Community and Alumni
News • 02 Jul 2018
Kids have healthier hearts due to new school program
Cardiovascular disease risk in kids due to poor aerobic fitness has been cut by more than half in primary schools using a new online physical activity training program for teachers.
News • 28 Jun 2018
Ma & Morley Scholars recreate friendship’s historic encounter in China
When the paths of Chinese entrepreneur Mr Jack Ma and respected Novocastrian, the late Mr Ken Morley, crossed almost four decades ago, the encounter formed a lifelong friendship and shaped the teenage Jack Ma’s life journey.
News • 25 Jun 2018
Call for hormone replacement therapy re-think after hip fracture study
Newcastle endocrinologist, Laureate Professor Roger Smith, has urged a re-think on the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after studying the risk of hip fracture in both elderly women and men.
News • 22 Jun 2018
Using diversity to push the boundaries of surveying
Bachelor of Surveying student, Elizabeth Evans, is helping to inspire more women to consider a career in surveying.
News • 20 Jun 2018
New Vice-Chancellor announced
The Council of The University of Newcastle has announced the appointment of Dr Alex Zelinsky AO as its next Vice-Chancellor and President, commencing in early November 2018.
News • 18 Jun 2018
Turn the spotlight on an innovator, creator or game-changer
With nominations open for the 2018 Alumni Awards, now is the time to turn the spotlight on a UON alumnus, who is breaking ground in their field, making a profound impact on communities worldwide .
News • 13 Jun 2018
Local blacksmith forging a culture of reuse
The local and surrounding Hunter community are invited to bring their old metal items and have them repaired at an inaugural blacksmith repair day this Saturday in Branxton.
News • 13 Jun 2018
Community encouraged to create new opportunities for worthy students
The University of Newcastle is appealing to the community to help transform the lives of students who have exceptional talent, but through circumstances beyond their control, have had limited opportunities to excel and succeed.
News • 12 Jun 2018
University members recognised in Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours
University of Newcastle staff, former staff and alumni have been named in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list, recognising their outstanding community contributions.
News • 07 Jun 2018
UON continues to move up QS World University Rankings
The University of Newcastle is now ranked 214th in the prestigious 2019 QS World University Rankings announced today.
News • 31 May 2018
Reconciliation Week 2018 - Don't keep history a mystery!
By Professor Victoria Haskins, School of Humanities and Social Science (History).
News • 25 May 2018
Official celebrations of a landmark education facility
The University of Newcastle's $95 million NeW Space facility was officially opened today by Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian and the NSW Minister for Education, Rob Stokes
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.