March 2020

March 2020 • 30 Mar 2020

OPINION: The human cost - psychological impact of the bushfires

By Associate Professor Lynne McCormack from the School of Psychology.

March 2020 • 27 Mar 2020

High levels of iron in the lung linked to increased asthma severity

A new study, led by Jay Horvat, Associate Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Newcastle and HMRI Australia, is the first to show a relationship between iron build up in the lung cells and tissues and the severity of asthma.

March 2020 • 20 Mar 2020

You ripper!… how you open your packets is generating tiny microplastics

New research led by Dr Cheng Fang from the Global Centre of Environmental Remediation has revealed opening plastic packaging, such as plastic bags, chip packets and bottles, is creating tiny microplastics we might be consuming every day.

March 2020 • 18 Mar 2020

Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025

University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Alex Zelinsky officially launched the Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 to University staff today.

March 2020 • 16 Mar 2020

What causes an ice age to end?

New research has revealed that ice ages over the last million years ended when the tilt angle of the Earth's axis was approaching higher values.

March 2020 • 11 Mar 2020

University of Newcastle Offers Campese Clinics for Rugby and Resilience

Rugby union legend, David Campese has partnered with the University of Newcastle, Australia to deliver a series of school-based clinics throughout the Pacific islands region.

March 2020 • 6 Mar 2020

Students at the heart of unique partnership with music industry giant BMG

An opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s biggest and best-established artists and music industry professionals is now a reality for students at the University of Newcastle.