Community and Alumni
News • 11 May 2016
Bees could provide an answer to Human-Elephant Conflict
bees could provide an answer to human elephant conflict
News • 11 May 2016
Ice cores help reconstruct Hunter weather for last 1000 years
Researchers have used data from 1000 year old ice cores to assess Australia's drought risk.
News • 06 May 2016
UON secures close to $3 million in ARC Linkage Funding
The University of Newcastle (UON) was today awarded close to $3 million in competitive research funding by the Australian Research Council (ARC)
News • 05 May 2016
Million dollar donation from alumni helps open up doors to higher education.
Students from socially-disadvantaged backgrounds will benefit from a new scholarship and outreach program.
News • 27 Apr 2016
Could a vaccine prevent heart attack and stroke?
A major national collaboration is now testing whether a safe, one-off vaccination can help to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
News • 22 Apr 2016
Physical activity study for schools scores $1.3m funding boost
Professor David Lubans awarded a $1.3m NHMRC partnership grant entitled Evidence-Based Physical Activity in Primary Schools
News • 21 Apr 2016
Leading UON Endocrinologist honoured with Laureate Professor
The University of Newcastle (UON) has appointed leading endocrinologist Professor Roger Smith AM as its next Laureate Professor
News • 21 Apr 2016
UON obesity prevention program to be rolled out internationally
The University of Newcastle’s (UON) multi award winning Healthy Dads Healthy Kids program led by Professor Philip Morgan will be adapted for UK
News • 21 Apr 2016
Hunter Cancer Research Alliance Seeking Expressions of Interest for a Consumer Advisory Panel
The HCRA is seeking Expressions of Interest from the local community to work with researchers on a consumer engagement level.
News • 07 Apr 2016
Professor Billie Bonevski awarded prestigious TSANZ award
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has awarded Professor Billie Bonevski with the prestigious TSANZ President’s Award.
News • 06 Apr 2016
UON awarded Lung Cancer Fellowship
Professor Phil Hansbro, school of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, has been awarded a Co-funded Fellowship in Lung Cancer Research.
News • 22 Mar 2016
UON ranked in the world’s TOP 50 for Architecture and Built Environment in QS subject rankings
UON has performed strongly in the QS World University Rankings in 2016.
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.