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News • 11 Dec 2017
Newcastle researchers awarded $750,000 to help heart health
Six Hunter researchers have secured $750,000 in Heart Foundation funding to investigate heart disease, Australia’s leading cause of death.
News • 08 Dec 2017
World-first UON course draws international recognition
Taking out the prestigious edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Learning and Teaching at an international ceremony
News • 06 Dec 2017
An impressive creation to mark the 40th year finale
Internationally renowned soprano and UON alumna, Miriam Allan, will join the Newcastle University Choir for their final performance of 2017
News • 03 Dec 2017
Mustafa Prize recognises work of UON and imperial engineer
Pioneering computer scientist, engineer and applied mathematician Professor Erol Gelenbe has been awarded a $500,000 Mustafa Prize for his work
News • 29 Nov 2017
International acclaim for public health pioneer
Professor Xiaofei Zhang from the University of Newcastle has been announced as the 2017 Australia China Alumni of the Year.
News • 28 Nov 2017
New Colombo scholars set to deepen ties in the Pacific
Six exceptional students from the University of Newcastle (UON) are set to shine in the Indo-Pacific as 2018 New Colombo Scholars under the New Colombo Plan
News • 24 Nov 2017
New Centre for Rehab Innovations
UON has established Australia’s first Centre for Rehab Innovations (CRI).
News • 23 Nov 2017
STEM pilot program a great success
The HunterWiSE 2017 Pilot Program culminated in a final presentation on Wednesday the 1st of November.
News • 04 Nov 2017
Restored Birabahn Eagle-hawk mural at the Wollotuka Institute
Restoration Wollotuka Institute Birabahn Eagle hawk mural, original design by Mandy Davis, University Gallery, The University of Newcastle
News • 02 Nov 2017
New tool to tackle childhood obesity
The feedAustralia program is currently being trialled in early childhood education and care settings by the University of Newcastle.
News • 02 Nov 2017
UON Collection artwork by Margaret Olley travels to Orange Regional Gallery
Margaret Olley, Orange Regional Gallery Interiors exhibition, 2018, The University of Newcastle Collection
News • 01 Nov 2017
World-first family health program launches
A ground-breaking program developed by University of Newcastle researchers has been awarded $350,000 in funding by the Greater Charitable Foundation.
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