November 2024

News • 28 Nov 2024

Dr Hayden Robertson Receives ANBUG Outstanding PhD Award 2024

The Australian Neutron Beam Users Group (ANBUG) has awarded the prestigious Outstanding PhD Award 2024 to Dr Hayden Robertson for his exceptional research using neutron scattering techniques.

News • 28 Nov 2024

Introducing Diagnosis: A Groundbreaking Open Educational Resource for Medical Students

The University’s first Open Educational Resource (OER) has launched!Diagnosis: A Medical Education Game is a free, innovative tool designed to transform medical education.

News • 27 Nov 2024

MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research team Head to the Hill

On Wednesday November 20, the Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) hosted Head to the Hill in Canberra to raise awareness of the devastating impact of brain cancer on families, individuals and society.

News • 27 Nov 2024

AI vs humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations?

Researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) are investigating if AI chatbots can help fill the critical service gap in support services by providing empathetic, 24-hour mental health support.

News • 25 Nov 2024

Human Rights Symposium

On Monday 25 November 2024, the Centre for Law and Social Justice hosted a Human Rights Symposium at the University of Newcastle Sydney Campus.

News • 25 Nov 2024

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design Student Study Tour

University of Newcastle students and staff within the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences dove into Singapore’s animation industry for the Singapore 2024 Visual Communication Design Study Tour.

News • 25 Nov 2024

HMRI honours 2024’s best at Research Excellence Awards

University of Newcastle neurologist, Conjoint Professor Jeannette Lechner-Scott, has been named Researcher of the Year at the 2024 HMRI Research Excellence Awards.

News • 22 Nov 2024

Assoc Prof Jafar Zanganeh Awarded Prestigious International Hydrogen Research Fellowship

The University of Newcastle and the College of Engineering, Science and Environment are proud to announce that Associate Professor Jafar Zanganeh has been awarded the highly competitive Research Fellowship in the International Hydrogen Research Collaboration.

News • 21 Nov 2024

Innovative Startups and Software Engineers among students recognised at Employability Excellence Awards

The University of Newcastle last night celebrated the achievements of seven students during their Career-ready Placements and the invaluable contributions of staff and industry partners who provided exceptional workplace experiences, at the annual Employability Excellence Awards.

News • 21 Nov 2024

Advancing equity in research with nine new fellowships

The University of Newcastle has announced its inaugural cohort of the ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowships.

News • 15 Nov 2024

Celebrating Fellowship

On behalf of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, we extend our congratulations to the most recent Fellow of the Advance HE (UK) Higher Education Academy - Dr Olivia Whalen

News • 13 Nov 2024

A collaborative effort to conserve Australia’s most threatened frogs

The University of Newcastle and NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) have joined forces to protect threatened amphibians across NSW.

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