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A global study of appendicitis has found longer time to surgical assessment was associated with a progressively higher risk of perforation to the appendix, or a 'burst appendix'.

A $5 million Cancer Institute NSW grant is powering the next generation of researchers to help drive more equitable cancer outcomes for regional NSW communities.

Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges.

The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers …

Thousands of students, families and community members engaged with University of Newcastle researchers, educators and outreach teams during a vibrant National Science Week program that brought science, engineering and innovation to life across Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.

The University of Newcastle has appointed global technology executive and innovation leader Dr William (Bill) Lyons as its new Pro …

The University of Newcastle has marked a major milestone in addressing student housing demand, turning the first sod on its new 450-bed student accommodation development at Callaghan Campus.

The University of Newcastle has today announced the appointment of Nathan Towney as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Equity.

The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research and the University of Newcastle have reached a major milestone in the establishment of a new Preclinical Imaging Facility within the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) Imaging Precinct.

Mark Hughes Foundation co-founder Kirralee Hughes has been named a recipient of the 2026 Jeannie Ferris Award* for Members of the Community, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to improving outcomes for people with cancer.

Two Hunter researchers have secured the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovator Fellowships, receiving $100,000 each to help turn their medical research ideas into life-saving solutions.

Asthma Australia and the University of Newcastle are inviting adults with asthma to take part in a national digital trial designed to make day-to-day asthma management easier.