2019
News • 30 Oct 2019
Research Project concludes with a toolkit for legal practitioners to identify and act on elder abuse
Professor John Anderson and Shaun McCarthy were part of a team of researchers who recently completed a pilot project to improve screening and intervention through a health-legal collaboration as part of the broader ‘Action on Elder Abuse” research work.
News • 30 Oct 2019
University of Newcastle part of ground-breaking NSW study to grow medicinal cannabis industry
The NSW Government is investing in pioneering research into the medicinal cannabis industry, with Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall unveiling a new $10 million study from a top-secret cannabis research facility in regional NSW, last week.
News • 30 Oct 2019
Farmers face unexpected challenges as they navigate modern life on the land
As drought concerns farmers across the country, new research has shown Australian farmers are facing other unexpected challenges as regional Australia continues to evolve and more people from cities escape to a life in the country.
News • 30 Oct 2019
Pre-schoolers, teens and Indigenous women the focus for heart health research funding
Three Hunter researchers will focus on helping Australians have better heart health by investigating the causes, treatment and prevention of heart disease, after securing more than $385,000 in funding from the Heart Foundation.
News • 30 Oct 2019
The universal value of learning statistics (and it doesn't have to be boring)
As an inaugural recipient of a DVC(A) Merit List Award for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Lecturer in Statistics, Dr Natasha Weaver, shares her approach to education and what makes a great teacher.
News • 28 Oct 2019
National Grant is easy as pie for Central Coast food basin
It’s a $2.23 billion industry and employs almost 20,000 locals; now, the Central Coasts’ food sector has been awarded one of four national grants through the newly-launched Central Coast Food Alliance (CCFA).
News • 28 Oct 2019
Industry partnerships help fund research to future proof the cinema industry
Research will enhance the cinema going experience.
News • 25 Oct 2019
Vale Professor Daphne Keats
The University community is saddened to acknowledge the passing of distinguished staff member and psychology trailblazer, Professor Daphne Keats.17/12/1925 – 19/10/19
News • 25 Oct 2019
Centre fosters important discussion on artificial intelligence and the future of humanity
Understanding the impact artificial intelligence is having on humanity now and into the future.
News • 24 Oct 2019
University of Newcastle commits $5 million to attract top research talent
Budding research students aiming to make a meaningful impact with their studies are to receive significant funding support, thanks to a new $5 million scholarship fund from the University of Newcastle.
News • 22 Oct 2019
Future research leaders receive funding boost
The inaugural Research Advantage NEWstar program will support 13 aspiring University of Newcastle mid-career researchers to further develop their research leadership skills.
News • 21 Oct 2019
Prioritising our planet
The University of Newcastle has officially launched its Environmental Sustainability Plan 2019-2025.
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.