart health issues for women up to 10 years after childbirth and yet few are aware of the risks.
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.