February 2021
News • 8 Feb 2021
Drones reveal importance of sea cucumber poop in protecting coral reefs
A new way of measuring the volume of poop produced by sea cucumbers has alerted researchers to the essential role these sea creatures play in shaping and keeping the world’s coral reefs healthy.
News • 8 Feb 2021
Combatting COVID and cyber threats: similarities and lessons
Over the last year, societies worldwide have been battling challenges posed by COVID-19.
News • 4 Feb 2021
Considered founder shares his insight of helping teams learn faster
Lachy Gray shares his innovation journey as co-founder of uniquely distributed edtech startup at I2N's Startup Stories.
News • 3 Feb 2021
'10 of the Best': Newcastle health and medical research in NHMRC showcase
Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has launched the 12th edition of 10 of the Best, showcasing significant projects that support the improvement of human health.
News • 2 Feb 2021
African Project Pitch Fest
In 2020, CARE-P held its inaugural Project Pitch Fest, where like minded individuals shared opportunities and projects they are involved in, in Africa.
News • 2 Feb 2021
Today’s cancer patients need not be tomorrow’s cardiovascular patients
Today’s cancer patient may be tomorrow’s cardiac patient, with almost a third of people who survive cancer developing cardiovascular disease (CVD).
News • 2 Feb 2021
SolarWinds attack poses major cybersecurity risk
The technology world has been reeling from the attack on SolarWinds1. The company FireEye has said that its network has been breached via malware inserted into SolarWinds software update.
News • 2 Feb 2021
Research shows nasal spray that protects against COVID-19 is also effective against the common cold
Research into a new drug which primes the immune system in the respiratory tract and is in development for COVID-19 shows it is also effective against rhinovirus.
News • 2 Feb 2021
Report: Australia’s first national park for koalas projected to generate $1.2 billion in economic output and 9,800+ jobs
A landmark study into Australia’s proposed first large national park dedicated to protecting koalas has projected additional regional economic output of $1.2 billion over the next 15 years and $1.7 billion in biodiversity value.
News • 1 Feb 2021
Introducing our new Colleges
The merging of our Faculties into Colleges encourages greater multidisciplinary collaboration and improved processes.
News • 1 Feb 2021
Analysing SolarWinds Cyberattack
Microsoft has recently released a detailed technical report on analysing the SolarWinds attack.
News • 1 Feb 2021
Hunter Region Nominated as a Hydrogen Technology Cluster
The Hunter region has been chosen as the Hunter Hydrogen Technology Cluster in an announcement made today from National Energy Resources Australia (NERA).
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.