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.

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