2021

February 2021 • 18 Feb 2021

Scientists unlock potential to yield “diet” fruit

A new study has demystified sugar distribution in plants, paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits.

February 2021 • 12 Feb 2021

New Undergraduate Certificates have launched

An exciting new suite of short courses are now open for 2021 admissions. The University of Newcastle Undergraduate Certificates will provide an additional pathway for students wanting to study a degree, helping to retrain them in growth industries including science and information technology.

January 2021 • 26 Jan 2021

OPINION: Looking Forward, Looking Back

My grandparents were big fans of Slim Dusty. I remember as a kid, sitting in the back of their old brown Toyota while Slim’s voice crackled over the tape player.

January 2021 • 26 Jan 2021

Exceptional affiliates recognised in 2021 Australia Day Honours

The University of Newcastle congratulates and celebrates all Australians recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours, in particular those belonging to the University’s valued community.

January 2021 • 21 Jan 2021

University microplastics research in the United Nations spotlight

Recognised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a world-leader in microplastics research, University of Newcastle’s Dr Thava Palanisami has been invited to speak at the Geneva Beat Plastic Pollution Dialogues and showcase University of Newcastle-based research on the world-stage.

January 2021 • 15 Jan 2021

Pop-up legal clinic returns to support the Newcastle community

After a challenging 2020, the University of Newcastle Legal Centre’s pop-up clinic at Merewether beach is returning to offer free legal advice to individuals struggling with any law-related matters.

January 2021 • 18 Dec 2020

New University-designed cultural facility to put Lake Macquarie on the MAP

Work will start early in the New Year on an Australia-first arts pavilion set to cement Lake Macquarie as one of the premier cultural destinations in NSW.

January 2021 • 13 Nov 2020

University of Newcastle secures over $6 million in ARC funding

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has awarded the University of Newcastle more than $6 million in competitive research funding through its Discovery Projects and Linkage Projects schemes.

March 2021 • 26 Oct 2020

OPINION: We need a new approach to better respond to rural adversity

By Professor David Perkins, Director of the University of Newcastle's Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health.

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