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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.

Healthy futures start on the plate, with a new NSW-wide collaboration set to improve nutrition for young Australians in childcare services - helping prevent chronic disease and securing their paths to stronger lifelong wellbeing.

A team of early career researchers is set to kick-start a new project aimed at delivering better outcomes for brain cancer patients with funding from the Medical Research Future Fund.

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